2003 Lexus RX 300 Review

Name: 2003 Lexus RX 300 Review
Brand: Lexus
Price: 2578 USD
Rating: 4.8 (80 reviews)

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Pros

Well-appointed interior, perfect road manners, excellent crash test results, optional four-wheel drive.

Cons

Allergic to major off-highway work, cumbersome LCD screen in center of dash, feels more like a minivan than an SUV.

What’s new

Nothing has changed for the RX 300 during its move from 2002 to 2003. Prospective buyers should note that it will get a complete redesign for 2004.

Edmunds says

Looks like an SUV (sort of). Drives like a car. That's why this is Lexus' best-selling vehicle.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Lexus RX 300 Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$242/mo

$207/mo

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Best Car I've Ever Owned

Rob, 08/07/2018

2003 Lexus RX 300 AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

I bought new a 2003 Lexus RX300 and have owned it for 16 years. It has183,000 miles and the car has been rock solid! Still drives like a champ, comfortable, quiet, and it has been rock solid for reliability. NO major issues.

Still going strong at 130K

TPT, 06/19/2010

2003 Lexus RX 300 AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

My last Lexus, I sold with less than 100k somewhat in fear that it was getting old. I see it now and then and it appears to be moving along just fine. My 2002 RX just turned 130k and it running strong. It has the parking lot dings and a few scrapes on the bumper but aside from that, I plan on pushing it to it's limit. When it comes to Santa Fe snow, it's a champ and have told my wife, I …

Great Little SUV driving it for 5 years

Ferres, 02/27/2016

2003 Lexus RX 300 AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

I had my RX300 for 5 years now, it has 175k miles and still drive like new, no problem of any kind , just oil change and brake in 3 years tires still good after 3 years of heavy driving, smooth ride, ok on fuel, AC and heating is great accelerate good for AWD , reliable, I had a lot of cars in my live Jeep, BMWs, Kia, Honda, Nissan X terra , ford, Montero, Mercedes Isuzo , Hyundai this …

Good SUV

Brant, 10/30/2015

2003 Lexus RX 300 AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

I bought my RX 3 months ago as a pampered one owner with 102K miles an excellent maintenance history. I have owned several Toyotas so was attracted to the quality and reliability of the Lexus brand. We also have a 2009 Nissan Rogue with 117K miles so I will use that car as a comparison. My RX is based on the Toyota Highlander and drives like one. The ride is smooth but a bit "trucky" …

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2003 RX 300 Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$35,125
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$242/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	39.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the RX 300 include:

Alarm
Stability Control

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover3 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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2003 Lexus RX 300 Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Lexus RX 300 Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Lexus RX 300 Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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Best Car I've Ever Owned

Still going strong at 130K

Great Little SUV driving it for 5 years

Good SUV

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Lexus RX 300 Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}