I have a 2004 RX 330 (bought in 2007 CPO with 40,000). It now has 180,000 it is still going strong. It was primarily used for long trips to haul my kids to their various soccer tournaments and practices. I am very impressed with how good it looks even after enduring all of the muddy equipment. It is now a secondary vehicle but I have fond memories of how it safely got us to tournaments all over the country.

 

That's good to hear. I'm considering getting one of these and was wondering how well they age.

 

I would highly recommend the RX

 

Just got our 2005 RX with 83k.....BECAUSE of this forum!!! If I'm lucky to get even another 80, I'd be happy. Really loving this car and can't wait to see where we go with it.

 

I have an 05 RX with 200K kms(120k miles), still going strong

 

I own a 2004 RX and am considering trading up to a 2014... BUT, this vehicle is so darn nice, I 'm asking what I'd get for my $40k plus upgrade. The car is in excellent condition, runs well. gets very decent gas mileage and still looks good. I keep scratching my head and asking what do I need a new RX for. Still 10 years seems like a long time to own a car. I am used to US cars being rusty junk after 4-5 years.

 

If I am not mistaken, the second gen RX has galvanized body panels, so rust should not be much of an issue. Not sure if the new ones also have this.

 

Which is better, 330 or 350? I've seen some 350's go for the same price as a 330...

 

I'd prefer to have the 350- more power, timing chain ...

 

Differences in content and mileage would be the main driving points for any price differences. AWD or FWD? With or without NAV? Halogen headlamps or HID? The RX330 uses a timing belt which needs replacing while the RX350 uses a timing chain which does not. Otherwise, there are few big differences of note when comparing say a 2006 RX330 vs. a 2007 RX350.

 

I have 152K on mine. Love it except for the transmission shifting. Thinking about replacing the struts. Has anyone gone longer with the originals?

 

fwd, but what are the differences other then a little more power i assume...look wise it looks almost the same unless there are some minor differences but what are these differences your talking about?

 

I believe the 350 burns high octane gas vs. the 330 using the cheap stuff.

 

The RX350 has the following Improvements:

More horsepower, better acceleration.
Generation 5 Navigation System with improved graphics (if equipped).
Timing chain instead of timing belt.
Uses World Standard Transmission Fluid (no maintenance).
Can play mp3 discs and the 330 can't
Acoustic Glass Windshield and more insulation to make it quieter.

 

Our 04 was in really nice shape with about 80k when we got it a few months ago. Couldn't beat it for the price. Previous owners treated it very well.