Insight Into the Lexus RX300 for 1999
Buyers of the Lexus RX300 are aware of the reputation of the truck they are purchasing. The RX300 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Lexus line for years. It is considered an institution of a truck and the 1999 model is no exception. The Lexus RX300 falls into the sport utility for the family category. People who purchase the RX300 have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.
Performance
The RX300 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.
The RX300 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Fuel is handled for the RX300 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 17.20 gallons.
RX300 Base Statistics
The RX300 is 180.10 inches long, 71.50 inches wide, and 65.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $33,405 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $29,015. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The RX300 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty two when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was subpar.
In 1998 and 1999 the RX300 Base was availble in the exterior colors of Black Onyx, Burnished Gold Metallic, Desert Bronze Metallic, Golden Pearl, Millennium Silver Metallic, Twilight Blue Pearl, Venetian Red Pearl, and Woodland Pearl.
Conclusion
The 1998 model began the promise of the Lexus RX300. The 1999 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the RX300 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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