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If you proceed witht he work, pleae let me know what the results are. I'm surprised no one else has mentioned this. My vehicle has 43k on it, so I doubt the suspension is worn out. I'm skeptical obout the tires. They were new when I bought it at 31k a year ago. The tires are not a big name brand.

Thanks very much for the feedback. I will look into the oil and tranny coolers. However, my greatest concern is the stopping power of the vehicle. The one time I pulled the boat (a total of 20 flat miles) it was uncomfortable, but it could be my lack of experience towing with a small vehicle. Thank you, Steve

My 2000 RX-300 is a joy to drive, except when it is windy. It shifts laterally even in a mild breeze. The vehicle is on it's second set of tires which were new to the car when I bought it and I am suspicious that the tires might be the problem. From you experience, does the RX handle as well as most cars in the wind? Mine does not and it is much worse in the wind than other vehicles I have owned. Thank you.

I've got a 2WD RX-300 without a towing package. It has a class III hitch. I want to pull a boat that weighs about 1800 pounds in mostly flat areas and a motorcycle which weighs about 1500 pounds including the trailer in the NC mountains. Has anyone had any experience towing with a similar vehicle? I believe the car will pull it, but will it stop it safely and will the car handle acceptably?

I've got a 2000 RX-300 2WD vehicle with a Drawtite 3500# hitch. I want to tow a boat weighing about 2200# with this car. I pulled the boat with no problem, but stopping was a little unsettling. I contacted Lexus Corp. and was told the towing capacity was 3500#, but the stopping capacity was only 1000#. Has anyone had problems pulling and stopping loads such as I describe? Is it safe? The car is in excellent condition and has about 42k on it. Thank you for your help. Steve