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Anybody get any creaking from the dash cluster? Mine creaks if on anything other than smooth roads, but if I squeeze together the top centre of the cluster cover and dashboard it stops.

I think it will become clearer once you post a pic of the Dyno graph. If your peak torque figure is correct (or close to what Lexus states) and it peaks at the correct rpm, then theoretically the HP should be also close to the Lexus claim. Either the Dyno isn’t set up correctly, or the car has a slight restriction at the top end (could be fueling related - does the graph show the AFR trace?). Another factor could be how the car is set up to run on the dynamometer, for example does the car have a “Dyno mode” similar to AMG Merc cars, that it should be put in to run on the Dyno? i agree with your logic though of getting another similar engined car on the Dyno to compare.

It’s various suspension bushes, joints, pins, front discs etc so worth checking. I’d do it before purchase as there may be reference in the service history to show the work has been done. I suspect it has as the most recent MOT shows no advisories, but I’d want to be sure.

Quite a few advisories on the previous MOT (Jan 19), so may be worth checking they were addressed as the current MOT shows no advisories

Will post some pics and details in the RX section 😀

New car pictures will be up tomorrow, so for now you’ll have to make do with the pictures of my previous RX300 which I owned from 2007-2010 and sold with 98k miles on the clock......

Cheers. Needs a few bits first but will get some pics up before the weekend.

Purchased an RX today so thanks for all of the advice. Jules

Car Now purchased.

Still looking

A regular comment on the MOT history is on suspension bushes, front and rear. Is it a straight forward job on the RX? Offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Great stuff and appreciate the buyer beware. Their reviews now as Stellar are very good, but that could be contrived. Shame as the car looks decent, but don’t want to be travelling there from Nottingham if it’s a waste of time. I normally buy second hand cars privately, but there aren’t many RX300’s available privately. Cheers Jules

Just checked and can see they are. Thanks for the watch out

Great info and much appreciated. Are you sure they are the same company?

Cheers Mark, good advice. I’ll check. With the tyres then I agree about having different brands on different wheels and this does put me off. Possibly not a deal breaker at this price range as decent cars like these can get into the wrong hands.

Great info and exactly what I’d do on an inspection. I’ve noted from the MOT history that in 2015 rear subframe and suspension components corroded, so suspect this has now been dealt with give no more advisories or MOT fails. Will check though to be sure. I’ve posted in the wanted section for an RX300 hoping a forum member may be selling, but no luck so far. Cheers Jules.

Appreciate the response but at 15 years old it’s unlikely to have dealer branded parts fitted? Tyres wise are we just talking avoid budget brands? Oil filters - some aftermarket are as good as OEM, so what should I be aware of? Similar with the battery - surely the brand can’t be a major issue, but if the amps rating etc is correct then should be fine. What do you think the PPI could uncover that I wouldn’t, that could present a risk? Cheers Jules

Appreciate the responses. Aside from the MOT history advisories and service history info, which should give some indication of the cars condition. What are the other problematic areas that could be costly if undetected? The suspension has been sorted, wear items such as pads, discs and tyres can be checked on viewing, so what else is worth checking? Cheers.

Thanks for the advice so will ask and check. What does a transmission service involve over and above changing the oil? Seal etc? That aside any comment about the suspension? It’s been 9 years since I last owned an RX so am guessing replacing the air suspension for the standard coil over is merely for cost effectiveness given the value of the car at this age? So makes sense.

Hi All, I’m on the lookout for an RX and am pondering going to view the one in the link below. It has had the cambelt changed, FSH with a recent service, looks in nice condition (but need to view) and the trader has told me they have swapped out the air suspension for normal suspension. They also told me they are one of the biggest breakers of Lexus cars in the country, so have good knowledge and many spares. Does anyone have experience of them or opinion on the car? Cheers Jules https://www.stellarmotorcompany.co.uk/used-cars/lexus-rx-300-3-0-se-5dr-bolton-201911224644992

Interesting topic. I’ve been on the search for an RX300 for the past few weeks and it’s fairly common to see corrosion issues with the suspension and other areas under the car. Not sure if it will put he off yet but worth considering given the low value of a 2003-2006 car v the cost to repair. Jules

Weekend coming up again to view any potential cars for sale. Let me know if you are looking to sell. Cheers Julian

Got the weekend free to do viewings, so if you are considering selling your RX300 then let me know. I don’t expect an immaculate car, plus would be surprised if it wasn’t over 100k miles. Just after an honest example at a good price. Cheers Jules

Still looking

Looking for an RX300, needs to have been looked after and in decent condition. Have owned one before around 11 years ago so know the car quite well. Let me know if you are looking to sell. I am based in Nottingham.