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304 messages, Last post on Oct 12, 2009 at 8:19 PM
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Replying to: wwest (Sep 02, 2009 9:51 am) They did alright by me for sure, and many others too. I had much better experience with Lexus flaws. But they are not flawless, just like other brands. The difference was they stepped up with a positive attitude and fixed it. I can't help but be sorry for others who had repeated trouble with their Lexus service. We have to look at what went wrong.
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Replying to: la4mead (Sep 02, 2009 10:19 am) Service Manager and his staff are top-notch and customer-centric. Loaned us an RX3350 for the 10 days of waiting/installation. Lexus honored the warranty, insofar as we had plenty of documentation of issues with the transmission prior to the warranty expiration. Had we lacked the documentation, we likely would have been eating a huge portion of the service bill. Will let you know if we see a check for the over mileage, but one was promissed by Lexus and that is good enough for me. My next purchase will be an RX 400h or 350 IF there are no reported service issues like we see on the RX300 transmission. 
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Replying to: lrx3002002 (Sep 01, 2009 1:58 pm) The process over the phone takes about 15 minutes and you will receive a copy of the complaint for verification purposes in about 2-3 weeks. Everyone with these troubles should be documenting the issues with a NTSB complaint. You will feel better after making the complaint and receiving a case # |
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Replying to: bendorrx300 (Sep 02, 2009 1:51 pm) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Replying to: jbl85 (Aug 22, 2009 10:21 am) Check this link: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/aoakit.php |
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I purchased this 2001 rx300 2 years ago and it came with all the service papers and complete documentation for what had been done and all the transmission service. It now has 141,000 miles and the Trans locked up today. Wouldn't go into Reverse then drive then it would if you hit the gas after shifting into that gear. I am going to have it rebuilt for $3K. It seems this is not a rare problem, nice to know and I may look at going back to Honda.
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Replying to: bigal1967 (Oct 07, 2009 9:14 pm) I wouldn't go by mfr rec's that are any longer than two years either, but most owners don't ask for service that costs extra like changing trans fluid and filter. Or brake or power steering fluid (I bet the color is dark on yours, but easy to purge with new). It's hard to say burned fluid is the cause of trouble rather than a symptom, but it's still a good idea. I hope you like your car enough that after the rebuild you still have a nice car. It's still a nice package, as long as yours is in good condition. I hope you're happy with the result. |
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I see a lot of posts about RX300's and transmissions. I have a 2000 RX 300 that is paid off with 137,000 miles. The transmission just went this weekend and now I am debating if I should spend the 4200.00 to fix it or get a new car. I would like to hear what people think but most importantly if I fix it will it happen again as many people say it is a problem with the car? Thanks
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Replying to: michele0923 (Oct 12, 2009 5:40 pm) |
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