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How to know if my RX350 is AWD or FWD?

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Old 02-15-11, 02:24 PM
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How to know if my RX350 is AWD or FWD?

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Old 02-15-11, 04:02 PM
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Im thinking this is a joke but here goes try looking at the hatchback should say RX350 AWD LOL
Old 02-15-11, 04:53 PM
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I'm pretty sure mine is AWD. It doesn't say that on the hatch. Not sure how else other than from the paper that was displayed on the window while on the lot.
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Check the vin # and call lexus
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Old 02-15-11, 05:08 PM
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Your VIN # will code for this--just not sure which digit specifies this. Try a decoder online.
http://www.decodethis.com/Default.as...BK1BA8AC052185
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Old 02-15-11, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by lexethan
I'm pretty sure mine is AWD. It doesn't say that on the hatch. Not sure how else other than from the paper that was displayed on the window while on the lot.
Unless the 'AWD' badge was shaved off your car it isn't AWD. Why would you think your's is AWD?
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Another is if you have the All wheel drive lock switch button

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oops my bad it does not have AWD on the hatchback i believe the older models did but not the 3G's
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The RX never had AWD on the back.
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Originally Posted by papaalex
Another is if you have the All wheel drive lock switch button

Yes I think we have a winner, if you don't have this your rx is a fwd.
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Yup, mine's AWD then.
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Did you pay for AWD and wanted to confirm thats what you got?

or did you just buy a vehicle, and didn't know what you got?
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Originally Posted by taleh
How to know if my RX350 is AWD or FWD?

thanks for your help
I'm confused. Do you already have an RX350?

You have another thread here asking for help choosing between the RX 350 and ES 350, asking which has the softest and quietest ride.
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Originally Posted by LexBob2
I'm confused. Do you already have an RX350?

You have another thread here asking for help choosing between the RX 350 and ES 350, asking which has the softest and quietest ride.
I find "taleh" a bit off-putting. S/he has started 7 threads (6 in the RX350 3rd gen forum, plus a duplicate of one in the ES350 forum) appealing for help in answering her/his questions. Despite numerous answers and followup questions from the wonderful, helpful members of this forum, "taleh" never acknowledges or responds - s/he just starts another thread, and that's the last one hears from her/him. We could help, if s/he would respond to the followup questions helpful members have posed.

Anybody have any idea what's going on?
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Originally Posted by BCRCornet
I find "taleh" a bit off-putting. S/he has started 7 threads (6 in the RX350 3rd gen forum, plus a duplicate of one in the ES350 forum) appealing for help in answering her/his questions. Despite numerous answers and followup questions from the wonderful, helpful members of this forum, "taleh" never acknowledges or responds - s/he just starts another thread, and that's the last one hears from her/him. We could help, if s/he would respond to the followup questions helpful members have posed.

Anybody have any idea what's going on?
I have a couple of ideas as to what might be going on, but won't jump to conclusions.


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