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Old 05-07-12 | 11:56 PM
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Here is what I saw on Saturday....
I'm not sure if I like the new style.
Old 05-08-12 | 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by mikli
I'm not sure if I like the new style.
I agree, I like the 2012's styling better. It's more classy and fits the front end better.
Old 05-08-12 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by leehom
I agree, I like the 2012's styling better. It's more classy and fits the front end better.


I also agree, the new bunmper style hasn't grown on me yet, I prefer the 2010-2012 styling.

With that said I do like the new daytime running lights
Old 05-08-12 | 07:39 AM
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I do like the new headlights not only for the DRL's but, they moved the HID's further out to get rid of that cross-eyed look. I like the new grill and have been wanting to change mine to the horizontal bars, $800 from Louis at Carson Toyota. Not liking the way the bumper jogs down in the middle for the new grill, not as graceful as the 2010-12. I am sure it will be a good seller though.
Old 05-08-12 | 07:41 AM
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Thanks for the pictures everyone, I always like to see different angles, different colors. I will check my dealer this week.
Old 05-08-12 | 02:25 PM
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You can get the new ones with the F appearance without having to buy an F sport. You get the front bumper and wheels. Heres what I saw at Newport Beach Lexus on Sunday. Hasnt hit the lot yet. Still had the white plastic on it from transport.
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Old 05-08-12 | 07:42 PM
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that looks nice!!!!

But here on the east coast we will never see that package because it's only available on the FWD RX350. East Coast gets 90% AWD...

But seeing that pic, definitely makes me want to get the F-Sport even more now.
Old 05-08-12 | 08:04 PM
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what! only on fwd? That sucks. I hate the feel of fwd. I was going to try to get that package in awd for my wife. will they offer a awd f sport?
Old 05-08-12 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by kitlz
Neither one of the dealers I visited Friday had the '13 RXs out.

The horizontal grill is a bit strange after 14 years vertical. To me it gives the RX a sedan look. I'd be curious to see a few of the new models with the spindle grill side by side.
Looks like you're in NJ. I just got a called from a salesperson in Oakhurst, NJ today and they said they received their 1st 2013 RX350. I'm waiting for the 450h myself.
Old 05-09-12 | 08:35 AM
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what! only on fwd? That sucks. I hate the feel of fwd. I was going to try to get that package in awd for my wife. will they offer a awd f sport?
The F-Sport only comes in AWD..so u can get one of those. Looks like I'll most likely be picking up one of those.
Old 05-09-12 | 09:43 AM
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My salesman at Pohanka Lexus in VA tells me their first 2013 RX350s are here as of today (9 May).
Old 05-09-12 | 09:48 AM
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have there been any 2013 rx350 sightings anywhere in florida. just waiting it out
Old 05-09-12 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
My dealer got a nice Fire Agate Pearl one



Noticed from the photos that you were at Pleasanton Lexus. I was driving by yesterday and stopped in to take a look. In person, I felt the front end looked awkward. I definitely prefer the current design over the new design. Perhaps it is an acquired taste. I will wait until I see some other colors and a few more cars before saying any more. I'm sure Lexus knows what they are doing ... perhaps LED DRL are a big selling point. I did notice that there were a lot of 2012's still available ... that probably means some terrific deals.

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Old 05-09-12 | 05:30 PM
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Sadly I called my local Lexus dealer; I just asked for "New Cars" and asked the person if they had any 2013' RX350's on their lot...they said NO, not til Late June or July!!!! Lyers,,,,4 available an hour away....I so wanted to ask how many they were hiding, but the dumb saleswoman would not have known anyway;;;;sounds like "Drive 100 miles and save at LEAST a thousand dollars" as has been the case for 20 years of new cars for me; and they even give me more for my trades it seems, altho this time I have a Carmax so will get their "buy" price before I go anywhere!!! So glad I had a legitimate job instead of a car salesman!!!!!
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Originally Posted by UCSB
Noticed from the photos that you were at Pleasanton Lexus. I was driving by yesterday and stopped in to take a look. In person, I felt the front end looked awkward. I definitely prefer the current design over the new design. Perhaps it is an acquired taste. I will wait until I see some other colors and a few more cars before saying any more. I'm sure Lexus knows what they are doing ... perhaps LED DRL are a big selling point. I did notice that there were a lot of 2012's still available ... that probably means some terrific deals.
Actually I work there

Were stocking up on 2012s because initially the 2013 will be an acquired taste as you mention, and were prepared for that. Given some time though I think people will accept the spindle grill and LEDs since its not really going anywhere.


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