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RX350 Production has begun!!!

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Old 02-15-06, 07:35 AM
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Talking RX350 Production has begun!!!

The first RX350 rolled off the assembly line this week.
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350 showing on the RX portion of the Lexus website now. But 'build your lexus' still has the 330.
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Same 0-60 as the 400h (FWD 350)
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Here's the link to the Lexus website.

http://www.lexus.com/models/rx_gateway.html
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20/25 mpg city/highway (FWD) [5], 19/24 mpg city/highway (AWD)

Not close to the RX400h, but its still pretty good

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The 1/4 mile times Lexus posts, 15.5 (FWD), 15.7 (AWD), seem a little more conservative (or maybe realistic for a change). I applaud Lexus for finally coming out with this high hp machine. Hopefully, I can encourage some of you RX350 owners to hop out to the track.
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even though its FWD, do u think now Infiniti FX35 buyers will give the new EX a glance because it has enough power to go head to head probably with the FX?
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Originally Posted by AJL0365
even though its FWD, do u think now Infiniti FX35 buyers will give the new EX a glance because it has enough power to go head to head probably with the FX?
I am not sure what the reasons are behind people looking at the FX series. Personally, I like the styling and power, but it lacked a lot in features compared to the RX330 for comparison. Now, if you are a performance freak like I am, yes, you would give it another look. I though RX350 was AWD, too?
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Real performance "freak" will neither look at the RX nor the FX. But if one have to consider all the compromises, like cargo/passenger space, reliability, gas mileage, etc, then one may look at the FX or maybe the RX350. A person who have "considerations" in mind is not a "freak" after all
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The website claims 0-6 in 7.4. I believe the my 2004 takes 7.8? I definitely thought the 350 would have a way better time than that maybe even in the 6's?? I'm going to wait for the new body ('09?)...
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Originally Posted by NeverSatisfied
The website claims 0-6 in 7.4. I believe the my 2004 takes 7.8? I definitely thought the 350 would have a way better time than that maybe even in the 6's?? I'm going to wait for the new body ('09?)...
I believe they changed the differential gears when they went to the 350. Now like a 3.20 gear instead of a 3.40 gear. Too bad they didn't leave the 3.40 gear. Not positive on this just what I thought I read somewhere.

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Someone earlier said the front bumper is different i dont see any changes does anyone see any styling changes.
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Someone earlier said the front bumper is different i dont see any changes does anyone see any styling changes.
No styling changes. Bumper remains the same.

I believe they changed the differential gears when they went to the 350
Final drive gearing in the AT was changed.

I though RX350 was AWD, too?
Yes it is.
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Originally Posted by JZA80MHU38
Real performance "freak" will neither look at the RX nor the FX. But if one have to consider all the compromises, like cargo/passenger space, reliability, gas mileage, etc, then one may look at the FX or maybe the RX350. A person who have "considerations" in mind is not a "freak" after all
Both vehicles are good for the reasons you mentioned, but if the RX350 has all the coveniences and then some of the RX330, I will take that any day over the FX35 or even the FX45.

I had lunch today have some friends down here with boatloads of cash (I don't) and they want a high powered SUV (even if it is a modified one), but they all turned down the Cayenne and the higher powered X5s. They actually wish either the FX or even the new RX was down here.
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Is Lexus or Infiniti available in Mexico (if Mexico is what you mean by "down here)? If they are not I can tell why they want the FX or the RX over the Cayenne if they have boatload of cash -- they just want something "different".

Honestly, if I have boatload of cash, I will get a Cayenne Turbo S over the RX400h. Oh, what the heck, why not both if I have boatload of cash

Your friend should consider the Audi Q7 4.2. That's a very nice vehicle.


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