What do people think about the 08 RX350s vs 1st gen?

I’ve only owned 300’s but there’s a 2008 RX 350 available that I’m test driving tomorrow.

Pros/cons/things to think about?

 

The things I remember reading are:

• Cracked/sticky dashes
• Thinner leather seating surfaces
• Oil line failure causing all the oil to spew rapidly

 

To throw some positives in there:

3.5 V6 (2GR-FE) WAY more power and torque as well as better mileage - plus it has a timing chain. Replace oil cooler line with metal ASAP though

5-speed auto is a much-appreciated improvement as well

Better turning radius

Beefier suspension and bolt-in rear wheel bearings for AWD models

More compatibility with 1st gen and 2nd Highlander, parts are easier to source

Viscous coupling transfer case