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Chassis/outside differences in Rx 330 vs Rx 350?

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Old 07-31-09 | 11:56 AM
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Default Chassis/outside differences in Rx 330 vs Rx 350?

I can't find a break down of this:

What are the appearance (outside) differences between the RX 330 and RX 350?

The RX 350 from what I read just has a few subtle differences listed 'looks wise' -- but looking at them in person the 350 looks alot different than the 330.

Looking at the chassis codes the 330 has a different coding than the 350 -- so the chassis is different, but how?

The 350 looks like it has a wider rear wheel base .. almost looks bigger.

It just doesn't look as 'sleek' as the 330 in my own opinion.

I just wanted some experts (you guys) opinions of the appearance differences in the two models.

Thank you so much,
Old 07-31-09 | 12:16 PM
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the exterior is practically the same, takes a real RX enthusiast to spot them. body shell is the same, and so is the chassis. THe biggest difference is obviously the motor, then you have the new grill, on later RX350s, you get chrome door handles. Other things include reworked insulation in the cabin and winshield to make for a quieter ride. thats about it.
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I saw different rims on a 350 vs my 330, then again it could have been part of a package or an option/upgrade. But other than the stuff listed above, I can't tell the difference from the outside either.
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Oh yes, the rims. the 330 had the regular five spoke rims in 17", and then there is the performance package which added 18" in a "graphite" chrome to it (a darker grey color), but same spoke design. Then there was also the thundercloud editions.

The 350 has the regular five spokes in 18" standard (without the graphite color), but then could also be optioned up with the new rims, plus new pebble beach editions rims
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