Sidlex

In Japan the price of these is aroung US$40,000.00. Is anyone considering import of same from Japan? I have a supplier who is promising a better deal for an order of at least 3 vehicles.

I thought the JApanese versions will now also be branded as Lexus?

Also does anyone know what the prices are for these. It would be worthhile (depenadant on Cost) to import one of these as the waiting list in the uk is pretty long on these cars.

Thi s car has been sold now. SO I am on the lookout for something else. If anyone knows of anything or a sale of a LExus RX300. I am willing to spend about £12k to £18k. Thanks for all your advice.

Difficult to tell. Initially it will be hard to get hold of a 400h so their prices may even go above retail. In the longer term if the mpg is a good as is suggested the 400h will probably be the model of choice however as it will be more expensive the 300s will look a good deal and therefore the prices shouldn't be affected too much.

If the 400h takes some of the diesel market then the RX profile will be raised even more so that should have a positive impact on resale values of the whole range.

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Is the RX400 not a 4.0 litre engine. So how will the fuel consumption be better than a 3.00 litre. I am intending to order a Harrier with a 2.4l engine but this is mainly for consumption issues if there will not be major fuel consumption difference then I would like to consider on the RX400h.

Any advise, in terms of running costs of the RX400?

Is that price before shipping, import tax, VAT, work to pass the ESVA test etc?

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That price is from FOB Factory you have to add

Freight

Insurance

SVA test

MOT

Registration

Am dealing through a major Toyota client.

Whilst his may look like a good deal you must account for the extra depreciation of an import, the extra insurance costs and for the number of years you will be driving what is probably an inferior product compared to the UK version. The cost is  £5k off the real thing but only you can decide if the extra cost are justified. If the choice is to buy the 240 or nothing then get it and enjoy the experience.

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Thanks

direct import for Japan seems the only way I can afford this beautiful vehicle new. Can anyone recommend an exporter who you have dealt with that is honourable and established as trustworthy,

(Japan vehicles, batfa, ofuka??)

otherwise its the 2nd hand market for me and its slim pickings in Ireland

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I am alsothinking of importing a Harrier 2.4 from Factory in Japan. If you are interested we could do this together. Wha tis the price you have been offered. Arranging the freight back to the UK is not a problem as I used to work for a freight forwarding company and can put us in touch with a large reliable shipping agent, whoc handle delivery right up to UK Port.

Hi

Can anyone explain the mechanical differences between a new 2005 UK rx300 and the 2005 toyota 2.4 Harrier version from Japan.

The smaller engine is attractive to me as insurance prices in ireland are so high for young men here!!

My local Lexus dealer will service a toyota model but he was unsure about availability of parts etc.

Thanks

Ronan

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I am also intending importing a brand new harrier from Japan as the 2.4 engine 2WD appeals to me. And I have bee nquoted a very good price (US$30100 = £16000 for brand new ex Factory)

I have the specs of the 2005 Harrier with me and one may email it to me directly of I can post it here if anyone would like to see it (email me at yza82(at)ukgateway.net

See below: for a basic spec:

TOYOTA HARRIER 2.4L YEAR 2005 L PACKAGE (RHD)

STANDARD FEATURE

· 225/65R17 steel-radial-tire (M+S) &17x61/2JJ aluminum wheel (super chromium -- metallic)· ABS with EBD (electronic braking power distribution control)· Brake assistance· Front windshield green glass with UV cut function (with a top shade)· Front door green glass with UV cut · Privacy glass with UV cut function (a rear door, a rear quarter, back door)· Rear spoiler with high mount stop lamp (black)· Discharge head lamp (low beam) Auto leveling function· Rear fog lamp· Washer linkage time adjustment formula front intermittent wiper (a passenger seat side multi-link / semi-contest shield)· Intermittent rear wiper· Electric storing formula remote control colored door mirror (rain clearing mirror)· Auxiliary check equipment· Independent 3 eye meter (with illumination control)· Multi-information display· Steering mechanism with tilt function · Three leather winding spoke steering wheel· Steering audio switch· Gearshift knob wrapped with leather cord· Sequential shiftmatic· Wireless door lock remote control (key one formula)· Power back door (putting with a prevention function)· fabric Seat· Multi Adjustable Power seat · Rear seat (4:2:4 division reclining type) An one-touch fold-down and a sheet slide & reclining mechanism· Rear center Arm rest WITH A CUP HOLDER· Dual stage SRS air bag (driver's seat and passenger seat) & driver's seat SRS knee bag· Slide formula center console (with a cup holder)· Sheet back pocket· Stainless scuff plate (front & rear)· Sun visor (with vanity mirror / driver's seat and a passenger seat , with a ticket holder · IN DASH 6 CD CHANGER,RADIO WITH AM/FM MULTI ELECTRONIC TUNER(6 SPEAKER)· Auto air-conditioner with a right-and-left independent temperature control function· Clean air filter· Theft prevention system (engine Immobilizer + auto alarm)· An aluminum wheel cap (Center ornament)· A spare tire (Temporary) · 4 wheel disk brake · stabilizer (Front & rear) · front fog lamp · Rear window defogger with timer · Fuel lid opener · Illuminated entry (room light + ignition key lighting) · Glove box with lamp · Door courtesy lamp (Front) - Front personal lamp - Lamp auto cut system · Conlite · Anti dazzling rear mirror· Power steering react idling · Power window · Central locking system · Assistant grip · Footrest (driver's seat) · Driver's cup holder · Front door trim pocket · Luggage hold belts · ashtray (Four places) - Ash trays - A cigarette lighter with light · Front full flat sheet · Rear head rest · Trip meter · Digital clock · Accessory sockets (DC12V, In center panel & luggage room) · Front seat arm rest · Short pole & glass radio aerial (diversity) · Heater control panel · Overhead console box · Tools (jack, jack handle, hub nut wrench ...etc)

ENGINE· PISTON DISPLACEMENT 2362 CC· CYLINDERSL/VALVES Water cooled IL-4 DOHC· Bore and Stroke (mm) 88.5x96.0· Compression ratio 9.6· Max power (NET) kW(PS)/rpm 118(160)/5600· Max torque (NET) N.m(kg.m)/rpm 221(22.5)/4000· Fuel system EFI(Electronic Fuel Injection System)· Fuel type Unleaded regular gasoline· Tank capacity (L) 72 Transmission Super Intelligent 4speed automatic

Have just discovered that the car a considerable amount of swirl type marks or rather light scratches, and has had the rear Bumper replaced. Are "Denso" Parking Sensors Standard on these cars or are they aftermarket?

Also can someone tell me which Insurance group in the RX300 in? and perhaps wha tthe average insurance is being paid?

The car is being offered at 14500.00 to me.

How much would you value this in a private sale? I am told it is due for its 40000mile service?    I would like you genuine guidance on waht sort of price to pay for a car like this. 

Thanks for advise.

Sidney

I am thinking of purchasing a Lexus RX300 and need guidance as regards

valuation and any constructive criticism about the vehicle.

I have been offered one as follows:

2001 / Y Reg

RX300

43000miles

Rear Parking Sensors

Full Lexus Service History

Kesteven cloth interior,

Air con, ABS, alloys, Anti theft system, Multi CD, Rear

Spoiler

How much would you value this in a private sale? I am told it is due for its 40000mile service? What are the average service costs? I would like you genuine guidance on waht sort of price to pay for a car like this. It is in A Black colour. Has only been owned by previousl owner who actually purchased it but finds city centre parking somewhat difficult? Is this something I need to sorry about?

Thanks fo advise.

Sidney