jfelbab

I had my RX330 in for the carpet clip recall today and they filled it up again. It was near empty too. I'm sure that they put in well over $60 in gas. I had a grease and oil done too as long as it was there and I was given a 2011 RX loaner. I had a busy schedule today and I really appreciated the loaner.

I didn't like the 2011 RX nearly as much as my 04 for several reasons. The 2011 has really poor visibility out the rear view mirror mostly due to the rear seat headrests blocking so much. The ride was busy, bouncy might describe it better. The ride was not as smooth as my 04. The car would also not want to track straight requiring constant correction to keep it going in a straight line. This might just be an alignment issue but it was a chore to drive. The Michelin tires were noisy too. I didn't care for the loss of the right side armrest and for me, it just was not comfortable to drive. I also disliked the loss of the touchscreen interface to the NAV. I didn't like the UI device at all. In fact, the whole layout of the dash turned me off. The climate control was goofy too. To get it to blow slightly warm air I had to push the temp up to 83° The air coming out was not 83° so that was odd. The MPG value presented in the dash would disappear every time I would activate the cruise control. It serves no purpose to hide that, IMHO.

As much as I'd like to buy a new vehicle, I don't think I'll be buying a new RX anytime soon.

Iqraam

So what did they replace? Is there an actual part? Last I checked they were still developing the remedy for this issue.

kickin8

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for 2011 - the "track mouse" is very annoying....but I liked the bluetooth audio player straight from the phone

rcy

Yes, the Bluetooth Audio is very nice to have. My experience was different when my 2006 400h was in for service. I was quite smitten by the 2011 loaner I had. The voice commands worked most of the time compared to my vehicle which is never. I will admit that my touch screen seems more user friendly than the mouse thing, but I could probably get used to it.

Anyway, did they just replace the clips or did you get new carpet?

jfelbab

A few staples and a small round thing under the gas pedal is all I see.

MC5Wes

When my RX was in for the oil line recall and mats. They filled it both times.

I have had the chance to drive the third generation RX a couple of times. And it takes a little time to get use to. But I would buy one.

I missed my touch screen. But the new screen sits deep inside the dash. So you dont have the glare. The mouse takes time getting use to. But after awhile I was driving down the road using it with no problem. iPod cable and built in USB was nice. Loved the center console over our mickey mouse arm rests.

mandyfig

I am waiting on my letter.

Haunches

What Year and Models of RX were affected? I went on the MyLexus website and it said that there is NO RECALLS available for my VIN.

I have a 2008 RX350

RX330inFL

Lucky for you guys and gals. Only got the outside of the car washed. No gas. Not really a gas station in the immediate area though.

lilrx

I purchase a used 2008 RX 350 in March and took it to the dealer to see what could be done for the missing clips under the driver side mat. In one hole there was just a metal circle and in the other it was just a hole. The car was still under warranty and although the 2008 wasn't under the recall they replaced the carpet at no charge. I also ended up with a 2011 loaner, and I have to agree I didn't like the ride or the layout as much as the 2008.

mowmow

I still haven't seen no letter in mail. So I will wait a bit longer, there is a Shell Gas station across the street of the dealership, I will ask for gas

MC5Wes

Like anything new. It takes a awhile to get use to. I dont like the crazy Star Trek looking dash. But over all it is a great improvement.

Just ask anyone who drove a first generation RX. I liked the looks of mine over the 2nd Gen. But the steering radius on the 1st Gen was unreal.

jmonkie76

Waiting for my letter as well; was told it would be in the mail some time this month when I went in for the brake recall 2 months ago. I got an ES loaner during that recall but that's only because I also did oil.

The guy said even though I have all weather mats, they'll still do the recall. I will ask about the gas since they didn't do it last time (maybe I'll bring it in when it's low).

the.wong.k

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the whole center arm rest is such a win for the new rx and the standard backup camera on all rx's. there is definitely a poor design as in the smaller rear window and the bigger blind spots due to the small rear side windows. don't have to worry about breaking your antenna in the car wash forgeting to fold it down with the new shark fin antenna and the convenient usb/aux slot for ipod integration (no more aux-cassette tape)

LexiRX

NO FREE GAS on my recent service call for a wonky rear passenger door lock. Oh well.