1999 Lexus RX 300 consumer reviews

You can't beat this car for comfort, reliability, and handling in bad weather. I do a lot of city and highway driving. With other cars, I would often get lower back pain. Not with the RX. The seats are super-comfy and totally adjustable. The all-wheel drive and anti-lock brakes make driving in snow and rain a breeze. If you're looking for a high performance engine, this is not the car for you. It does its job, but takes its own sweet time doing it. I averaged 18 MPG over the life of the car. The gas tank is only about 13 gallons, so it does require frequent trips to the gas station. The interior design is really nice. The only drawbacks are the placement of the cd changer (in the glove box) and the cupholders (between the front seats). The wood appointments are beautiful and I love the lighted display panel in the center console. The rear storage area is huge and easily accessible. The car was highly reliable...until the transmission went at 120,000 miles. Many folks have told me this is highly unusual for a Lexus...but it happened to me. Over time, the steering column developed a small squeak during cold weather, but other than that, I had no problems with the car. I highly recommend the car...and have since bought another one.