- suv 173,198
- 4,999 fair
- Spokane Valley, WA
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- suv 173,198 white automatic
1999 lexus rx 300 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. A great luxury car for mud and snow. introductionthe 1999 lexus rx 300 may be the ultimate luxury car/suv hybrid. Rx 300 is not the ultimate off-road vehicle, but it handles corners almost as well as a sedan and easily tackles unpaved roads and heavy snowfall. A low floor height makes sliding in and out easy, yet there's plenty of ground clearance for light off-highway driving. Individual round headlamp reflectors are housed under aerodynamic clear covers, while projector-beam foglamps add to the sports appeal. Taillamp lenses designed along a similar theme complement the headlamps. Rx 300 is as aerodynamic as it looks with a low 0. 36 coefficient of drag, which helps reduce wind noise. in size, the rx 300 is slightly longer and wider than a jeep grand cherokee. Like a car, it employs a unitbody chassis instead of the inherently heavier body-on-frame design used on most trucks and sport-utilities. Though a few bits come from the lexus es 300 sedans, the rx 300 is built on a unique and totally new platform. a 3. 0-liter, all-aluminum v6 delivers 220 horsepower and 222 foot-pounds of torque. It splits engine torque equally between the front and rear wheels on the highway, but when things get slippery a viscous limited-slip center differential directs torque to the wheels with the most traction. An optional limited-slip rear differential aids traction further and enhances control. All the switchgear operates flawlessly and all controls are positioned exactly as one would expect. This design frees some floor space between the front seats for small packages, purses or a brace of big macs. It also makes it easier to slide to the other side. rear seats slide forward and aft to create legroom or increase cargo space. Supremely stable in high-speed sweeping turns, the rx 300 also seems at home on winding mountain roads, dispatching them as deftly as a sedan. There's none of the wallowing and turn-in stability compromises found on truck-based suvs. with 7. 7 inches of ground clearance, the rx 300 easily forded a roadside ditch and berm. The rx 300 can be driven quite quickly over gravel and dirt roads and bumps do not upset it when driving hard through loose corners. Pushed beyond its limit, the front tires wash out predictably--the rear end never, ever steps out. All of this instills confidence while driving on loose surfaces. It's also a major benefit when rounding a slippery corner that tightens up just before a deer darts out onto the road. This happened to us and the rx 300 performed precisely and predictably. the front-drive model is well worth considering for those who live in the sunbelt because it handles beat up city streets and potholes better than a sedan. Big bumps on unpaved roads are well damped. Rx 300 does not ride quite as well on rough roads as the larger, more expensive, more off-road-oriented lexus lx 470. Washboard surfaces generated some vibration. steering is precise and direct, allowing smooth cornering lines and stable high-speed cruising. Bridgestone dueler h/t tires are quiet on the highway and provide good grip on and off road. Stiff, light-truck sidewalls give them good protection for light off-pavement use. Overall, they are a good choice. It accelerates briskly from a standstill. Passing performance at higher speeds is not its strongest suit, however, and it bogs a bit when upshifting from second to third gear. Overall, it's a wonderful engine. braking is smooth and consistent, though we found the pedal a bit soft. Antilock brakes enhance control by allowing the driver to brake and steer away from hazards without losing control. Come around a corner, panic, slam on the brakes, and the rx 300 steers and stops without unwanted drama. But abs can increase stopping distances on muddy, unpaved roads or in the snow and we wish we could switch it off under certain conditions; rx 300 is by no means unique in this regard. summarywe give an enthusiastic thumbs up to the lexus rx 300. Its excellent handling and exceptional traction on slippery surfaces make it a perfect luxury vehicle for people who drive on snow-covered or unpaved roads. Rx 300 provides almost as much cargo space as a jeep grand cherokee, but boasts vastly superior ride and handling. But most people don't drive off road anyway. For that reason, the rx 300 heralds one of the directions suvs are headed. assembled inkyusho, japan. options as testedleather trim package 1,280). model testedrx 300 4wd. Anti-lock Brakes✔ Sunroof/Moonroof
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