The Lexus RX300 Base for 2003
Several things can be said about the Lexus RX300 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their truck. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
2003 Lexus RX300 Base Specs
The restyled RX300 Base is equipped with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2002 version.
The fuel system for the 2003 RX300 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
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.
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.
The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $35,125, with a dealer invoice cost of $30,909. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
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.
Fuel Efficiency
The RX300 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.
What We Think of the Lexus RX300
There are several reasons why the Lexus RX300 Base sold well in 2003. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a RX300.
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1999 2003 Lexus RX300 signal lamp Side Marker Light RH |  |
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US $7.99 | 2d 13h 55m |
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Car Reverse Rear View Parking Backup Camera for LEXUS RX300 RX 300 1998 2003 | |
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US $20.00 | 3d 15h 53m |
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GENUINE TOYOTA LEXUS RX300 ES300 AVALON 1999 2003 OXYGEN SENSOR 89467 48011 | |
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