RX - 2nd Gen (2004-2009) Discussion topics related to the 2004 -2009 RX330, RX350 and RX400H models

Think about an RX

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-02-10, 06:13 PM
  #1  
00LexusGS3
Pit Crew
Thread Starter
 
00LexusGS3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: IN
Posts: 206
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 1 Post
Default Think about an RX

Hey guys,

My parents have been thinkin about an RX for awhile now and they finally decided it was time to probably get rid of my moms GS and upgrade to something newer. My dad wants to get my mom a fully loaded RX with navi and all those goodies. What year do u guys recommend? i heard that 04-05's have some transmission problems so i kinda wanns stay away from those. Itll most likely be a daily for my mom driving my sister to school and goin grocery shopping. My dad was thinkin more of a 350.
What do u guys recommend?
Old 10-02-10, 06:27 PM
  #2  
Adamjeeps
Lead Lap
 
Adamjeeps's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: VA
Posts: 461
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Definitely 2007+ CPO or new 2010. The 3.5 beginning in 2007 is much peppier and gets better mpg. Is Sirius/XM is a concern get that added in with the price cause they didn't come standard with it from the factory.
Old 10-02-10, 06:43 PM
  #3  
00LexusGS3
Pit Crew
Thread Starter
 
00LexusGS3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: IN
Posts: 206
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by Adamjeeps
Definitely 2007+ CPO or new 2010. The 3.5 beginning in 2007 is much peppier and gets better mpg. Is Sirius/XM is a concern get that added in with the price cause they didn't come standard with it from the factory.
Sirius/XM is not that big of a concern. my dad just really wants a 350 AWD with navi.
Old 10-03-10, 10:53 AM
  #4  
lexus114
Lexus Champion
 
lexus114's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Bethlehem Twsp. Pennsylvania
Posts: 4,507
Received 35 Likes on 34 Posts
Default

DEFINITELY go for the 350AWD!! My car is a mutt compared to the loaner I had. (I still like mine very much) but the power just isnt their.
Old 10-03-10, 05:12 PM
  #5  
HEMIkiller
Driver School Candidate
 
HEMIkiller's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Maryland
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I bought a 2008 RX350 with navigation and AWD. I like the vehicle BUT there are rattles in the car which make me crazy. First was a plastic shield under the driver's side that rattles @ 65 MPH and then another rattle directly over my head next to the sunroof. There is a TSB to correct the rattle under the driver's side and last week the dealer removed the entire headliner to correct the rattle over my head.

But really; a car of this caliber with rattles???
Old 10-04-10, 02:51 PM
  #6  
xfirechief
Lexus Test Driver
 
xfirechief's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 818
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Our 2009 has never had a rattle. Our old 2004 was just the opposite, the dash rattle never was fixed 100%.
Old 10-04-10, 04:24 PM
  #7  
donmatt
Driver
 
donmatt's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: GA
Posts: 174
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

My 2007 RX-350 has never had a rattle. I have owned it since June 2006. Have 19000 miles and continue to love it. Had to replace the battery under warranty after 3 yrs. Great vehicle!! It drives and rides better than the '10 RX loaner I drove while mine was being serviced. Could not be happier. By the way I am a senior owner. Go for it and good luck.
Old 10-05-10, 05:25 PM
  #8  
00LexusGS3
Pit Crew
Thread Starter
 
00LexusGS3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: IN
Posts: 206
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 1 Post
Default

thanks for the responses guys, my parents are most likely to get a 09 RX350 AWD and im really excited. we are goin to look this weekend and settle on one we all agree on.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RX300Crys
RX - 3rd Gen (2010-2015)
2
03-31-17 12:11 PM
GTSLEX
RX - 3rd Gen (2010-2015)
28
01-01-15 03:11 PM
beer88
RX - 3rd Gen (2010-2015)
1
07-21-14 06:09 PM
kyang91
RX - 3rd Gen (2010-2015)
1
04-27-09 10:00 PM
trtiron
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
1
08-28-02 04:24 PM



Quick Reply: Think about an RX



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:13 PM.