2000 Lexus RX300 review from North America
"A solid reliable safe car with good looks"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The brakes squeeked badly at low speeds. These were the stock pads put on by Lexus during the first brake service.
General comments?
This car was fantastic. I purchased it new after my first RX300 was totaled by an 80 year old lady that ran a stop sign.
I purchased a second RX300 because I enjoyed the first one so much and my first RX300s performance in an accident.
I believe the RX300 to be very safe. I hit another car that crossed in front of me at 50 MPH. The result was the air bags went off and I spun around. The front end of the car was smashed up midway from where it was to the windshield. Nothing encroached the cabin area. My only injury was a scraped knee on the dash. All the doors were jammed shut and somebody had to let me out of the back hatch.
A note to Lexus... it would be nice to be able to open the hatch from inside.
So I purchased a new RX300. Which I enjoyed just as much as the first.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 59000 miles |
| Previous car | Lexus RX300 |
| Date of Entry | 31st May, 2003 |