New Owner... almost! Words of Wisdom??
03-26-14, 03:17 PM
#16
First off, congrats on the purchase. If I were to tell you to watch out for one thing it would be the suspension. I also have a 2011 and it's common for some to have suspension issues. If you notice the ride is a little too harsh take it back for a inspection,
03-26-14, 03:27 PM
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03-26-14, 03:30 PM
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03-26-14, 03:44 PM
#19
Sorry, I was trying to generalize. For the 2013, as an example, you should receive something along the line of the following depending on equipment:
http://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/do.../sec_01-02.pdf
In short, make sure you receive a full set of keys/fobs as outlined in the Owner's Manual.
http://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/do.../sec_01-02.pdf
In short, make sure you receive a full set of keys/fobs as outlined in the Owner's Manual.
03-31-14, 07:48 AM
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. We purchased our 2011 RX from CarMax. The first one we picked (dark gray with light gray interior... very classy) we had to return after two days - heavy smoke smell after running the A/C for a while. No issues with the return/re-purchase process at CarMax.
The one we ended up with is also a 2011 (silver pearl with light gray interior) and will probably be a more practical color for us. So far, we really like the RX... very smooth, quiet ride - and I'm having lots of fun discovering all of the luxury features.
Funny story... Our previous car was an Acura and we spent a fair amount of time trying to track down the valet key and the radio codes for the RX before we left CarMax, but no success. Stopped at the Lexus dealer on the way home, only to be told that the RX does not use a valet key and that radio codes are "a Honda/Acura thing". D'oh!
We're looking forward to many happy miles in our new (to us) RX 350.
The one we ended up with is also a 2011 (silver pearl with light gray interior) and will probably be a more practical color for us. So far, we really like the RX... very smooth, quiet ride - and I'm having lots of fun discovering all of the luxury features.
Funny story... Our previous car was an Acura and we spent a fair amount of time trying to track down the valet key and the radio codes for the RX before we left CarMax, but no success. Stopped at the Lexus dealer on the way home, only to be told that the RX does not use a valet key and that radio codes are "a Honda/Acura thing". D'oh!
We're looking forward to many happy miles in our new (to us) RX 350.
03-31-14, 08:32 AM
#21
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That's great news chief21. Tungsten pearl is a sharp color too 
Yeah, no valet keys anymore with the RX. Now it's two key fobs only. Hope they gave you both. Replacements are pricey. Register your RX on the Lexus website. That's where you can order the manuals in case you didn't get those.
Have fun with your RX350!
Yeah, no valet keys anymore with the RX. Now it's two key fobs only. Hope they gave you both. Replacements are pricey. Register your RX on the Lexus website. That's where you can order the manuals in case you didn't get those. Have fun with your RX350!
03-31-14, 09:11 AM
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Chief21,
We also have an '11 RX. Congratulations. It's a fun car.
Ray A.
We also have an '11 RX. Congratulations. It's a fun car.
Ray A.
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