In Depth Tour 18 Years Later | 2001 Lexus RX300 -The 1st Generation of Luxury Crossovers in the USA!

[@vaeyaxzaveriastarnovae3744]

I got one finally.. Been wanting it since I was 19. I got a 2000 yesterday. I'm soooooooo happy 😍

[@powerwill8748]

U wanna buy mine too? 120k miles 3500. New tires and breaks. New alternator and belt. Leather interiors in maculate. I bought it from one owner

[@Hammama]

Hey I'm thinking of getting a '99 with 178k on it. How's yours been?

[@powerwill8748]

@@Hammama Buy mine for 3500. Low miles and everything works. Im not happy with leg room. Gas mileage is low. Everything else. Great suv

[@iTzShakenJoE]

@@Hammama MUSTAFA go for it... ii 180k !! it's great.

[@hishunnibunni]

I LOVE my 2000 RX300!! Had it for a year and it’s STILL great!!

[@rolandroland1485]

Bro that cup holder part sequence had me in tears, this guy is hilarious 🤣🤣😂😂😅😅

[@gabaghoul23]

mAnAgErS sPeCiAl

[@Jonathanlexy]

I got my 1999 last year with 220,000 miles on it, and it has been the best car. Now has 236,00 on it. I found a one owner on Graig's list, and got it for $2700.00. I found the original window sticker in the owners manual. New it sold for $27,000 and change. You have to love old Toyota's.

[@adilck591]

2700???tgats cheeeaap

[@Trades46]

My cousin's father used to have one of these - probably one of THE most comfortable cars I have rode in my school days. Ironically enough I work at a Lexus dealership and RX still are some of the best selling cars on our lots, new or used.

[@Regal23_]

Even over here in Africa. After Toyota, you get a Lexus! ✌🏽

[@iamdjsluggo]

My cousins father… you mean your uncle?

[@inaj27]

My RX300 currently has 270k miles , still running strong with the scheduled maintenance. Still runs strong and rides soft and comfortable

[@colin-nekritz]

I own one. 2001 Lexus RX300, 300,000 miles, everything works. The only thing that's gone wrong in the seven years I've owned it is an O2 sensor started to go, cost $400 to fix but outside of tires, brakes, oil changes, and wipers, it's cost me nearly nothing to own. Still rides nice, still luxurious (for its age), fits four very comfy. The only thing that bothers me is the beige over beige over beige color, old people love it, I hate it, but other than that, just amazing.

[@mrc79]

White exterior color ages the best.

[@NATEG01]

I just bought a Lexus RX300 2 weeks ago. Worse piece of garbage I've ever owned! The knock sensors were bad so it doesn't shift into overdrive - so it was revving 5k rpms on the highway! What a piece of junk! Took it to my mechanic and he found a bunch of other problems wrong with it along with the knock sensors. It ended up costing me almost $2k to fix! I've owned 4 other vehicles and this is the most money I've had to spend on a vehicle. And it still isn't fixed! The 2nd day driving it after getting it back from the shop, it still won't shift into overdrive! Now back at the shop again! Biggest headache I've ever dealt with a vehicle!

[@kg888]

400 for an 02 sensor? Most shop should done it for around 150. And 02 is literally right in front of you after you pop the hood.

[@danielx40]

I’ll change your 02 sensor for 200. Or you can do it yourself in ten minutes.😅

[@danielx40]

@@NATEG01I can fix your overdrive and knock sensor for 200 bucks. The knock sensor is buried under the intake manifold. Most likely the sensor itself is bad. There are two sensors. You can wire the bad one to the good one, so that the computer thinks both are good. Knock sensor does nothing but to tell you when engine has a knock. You don’t need it. It limits the car from getting in high gears, you literally need to cut one wire and connect it to another. $200. Let me know.😂

[@devantepacheco4451]

Purchased one of these yesterday for 5.8k with only 98.5k miles on it. Can’t wait to drive it for the first time

[@BooTub3]

I just bought one in that exact spec for $3700 with no issues and 117k miles 🥴😂 Dude wanted 6k for it (it was worth a hell of a lot more) but he was moving and all I wanted to spend was $3700. He dropped the price to 5k and I said all I got is 3700.. then 4K and I said all I have is.. 3700?.. Got to 3750 and he literally almost said no and started shaking his head while filling out the paperwork. I’m the proud second owner of a 2001 Rx300 with literally 0 problems, he was a mechanic which scared me until I found out it was one of his several personal cars he was selling 🤟🏽 Haven’t had a more reliable car, already put 10k miles on it and all I’ve done is the oil change and like one other very minor thing. I bought spark plugs, they’re just sitting in my glove box. Waiting to do those and another oil change soon. This review sucked ass and he’s on crack if he thinks one with 230k miles is going to sell for 5.5k 😂 IN the SOUTH. Boy, I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and they’re worth about that much, no way even in this market now is one that high mileage going for that much unless A LOT of shit was replaced

[@az_pit_viper4270]

Guide to managers special cars: 1) oxidized headlight lenses (check) 2) Broken cup holders (check) 3) don't drive past second gear to hide issues (check) 4) Lots of tread on the tires even though they may be dry rotted (check) If I go look at a used car the first things I look at are the tires, headlights and under the hood. If the engine has armor all all over everything I walk away. I like to see the engine before it is cleaned up to see what is leaking. Also, if they only want you to test drive it on surface streets and not a highway/freeway tell them to take a hike. A lot of drivetrain issues may only show up on the highway. You're welcome

[@Madithemuggle]

Just bought an ‘03 Lexus RX300, and I’m so glad I did my research and knew what to look for. The only thing I didn’t do was test drive on the highway (I didn’t think about it at the time unfortunately,) but the car’s in fantastic shape, drives like a dream, and I was able to polish out the oxidized headlights. :)

[@renerenee120]

Mine had new tires, yes i put in 2 new head lights, $ 160.00 for two! Drove 9000 miles last year, no problems, just an oil change, one half quart of oil. Runs fantastic. Paint looks like new! Original paint. Everything works.

[@TheMadIsRealXXR]

@@Madithemuggle got a 03 rx300 for my first car, pristine condition, wanting to upgrade to the newer RC now

[@alphadawg7360]

@@Madithemuggle there’s a 03 lexus rx300 for sale. About 200k miles. Should i get it? Are there things i need to look out for before pulling the trigger on this one?

[@greghindoian4089]

What do you expect from a 2001 car you think it’s gonna be just like how it was when it was bought from the dealer?

[@mikestyles499]

I bought a 2003 with 208,000. The couple took real good care of it. Clean! Two tiny dents, not even noticeable. Put a new set of Cooper’s on it, and the a/c/heat blend door gear. Nothing since. It now has 212,000. Glad I listened to the Car Wizard!

[@Lovetrain-io6kt]

How is it now

[@mikestyles499]

@ Fine. One 02 sensor had to be replaced last Spring. Pushing 217,000 now. I’ll never be sorry I bought it.

[@Lovetrain-io6kt]

@ sounds good I'm looking to buy one next month for school I have a Camry rn with 193k on it it's going to my mom tho since she doesn't have a car

[@bladerunner5296]

It's an amazing little car! I have mine and everything works. I look backwards no matter what because I'm old school. I trust looking back more. I love my Lexus rx 300

[@bladerunner5296]

😍💖

[@vkhiev]

"Oops everything is broken" 😂🤣

[@Rubyred-rb2fe]

I have the 1999...it won't die...I'm buying a brand new one in 2021!!

[@colin-nekritz]

Ditto. Well, mine is a 2001 but had the same design. 300,000 miles, runs like a top, everything still works except the power antenna died but I use the tape deck to Bluetooth because it's that old. It's surprisingly peppy even with all those years on it, and that's coming from me, an Audi guy who's had GTIs and quick cars.

[@mlbolts72]

I just bought one . It's a great car Love it . Very classy old school

[@evandalton2616]

I received a 1999 Lexus RX 300 from my grandparents looks great drives amazing for a first car speaking it’s the first car I learned to drive in.

[@counterstrike89]

How does the visibility compare to other cars it doesn't seem too bad?

[@rolandroland1485]

This guy is hilarious lmfaooooo, gotta love him 🤣🤣🤣🤣. That cop holder part killed me 🤣🤣

[@bennettlockandkeymattandja9671]

I have two. It's basically a Camry with a 2 inch lift. Run forever

[@redstvincent1]

I still have one but I put in back up camera and keyless entry and push start

[@raymondcaylor6292]

I have a 2002 RX300 as a daily driver since 2018. It has 83K on it now and when I picked it up in Florida it had 42K and I had to replace the battery. My Mom bought it new for around $30K and quit driving it in 2016. It is the exact color as this one and brother it's one good ride. Last year I went to start it and nothing. I ended up replacing the engine computer PCM/ECU module for $900. The Michelin tires still have good tread and the brakes haven't needed replacement yet either. A couple of bulbs, wiper blades, and 7 oil changes and that's it for maintenance costs ( $1500 tops ). I guess I love it because it was Mom's but I surmise that I'd still appreciate it's value. Plan on replacing the timing belt and the full 100K checklist.

[@mountaingrandmama]

I brought mine new and I still have it and love it

[@appleman3216]

Dude legit broke the ash tray when he pulled it up like that😐

[@hedga001]

1999 - 2003 RX300 used the 1MZ-FE VVT-i with u140e/u140f transmission. The transmissions tend to be sightly weak on these models and the knock sensors also tend to have issues.Other than that, they'r great vehicles!

[@camdennciramii]

Had to get a new transmission and knock sensor in mine.. correct!! lol

[@5162-b8y]

Mine went 400k miles no issues just battery and alternator

[@hedga001]

@@5162-b8y You sir, get the Scotty Kilmer badge of approval!

[@elodialopez4140]

How much it cost the rebuilded transmision?

[@elodialopez4140]

@@camdennciramiiHow much do you paid for your new transmicion?

[@jefflukasavage704]

So this is trippy. When I clicked on this video I was just looking up the features on a car I was about to buy, low and behold this ended up being a video made by a local in my hometown. Noice!

[@jojofreelancer1210]

Believe it similar happened to me today. I searched it and someone uploaded an old motorweek on this. I was at host of motorweek's home earlier today had a bad storm had to remove down trees. Thinking these might be good signs

[@robertenglish2782]

I bought my 2000 RX 300 in January 2020.... For $1000... with 185K miles on it... Had to replace the timing belt, water pump, alternator, battery, tires, struts, tune up...Changed all fluids...ect...I use it as a work vehicle... Put down the back seat, throw everything in there... Now 2 years later I have 202,000 miles on it... Gets 20 mpg...AC works great...runs great... The driver's seat was tore up had to go to the junkyard pick another one of those up... Shined up the faded headlights... I even had to replace my faded license plates... All in all.. I'm happy with it... hoping to get 300 K out of it... By then it will be 2032 and we should all be In flying cars like The Jetsons...🙀🤔🔧🇺🇲

[@BJamesThompson]

Dang! You did a lot of work on it, but it sounds like you also got an amazing deal in the first place. I'm looking at a 2001 for 3k, it seems like you MADE it into a good purchase. Well done. Hopefully I can do the same!

[@trailerparkcryptoking5213]

Bought my 2001 RX300 in 2017 with 150k miles. Put new tires on it and drive the piss out of it, now have 205k miles and still runs like new. This thing rides smooth as silk, reliable as can be and the AC blows super cold. I have thought about getting a different vehicle, but this thing covers all bases and starts every time! That cup holder towards the back of the console was ripped out of mine by my pit bull during a moment of separation anxiety when I got out to run into the grocery store, lol....Sometimes I wish the damn thing would die so I could get a new one!

[@vannlocz90]

Have the same one. Bought it a few years ago with 120K miles from some old man in the burbs. Super clean in N out, nice paint still and headlights weren't even fogged. The only beef I have is how incredibly hard it is to upgrade the audio system cuz the climate controls and everything runs thru the stereo.

[@FastSloW-qt8xf]

Just bought my wife a 70k mi 2011 rx350. For about a 1/5th the cost it was new. These cars are the best

[@laprepper]

I have the same color scheme in my baby definitely looked better at 150k than she does now at 255k but I've given her 10 years of solid use. She has not been a parking lot diva, she's been working horse. Only big regret I have is not installing the tow hitch immediately after purchasing the vehicle, I think I've waited something like seven or eight years before I ended up putting one on and it's just super nice for those select instances where you want to trailer or in my case I'm going to be carrying a dual sport motorcycle in the back which I always wanted to be able to do without having to have a pickup truck, which I will probably buy my future I just haven't had the need for two vehicles since this SUV is so damn useful

[@rockslide4802]

My 1999 RX300. Still running flawlessly. Looks sharp as the day it rolled off the factory floor. Regular scheduled maintenance, car washes and a coat of wax will do the trick. Toyota craftsmen did the rest.

[@Dansk55]

I have an 03. The best of this generation. Earlier ones had trans (AWD and if not maintained) and knock sensors (only replace with OEM) issues. Mine has had 0 issues outside regular maintenance. Great vehicle overall and very smooth. 170k miles. Everything else is very simple to replace. 02 sensors, brake calipers, pads, alternator, starter. Very easy DIY.

[@ciaranshannon5604]

Had an 06 es330 and loved it. Owned it for about 2 years and had to do almost nothing except for brakes and tires throughout ownership and then sadly it got totaled in an ice storm. Now I have an 01 rx300 and man I love it! Especially the mirror tint!!

[@zahimiibrahim3602]

Never was a fan of the first gen looks but the 2nd gen RX350 had my eye and I bought a good used one a few years ago. Nice to see there are plenty of first gen RXs running around looking like they will last forever.

[@olubukola7]

I got 2004 updated version last week and it perrfoms great and run smoother than other luxurious cars I have driven in the past. Just getting used to Auto transmission though.. apart from that, it's a cute beauty that still turns heads and raise an eyebrow

[@vaeyaxzaveriastarnovae3744]

I love this car sooooo much & dreamed of being an owner. Yes it was the first body style !!!! I graduated high school in 1998. Mine is gold. Again I'm ELATED 😍

[@jerilynnejones9392]

I graduated in 98 too and I’m definitely considering this kind of car❤️❤️

[@vaeyaxzaveriastarnovae3744]

@@jerilynnejones9392 I literally dont care to drive any other kind of vehicle. I feel so safe in my Lex. Haaa i got another one so I got two. Gold n White... I am gonna sale them n go ahead n get one of the newer models. Its so hard to let them go. Best car I've ever owned. I will always say get one. N they last FOREVER with the right maintenance. I think the highest I ever heard was pushing 800,000... Like does it get any better? Nope. I miss my pearl Lx so much. I always got compliments on it. A 93 in 2012 looking brand new.

[@ketanshah5751]

I own one of these currently, it is a black-colored 2003 model. It has a bit more cosmetic flaws than this one but I got it for $4200, with 168,000 miles on it.

[@johnsherry2321]

It's amazing it holds that sort of value still after almost 20 years. I see nice examples all the time From £1000 to £2000 for sale which is good value for a nice lexus. I definitely prefer the first generation good old v6 no hybrid hassle.

[@cliffcunningham8432]

Yeah I’m glad I see good review on it. I’m gonna buy one in the fall. I just bought a 05 es 330 a month ago and and it rides great!

[@dabskiiboii74]

Bought a 2000 rx300 2 and a half years ago with 117,000 miles and its been so reliable I haven't had an engine problem with it yet just had to replace 02 sensors and the check engine light went away as soon as they were changed

[@urboyalan4006]

So how many does your have now ? I just got mine it was a gift and is around 197k miles but Ik they go more than that if they keep it maintained

[@dabskiiboii74]

@@urboyalan4006 its at 184,000 miles now

[@GmanGggggg]

Awesome videos Chad as always! Yes this RX is the first generation of them.... Can you do some more on an RX 330/350 second generation and double cab Tacoma's? Thanks!

[@lanceschroeder3267]

Is this still available for sale? I found one for $500 locally

[@beecarter1355]

Love this guy ❤❤❤

[@서민재-6974]

a great car. still runs great.

[@Oivey2000]

my first lexus was a 2003 RX300...then a 2010 RX350, then (& still have it) a 2017 RX350

[@FlourishTheRose]

7:10. Bruh. Thats not broken. You can clip it to the side holes. The first one wasnt broken but the second one maybe broken but try clipping it back in. And i think you missed another cup holder in the back

[@bladerunner5296]

I just got mine and I love this little cutie. Gets good mileage. Mine is under 150 k

[@Dougarony]

Do these require special Toyota Automatic Transmission fluid?

[@Cuzin_slipp]

Just bought a 1999 Lexus from the original family that owned it since it was purchased new.it has 113k miles.for the $3500 i paid its a great car! Drives better than most New cars and no payments!

[@glennoc8585]

I've got the Japanese model rhd Toyota Harrier. Mine is the sports model which had the roof spoiler, sat nav, TRD struts.

[@yelhsasnave2464]

The first set of cup holders actually go down below at the bottom pull out compartment. It’s underneath the first one he pulled out. :)

[@laprepper]

I've put 100,000 mi on mine aside from transmission issues that are common to the vehicle its been great

[@VisionAutoMart]

I have one It drives just like modern cars

[@marco5348]

Just purchased that same one from Virginia it’s really nice n runs excellent great find n ur price is good only 3000

[@rayoliver6807]

These are even better than anything past 2012.The best kept secret they will go anywhere off-road..

[@karlsannicolas7352]

Will these seats fit into a 2004 Lexus rx330?

[@davidmunro1959]

I currently own one, great vehicle but the U140 transmissions are trash...please ensure regular or frequent servicing.

[@mkel0385]

Lexus in 01. “We are luxury but still are not advanced passsed 2001”

[@Oilfieldmuscle]

I bought a 2000 rx300 to drive for work. It's got 210k and for 4300 I expect to get plenty of life out of it because I will only put on maybe 5k a year.

[@magsteel9891]

Damn he broke the ashtray and didn't know the cupholder in the drawer clips in on the side, The other thing was a seat trim piece. Don't know what that part with the spring was but it shouldn't be there. The rear cupholder was just broken. I have one with 315,000 miles but I wouldn't buy a car that old - especially not for $5500.

[@suhtangwong]

"oh cr@p" handles, lmao had me rolling. I've used those before in a car wreck, it was the Oh Cr@p!!! Handles lol

[@masonvanduyn4552]

I have a diecast car model is one of those

[@jayp7936]

I’ve had this car in my family for 15 years

[@deniserice1745]

How many miles?

[@tonyayala2204]

Got a 2001 Silversport for $3,000 USD from the owner of a company I work for. I love it !

[@truthtimetv4575]

I’ve got 3 silver sports lol great cars

[@NextPageDave]

This has been the funniest review with broken equipment 😭

[@ellaaisien4129]

I still hav this up till now

[@ricardorodriguez7067]

Just got mine wit 130k miles 2002 I just pay 1900 dls good pain and good interior

[@decideswell6699]

“Tom of space” is pretty vague sir… any dimensions on that Cargo space? All respect

[@PMCJohn]

I have a 2000 RX300. I wanna find one with the interior trim that this one has in a junkyard so I can steal the steering wheel and shifter knob lmfao. But they are fricking amazing cars. Toyota engines being taken care of can easily last to 350k or higher.

[@oceanhudson]

Still running strong ?

[@gilgameshgamer3577]

I saw one recently with 58,000 and had just had £2,950 spent on it. The guy wanted £3,500; I went to look the next day after talking to my partner and it was gone; good cars don't stay around for long!

[@NOName-rs5oy]

found 1 for 4000 wit 120k miles on it

[@zilla916]

Borrowed a friends last weekend. Put over 400 miles on it. 187k on it. Never missed a lick. Just thirsty. LOL!

[@atxbasstard8708]

I got mine for $2800 with only 140,000 mile

[@terrencemayes469]

How is it now om thinking on getting one tomorrow

[@atxbasstard8708]

@@terrencemayes469 absolutely zero problems man. Great gas mileage too

[@crystaln6988]

im the second owner of an 01. still running. big problem with transmission though. valve body issues. transmission rebuilt by me and supposedly by original. owner. my car doesnt even have 200,000 miles on it.

[@nachovarga596]

Is it expensive to own one of these considering it’s a luxury car?

[@chanda-aime6388]

They aren’t. Hardly nothing to do other than regular maintenance which is priced the same as regular cars. Can go to Toyota instead of Lexus to also save coins.

[@chanda-aime6388]

Curious if you bought one?

[@intel2133]

Thanks !

[@reidheine8838]

I’m looking at one rn and I just don’t know about the mirror tint. I feel like the silver one I’m looking at would look much better with the 38% black

[@markblue6464]

Got a 2003 i can guarantee it’s a mid size suv bigger than the cross over

[@godofdestructiondiecast6756]

My brother used to have a rx300

[@bladerunner5296]

I have one n didn't know it had these little goodies omgawwww!

[@Mruoyleng_badmintonedit]

I still have the first gen lexus 300

[@CAvibes13]

This was my first car but after graduating high school I sold it

[@liafromtheville1184]

Hey if anyone on here could help me but before I start the RX 300 is a great lasting car btw , but recently my 2002 RX 300 got shot on the back drivers door side and I’ve been having a problem with the battery dying and my climate control not working and the antenna no longer goes up when I turn the car on. The car still runs perfectly fine and it’s drivable the lights work I took it to a mechanic he said the issue had nothing to do with the alternator so I took it to valveline and got a battery replaced for free and the next day the car dies again. Anyone ever had this issue before or have any suggestions someone please help

[@kasarachipeter8816]

Maybe u remove battery head after drive.

[@kasarachipeter8816]

Till solution is found

[@mathewmcdonald3657]

Fuse or the alternator may be rebuilt and not all wiring connected properly.

[@badhabit8824]

7:15 what was he thinking 😂😂

[@zeezeebo]

I had the 999, bought it used in 2005

[@Brendy_Fuentes]

Dang cup holders😂😂

[@mrtyreus0]

My last car was an Audi A4 Cabriolet even with the top down, my current RX300 has better visibility. It's like driving a fish bowl with a couch inside.

[@renerenee120]

I bought one a 2001 in 2019 for $ 4.500.00 129.500 milles

[@msahope3089]

Rene Renee where do you located its quite expensive

[@renerenee120]

@@msahope3089 Oh well i drove 10.000 miles no repairs, just one oil change. Had new tires. I could tell that this car was taking care of and garage stalled. I'm happy with it.

[@msahope3089]

@@renerenee120 I found 151 k its $2850 so it seems like a good deal to me

[@renerenee120]

@@msahope3089 yes it is. So long you are happy!

[@renerenee120]

@@msahope3089 California car!!!

[@FunWithGuns]

Always check your camera lenses before making videos 👍

[@Lovetrain-io6kt]

24 years old now

[@redpilledbachelor7776]

I'd get an RX right now if they make it boxy again. I know it is not good for aerodynamics, but I don't care about that

[@iTzShakenJoE]

Yea I didn't like the mirror tint to be honest with you.. it was weird... : /

[@thesmasher8698]

Cool 🚗 car

[@jayantsudhakar4600]

My neighbour had one and traded it in for a Freelander

[@edwardh2200]

You look like you're in your mid 40's not mid 30's.

[@kirppistutka]

"Everything is broken."

[@hunreaksmey2165]

I like 👍💗🥰

[@marliseisrael3017]

Mirror Tint Windows ☺️

[@stevenrucker9890]

Wife and I love ours.. class A

[@queghee6072]

Lol nah not five thousand nun I’m finna go on the lot in the morning and pay 1500 cash for a 2002

[@grandpapete417]

Still drive exact one today! A little overpriced for the miles!