will 2013 rx 350 or F bumper fit 2010?
09-08-14, 06:15 PM
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I think that front bumper looks the best among the pre LCI, LCI, and Fsport. It certainly won't take away from resale value, but won't really add much either. Hold on to the car long enough and it won't even make a difference.
09-08-14, 07:41 PM
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That's kind of a brash comment to make. The guy just wanted to improve the looks of his car - I don't think he was concerned about his car trying to pass itself off as an LCI RX.
I think that front bumper looks the best among the pre LCI, LCI, and Fsport. It certainly won't take away from resale value, but won't really add much either. Hold on to the car long enough and it won't even make a difference.
I think that front bumper looks the best among the pre LCI, LCI, and Fsport. It certainly won't take away from resale value, but won't really add much either. Hold on to the car long enough and it won't even make a difference.
Never said it doesn't look good, it does. and the one other positive is that is a Spindle series with a sunglass holder.
09-08-14, 08:56 PM
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May be a little on the brash side but in general, I'm not a fan of cars imitating higher models. 328's becoming M3's, 350 becoming 450, 2010's becoming 2013's. Just my personal opinion. Especially when you consider the total price. And not sure how you think resale wont be affected. You've just narrowed down your entire resale market to someone looking for a 2010 that looks like a 2013 in the front.
Never said it doesn't look good, it does. and the one other positive is that is a Spindle series with a sunglass holder.
Never said it doesn't look good, it does. and the one other positive is that is a Spindle series with a sunglass holder.
It's interesting that a similar thread is going on in the BMW forums I post in with regards to appearance - but more specifically badging. Just shows how superficial we are here in the US when it comes to vehicle trims. Toyota could have called the RX hybrid the 350h, but they instead chose 450h. Why? Because the majority of consumers in the US luxury vehicle segment feel entitled to a more "prestigious" badge when buying a higher engine or vehicle trim. If anything the 450h should be the F-Sport, it's technically faster 0-60. Point is - don't get all fussy about other people's badges. I still get a good laugh when I see something like a Toyota badged as an MB or a BMW though.
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09-09-14, 06:37 AM
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Not quite - you've only lost the market of those who want to buy a pre-LCI RX with the exact pre-LCI RX looks. Besides 90% of the market won't even notice a difference. Keep in mind that the majority of us Lexus snobs won't even be looking for a 3rd gen RX in several years once the next chassis comes out.
It's interesting that a similar thread is going on in the BMW forums I post in with regards to appearance - but more specifically badging. Just shows how superficial we are here in the US when it comes to vehicle trims. Toyota could have called the RX hybrid the 350h, but they instead chose 450h. Why? Because the majority of consumers in the US luxury vehicle segment feel entitled to a more "prestigious" badge when buying a higher engine or vehicle trim. If anything the 450h should be the F-Sport, it's technically faster 0-60. Point is - don't get all fussy about other people's badges. I still get a good laugh when I see something like a Toyota badged as an MB or a BMW though.
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It's interesting that a similar thread is going on in the BMW forums I post in with regards to appearance - but more specifically badging. Just shows how superficial we are here in the US when it comes to vehicle trims. Toyota could have called the RX hybrid the 350h, but they instead chose 450h. Why? Because the majority of consumers in the US luxury vehicle segment feel entitled to a more "prestigious" badge when buying a higher engine or vehicle trim. If anything the 450h should be the F-Sport, it's technically faster 0-60. Point is - don't get all fussy about other people's badges. I still get a good laugh when I see something like a Toyota badged as an MB or a BMW though.
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Believe the 450 is badged appropriately. The F-Sport gimmick has sucked enough people into believing they have a vehicle that much different from the base model has proven the marketing dept to be correct in it's badging strategy.
The 450 is far different from the 350 in features and driving characteristics, it deserves the separation.
Far from getting fussy about it. I'm just in the 10% you mention above.
09-15-14, 06:13 AM
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I agree that the F-sport front looks better. I wasn't aware of the F-sport option at the time. Yes it cost a lot of money for the spindle grille and I wouldn't have done it if I knew what the final cost would be. However, after it was done, I thought it turned out great. I like having a different front end than the typical RX. Sure, I won't get my money back when I sell it but I'll be retiring in a few years and may have it for a long time. It only has 40,000 miles and still looks and drives like new. It may be this fall before I get around to an estimate from Lexus on hooking up the daytime running lights.
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12-12-14, 03:47 PM
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I agree that the F-sport front looks better. I wasn't aware of the F-sport option at the time. Yes it cost a lot of money for the spindle grille and I wouldn't have done it if I knew what the final cost would be. However, after it was done, I thought it turned out great. I like having a different front end than the typical RX. Sure, I won't get my money back when I sell it but I'll be retiring in a few years and may have it for a long time. It only has 40,000 miles and still looks and drives like new. It may be this fall before I get around to an estimate from Lexus on hooking up the daytime running lights.
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I agree that the F-sport front looks better. I wasn't aware of the F-sport option at the time. Yes it cost a lot of money for the spindle grille and I wouldn't have done it if I knew what the final cost would be. However, after it was done, I thought it turned out great. I like having a different front end than the typical RX. Sure, I won't get my money back when I sell it but I'll be retiring in a few years and may have it for a long time. It only has 40,000 miles and still looks and drives like new. It may be this fall before I get around to an estimate from Lexus on hooking up the daytime running lights.
07-09-15, 01:41 PM
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Shoutout to the black 2010/2011 RXh in the Sunset District with F Sport facelift! Looks really good.
Sorry to bring up an old post. Had to post because I got really excited...
Sorry to bring up an old post. Had to post because I got really excited...
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2010 RX350 Front bumper end headlights update to 2013 Fsport
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