My turn with the Lexus! (RX300)

[Gman88667733]

So the 2003 RX300 I purchased on here was delivered on Sunday (in pouring rain). 

Going to document bits and pieces on here to keep track of spending/issues. 

So far, I know it definitely needs front discs as it feels like trying to stop on an egg currently.

My main concern is the strut mounts at the rear. They look a bit rotten. Is this something that is fixable? (Pics to follow when it's light..!) 

The MOT is due in Jan, so it's whether they'll even notice, or if realistically I need to get it sorted as I like it more than I expected to!

 

Can confirm;

Hilariously bad on fuel, but at 200ish miles a week, I don't mind.

The heated seats are lovely (never had that before)

The V6 sounds great too, much nicer than the 2.0 ivtec in my CRV.

[Gman88667733]

Pics of the strut mounting points underneath.

Question is... Can I get away with ignoring and spraying some Lanoguard up there for now and hoping it is okay for the MOT. Or.... Does it need sorting? (If it can?)

Not a huge fan of rust. My CRV has a large hole in the wheel arch that has somehow never been mentioned on a few MOTs.

 

[Schaefft]

Very hard to tell but I think it'll be alright if cleaned up and properly sealed. Only the screwdriver test would tell!

[Gman88667733]

17 minutes ago, Schaefft said:

Very hard to tell but I think it'll be alright if cleaned up and properly sealed. Only the screwdriver test would tell!

Just to be sure, I've asked my garage if I can stick it up on the lift for a bit and have a proper look.

It'd be such a shame for something like that to kill the car already! 😂

[Dick Cheeseburger]

Looks like a prime candidate for a generous application of structural mud. 

[Gman88667733]

4 minutes ago, Dick Cheeseburger said:

Looks like a prime candidate for a generous application of structural mud. 

If it wasn't a safety issue, I would be happy to hide it... But it isn't just me that drives it! 

It has had 0 advisories for the past 4 years and that level of rust is clearly more than a year in the making. It's just whether it NEEDS to be sorted or not. Hmm

[Gman88667733]

Just to update this. I've investigated the rusty areas with a large screwdriver and it appears to only be the outer skin that is rotten. I have found solid metal on both sides. (Major sigh of relief)

Next job will be to clean it up, treat it and coat it to protect it for a while!

First proper job will be the front brakes as they are in pretty dire need.

 

[Heidel_Kakao]

I must admit I was very tempted by this myself as I have had good experiences with Lexi of this age having had two IS200 Sportcross and an LS430. Maybe the cards will align next time it's up for sale and I can try one out.

 

[Gman88667733]

4 hours ago, Heidel_Kakao said:

I must admit I was very tempted by this myself as I have had good experiences with Lexi of this age having had two IS200 Sportcross and an LS430. Maybe the cards will align next time it's up for sale and I can try one out.

 

It is so wafty. It makes a lovely sound as well. Certainly isn't quick by any means, but it isn't a slouch for its size + old auto box.