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Seems to be the real deal (RX 330?)

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Old 12-04-02, 04:44 PM
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Justin_T.W.: What I did was I right clicked on the image to get the source of the picture. I then tooled around to see if there were more pictures. Only found 2.
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The front 3/4 view appears a lot nicer, to me, than the rear 3/4 view, IMHO.

Did anybody else notice the RX330's grill has gone back to somewhat similar stylings of the first gen RX?

The new styling is starting to appeal to me. But, I still believe the original RX's lines will still look good for years to come. Does anyone else feel that way?
Old 12-04-02, 06:17 PM
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I agree with you about the styling. Hard to improve on the original.
Old 12-04-02, 06:50 PM
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The RX 300 was ahead of it's time when it came out,
and years later, people are still playing catch up.

I'll go for the freshened 2006 RX 330 in Autumn 2005.
Old 12-05-02, 12:41 AM
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Originally posted by Daddy-O
The RX 300 was ahead of it's time when it came out,
and years later, people are still playing catch up.

I'll go for the freshened 2006 RX 330 in Autumn 2005.
I remember when I read about the RX300 in debut in Motor Trend magazine. I was entranced by the design, performance and features. Still am!


And uh, don't you mean the 2005 RX370 hybrid?
Old 12-05-02, 12:47 AM
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I distinctly remember the commercials and the paper ads and the
first one I saw (White). It took me a few years, but I got mine.

I'll definitely be interested in the hybrid.
Old 12-05-02, 11:59 AM
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The headlight that adjust to the steering really interest me. I didn't think that technology was so close to production - I remember reading about Mercerdes working on (or even using?) that technology. I hope those items Justin listed are true, such cool gadgets!

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Old 12-05-02, 12:08 PM
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Audi has this on their A8 or S8..

It's supposed to help during cornering etc..


Talking about the direction/steering sensitive headlights.
Old 12-05-02, 01:45 PM
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Default steering headlight - old technology!

Originally posted by LexRX
The headlight that adjust to the steering really interest me. I didn't think that technology was so close to production - I remember reading about Mercerdes working on (or even using?) that technology. I hope those items Justin listed are true, such cool gadgets!
The 1947-48 Preston Tucker automobiles featured this technology - a centered headlight that would swivel in the direction of the steer wheel. The Tucker's also featured ahead-of-its-time innovations like pop-out windshield (in case of an accident) and something real wacky - four-wheel suspension. And notice the fastback design - way ahead of it's time.

When I first saw the movie about Tucker that showed these beautiful cars, I knew I was a car enthusiast. They were awesome.



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I found one more picture. Finally we get a close look at the rear. Enjoy ! ! ! !
Attached Thumbnails Seems to be the real deal (RX 330?)-toyotaharrier-lexusrx330-2.jpg  
Old 12-05-02, 04:44 PM
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Yeah, satxrx, I remember learning about the Tucker's innovative features for it's time, interesting car for sure, but it's not going to be quite the same with today's headlights.
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I like that, I like that, the back of the RX330. Nice, Nice. It looks very sleak and sporty and muscular! Wonderful!!
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Kudos goes out to Justin_T.W. again for the nice get on the RX330 pics!

Okay, maybe its growing on me, but I'm starting to appreciate the looks on both the front AND back of the RX330.

But just an observation/question: With the taillights seemingly higher than the 300, I wonder if the lights with tee off drivers from behind when the driver hits the brakes?
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Originally posted by LexRX
Yeah, satxrx, I remember learning about the Tucker's innovative features for it's time, interesting car for sure, but it's not going to be quite the same with today's headlights.
Oh, I agree 100% on your post. With Xenons and bi-xenons abound and multireflective housings, the Tuckers headlamp pales in comparison. I brought up the Tucker as more as a bit of trivia moreso than anything.
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Justin,
Where did you get that photo? Thats the best one I've seen yet
Thanks man!


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