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2001 Lexus RX 300 User Reviews

2001 Lexus RX 300 Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 8 reviews

  • Performance:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5
  • Appearance:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 / 5
  • Overall:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 4 reviews
"comfortable car" 2 reviews
"reliable car" 2 reviews
"maintenance" 2 reviews
CONS
"ride" 2 reviews

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Paula writes:
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spacious, safe, confortable, never had any electrical issues, or major issues with the car, it is EXCELLENT in the snow, has very good gas consumption, it is not too big EXCELLENT for a girl, very feminine.  THe services at lexus was very very good!

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did not have navigation, although it was  optional, I cannot complain at all about this car!

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The Best Car For The Snow And Friends — this car is super safe, has good gas consumption, it is spacious, it drives like a car not an SUV...I LOVED THIS CAR!

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Adam writes:
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Wonderful small SUV. Handles snow and ice as easily as hot summer asphalt. Hardly evern anything needs to be fixed, besides regular manitenance.

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Nothing really

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The Best Small Suv I Ever Owned — The car was a blessing to our family. Never failed to drive us from home to work or on vacation in any type of weather. Sound is excellent, like in a concert hall. Good classical music can be heard w/o noise. Butt warmers are great in winter. AC works perfect too. Highly recommended to everyone.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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rclark6008 writes:
2001 Lexus RX 300 Base Review
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Purchased car new in 2001, no problems other than routine replacement of tires,brakes,battery.
Timing belt replaced as suggested in manual. Oil changed every 5,000 miles. Wife was primary driver taking kids to and from school.

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Really can't think of any. Liked it so much we purchased another one.

rclark6008
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Probably The Best Car We Have Ever Owned — Excellant car with great dependability and wonderful ride. Great family car, very comfortable for all passengers with plenty of storage room for vacations. This was the first luxury car we ever purchased and it has proven to be the best car for our family.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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rclark6008 writes:
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ride is great, most realiable vehicle I have ever owned

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non

rclark6008
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Impression Can Be Sumed Up In One Sentence — I like it so much I bought another one, just a different color. Best car I have ever owned with no major problems and 160,000 miles, the last set of tires lasted over 90,000 miles. I almost hate to part with it.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Katkee writes:
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SAFETY, reliability, security, minimal maintenance.  Great mid-sized SUV.  Comfortable, easy to get into and out of.  Great visibility.  

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Expensive but you can save so much on maintenance. The keys are expensive to replace.

Katkee
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I Love My Rx300 — She has never disappointed me. Started easily in 90 degree washer a well as 10 degree weather. Very comfortable for passengers a well as driver. Drove through snow, ice, rain mud, etc... With no issues. Expensive looking interior with black leather and wood grain. This is an exceptional vehicle.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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klevang69 writes:
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Good looking, roomy enough

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Not enough power in the V6 for my preference in driving

klevang69
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Good Family Or Single, Comuter — If only gas prices weren't so high, a V8 would be my choice, the Lexus V6 still fits the bill though. Roomy, good handling, quiet ride; it's bee a nice car and I'd consider another Lexus in the future. K

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LexusHybridHunter writes:
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It says LEXUS on the logo.

Cons

Will not haul or tow as much as a S10 Chevy Blazer.

LexusHybridHunter
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Fell In Love With This Sweet-heart From The First Look In The Carmax Prep Bay. — This Cross-Over is made on a car base so the ride is smooth (with coil springs; rather than truck-like w/rear leaf-springs as on some SUV (Sport Utility Vehicles). Average Highway Mileage: 18.7 MPG (with Regular Unleaded Gasoline). Comfort and Luxury with Lexus Pride in Ownership. White Exterior Color is cool (even under the West Texas Sun).

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Hobart writes:
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decent power
stable through turns
reliable
great interior

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comfort-focused transmission hampers aggressive driving

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A Great Luxury Suv That's Easy To Drive And Park =) — This lexus is surprisingly nimble for its height. Going down a curvy mountain road at 50 mph, it felt incredibly stable and safe. The interior amenities are also decently luxurious, with comfortable leather seats and imitation mahogany trim. The only complaint is a soft transmission that sometimes hunts through gears on moderate uphills.

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Gas Mileage (highway) 21 21 28
Horsepower 220 240 148
Crash Test Rating 4 4
Front Leg Room (inches) 40.7 41.5 42.4

Reviews From Other Years

2003 Lexus RX 300 Reviews

Minor Problems Take The Gloss And Glitter Off The Lexus Brand By DSK

The car oversteers. Seet adjustment memory operation not logical. Garage door opening system is underpowered. A cheep opener from discount stores works more reliably and from a further distance. My wi... Read More

Off Road In Style, And Torque By Emile

Like the starship enterprise, only more difficult to park Can drive in any gear, drove the first 30 Km in fourth(did not realise I had engaged manual mode and left it in 4th) Smoothest 4X4 I have dr... Read More

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2002 Lexus RX 300 Reviews

Perfect Car By hasan_faruqi

This is the car you would love to own. Maintenance is Very Low. Provides very high performance. Drive back and forth between Connecticut and NY,,never gave any issues. I will definitely buy another Le... Read More

All In All, I Wouldn't Hesitate To Buy Another One, Tho They Are Kinda Pricey. By tomjbecker

Very nice vehicle, tho on the high end, especially being the Coach Edition. Comfortable on long drives, very smooth on the highway, and extremely quiet for an SUV. The sound system is incredible! Exce... Read More

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2000 Lexus RX 300 Reviews

I Am Very Impressed With The Rx300! I Choose Lexus Over Any Other Brand. By socalaffordableautos

I love driving this SUV crossover! It has plenty of cargo space and it is fully equipped with options such as sunroof, CD, climate control, leather, power everything, tow package, roof rack, and much ... Read More

Very Nice/reliable Family Car By Kymberli

Other than the cost of fuel for ALL of us...this is a wonderful vehicle for the owner. Low maintenance costs, handles like a champ, comfortable to drive, and has given No Major mechanical issues in 1... Read More

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1999 Lexus RX 300 Reviews

Overall A Very Good Vehicle. By tennisshoes

What can I say, it saved my wife's life in a head on collision, all of the air bags deployed, don't get me wrong she was injured and had to have surgery but if it didn't have the system in place she w... Read More

Very Nice By Sarah

This was my in-laws vehicle, I primarily drove it to help my mother in law out when I had gone to stay with them after my divorce... I know sounds odd, but considering they were on my side... The onl... Read More

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