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Are there any differences between 2008-2009 rx 350
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.
Honestly, Did Lexus think a tape player was appropriate for a vehicle built in '08.
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.
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.
My '09 does not have a tape player, but it has the six-CD changer.