The Lexus RX300/Toyota Highlander Full Time AWD Road Warrior is Truly A Great Buy! 

When you say doesn't like sharp acceleration like what is it?

@@mahinullah8562 means it doesn't take off fast going from 1 - 60 , but has good torque with ton of power ! sometimes it feels like it could push a tank out of the way.

Thank you Nancy. Me too ! I'd much rather take that beastly F-250 out there. Although it would cost me a couple thousand and fuel 😂. Have a great weekend 🍻 👍

@@JimmyMeatwhistle my 77 came with two fuel tanks imagine the cost now! It held 56 gallons! Plus it’s has 440 magnum engine. You have a wonderful weekend!

I know the feeling. That red F250 has 2 tanks as well 😳

Wow, thank you! Much appreciated 🙏

Congrats and thanks for the comment. You'll have fun with that for sure 👌👍

Thanks a lot Sam. Much appreciated buddy. Have a great weekend and have a beer for me 🍻🍻

@@JimmyMeatwhistle I’ve put my daughter to bed and ran my wife a nice bath so yes I’m having at least 6 for you cheers 😂 🍻

Haha!

Thank you mr. Birch, much appreciated. Hehe, Grizzly Tamer is the perfect name for that thing LOL👍👍🍻

Thanks for the info and comment. I agree with you, they're definitely beasts and fly under most people's radar.

I always love the looks I get while passing jeeps up trails, for a sub 4000 dollar suv, they are just fantastic

Really? I like the cannonball idea better. 🤣 Thanks for the comment and info 👍🍺

​@Jimmy Meatwhistle hey could be a cannon ball! Heck of a lot more fun 😜 I had one of these for a few years but got totaled. Thinking about picking another one up, they're going for around 5.5-6k right now here. Currently have a 95 Pathfinder. Cheers, Jimmy

A friend of mine just bought one, he paid $5,500 and loves it👍 Love those old Nissan Harbbody trucks. Saw quite a few on Van Island.

Congrats! They are tanks 👍

Awesome! Great vehicles and amazing in the snow. 👍🍻

Nice you made it 1k miles !!

I usually find my deals on Kijiji, its kinda like Craig's List here in Canada. Also check FB Marketplace. I'm not on Facebook (for good reason) but I can still see the ads and get a friend that is on FB to contact them for me, lol. Awesome vehicle, tanks!

Good info thanks. How was the clearance as far as turning lock to lock?

No problems with clearance.

@markblue6464 did you need to put beefier shocks and struts on for additional clearance after adding the 245?

No, just the stock set up. But I hear 2011 Toyota Highlander struts will fit and will give you a lift and firmer ride.

Wow, that is awesome 👌. 42,000, it's barely broken in 👍

How'd you hook up the carplay and cam? Trying to figure that out too

Great info and thanks for the comment. Highlanders are awesome 👍👍

@@JimmyMeatwhistle Thanks for upload! Really enjoyed the video. Your RX is so nice especially that color and I love the black interior, you don't see it very often

Hello please share th pic i wanna lift mine also

I hear Highlander parts are interchangeable with the RX300 since they used the same chassis, so I'd be curious to what you used to lift your vehicle because it should plug and play with the RX. Also, do you know of any coilovers that might work with the RX/Highlander? Those would allow for bigger tires as opposed to the factory struts.

Haha, great 👍

Thanks for the comment Patrick. Great vehicles especially in our snowy winter conditions. Sorry I can't help you with the seat heater. I haven't had to look, luckily both of mine are working. 🍻🍻

On my IS300 it was just the switch and wasn't plugged in all the way

It's an amazing vehicle. I just talked my friend's son into buying one and he loves his as well. We call them beaters up here because of the price point, not because they're nasty 👍🍻

So I'm actually thinking of buying one soon a 2000 rx300 have you had any problems with it over the years?

U could modify ur air intake into a ram air and run a hose from the airbox inlet to the bumper where that hole is under the driver light in the bumper. U won't feel it til like 30mph and up though.

Thanks good info

Hehe, thank you very much!! Best comment on the planet right there! Appreciated 🍻🍻🍻 have a great weekend 👌

@@JimmyMeatwhistle Hollywood, Here comes JMW! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥📽📣💵💵💵🎬😘

From my research, the VSC (vehicle stability control) is ABS wheel spin speed sensor/ traction control. Brake controlled, etc.

@@JimmyMeatwhistle Yeah... according to the 2003 owners manual and my research, the VSC (VEHICLE SKID CONTROL) system only activates when the vehicle speed is about more than 15 km/h (9 mph), and it focuses on avoiding skidding, whereas the Traction Control system "helps prevent the spinning of 4 wheels when the vehicle is started or accelerated on slippery road surfaces". The term AWD or 4WD just means that all 4 wheels are driven, and people often wrongly assume that AWD or 4WD always includes some form of traction control or limited slip differential(s). From the 2003 owners manual: The vehicle skid control system helps provide comprehensive control of the systems such as anti-lock brake system, traction control, engine control, etc. This system automatically controls the brakes and engine to help prevent the vehicle from skidding when cornering on a slippery road surface or operating steering wheel abruptly. This system activates when the vehicle speed is about more than 15 km/h (9 mph). You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started. This means that the system is in the self-check mode but does not indicate a malfunction."

@@jerrysmith5782 Thanks for the comment and info.

How know my lexus Rx300 2001 is AwD

@@PabloAlvarez-pt9vi look at the rear end, see if it has a drive shaft going to it 👍👍

Yup, factory blue 👍. Love the color combo. I added those aluminum wheels. Thanks for the comment, and have a great weekend 👍👍🍺🍺

Thanks for the comment, and congrats on your RX 300. I heard the rear struts work, but if you like your current ride comfort, I would just buy some Amazon 40 mm spacers.

@@JimmyMeatwhistle you still have it? How it running? Thanks I'll look into more. Can beat Japanese reliability luxury cars from 2000 great machines

@@JimmyMeatwhistle I got a question ❓ the rx300 and 1st gen Toyota Highlander share the same 4 full time AWD or rx300 is 50/50 AWD like a Subaru? Does it have a lock transfer or LSD?

Hello. The RX300 1st generation is 5050 split. It has a viscous coupler center differential. Traction control is done by the ABS brake sensors. If one wheel slips, it sends power to the other wheel(s).

@@JimmyMeatwhistle so is it the same as 1st Toyota Highlander 4wd full time AWD right or different AWD?

These RX300's can go fairly cheap, a lot cheaper than a 4Runner. They kind of fly under everyone's radar.. But, they're definitely 2 different vehicles. Depending on what you're doing, this might be perfect

Awesome deal! You will love it 👍👌

You will love it! Great cars all around.

@@JimmyMeatwhistle your video was my deciding point honestly! I already love it so far!

I already car camped in it as well. So much bang for the buck.

My fingers are still crossed LOL

No, it's stock hight

At the moment 395,000 km or 245,000 miles

@@JimmyMeatwhistle oh wow 👌

Mine is at 260,000miles

Hi guys hi.