This is my first post, so let me say thanks for all of the helpful info on the board.

I just ordered a 2005 RX330 and expect to take delivery in late December. I have read that the Owner's Manual is available on the Lexus website, but I do not have the VIN yet and can not register.

Does anyone know if one has been posted on the boards, or anywhere online? I would really love to read it.

Thanks again.

 

Sorry to be so long in responding, boielroy . . . my nice well-though-out post just dissappeared into the ether. Here's the reconstructed version -

Welcome to CL!

As you've discovered, you need your VIN# to access the manual on the Lexus site. It's huge, consisting of .pdf files of all or the scanned pages with photos and drawings. The real benefit of the online version is that it includes a rudimentary and somewhat obtuse search engine that can often lead you to the correct chapter of the manual - if you use the Lexus naming conventions ("TV" gets you nothing "DVD" might get you a hit or two, but if you want to know how to watch a movie on your Nav screen, you will have to go to "RSES" and look.

Lexus is pretty close with service information and no aftermarket service manuals are available - your only choice is the massive (and expensive) one from your dealer.

If you have specific questions, try this forum. The search function (Advanced Search, above) is a good one, but since the RX 300 and RX 330 are currently lumped together in a single forum, you may have to do a little more reading than you want - unless you enter "330" as part of the search string. With over 30,000 Lexus owners here, while we are not infallible, we do have some experience and are willing to share.

Again, welcome to CL and congrats on your new RX . . . you're gonna love it!