"Lurfys Maw" <invalid@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>I would appreciate any comments on the story I am getting from my
> Lexus dealer.
>
> My wife has a 2001 RX 300. We bought it CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) in
> 2003.
>
> Friday afternoon, she called me from a friend's house saying it was
> making strange noises and seemed to have difficulty ****fting out of
> low gear.
>
> I called the dealer where we bought it and who has done all of the
> service. They sent a flat bed truck to get it.
>
> The tow truck driver drove it onto the flat bed truck. I didn't hear
> any noises. He showed me what appeared to be oil streaks on the lower
> side of the car just behind the right front wheel. I also noticed what
> appeared to be quite a bit of oil on that wheel housing. But there was
> no oil under where the car had been parked while it was waiting for
> the tow truck (about 90 minutes).
>
> A few hours later, the service tech called. They had not had a chance
> to work on it, but it will not move at all and they believe it is the
> transmission.
>
> I asked him what ha caused this. He said they wouldn't know for sure
> until they take it apart, but they just wear out.
>
> I asked him if it could be caused by a service mistake, like not
> replacing the transmission oil or not tightening an oil plug or
> something. It was just in for service in February. He said "No, there
> is still oil in there". There are no oil spots in the garage where it
> is parked.
>
> I am puzzled by the oil streaks on the side of the car (if that's even
> what they were) and the oil on the right front wheel housing. Isn't
> the transmission in the rear?
>
> He quoted me $6,300 for a new transmission.
Since the Highlander is the same vehicle, you ought to check with a Toyota
dealer for a replacement cost. Probably will be cheaper. I was not aware
that Toyota was having problems with the RX 300 transmission .. just a 4
speed as I recollect.
>
> What is the expected life of an RX 300 transmission?
>
> What chance do I have to get this covered by Lexus. I believe the CPO
> warranty was for 5 (more) years or up to 100,000 (total) miles. We are
> well past the 5 years, but well under the 100,000 miles.
>
> He also said that they usually do not even open up the transmission if
> is it completely frozen, like this one is. They just replace it.
> should I insist that they try to figure out what the problem was?
>
> The car had 35,000 miles on it when we bought it. It now has 68,000.
> My wife puts about 7,000 miles on it each year, 90% city driving. She
> is a very careful driver.
>
> Thanks for any suggestions.
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