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Old 09-29-11, 07:44 PM
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Default RX350 OWNERS, can you tell me what this has?

I am looking at this 08 RX-350 and I'm trying to figure out if it's priced accordingly. I know it doesn't have the 18" wheels, but can you tell me what other options it has or if this is a base model? I took a quick look at the dealership but know nothing of RX-350's. I believe it has HID's but not sure. Is there a way to tell if it has HID's, rain sensing wipers or heated seats (I am assuming its the red button by the shifter) from the pictures. Also what are the other buttons next to it what I think are the heated seats buttons?

Link to the car I'm talking about. (You can make the pictures large)
http://www.cadillacinbellevue.com/be...Lexus~Model_/1

Thanks for all your help in advance
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It has heated seats and HIDs, can't tell from looking if it has rain sensing wipers. Try to find out if it has the towing package, HD rad, HD trans cooler and HD alt.

Are you sure about the 18s? 17s are pretty rare.
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The rain sensing wipers will have a square mesh on the windshield behind the rearview mirror. It is hard to tell from the photos, but I don't think it has them.

The heated seats are two twist ***** just above and to the left of the shifter. The button to the right of the heated seats is the headlight cleaner switch.

The button to the left of the shifter is the "ECT SNOW" button.
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I would bet it has 18" Aluminum Alloy wheels. It is missing the Generation 5 Navigation System with Bluetooth and Rear Backup Camera. Does not have the ML Sound System.

This is not the base model, but one step up, since it includes the Lexus Premium Plus Package.
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Originally Posted by Rainbird
I would bet it has 18" Aluminum Alloy wheels. It is missing the Generation 5 Navigation System with Bluetooth and Rear Backup Camera. Does not have the ML Sound System.

This is not the base model, but one step up, since it includes the Lexus Premium Plus Package.
From the photo, I would say it has the 17" wheels. They look smaller than mine, and they are five-spoke...
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Thank you guys so much for the help!

Originally Posted by Carver
It has heated seats and HIDs, can't tell from looking if it has rain sensing wipers. Try to find out if it has the towing package, HD rad, HD trans cooler and HD alt.

Are you sure about the 18s? 17s are pretty rare.
Can you elaborate on HD rad, trans cooler, alt? I'm guess rad = radio. Excuse my newbieness


Originally Posted by Rainbird
The rain sensing wipers will have a square mesh on the windshield behind the rearview mirror. It is hard to tell from the photos, but I don't think it has them.

The heated seats are two twist ***** just above and to the left of the shifter. The button to the right of the heated seats is the headlight cleaner switch.

The button to the left of the shifter is the "ECT SNOW" button.
VERY HELPFUL! I will definitely take a look at the windshield behind the rearview mirror tomorrow. Does it have it if it has "Auto" on the windshield wiper ****? I have a IS350 and thats how I knew I had it, not sure if the RX350's are the same.


Originally Posted by pauljcl
From the photo, I would say it has the 17" wheels. They look smaller than mine, and they are five-spoke...
I was thinking that as well since I looked up online and 18" were 7 spoke if I'm correct?
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My 2007 has OEM 18" Aluminum Alloy wheels and they are five spokes.
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HD Radiator. The towing package is good to have but not a deal killer if it isn't there. Just another option to check on. 5 spoke 18s are very common, much more common than 17s of any description. The side of the tire will tell you the size.
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18" 5 spoke. I think full option on heated seats. Can not tell if AWD, is it? Also Air suspension?

Looks clean and good color.
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Can not tell if HID.
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How do I know if it has Air Suspension?
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Originally Posted by mandyfig
Can not tell if HID.
The washer caps are visible on the bumper cover.
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Originally Posted by foam
How do I know if it has Air Suspension?
1. On the lower panel way below the steering wheel there are three buttons (or blanks if not equipped). If you have Air Suspension a On/Off height control is there (next to the TPMS Set Switch.

2. There is an easy access mode switch next to the L/R mirror selector and the rear latch button.

I would be surprised if this vehicle is equipped with Electronically Modulated Air Suspension.
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It seems to be a base with Premium Plus. It is AWD according to the ad.
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This RX does not have air suspension. Performance package comes with special superchrome wheels which are darker than the standard ones.


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