In the market for an Rx330

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04-17-07, 02:03 PM

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SugarRush

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^ if this is true, then the new RX350 potentialy will still have this problem too.

The awd in rhe RXs are mostly FWD up to the point when traction lost is deteced, then it it will become awd...

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04-18-07, 06:27 AM

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It’s a transmission problem, the program is slow to down shift in an attempt to increase fuel efficiency.

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04-18-07, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SugarRush

^ if this is true, then the new RX350 potentialy will still have this problem too.

The awd in rhe RXs are mostly FWD up to the point when traction lost is deteced, then it it will become awd...

thats true though. and the new rx350s have the same problem. sucks huh?

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04-30-07, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Zodiac

I just bought a 04 RX330 with 21K miles 2 days ago and I do feel it's underpower. I guess most cars will feel underpower when coming from a V8. Nevertheless, it's a very nice vehicle. 2004 is the year to avoid and I would have love to buy a 2005 but the price, color, options, mileage and condition of the 04 RX330 I bought couldn't be pass up.

How much did you get yours?