Used 2003 Lexus RX 300 Consumer Reviews
Used RX 300 for sale
206K miles still running strong
LoveCars, 06/02/2019
2003 Lexus RX 300 AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Replaced the original Denso Alternator at 206k just a week ago. Replaced lifetime original transmission filter with 1 of 2 proven replacements at 175k. Aside from the regular scheduled maintenance that is needed nothing else has been replaced but some light bulbs at high miles. Exceptional build quality in my 2003. The antenna always breaks and its not worth fixing just use the CD player. The leather quality is great, and the VSC all wheel drive is reliable in rainy conditions and ice/snow. Easy to change fluids and service yourself. HID lights look great with this older generation, and you cant tell it apart from a early gen 350. Very happy, and going to use this car until her last mile.
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Katie L. Hannigan, 09/12/2008
2003 Lexus RX 300 AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Still smells like "NEW"! I want to sell this car for a 2005?? model. Poor turning radius & does not coast at all - you let off the gas & that's it. Uses more gas that way! Short seats being husband is 6' & long legged. Gives him sciatica!
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You must test drive it at highway speeds
shmerls, 01/17/2003
2003 Lexus RX 300 Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
It drives great in the city, badly on the highway. The front feels heavy and you have to steer it all the time. It doesn't just cruise straight. The steering is progressive power steering which gets more like manual steering the faster you go. Feels like a truck without power steering on the highway. This makes highway driving tedious and tiring - your arm muscles are always slightly flexed like isometrics. The CD and AC and heater controls are confusing and not intuitive. If you lower the steering wheel, you can't see the blinkers or the mirror controls. The estimated gas mileage is not accurate. I'm only getting 16 mpg. I am VERY sorry I bought it.
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chris029, 04/14/2003
2003 Lexus RX 300 AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
An absolute pleasure to drive this vehicle. Very smooth and quiet. Handles well in all weather conditions. Comfortable and roomy interior. Plenty of space for cargo in the back. One or both seats folds down, a very nice feature. Sound system is superior. Lots of cup holders and other various storage locations which are well hidden when not in use. Overall, a sharp vehicle that is fun to drive.
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Bruce Lipe, 03/31/2003
2003 Lexus RX 300 AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because of the fact that everyone I know who has a Lexus has had no issues. I traded an Audi 2.8 quattro in for this and miss the sporty driving experience, but it was in the shop frequently. The RX 300 is very practical and drives more like a car than other SUV's tested. Now I wish I would have opted for the navigation system.