Richardinlondon

Year we were looking at those but 2.9 has gearbox issues. Might have to go for 2.5 

Completely agree with you but we live in London so subject to ulez rules which are going to ban diesels SK unfortunately need a petrol

Yeah the car was for my grandad and he's now going to get a kia sorento as they're great towers we've been told. 

Im still looking to get a mk2 rx300 though for myself. 

Would be interested to know why it wouldn't tow very well as i also thought the engine was well capable 

Yeah that has it rated at 2 ton Max. Wondered if anyone had any experience with it. Basically have someone telling me 1.2 ton on that car will blow the gearbox out. 

Hi all

Thoughts on Lexus rx300 2003-2006 for towing? It would be towing a small(ish) speed boat 20ft plus trailer. Weight about 1.2ton 

Are they rated to tow 2 ton? (UK) 

Anyone tow regularly with one of these? How much do you tow? 

1 minute ago, Herbie said:

To do the work isn't the expensive bit, it's the cost of the new air struts - I think I've seen it mentioned as about £650 each.

Wow okay that's useful. As nice as it would be i couldn't afford to keep fixing them 

4 hours ago, PCM said:

I LOVE my SEL, but yes it can/will cost more to maintain.

Equipment for me? Reversing Camera! SO useful. GOOD air con. And check EVERYTHING works. Take you time looking around on it. Check the callipers aren't seized if poss.

And the Service History and items.

Do an online MOT search - and an HPI.

Happy days!

 

Thanks for the info. How much are we talking if the suspension goes wrong? Like garage prices not dealer prices.

Amazing thanks. Defo gonna stay away from se-l sounds like a money pit 

That's massively helpful thanks. Right ok im gonna look for a se with sat nav and reverse camera. I did a search for navigator but nit many around (or people don't know about them. 

1 minute ago, Prince Bob said:

 

Yes navigator has all toys apart from air suspension and Mark Levinson Hi Fi. 

The SE doesn't have air suspension, navigation or reverse camera

But the se mkdel does have all the other stuff? Only ask because I've seen some se models listed with sat nav and reverse camera. But they don't list all the things like memory seats and auto wipers/lights/boot.

Thanks for the responses guys. 

Amazing that's what i want then. So the navigator has all the gadgets of a se-l but without the air suspension? 

What gadgets are the se missing? 

Thanks bud. Yah im still unsure on them. I was always told to stay away from air suspension. But half the people who mention it say smoothest ride ever. And the over half say the ride aint worth the amount of problems. 

Hi all

Sorry if this has been covered i cant find a search button on my phone. 

Looking to buy a 2004/05 Lexus rx300. Do you know the difference between se and sel in terms of equipment and extras? I've searched the web and can't find it apart from on parkers which i find is hit and miss. 

Also any help on things to look out for would be greatly appreciated