Am about to buy it, please I need answers from experts in the house.
I want your argument to be based on fuel economy, availability of repairers, availability of spare parts etc.

diggy4real:
Am about to buy it, please I need answers from geniuses in the house.
I want your argument to be based on fuel economy, availability of repairers, availability of spare parts etc.

Did he really say that

sultaan:



Did he really say that

Am serious, I know it was a grammatical blunder but my urgency surpasses every other thing.

diggy4real:


Am serious, I know it was a grammatical blunder but my urgency surpasses every other thing.

He is not talking about your grammar bro.

Marpol:


He is not talking about your grammar bro.

Then what is he after? Is there no expert in the house to give me answers?

My broda you don't ask for fuel economy when talking of luxury CUV, if you want fuel economy you can opt for kia picanto, nissan micra or toyota starlet.

The lexus Rx300 shares engine with toyota sienna 1st generation, it uses a 3.0L V6 engine its heavy than a sedan so probably you be doing around 21 city and 24highway. I can't put a fix on how much fuel but let's break it down to 5k weekly with 1hr traffic a day without AC, close to 10-12k weekly with 1hr traffic a day with AC (just a rough estimate)

That car is rugged, you may have to fix some issues on it but the regular ones are brake pad possible shocks and springs (one time fix for OEM parts)

If you are adamant on fuel economy, buy the toyota harrier which comes with a 2.4L I4 engine looks like the lexus but it aint a lexus.

Parts are available and relatively affordable (not cheap like pure water) and any toyota mechanic can fix it.

Above all if you buy a well maintained car you will only spend token on maintenance that's if you use it as specified by the manufacturer, if you buy a cheap unhealthy lexus, then Kazeem is parking to his new house very soon.

I wonder why someone would buy an suv and yet worry about mpg. I swear that lexus will never see close to 14mpg unless the dude stays in enugu or one of those very quiet towns with little or no traffic. I am yet to come across any suv that does up to 14mpg in lagos or ph. Op if you are worried about fuel economy, go and buy a 1.6 litre four cylinder corolla, kia Rio, Honda civic or city or hyundai accent.
3k fuel will last you for more than a week in any of these vehicles.
You cannot eat your cake and have it.

My colleague owns one and I saw 13mpg on d display screen d day I drove with him.

Please can you tell me more about RX350

nurey:
My broda you don't ask for fuel economy when talking of luxury CUV, if you want fuel economy you can opt for kia picanto, nissan micra or toyota starlet.

The lexus Rx300 shares engine with toyota sienna 1st generation, it uses a 3.0L V6 engine its heavy than a sedan so probably you be doing around 21 city and 24highway. I can't put a fix on how much fuel but let's break it down to 5k weekly with 1hr traffic a day without AC, close to 10-12k weekly with 1hr traffic a day with AC (just a rough estimate)

That car is rugged, you may have to fix some issues on it but the regular ones are brake pad possible shocks and springs (one time fix for OEM parts)

If you are adamant on fuel economy, buy the toyota harrier which comes with a 2.4L I4 engine looks like the lexus but it aint a lexus.

Parts are available and relatively affordable (not cheap like pure water) and any toyota mechanic can fix it.

Above all if you buy a well maintained car you will only spend token on maintenance that's if you use it as specified by the manufacturer, if you buy a cheap unhealthy lexus, then Kazeem is parking to his new house very soon.

Thanks bro, Some SUVs do consume fuel more than others like the Muranos,CRVs, Honda Pilots etc.

And also how do l know a well maintained Nigerian used car without asking the seller or owner?

Toyota Harrier dunno that car well, will make a research.
Buh which wud u advise between a RX300 Lexus 2002 model and a toyota highlander 2004 model, with luxury and fuel economy as a yardstick.

9icetoo:
I wonder why someone would buy an suv and yet worry about mpg. I swear that lexus will never see close to 14mpg unless the dude stays in enugu or one of those very quiet towns with little or no traffic. I am yet to come across any suv that does up to 14mpg in lagos or ph. Op if you are worried about fuel economy, go and buy a 1.6 litre four cylinder corolla, kia Rio, Honda civic or city or hyundai accent.
3k fuel will last you for more than a week in any of these vehicles.
You cannot eat your cake and have it.

Thanks bro, Am so in love with RX 300 Lexus 2002 model, and I have to choose between it and a Highlander 2004 model using fuel economy and luxury as a yardstick.

diggy4real:


Thanks bro, Some SUVs do consume fuel more than others like the Muranos,CRVs, Honda Pilots etc.

And also how do l know a well maintained Nigerian used car without asking the seller or owner?

Toyota Harrier dunno that car well, will make a research.
Buh which wud u advise between a RX300 Lexus 2002 model and a toyota highlander 2004 model, with luxury and fuel economy as a yardstick.

For your first question,
1.looking at the body will tell a lot, a car with the headlamp and tail lights out of position says the driver is a rough ryder or an accidented car (not always sha).
2. Open the bonnet, if the plastic engine cover isn't in place (the one with the engine spec written and maker logo) then the engine has probably been worked on
3. Very important, start the car, the lights that shud be on only is the gear selector light on the dash any other light or symbol means the car get issue don't be conjured into "its normal for that light to be on"
4. Just take an expert or mechanic to check other important things.

For the second question, the lexus is a luxury version of the highlander but as the year you are comparing differ, I would advice you enter the 2 vehicles, one will have something that will whao you than the other. The one that your mind says whaooooo should be your pick.

nurey:


For your first question,
1.looking at the body will tell a lot, a car with the headlamp and tail lights out of position says the driver is a rough ryder or an accidented car (not always sha).
2. Open the bonnet, if the plastic engine cover isn't in place (the one with the engine spec written and maker logo) then the engine has probably been worked on
3. Very important, start the car, the lights that shud be on only is the gear selector light on the dash any other light or symbol means the car get issue don't be conjured into "its normal for that light to be on"
4. Just take an expert or mechanic to check other important things.

For the second question, the lexus is a luxury version of the highlander but as the year you are comparing differ, I would advice you enter the 2 vehicles, one will have something that will whao you than the other. The one that your mind says whaooooo should be your pick.

Thanks bro, I think the Lexus RX 300 just won. Plus what model of dis Lexus RX 300 shud I go for?

Issyman:
My colleague owns one and I saw 13mpg on d display screen d day I drove with him.

Still below 14mpg. Where do you guys stay? Lagos? Cos you would have drive a relatively traffic free route to get such a mileage in Lagos.

diggy4real:


Thanks bro, I think the Lexus RX 300 just won. Plus what model of dis Lexus RX 300 shud I go for?

You can buy from 2000 to 2002 model which had some minor features attached, but on a serious note, fuel economy is measured by a lot of factors, I normally commute between ikoyi and lagos island which aren't far apart. If you are in lagos and you work on the island and live on mainland guy don't expect cheap fuel use, you could be burning 3 to 4k fuel everyday and your full tank is close to 7 to 8k.

If you leave in traffic prone areas, ketu, ikorodu, apapa etc, better buy a 4 cylinder engine but if u have money for fuel then the Rx300 is a swagger chick magnet

nurey:


You can buy from 2000 to 2002 model which had some minor features attached, but on a serious note, fuel economy is measured by a lot of factors, I normally commute between ikoyi and lagos island which aren't far apart. If you are in lagos and you work on the island and live on mainland guy don't expect cheap fuel use, you could be burning 3 to 4k fuel everyday and your full tank is close to 7 to 8k.

If you leave in traffic prone areas, ketu, ikorodu, apapa etc, better buy a 4 cylinder engine but if u have money for fuel then the Rx300 is a swagger chick magnet

U said "start the car" not turn on the ignition o. Cool cos they are two different things.
Thanks anyway, going for a 2002 model

nurey:
My broda you don't ask for fuel economy when talking of luxury CUV, if you want fuel economy you can opt for kia picanto, nissan micra or toyota starlet.

The lexus Rx300 shares engine with toyota sienna 1st generation, it uses a 3.0L V6 engine its heavy than a sedan so probably you be doing around 21 city and 24highway. I can't put a fix on how much fuel but let's break it down to 5k weekly with 1hr traffic a day without AC, close to 10-12k weekly with 1hr traffic a day with AC (just a rough estimate)

That car is rugged, you may have to fix some issues on it but the regular ones are brake pad possible shocks and springs (one time fix for OEM parts)

If you are adamant on fuel economy, buy the toyota harrier which comes with a 2.4L I4 engine looks like the lexus but it aint a lexus.

Parts are available and relatively affordable (not cheap like pure water) and any toyota mechanic can fix it.

Above all if you buy a well maintained car you will only spend token on maintenance that's if you use it as specified by the manufacturer, if you buy a cheap unhealthy lexus, then Kazeem is parking to his new house very soon

Lol, that was funny man!

diggy4real:


U said "start the car" not turn on the ignition o. Cool cos they are two different things.
Thanks anyway, going for a 2002 model

"Start the car" Naija english
"Turn on ignition" queen's english

Turn the ignition to start, if you leave the ignition at ON or AC, some warning lights will remain on the dash but at start, they will come on and suppose to switch off meaning all is well.

nurey:


"Start the car" Naija english
"Turn on ignition" queen's english

Turn the ignition to start, if you leave the ignition at ON or AC, some warning lights will remain on the dash but at start, they will come on and suppose to switch off meaning all is well.

Thanks, I think this will be very helpful.
Will love to call u up incase I forget any of these thats if u will be available to pick your call and help.

diggy4real:


Thanks, I think this will be very helpful.
Will love to call u up incase I forget any of this thats if u will be available to pick your call and help.

If you call, I will pick if I am free and throw in some advice if necessary. But you have to test drive if necessary bargain to buy 2k fuel, test drive in a place where the car will atleast reach the last gear around 100 to 120km/h, go through so many corners and slightly rough roads do not use AC, let your windows be down and listen well for uneven sounds to ascertain the condition of the shocks and springs, drive close to 20kms so if any error codes had been cleared to fool you, it will eventually come on before you pay for the ride.

Leave the car idling for 5-10mins, check under the car to see that no fluid or oil leakage, make sure the temp gauge stays at the optimum position it shouldn't be above and it shouldn't be below.

Once you start the car, the radiator fan must not start blowing immediately except if the AC is on, it shud take sometime b4 it starts working.

The water in the radiator must be coloured and clean, if its only ordinary water, then run away from the deal.

nurey:


If you call, I will pick if I am free and throw in some advice if necessary. But you have to test drive if necessary bargain to buy 2k fuel, test drive in a place where the car will atleast reach the last gear around 100 to 120km/h, go through so many corners and slightly rough roads do not use AC, let your windows be down and listen well for uneven sounds to ascertain the condition of the shocks and springs, drive close to 20kms so if any error codes had been cleared to fool you, it will eventually come on before you pay for the ride.

Leave the car idling for 5-10mins, check under the car to see that no fluid or oil leakage, make sure the temp gauge stays at the optimum position it shouldn't be above and it shouldn't be below.

Once you start the car, the radiator fan must not start blowing immediately except if the AC is on, it shud take sometime b4 it starts working.

The water in the radiator must be coloured and clean, if its only ordinary water, then run away from the deal.

Epic!

You should join us in club-lexus already. For you've been granted a part membership, if you want a full membership, which I feel you ought to have, you need to ***********
Op, same applies to you.
Welcome to club lexus in advance.
We at Lexus, we are always in pursuit of perfection.

lomomike:



Epic!

You should join us in club-lexus already. For you've been granted a part membership, if you want a full membership, which I feel you ought to have, you need to ***********
Op, same applies to you.
Welcome to club lexus in advance.
We at Lexus, we are always in pursuit of perfection.

Thank you Mr mike, I will accept the extended invitation, but does it mean I get to take home your baby (Rx330)

nurey:


Thank you Mr mike, I will accept the extended invitation, but does it mean I get to take home your baby (Rx330)

Lol, oga, go buy another one

lomomike:


Lol, oga, go buy another one

No dey fall my hand joor, you no fit dash Nurey dat RX330 .

chucky234:
No dey fall my hand joor, you no fit dash Nurey dat RX330 .

I wonder o

Dear All,
I really enjoyed the topic discussed regards to Lexus rx300 which am planning to get (2000 or 2002 model).

I heard the expert said for Naija used the water in the radiator must be coloured/cleared and not ordinary water is he saying there must be radiator coolant mixed with water in the cooling chamber?

The coolant comes in green and reddish colour,which is better?

Really I have gotten a response from a dealer through this platform for offer at Ikeja car lot for visitation.

Buy highlander or rav4 full option version they come with 4 cylinder engine and will give you better mileage on gas when compared to the Lexus. The Lexus is Toyotas luxury line only comes in v6

omoluabi2004:
Dear All,
I really enjoyed the topic discussed regards to Lexus rx300 which am planning to get (2000 or 2002 model).

I heard the expert said for Naija used the water in the radiator must be coloured/cleared and not ordinary water is he saying there must be radiator coolant mixed with water in the cooling chamber?

The coolant comes in green and reddish colour,which is better?

Really I have gotten a response from a dealer through this platform for offer at Ikeja car lot for visitation.

the radiator must be filled with coolant. Coolant type depends some are already premixed with water while others need to be mixed with certain litre of water. the gallon information will tell whether its premixed or not

Greenish or reddish doesn't matter, as long as the coolant is of a good quality.

omoluabi2004:
Dear All,
I really enjoyed the topic discussed regards to Lexus rx300 which am planning to get (2000 or 2002 model).

I heard the expert said for Naija used the water in the radiator must be coloured/cleared and not ordinary water is he saying there must be radiator coolant mixed with water in the cooling chamber?

The coolant comes in green and reddish colour,which is better?

Really I have gotten a response from a dealer through this platform for offer at Ikeja car lot for visitation.

Why are you buying that fuel monster?

Buy right
https://www.autoscout.com.ng/listing/lexus-rx-300-2000-2/