Time to Say Goodbye...

[Delphius1]

Well, it looks like my ownership of my Rx300 is coming to an end. The leaking rear diff was just a prelude to more expense. There is now a significant droning noise from a bearing somewhere in either the transfer box or the front differential. Unfortunately my mechanic couldn't pinpoint where the noise is coming from. Even running it up on a ramp suggests the noise is from somewhere up front. That and my MOT tester telling me that the rear subframe is now a year or so away from a fail, it's sadly time to part with the beast.

It's been one of the best car's I've ever owned, probably the best. 

But considering the current fuel prices, the problems indicate it's probably time to look for something more economical. 

Can I just say thanks to all the people that have helped here on the forum with advice and information. Special mention to Herbie for his wisdom and library of documents. Thanks for everything.

[Herbie]

Cheers Mark, very kind of you sir.

We'll be sorry to see you go but all the best for the future and good luck with your new car, whatever it may be.

[Joe43]

That's a shame but there comes a time when throwing money at a car is futile.

Just curious how old is it and how long have you enjoyed the car?

[Spock66]

3 hours ago, Delphius1 said:

But considering the current fuel prices, the problems indicate it's probably time to look for something more economical. 

Why not an RX Hybrid?

[Spacewagon52]

Good luck with your search Mark. Not the best time to buy a car but needs must.

How long have you owned the RX and what mileage out of interest?

[Delphius1]

Thanks guys. It's a 2004 RX and I've had the car for 4 years mileage is just over 170,000, 50k of which is mine. Considering it cost me two grand when I bought it and had it stayed together it would be worth over three now, it's sad it's let me down.

Shame really as I'd changed all the fluids when I bought the car, but I think it had a life with limited mileage, then I come along and start piling on the miles, it didn't like it. Everything was fine until the end of last year when I went up and down the country a few times. Those last few thousand miles were the tipping point.

The last journey back, the water pump let go in spectacular fashion around Birmingham. So I got the coolant system including new rad sorted along with the timing belt and water pump when I got back. But by then the rear diff had started leaking. Got that sorted and now the front diff or transfer box has started to drone. Then last week's MOT stating the rear subframe was on it's final warning... You know when a car has done enough miles... lol.

I've been offered £500 scrap value for the car, so that takes the sting off a bit and equates to less than £400 a year to own it. 

But now it's on to looking for something a bit more economical. The Missus wants leather and heated seats, so the best bet for economy, quality and comfort requirements looks like a Volvo V40/V50.

 

[Malc]

3 hours ago, Delphius1 said:

looks like a Volvo V40/V50.

you're thinking to join the China set then .....  Geely is it own and produce Volvo in China ?

Malc

[ColinBarber]

31 minutes ago, Malc said:

Geely is it own and produce Volvo in China ?

There are made in several different counties depending on model and market. In think the European V40s are made in Belgium for example.

[Delphius1]

28 minutes ago, Malc said:

you're thinking to join the China set then .....  Geely is it own and produce Volvo in China ?

Malc

Nah, it won't be new enough to be Chinese-made. Although looking at the owner's forum, it won't be a diesel. Not sure I like the sound of having to use diagnostic equipment to top up the DPF fluid.

I may go for extreme fuel efficiency and go for a small hatchback. Not sure how I'll fit my 6ft long oars in there though. My first purchase may be roof bars. lol. 

[PCM]

? http://webuyanyfaultycar.co.uk/ 

[Delphius1]

On 3/19/2022 at 8:52 AM, PCM said:

? http://webuyanyfaultycar.co.uk/ 

Lol. Thanks. But most online sites are unsurprisingly offering less than the local scrappie, especially if I drive the car there. I've been told the car is actually worth £500 for scrap weight and then the cats provide the cherry on top for the recyclers.