KA8

iTrader: (1)

look for distortion on windshield. I drove a loaner RX and it had weird distortion that gave me headaches.

nicpalumbo

I rode as a passenger and got the same symptoms, although I do think they are lessening! I think it is may actually be the windshield. It feels almost like I am wearing glasses made for someone with a strong prescription (I do not wear glasses). If I focus my eyes in one area all is well, but when I look up or down quickly, it happens again.

With the windows open I do feel much better, so I still have not ruled out the fumes.

KA8

iTrader: (1)

I doubt it's the fumes. Most likely the windshield. The loaner RX distortion wasn't obvious as it DID NOT have wavy lines. It appeared to have a magnifying glass right in front blended perfectly with rest of the windshield.

tazdevl

Are you wearing polarized sunglasses? That could cause the wavy effect you're seeing. Has to do with the UV coating on the windows.

Harleyguyn

I have RX350 who ever sits in passenger seat,get a sea sick feeling never have I experienced this in any other car

rayaans

From what you've described, it sounds like motion sickness. Motion sickness can be caused by all sorts of things - anxiety about travelling, mode of travelling and poor ventilation in a vehicle (explains why you have to open you're window).

SteveCraig

One contributing factor could be a relative issue based on the previous car you drove. Was it a low slung sedan ?
RX has a much higher seating position with very good visibility all around, including the roof. +/- same wheelbase but higher up will have an effect. My wife noticed it in ours as soon as we bought it. She had driven sedans previously.
I've always driven a 4X4 F150, higher still & longer. Get into a sedan cruising at what I think is about 65MPH, look down at the speedo & it's really only 50MPH. The road seems to be going by at the same rate as in the higher truck, but I'm seated much lower, almost on the ground.

BertL

I think you may be onto a very good point. I absolutely agree with the effect you suggest between my daily-driver RX's I've had for years, vs my very-low-to-the-ground toy (presently an MBZ SLK).

raylor4

I would have the windshield checked by an ophthalmologist or an optometrist. One that does house calls in the parking lot. : ) Seriously, a person in the optical field of medicine is best suited to check your windshield, in my opinion.

Emreh

kind a late to answer to the original post but wanted to share my experience.

over the last summer I switched from a 328 to 2012 RX. the first 2 weeks I took the ownership of the car I was super depressed as both my wife and I had neck pain, dizziness. etc.. I was feeling super upset that I shouldn't have sold my bimmer. only took 2 weeks to get used it. it's due to center of gravity being higher in the suv.

After getting used to it won't go back to 3 series again