4RX Interesting Discoveries Thread (Good or Bad)
04-12-21, 01:20 PM
#886
One discovery I don't recall being mentioned here is the barely-variable speed of the power windows (at least the driver's) when using the one-touch feature when fully closed or open. I don't remember my 2006 400h window doing this for the one-touch operation, but on my 2019 the window starts at one speed (whether going up or down) for the first part (maybe 25%), then gets just a bit faster for maybe the second and third 25%'s, then slows down just a bit during the last 25%. This seems a bit more luxurious than just a constant-speed start-to-finish. A nice touch, IMO.
04-13-21, 08:12 AM
#887
Driver School Candidate
One discovery I don't recall being mentioned here is the barely-variable speed of the power windows (at least the driver's) when using the one-touch feature when fully closed or open. I don't remember my 2006 400h window doing this for the one-touch operation, but on my 2019 the window starts at one speed (whether going up or down) for the first part (maybe 25%), then gets just a bit faster for maybe the second and third 25%'s, then slows down just a bit during the last 25%. This seems a bit more luxurious than just a constant-speed start-to-finish. A nice touch, IMO.
05-01-21, 09:50 PM
#888
QUESTION. Just purchase a 2021 RX 350. I've had it about a week. Wondering when I should wax it..etc. It is something you do ASAP or at any prescribed time or when convenient. Thanks Deparko
05-01-21, 10:13 PM
#889
If I had it to do all over like you, I would get a reputable professional to do a good ceramic coating on your new baby. Wax is old fashioned.
05-02-21, 01:13 AM
#890
The sooner the better. You don't have to wait for factory paint to cure. Use a good quality wax, thin is better. I actually use Meguiars Fast Finish, not a wax but a coating that lasts a few months and allows dirt to come off very easily. Fast Finish is extremely easy to use, the whole car can be done in 15-20 minutes, you apply by rubbing on with one cloth and buffing off with another, "flashes off" beautifully. I also use it on the plastics, chrome, all helps to stop dirt embedding on the surface.
05-02-21, 10:03 AM
#892
Pole Position
The sooner the better. You don't have to wait for factory paint to cure. Use a good quality wax, thin is better. I actually use Meguiars Fast Finish, not a wax but a coating that lasts a few months and allows dirt to come off very easily. Fast Finish is extremely easy to use, the whole car can be done in 15-20 minutes, you apply by rubbing on with one cloth and buffing off with another, "flashes off" beautifully. I also use it on the plastics, chrome, all helps to stop dirt embedding on the surface.
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Danushie (08-10-21)
06-13-21, 08:53 PM
#893
What are your pet peeves/downsides about 2020 Lexus RX
I'm getting dreamy eyes towards 2020 Lexus RX. I want a smooth (As in absorbing bumps in the road) two row SUV, and this appears to be it.
What I want to know from 2020 RX owners, what are your downsides or pet peeves about it?
Nothing is too trivial. If the Cup holders are too close to the climate buttons for holding your large sodas, that's something I'd be interested in knowing. Just want to know what you don't like about it, in case something that you don't like about it might be a dealbreaker for me.
I should add, I'm specifically looking at 2020 since it is the first with Android Auto, which I would be using quite a bit.
Thanks!
What I want to know from 2020 RX owners, what are your downsides or pet peeves about it?
Nothing is too trivial. If the Cup holders are too close to the climate buttons for holding your large sodas, that's something I'd be interested in knowing. Just want to know what you don't like about it, in case something that you don't like about it might be a dealbreaker for me.
I should add, I'm specifically looking at 2020 since it is the first with Android Auto, which I would be using quite a bit.
Thanks!
Last edited by pappy97; 06-13-21 at 09:20 PM.
06-14-21, 02:15 PM
#894
Driver School Candidate
I'm getting dreamy eyes towards 2020 Lexus RX. I want a smooth (As in absorbing bumps in the road) two row SUV, and this appears to be it.
What I want to know from 2020 RX owners, what are your downsides or pet peeves about it?
Nothing is too trivial. If the Cup holders are too close to the climate buttons for holding your large sodas, that's something I'd be interested in knowing. Just want to know what you don't like about it, in case something that you don't like about it might be a dealbreaker for me.
I should add, I'm specifically looking at 2020 since it is the first with Android Auto, which I would be using quite a bit.
Thanks!
What I want to know from 2020 RX owners, what are your downsides or pet peeves about it?
Nothing is too trivial. If the Cup holders are too close to the climate buttons for holding your large sodas, that's something I'd be interested in knowing. Just want to know what you don't like about it, in case something that you don't like about it might be a dealbreaker for me.
I should add, I'm specifically looking at 2020 since it is the first with Android Auto, which I would be using quite a bit.
Thanks!
My large and wide 40oz steel water bottle doesn't fit in any cupholders like it did in my 2010 RAV4.
The seat temperature controls are in a slightly awkward place to turn on and off and to see what level they're turned on to.
But this is just nit-picking. I love the car and still wouldn't have picked anything else. Very smooth and quiet ride. The 450h having the ecvt makes the ride even smoother, really loving it
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jollick (06-14-21)
06-14-21, 02:58 PM
#895
I'm getting dreamy eyes towards 2020 Lexus RX. I want a smooth (As in absorbing bumps in the road) two row SUV, and this appears to be it.
What I want to know from 2020 RX owners, what are your downsides or pet peeves about it?
Nothing is too trivial. If the Cup holders are too close to the climate buttons for holding your large sodas, that's something I'd be interested in knowing. Just want to know what you don't like about it, in case something that you don't like about it might be a dealbreaker for me.
I should add, I'm specifically looking at 2020 since it is the first with Android Auto, which I would be using quite a bit.
Thanks!
What I want to know from 2020 RX owners, what are your downsides or pet peeves about it?
Nothing is too trivial. If the Cup holders are too close to the climate buttons for holding your large sodas, that's something I'd be interested in knowing. Just want to know what you don't like about it, in case something that you don't like about it might be a dealbreaker for me.
I should add, I'm specifically looking at 2020 since it is the first with Android Auto, which I would be using quite a bit.
Thanks!
06-14-21, 05:03 PM
#896
Nothing is too trivial. If the Cup holders are too close to the climate buttons for holding your large sodas, that's something I'd be interested in knowing. Just want to know what you don't like about it, in case something that you don't like about it might be a dealbreaker for me.
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jollick (06-14-21)
08-01-21, 03:49 PM
#897
Driver School Candidate
I've had my '20 RX350 since November 2019. While vacuuming the cargo area yesterday I found an extra dedicated storage space under a small cover to the right of the spare tire. Never noticed it before!
08-12-21, 11:09 AM
#899
Driver School Candidate
I had a similar issue with the rear ventilation. The rear vents were not working in the back at all, even with rear passengers, until the dealership adjusted the S-FLOW mode. I had no idea it was a feature.
08-14-21, 07:40 PM
#900
First impressions coming from a 2013 RX AWD to a similar 2020 version................
* some changes with transmission or shift points as vehicle is more responsive at the lower end but sometimes can't decide where it wants to settle (in normal setting)
* miss some of the storage in center console
* drives very similarly to 2013 but maybe slightly stiffer suspension as advertised. Noticed it thus far rounding corners at 40 and above mph.......less roll
* certainly more safety features now but don't chose to use them all........do like the cross traffic alert in rear camera especially
* wish they still had the true silver ext color choice. Atomic Silver has a taupe look to it but nice
* seems like more room in the back seat area
* dash appears larger and flatter which is fine for placing items on while traveling
* glad I held out for 2020 vs 2019 if only for the bigger screen and closer placement to driver I'm told
* still wish they would incorporate a cup holder for larger diameter cups
* no problem with the new touch pad design
* wife says headrests are different.......she preferred the 2013 which didn't push up against the back of head as much
..........smooth, quiet, comfortable, and dependable just like the 2013.......thus far anyway. Hard to beat
* some changes with transmission or shift points as vehicle is more responsive at the lower end but sometimes can't decide where it wants to settle (in normal setting)
* miss some of the storage in center console
* drives very similarly to 2013 but maybe slightly stiffer suspension as advertised. Noticed it thus far rounding corners at 40 and above mph.......less roll
* certainly more safety features now but don't chose to use them all........do like the cross traffic alert in rear camera especially
* wish they still had the true silver ext color choice. Atomic Silver has a taupe look to it but nice
* seems like more room in the back seat area
* dash appears larger and flatter which is fine for placing items on while traveling
* glad I held out for 2020 vs 2019 if only for the bigger screen and closer placement to driver I'm told
* still wish they would incorporate a cup holder for larger diameter cups
* no problem with the new touch pad design
* wife says headrests are different.......she preferred the 2013 which didn't push up against the back of head as much
..........smooth, quiet, comfortable, and dependable just like the 2013.......thus far anyway. Hard to beat