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Old 03-24-08, 08:32 PM
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You would have figured he would have noticed that in the test drive---The RX is a Gem
Old 03-26-08, 06:47 PM
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unless it was kind of expensive impulse buy. unfortunate.
Old 03-26-08, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Junkxus
I purchased my 08 RX350 in October. Black exterior, light gray interior. Premium Plus Package, Nav. 18 inch liquid graphite wheels, ipod kit, trailer package with hitch, cargo net, all season mats. The car has 2653 miles on it and I hate it more each day, (Yes, I hate it). I traded a BMW Z3 3.0. My other cars are Benz, Jaguar and GMC Yukon XL. I added additional sound insulation in the hatch floor, quarter panels and two layers in the doors to give it the German heavy door thunk, but I still hate it. The resale value is poor, I attempted to trade for a GS350 AWD and/or MB ML350 but the loss was huge!!!!!
If you read some of my post, then you'll see that I'm not satisfied with my
04' either. Believe it or not, I wanted it to be a car I would keep and love for the next 10 years.
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Originally Posted by Edison_Chen
Bought it back on March 18... and today it only has about 320 miles

Flint Mica w/ Black Leather ( I luv Flint Mica)
Premium Package w/ 18's (Non Navi/ML)- Hood Deflector/Trunk Tray
2001 Mercedes Benz S500





Some pictures after I detailed my car today:


haha another TL owner! are you on acurazine? 6 mt? looking sweet...BOTH of em'!
Old 04-01-08, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by bcoggs
COLOR COMBO
Crystal White

OPTIONS
The premium bundle they ship to the Pacific NW:

PT Premium Plus Package
NV Navigation System
HH Heated Front Seats w/Rain Sensing Wipers
FT 18" Aluminum Alloy Wheels
TO Towing Prep Package

WHAT I DROVE PREVIOUSLY

1996 Subaru Outback.
I see you got it from Lexus of Seattle! NICE! What area are you from?...we just bought ours last Sunday, but we had a bit of a brawl w/ Seattle...haha
Old 04-02-08, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by erick3
haha another TL owner! are you on acurazine? 6 mt? looking sweet...BOTH of em'!
I am also a member of Acurazine, I own a 98 3.2TL Premium, Nighhawk Plack Pearl. Near mint (I want to believe), 75,000 miles young! My daily ride!
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So, I was like waiting for the 4th Gen TL (09's), but after owning a Lexus, I am in the hunt for a GS now....
Old 04-07-08, 12:34 PM
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This is my new 2009 Bamboo 350RX, and it rides soooo good. At first, I really wasn't sure about Bamboo but now that I have it I am very happy. Does this thing look bad in any color? The RX350 Lexus/Toyota engine and 5 speed automatic in this Lexus are made in WV... so that's why I had the sticker made. I live and work in the state of West Virginia and am very proud of this perfect vehicle (which is however) assembled in Ontario. Not that either really matter, just explaining my locally enjoyed sticker, lol.

Rorhich Lexus in Pittsburgh, PA is offering great customer servicing for people in the Morgantown, WV area which is apx. about 60 miles away. West Virginia University is located in Morgantown an Rohrich will deliver and service your Lexus (using a flatbed) while loaning you a new Lexus for the life of your Lexus. Even the local Mercedes dealer doesn't offer that! With my last new locally purchased Mercedes, they offered me a used dirty Chevy after I drove and dropped off my E320 at the dealer... and they didn't even wash it well. At least they offered a loaner car, eh? No thanks, I went with a real luxury vehicle that can offer true luxury service.



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Old 05-08-08, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Junkxus
I purchased my 08 RX350 in October. Black exterior, light gray interior. Premium Plus Package, Nav. 18 inch liquid graphite wheels, ipod kit, trailer package with hitch, cargo net, all season mats. The car has 2653 miles on it and I hate it more each day, (Yes, I hate it). I traded a BMW Z3 3.0. My other cars are Benz, Jaguar and GMC Yukon XL. I added additional sound insulation in the hatch floor, quarter panels and two layers in the doors to give it the German heavy door thunk, but I still hate it. The resale value is poor, I attempted to trade for a GS350 AWD and/or MB ML350 but the loss was huge!!!!!
The "European "thunk" is the tranny falling out. If one goes to Consumer Reports, they will find that the Euro luxury cars (Mercedes, BMW and Audi) have very low marks on quality and reliability, whereas Lexus is rated tops (as usual). My neighbor has returned a Mercedes SLC and an E-320 back to the dealer in the past year under lemon law provisions. Buying a car is like buying a house or anything else...one must do their research, talk to others, "test drive," and make an informed decision. Nobody has to drive a car they "hate." Treat it like a spouse or partner...if you hate her/him/it, get rid of it instead of complaining.
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Booyah; NICE looking ride. I like the "personalized" plates too.

Junkxus; If you think the doors need insulation, try tapping on the body panel between the side glass and the rear hatch
Old 05-17-08, 07:37 AM
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I just recently purchased an 09 RX 350 - Pebble Beach Edition and I LOVE it! While not significantly different from my 04 RX330, it is a major upgrade over the 99 RX 300 that I swapped it for.

09 RX 350 Pebble Beach Edition
HID Headlamps with AFS
PBE Wheels
Color: Truffle Mica
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Originally Posted by ethridgedsb
I just recently purchased an 09 RX 350 - Pebble Beach Edition and I LOVE it! While not significantly different from my 04 RX330...
can you take a picture of both of them side by side?
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Originally Posted by lu1de
can you take a picture of both of them side by side?
lu1de, here is a photo of them side by side:
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Originally Posted by ethridgedsb
lu1de, here is a photo of them side by side:
thanks. Pebble Beach edition is better looking than I thought
Old 05-21-08, 03:51 PM
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Also just picked up a pebble beach edition a few weeks back.

Truffle Mica (sweeeet color in the sun)
Nav
Heated Seats
HID's. 18's, Moonroof
RSE
4x4

Love the car, traded my 06 GX470 and I miss the V8 a bit, but the ride and smoothness of the RX is truly oustanding, much better than the last Rx I had back in 99.


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