ChemEng

I noticed that my 2007 Lexus RX350 which I have owned for three months now is missing a roof drip molding on the driver side. I decided to wax the car over the weekend and when I was waxing the roof I realized it was missing . It is basically a rubber molding underneath the roof rack. I looked online for a replacement and the cheapest part I can find is around $120 which in my opinion is expensive for something that took me 3 months to notice lol. Anyways, I was wondering if anyone has replaced this molding and if they have ideas on where I can find a replacement for a cheaper price. Also, if I leave it alone, will it have any impacts on the car like draining water from the roof, noise....etc.

jerrytim

my 2008 rx same problem got one one on e bay bell lexus arizona i think i paid 80 for it local dealer wanted 120

ChemEng

Thanks Jerrytim for your response. Did you buy it for one side or both sides? I was thinking if you only buy it for one side, the color might not match the other side. Did you notice the color of the other side to be different than the new one due to the sun beating on it for so many years? Did you buy the new part merely for aesthetics or did you have leaking issues? I'm thinking to just wait until I find a similar car in the local junk yard and go grab one. Will be cheaper that way and the color should match.