FYI - I just received price quote from my dealer that the cost for this RX330 Thundercloud Edition front radiator grill is $590.58, plus tax and installation. The part number is PZ327-48022.

 

I think you can get it from a vendor through here for cheaper. Do a search.

 

And that's even after the 5% back on your Lexus Pursuits card

 

Well. I found the same for $329 at I-Tunedparts.com Forget about the 5% at the dealer.

 

I installed mine in 10 minutes with a socket wrench and a Phillips head screwdriver (for the center "L," which has to be moved from the original grill to the new one), and it only took that long because I was really going slow.

You would be paying almost double at that rate quoted by your dealer, which might be fine for something complex or difficult to install, but this is the easiest change to a car I've ever made.

If you open the hood and look at the four or five bolts that hold the grill in place, you will see how easy it is to replace.

At $300.00 it's already pretty expensive for a subtle, cosmetic change; at $600 you really start to wonder if it's just stupid, even though it does look pretty nice.

 

tfischer, that grille looks great.

 

I have seen this type of billet grill on eBay for $219.

 

Thanks. I think it adds an elegant look to the car (and it matches the grille on my SC).

On the other hand, for $600 I don't think I would have made the change.

As for the eBay sales, be careful. There are some aftermarket grilles out there that are designed to be painted. I'd stick with the Lexus Thundercloud edition part, which is a perfect fit, of course, and looks like chrome (although it's just plastic).

 

OMG! Look what I've found for the Thundercloud edition grille. I wish my RX350 comes with this or at least more chrome treatment.

lexus-part.com, $433.46
l-tunedparts.com, $329.00
my dealer (in MA), $590.58
eBay, found nothing

 

bought mine from l tunedparts.com, for 329.00 it took 7 days to be shipped to Virginia. VERY easy to install. it took bout umm.....8 minutes to do. it took me longer to find my socket wrench than it did to install.

 

my country here is selling for ard USD 250 for a brand new pc, but then shipping to the US is very expensive...

 

Sorry to drudge up another old thread, but I figured it was better than starting a new one.

I knew I'd be trouble when I followed a link from here to l-tunedparts.com, and seeing that grille confirmed it. I just pulled the 'order' trigger and am excited about this one. The OEM 350 grille was one item I really didn't like anyway, so even though $329 is a little pricey, it was a pretty easy decision. Heck, it was even ok'd by the wife.

 

Their website didn't indicate that it would fit the RX 350. They did say it would fit the RX 330. Have you confirmed it will fit the RX 350?

 

Indirectly, yes, but not 100%. I went ahead and clicked 'order' since the website states a parts rep will contact me directly within 48 hours. They list it for the '07, and I've been told there's no difference between the two.

So, good point, and I guess I'll know for sure tomorrow or Thursday. I'll be bummed if it doesn't fit but I can't imagine there being a difference in grille openings.

 

We should start a group buy?? The more people interested the cheaper the price!