relax221

Are there any differences between 2008-2009 rx 350

Howiefied

I know in australia there isn't. But 2007 model didn't get heated seats.

koric

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You might get halogen headlights instead of HID. Some 08's have tape players. None on 09's. Most if not all 09's have 6 spoke wheels.

willyb0b

My 2009 has a tape player. I also have 10-spoke Pebble Beach edition wheels.

cjs18

We have an '09 RX with 7-spoke alloy wheels and a tape player. Build date was 11/08.

pauljcl

I believe they are mechanically identical. Some small accessory items may be different, but there was really no change: the '09 (which I have) was an intermediary model, waiting on the '10 which was different. The 400h didn't even have an official '09 year, jumping from '08 to '10.

koric

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Did not know that about the cassette player. And of course you have the PB wheels if your car is PB edition. Wtf..

My bad. I meant 7 spokes. I don't think there are 6 spokes.

Haunches

Honestly, Did Lexus think a tape player was appropriate for a vehicle built in '08.

koric

iTrader: (1)

It's good for me since it was only $10 to make it ipod ready.

cjs18

I would imagine it has more to do with switching costs than appropriateness for the market. I believe the SC430 went through 2009 with a tape player also. When we were looking for an RX I viewed and drove quite a few of 2008 and 2009 models. I can't honestly say there was any significant difference that would have made me favor one over the other. I just wanted a low mileage CPO unit in a particular color and interior with certain equipment and in my case an '09 happened to suit. I am pretty sure they all had tape players but it's moot since I haven't owned any tapes for over 10 years. Point taken though.

pauljcl

My '09 does not have a tape player, but it has the six-CD changer.

Howiefied

Mine has the six stack cd changer, and a tape player.. go figure.

MerlinT

At least, it's not a 8 tracks