I have an 01 RX300 FWD. We bought it with 83K and 3 years later we have 135K. While there hasn't been any major failures ie. transmission, the car has been very disappointing maintenance wise. I am a big Honda fan and personally drive an Acura Integra. Wife previously drove an Acura CL and RL.
90K service at Lexus was over $2K We also starting replacing the transmission fluid around every 15K because it starts smelling/looking burnt. I also have read on these forums and heard about this issue. $75
Some fan starting clicking/grinding in the climate control at 95K and that was $500.
The rear main seal failed around 105K. It was repaired at Toyota and they tried to charge $1300. I called the lexus dealership and they said they only charged $900. Toyota price matched.
The passenger side window groans going up and down so I expect it to fail soon. Probably ~$500
Light in the instrument cluster that show gear selection is burned out for "Drive". Researching the fix ~$??
Otherwise, the car has been great. Average around 20MPG on 87.
I think I know what you are feeling. I just feel nervous about the car. You may get away with squeezing some more miles out or it or you might get bitten.
Instead of the RDX, which doesn't get very good mileage/takes premium and has a "usually" high maintenance turbo, I am aiming for a CRV. You can get leather, heated seats which isn't too bad and Honda's bullet proof 4 cylinder. The CRV/RDX is smaller than the RX but should still fit the bill. I don't think my wife is ready to give up the image of a luxury car though. :cries:
Hopefully some of this info helps you B)
