2008 RX350 - What to know?
12-26-21, 02:40 PM
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2008 RX350 - What to know?
I am a long time owner of 1st gen RX300’s and user of that clublexus forum. I’m now looking at a used 2008 RX350 with 146K on it.
I have seen that there were recall notices on oil hoses for the oil cooler and VVT-i that both were to be replaced with hard pipe. I should be able to see the oil cooler but the VVT-i lines seem tucked back to where I won’t be able to tell directly. Hopefully the dealer they use has a record.
I’d appreciate any other suggestions for inspection that users have noticed are particular wear items..
I have seen that there were recall notices on oil hoses for the oil cooler and VVT-i that both were to be replaced with hard pipe. I should be able to see the oil cooler but the VVT-i lines seem tucked back to where I won’t be able to tell directly. Hopefully the dealer they use has a record.
I’d appreciate any other suggestions for inspection that users have noticed are particular wear items..
12-26-21, 03:52 PM
#2
The only other notable *potential* issues are the power steering rack and water pump.
I suggest getting the VIN and register it with Lexus Drivers to look up the Service History.
Good luck!
I suggest getting the VIN and register it with Lexus Drivers to look up the Service History.
Good luck!
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bordenj66 (12-28-21)
12-26-21, 03:57 PM
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The steering rack is "meh" on these.
I've been lucky with only replacing the high pressure hardlines & $$ (rusty) and have done the P/S pump twice... ~170k on a 2004 & in the family since 2007.
The engine in the 2008 was far better than the pre-07. Honestly, I'd buy one as a beater/daily driver. Not much to go wrong on these.
I've been lucky with only replacing the high pressure hardlines & $$ (rusty) and have done the P/S pump twice... ~170k on a 2004 & in the family since 2007.
The engine in the 2008 was far better than the pre-07. Honestly, I'd buy one as a beater/daily driver. Not much to go wrong on these.
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bordenj66 (12-28-21)
12-27-21, 06:52 PM
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I am a long time owner of 1st gen RX300’s and user of that clublexus forum. I’m now looking at a used 2008 RX350 with 146K on it.
I have seen that there were recall notices on oil hoses for the oil cooler and VVT-i that both were to be replaced with hard pipe. I should be able to see the oil cooler but the VVT-i lines seem tucked back to where I won’t be able to tell directly. Hopefully the dealer they use has a record.
I’d appreciate any other suggestions for inspection that users have noticed are particular wear items..
I have seen that there were recall notices on oil hoses for the oil cooler and VVT-i that both were to be replaced with hard pipe. I should be able to see the oil cooler but the VVT-i lines seem tucked back to where I won’t be able to tell directly. Hopefully the dealer they use has a record.
I’d appreciate any other suggestions for inspection that users have noticed are particular wear items..
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