New Owner - 2005 RX330
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New Owner - 2005 RX330
Hi everyone,
Been surfing on this site for a few weeks now. Finally purchased a RX330 today.
2005 RX330 - AWD
Millennium Sliver
Interior - I am still trying to figure out if its grey or beige, can't tell its kinda dirty at the moment (any way to look up a code to figure this out?)
95,000 miles (90k maintenance not done)
This is my first Lexus, but have owned plenty of Toyotas and Hondas.
Looking forward to being part of this forum, already read quite a few interesting and helpful posts.
Any suggestions on what do first?
Thanks.
Been surfing on this site for a few weeks now. Finally purchased a RX330 today.
2005 RX330 - AWD
Millennium Sliver
Interior - I am still trying to figure out if its grey or beige, can't tell its kinda dirty at the moment (any way to look up a code to figure this out?)
95,000 miles (90k maintenance not done)
This is my first Lexus, but have owned plenty of Toyotas and Hondas.
Looking forward to being part of this forum, already read quite a few interesting and helpful posts.
Any suggestions on what do first?
Thanks.
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Hi everyone,
Been surfing on this site for a few weeks now. Finally purchased a RX330 today.
2005 RX330 - AWD
Millennium Sliver
Interior - I am still trying to figure out if its grey or beige, can't tell its kinda dirty at the moment (any way to look up a code to figure this out?)
95,000 miles (90k maintenance not done)
This is my first Lexus, but have owned plenty of Toyotas and Hondas.
Looking forward to being part of this forum, already read quite a few interesting and helpful posts.
Any suggestions on what do first?
Thanks.
Been surfing on this site for a few weeks now. Finally purchased a RX330 today.
2005 RX330 - AWD
Millennium Sliver
Interior - I am still trying to figure out if its grey or beige, can't tell its kinda dirty at the moment (any way to look up a code to figure this out?)
95,000 miles (90k maintenance not done)
This is my first Lexus, but have owned plenty of Toyotas and Hondas.
Looking forward to being part of this forum, already read quite a few interesting and helpful posts.
Any suggestions on what do first?
Thanks.
Screenshot shows were you can find your Vin # from the RX330 Owner's Manual.
Once you have your Vin #, you can look up the specifications, equipment & options of your RX330 with the CL Vin Decoder here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/vindecoder.php
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Welcome, I would recommend to start with a deep clean, not recognizing the color of the interior can't be too good.
Screenshot shows were you can find your Vin # from the RX330 Owner's Manual.
Once you have your Vin #, you can look up the specifications, equipment & options of your RX330 with the CL Vin Decoder here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/vindecoder.php
Screenshot shows were you can find your Vin # from the RX330 Owner's Manual.
Once you have your Vin #, you can look up the specifications, equipment & options of your RX330 with the CL Vin Decoder here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/vindecoder.php
Autobytel has a vehicle build tool, which seems pretty close to being correct when configuring the options. The only error I found is it includes the Thundercloud package in the overview when selecting the basic 18" wheels, but the price doesn't reflect that package added... odd. If it's accurate, it's showing mine had an MSRP of $44,321 and invoice price of $38,729. I selected the rear seat DVD player option, but the Lexus owner's site shows it was dealer installed when purchased new. I'm not sure if the pricing is the same, or if they're all dealer added.
http://www.autobytel.com/lexus/rx-330/
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Sadly, the VIN decoder isn't exactly accurate or specific. It's saying mine is equipped with air suspension... it's not. When looking at colors, it just lists all available colors, nothing specific. Pricing isn't specific, either, as it's only showing the base prices for AWD and FWD before options are added.
Autobytel has a vehicle build tool, which seems pretty close to being correct when configuring the options. The only error I found is it includes the Thundercloud package in the overview when selecting the basic 18" wheels, but the price doesn't reflect that package added... odd. If it's accurate, it's showing mine had an MSRP of $44,321 and invoice price of $38,729. I selected the rear seat DVD player option, but the Lexus owner's site shows it was dealer installed when purchased new. I'm not sure if the pricing is the same, or if they're all dealer added.
http://www.autobytel.com/lexus/rx-330/
Autobytel has a vehicle build tool, which seems pretty close to being correct when configuring the options. The only error I found is it includes the Thundercloud package in the overview when selecting the basic 18" wheels, but the price doesn't reflect that package added... odd. If it's accurate, it's showing mine had an MSRP of $44,321 and invoice price of $38,729. I selected the rear seat DVD player option, but the Lexus owner's site shows it was dealer installed when purchased new. I'm not sure if the pricing is the same, or if they're all dealer added.
http://www.autobytel.com/lexus/rx-330/
Lexus Email: Customer_Satisfaction_Inquiries@lexus.com
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Thanks for the replies.
I am actually going to the Lexus dealership this week to see how the experience is, they have a special on a detailing package that I am going to try out.
I'll ask them about the 90k service and see how much they charge.
So far my favorite things about the car are:
Automatic Hatch
Automatic Telescoping Steering Wheel
Smooth ride
I might get some weathertech laser fit floor liners, but not sure if I really need them here in the Bay Area, even though its been raining like crazy.
I am actually going to the Lexus dealership this week to see how the experience is, they have a special on a detailing package that I am going to try out.
I'll ask them about the 90k service and see how much they charge.
So far my favorite things about the car are:
Automatic Hatch
Automatic Telescoping Steering Wheel
Smooth ride
I might get some weathertech laser fit floor liners, but not sure if I really need them here in the Bay Area, even though its been raining like crazy.
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Congrats on the new ride!
Get the digital fit liners and window visors. Worth every penny. You may not get much snow and salt in the Bay Area but rain, mud, sand, and debris are found across the US. Mine get just as dirty in the summer as the winter. Just got a RX330 myself not too long ago and before installing the liners, gave the carpet a good cleaning and a lot of debris and junk along with a lot of salt crust came out.....
Get the digital fit liners and window visors. Worth every penny. You may not get much snow and salt in the Bay Area but rain, mud, sand, and debris are found across the US. Mine get just as dirty in the summer as the winter. Just got a RX330 myself not too long ago and before installing the liners, gave the carpet a good cleaning and a lot of debris and junk along with a lot of salt crust came out.....
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Hey! I really appreciate the look on the rx330 and could save up for it but I also can afford the 330 and be able to get it soon. I'm 19(soon to be 20 on the 13th) and at the moment I really just want a reliable, quality car. I currently have a 98 Honda Prelude which is my baby but now I'm wanting something more spacious. Should I go for the RX 300 for now then switch over to the 330 or 350 or just play the patient game and get something I would want more. I've read that they are fairly the same but the turning radius is the big difference.
p.s the price are a lot cheaper in 2017 for a 99-03
p.s the price are a lot cheaper in 2017 for a 99-03
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Hey! I really appreciate the look on the rx330 and could save up for it but I also can afford the 330 and be able to get it soon. I'm 19(soon to be 20 on the 13th) and at the moment I really just want a reliable, quality car. I currently have a 98 Honda Prelude which is my baby but now I'm wanting something more spacious. Should I go for the RX 300 for now then switch over to the 330 or 350 or just play the patient game and get something I would want more. I've read that they are fairly the same but the turning radius is the big difference.
p.s the price are a lot cheaper in 2017 for a 99-03
p.s the price are a lot cheaper in 2017 for a 99-03
If you're still willing to try Lexus, stick to a 2004-2009 preferably the later years within this generation. Every single RX300 I've known owned by family or friends have blown out the transmission which apparently is a common issue with that generation.
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Hi everyone,
Been surfing on this site for a few weeks now. Finally purchased a RX330 today.
2005 RX330 - AWD
Millennium Sliver
Interior - I am still trying to figure out if its grey or beige, can't tell its kinda dirty at the moment (any way to look up a code to figure this out?)
95,000 miles (90k maintenance not done)
This is my first Lexus, but have owned plenty of Toyotas and Hondas.
Looking forward to being part of this forum, already read quite a few interesting and helpful posts.
Any suggestions on what do first?
Thanks.
Been surfing on this site for a few weeks now. Finally purchased a RX330 today.
2005 RX330 - AWD
Millennium Sliver
Interior - I am still trying to figure out if its grey or beige, can't tell its kinda dirty at the moment (any way to look up a code to figure this out?)
95,000 miles (90k maintenance not done)
This is my first Lexus, but have owned plenty of Toyotas and Hondas.
Looking forward to being part of this forum, already read quite a few interesting and helpful posts.
Any suggestions on what do first?
Thanks.
They will then know you are the owner and contact you if needed and you will be able to see under the service tab any and every time your RX was at a Lexus dealer and all the maintenance they've performed on it. I bought mine, an 07 RX350 as a very nice condition used car. Once I registered mine on the owners site, I was pleasantly surprised at some of the maintenance done by the prior owner such as replacement of all the coil packs and plugs, new rack, and lots of fluid changes.
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<93 is not junk. A vehicle needs the fuel it is designed for. 93 won't benefit a vehicle designed for 87, for example. A vehicle designed for high octane may be able to temporarily run on lower octane but may need to generally stick with higher octane. Don't conflate higher octane with better.
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<93 is not junk. A vehicle needs the fuel it is designed for. 93 won't benefit a vehicle designed for 87, for example. A vehicle designed for high octane may be able to temporarily run on lower octane but may need to generally stick with higher octane. Don't conflate higher octane with better.
Believe it or not, US regulation requires all cars to be able to run on 87 regardless of what the manufacture recommends. Is that good or bad? I'll leave that to the owner to decide. I would never put 87 in a turbo charged car but I've seen it done.
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Hey! I really appreciate the look on the rx330 and could save up for it but I also can afford the 330 and be able to get it soon. I'm 19(soon to be 20 on the 13th) and at the moment I really just want a reliable, quality car. I currently have a 98 Honda Prelude which is my baby but now I'm wanting something more spacious. Should I go for the RX 300 for now then switch over to the 330 or 350 or just play the patient game and get something I would want more. I've read that they are fairly the same but the turning radius is the big difference.
p.s the price are a lot cheaper in 2017 for a 99-03
p.s the price are a lot cheaper in 2017 for a 99-03
If you're mechanically inclined - you may be able to DIY on the maintenance, or find an indy garage (not a dealership) that charges less - though they may screw things up badly as well.
Think about the maintenance cost before going out and spending $$$ on a 10 year old Lexus. A toyota camry or a honda civic may not be as baller as a Lexus, but maintenance is straightfoward, parts are cheap, and most shops can handle them.
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radiator leak
hello everybody im new here just bought a lexus rx 330 awd couple of months ago has a bit of high mileage on my suv but the condition is overall very good.I just noticed that i have a coolant leak on the floor and when the car is running on the passenger side where the belts are i wasn't sure if it was my radiator or something else i could really use some help over here also this morning i was checking if the coolant levels were low therefore the plastic tank was completely empty and there a white crystal type stuff of the side body of the radiator so i dont know if its the hoses or the radiator itself any suggestions?????
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