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Lexus introduces Pebble Beach Edition of the RX350 at the '08 Chicago Auto Show

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Old 02-06-08, 06:59 PM
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Old 02-06-08, 08:12 PM
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looks good
Old 02-07-08, 12:16 PM
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Very interesting color, but I'm still not crazy about those wheels.
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I don't like the rims. Not that they aren't good looking, but they look exactly like the rims on the Mazda CX-7.

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Old 02-10-08, 03:58 PM
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Is it my eyes or just an illusion the gap between the bottom of the grill and the top of the front bumper seems awefully big, much bigger than the current model?
Old 02-10-08, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by RX300-BV


I don't like the rims. Not that they aren't good looking, but they look exactly like the rims on the Mazda CX-7.
Close in the way that they spokes split off, but no in how they split.
Old 02-10-08, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by LexusPia
Is it my eyes or just an illusion the gap between the bottom of the grill and the top of the front bumper seems awefully big, much bigger than the current model?
It looks like it, but it's probably the "showroom" lighting making the shadows look darker and broader and thus the gap bigger.
Old 02-11-08, 09:17 AM
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Glorified with stickers. New Grille, New rims. Worth $3,500.00?
Old 02-11-08, 10:23 AM
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Glorified with stickers. New Grille, New rims. Worth $3,500.00?
well easily the rims can run you $1000. you also get the colored rear spoiler and the mats. plus its limited edition.

i also believe you get a choice of golf clubs or cooking equipment from the pebble beach package

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Old 02-11-08, 11:23 AM
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I guess for your RX to be unique, it makes sense. I love the grille. The rims are not that bad, but could have been better.
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would it be better off with 17" or 18" wheel?
how bout the performance?


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Old 02-11-08, 02:57 PM
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18's are best. Hence from hereon out, they will have 18's!
Old 02-11-08, 05:53 PM
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can someone explain to me tho?
in general, shouldn't 18" be more heavier
so it might slow down the performance and lower the MPG?


thanks in advance,
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I was driving into our neighborhood and this RX's grille caught my eyes. I had to stop and looked in the side mirror to see the back. It says RX330. I thought it looked good.

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Old 02-11-08, 09:16 PM
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the 18" are actually only beneficial for looks. they ride harsher than 17" rims.


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