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Old 11-24-23, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by alleycatz
Hello, I'm happy to be here to learn about my Lexus. Last month, I received my Mom's 2006 RX330 with only 36,000 miles on it. She passed 7 years ago and told her husband to make sure I get her Lexus after he passes (I didn't know she told him that). He remarried and decided to give it to me now. It has been garage-kept the whole time. It's older than my daily driver and not as sporty, but I'm starting to fall in love with the Lexus now. It rides and handles so smoothly. Here's a pic of Lexi as she was offloaded from the transporter -- Missouri to Oregon.


2006 RX330 just offloaded from the transporter.
Congrats. It'll last a long time and has such low mileage.
Old 12-01-23, 07:29 AM
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Hello! Thanks for the membership. Glad I've found the forum.
I have a 2009 RX350 Pebble Beach Edition that I purchased Feb 2021. I currently have 206k miles. So far, I've replaced a water pump, struts/shocks, oil pan, steering rack and general maintenance like valve cover gaskets. A tree fell on it the summer of 2023 and insurance totalled for the cost to replace or repair the roof. I kept the car. Replaced the windsheild and grill. Sunroof seals. The roof is a little bumpy, and I need to replace a fender at some point. The paint is decent for the age. Some small interior damage. I recently drove it from Utah to Seattle and back with no issues. Only recently having issues with electrical or computer. Which I'll reach out in a thread if I cannot find answers in the forums already posted. Looking forward to having the imput of the community.
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Old 12-18-23, 07:56 PM
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Hi, I bought a 2007 pearl white at auction. I'm just learning about the vehicles. Thank you
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Old 12-18-23, 10:21 PM
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Talking Nice trim!

Originally Posted by xjokerz
Picked up this gem today:







Everything works, everything is in great shape. Just over 100k miles but it drives very smoothly and that's with 18 inch tires. Very quiet on the highway. The leather on the driver door is a bit worn and two of the four white gauge needles are burnt out but other than that, it's in fantastic cosmetic shape. No major dings or dents on the outside. The color is attractive although I'm uncertain what it is exactly. Lol
Looks like the 2005 Thundercloud Edition, only RX to have that particular wood trim. Speaking of, if you find that you don't want the rear fold down seat of your car, I know someone who is looking for one =P
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Old 12-19-23, 12:19 PM
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https://hibid.com/lot/174920858/08-l...gk31u18c041892

I paid $1550 for it, I drove it home after having a key made.

I have ordered new suspension parts and will be completing a 3-gen brake upgrade soon. I hope to post a lot of pictures.

At this time, I have done almost nothing to the vehicle.
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Old 01-21-24, 12:24 PM
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Hi, I’m from Poland, I have RX300 04’ with 234kkm on it.
navy blue ext, and cream int. With M&L sound system, sunroof, air suspension, navi.
it is my second RX, before I have 02’ Gen I.
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Old 02-02-24, 06:05 PM
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I just found y'all so I'm super excited! I have a 2009 RX 350 and I'm totally in love with her, have been since I bought her! If I ever have to give her up I'll go get another one!

Decided to black out the grill and the wheels except for the emblems and she is pristine.

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Old 02-03-24, 09:37 AM
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Talking 06 RX 330 bought used

Just bought RX 330 just under 200k miles, working on rough idle at cold start and hesitation but after 20- 30 minutes runs fine.
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Old 02-28-24, 06:57 AM
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Hi -
I'm a longtime RX 3x0 driver, on my fifth RX (2017 Gen 4 Premium) since buying an original RX300 in Spring 1999.

I'm looking at ordering #6 this year (#5 is still working great, but DW wants it so we'll trade her CR-V), an AWD Premium, Nori Green Pearl. I've done my usual look at what's available in the competing brands, the RX is still the winner for me (and I've been happy with my dealer - 25 years of excellent customer service by Burdick Lexus in Syracuse). I'm not thrilled by the change to the 2.4L Turbo (and not interested in a hybrid), but it looks like that's the way things are headed, and the '23 Gen 5 loaners I've had during service have been fine, so it's an easy choice.
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I joined the club in April,2017 right after I bought my 01 RX300. Now 7 years 279,000 miles and needing it's 3ed transmission it's time to move on. BUT, talking about good karma. Right after she momentarily jumped out and back in gear the 3ed time while letting off the gas, i knew whats coming and found the car of my dreams! A second gen (08) RX 350. WITH get this 50,997 original miles. Thank you Jesus!
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Old 03-02-24, 07:39 AM
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Thanks. Looking for info about front brakes, Have warped disks, only a few moths old. Any advice?
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Originally Posted by Billj386
Now 7 years 279,000 miles and needing it's 3ed transmission it's time to move on. BUT, talking about good karma.
Congrats on the new find! Did the 01 RX get transmission fluid changes?
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I'm buying a 2008 RX400h and anxious, as I'm unfamiliar with the hybrid technology. It's a one owner vehicle, serviced regularly at a Lexus dealership.169,00 miles, and my concern is the hybrid battery. When I did a test drive, the indicator said I was getting 20.8 mpg, which I thought might indicate that the battery life was low. On request, the dealer gave me a 1 year warranty on the battery. I imagine that sitting in the lot might have reduced the readings on the hybrid battery, but I don't know.

Any Info or input would be great!
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Default New owner of 2008 w/2GR-FE

Purchased yesterday from Toyota dealer. Is clean, bone stock, solid engine/transmission. Smooooooooth ride, has power if needed. Tape player for my Ministry/Tribe Called Quest/Dead Kennedys, etc tapes!!

This vehicle was maintained well. Is at 188k. Feels good and solid.

Black Onyx exterior, Ivory interior

My “brand new” 2nd gen 350.








This was our car, but it was rear-ended in traffic causing a total loss. So I purchased a RX350 to replace. Q5 is nice —but a lot of Audi direct injection engines suffer from coke/sludge buildup in the valves and secondary air injection system.


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