ho0n

I agree--I've heard much about VW's lack of reliability. However, I'm waiting for the Scirocco understanding that there will probably be issues. I bought the RX under the impression that it was of a higher caliber. Within the first three months of owning this model, I got in a car accident because my booster failed, and there's the "throttle flare" that was supposed to be fixed by a reflash which still remains. Lexus of Rockville removed an extra case of oil that they would clearly not need (I understand that this is an issue with an individual dealer and is not representative of the brand). I could go on and on, but the gist of all of this is that my experience did not, by any respect, reinforce the Lexus brand image.

Orzel

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Sportsfan8 can you give us a verbal description of what you actually saw?? Would be appreciated, as so far, like many here, I'm very disappointed, and hoping that the new RX is better looking in person - which apparently isn't the case?

The G Man

There were a lot of problems with the Toureg the 1st 2 or 3 year, but most of the issues have been worked out. German cars as a whole have been made the biggest improvement recently as far as reliability is concerned. According to JD power, German cars are at about average and Lexus is still number #1, but the difference between #1 and average is not that big anymore. As technology and quality control get better and better, the gap between average and #1 is getting smaller and smaller. So the big question is would you rather buy a German car that is a lot more fun to drive or buy a Japanese car that is a bit more reliable.

sup_lexio

That babe is hot

sportsfan8

Standing there looking at the new RX in person, you quickly realize that Lexus didn't want to do anything drastic, design-wise, to their best seller. I think they were more focused on the technology to keep up with everyone else. The front looks odd to me, like they simply took the IS front and slapped it on the RX, trying to make it more sporty or aggressive looking. Looks are subjective, but I can't get over the tail lights of the new RX, especially in person. There's no way to describe the rear other than it looks like a combination of the Highlander and the Mazda CX-7/9.

Orzel

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Thanks I was hoping that this was all just a bad joke and the real 2010 RX will be shown later. So we have an IS front end (hey we have an IS and love it, but an RX it "ain’t"), combined with Mazda/Highlander influences - scary thought that. From the photos that I've seen, the front looks unbalanced somehow, like it's not quite proportional to the rest of the vehicle. At first I thought this may be due to the ¾ angle most commonly shown, but I’m beginning to believe that it’s for real. I’m still having a hard time with the wheel gap too, doesn’t look like much improvement there either. I guess I’ll have to wait till next February to see one, maybe it will grow on me between now and then. I’ll also be taking a close look at the Venza when it is available, so far, in terms of performance (from the early reports), in looks, exterior and interior, right down to the duel exhaust, it is what I think the new RX should have looked like – well except for that hideous snout.

sportsfan8

Yeah I agree in that the front looks unbalanced. The front may look great on the IS, but a bit awkward on an SUV that sits that high above ground.

RX300-BV

We'll be in the market soon to replace our RX300. What I like about the 2010 RX was that Lexus didn't put in a 3rd row. What I don't care much for is the interior styling, asymetric center stack doesn't fly for me. The exterior design is ok but too similar to the previous generation to me. Overall, I'm definitely down on the new RX. (This should have been a simple poll question.)

Now maybe it's Lexus' intention to keep moving the RX further up in both size and price. I don't particularly care for a larger RX. If we want larger we'll look at a 3 row SUV. Another alternative we'll consider is the Audi Q5. The Q5 will be smaller than the 2010 RX, but it might be pretty close to the '99-'03 RX in size.

papaalex

I'll just watch from the sidelines first then wait for the 2011 model of RX if everything goes well after all kinks have been straightened out we might decide on getting one

01001GS

I'm glad we got our 08 last year. The new RX looks so cheap in person, esp. the back.

The G Man

That starship enterprise interior looks like a pretty drastic change to me

sportsfan8

Yeah true, I was referring to the exterior. Too bad they didn't have an RX out where people could sit inside and look at the interior close-up.

leemat74

yup, I'm extremely disappointed with the exterior. Also was expecting a 3rd row.