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Used 2005 Lexus RX 330 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Right fit for me

Lots of miles, 08/11/2018
2005 Lexus RX 330 Fwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful

I chose Lexus from previous experience with the brand. I’m in sales and use the suv for moving samples to customers. I totally appreciate the higher upright driving position and can hop right out of the car after a few hours on the road without the stiffness I was experiencing with smaller sports sedans. This Lexus is a well built machine as it has everything I could need and more. My only complaint would be MPG could be better as so far I’m getting high teens in town and low twenties highway.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Always lexus suv

sunny, 04/12/2010
2005 Lexus RX 330 AWD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
25 of 26 people found this review helpful

Last 10 years driving lexus, never a complaint, my first es-300 than rx300 now rx 330. If lexus would make a 6 seater it would be the best, i always loved that car.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Second Lexus... more to come

Lexus fan, 07/23/2008
2005 Lexus RX 330 AWD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful

This is our 2nd RX, 1st was 2000 also bought used, now with 120,000 miles passed down to son. These are great cars, great company to work with even if there are issues; the perfect car. Crossover sits higher, easier to enter/exit, safer on road. Great in winter, fun to drive. Two recommendations: buy Certified Preowned from a dealership you trust. 2nd recommendation: do not scrimp on tires as they make a huge difference in road noise and handling. Recommended: Michelin Energy LX4. We compared the RX with a 2005 Acura MDX, which felt cumbersome with a boring exterior.

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5 out of 5 stars

Ten Years and 110k miles later

B Thwaite, 11/23/2015
2005 Lexus RX 330 AWD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
58 of 64 people found this review helpful

Ok, the bad -- navigation system doesn't work properly and Lexus charges too much money to update. Why bother when I can use my phone? Brakes have to be redone more frequently now. DVD player fell onto my head one day, but my 83 year old mother had driven the car preciously and there was ALWAYS a problem after she'd been in it. She probably thought it was a storage compartment and tried to open it. What the heck, my son is 17 now and has his own car, so we never use the DVD. It was always kind of a waste of money. Overall though, I have to say this car is still going strong. Still has a comfortable ride, the backup camera works fine. I paid cash, and I've gotten my money's worth out of this car. I looked at the RX 350 when a friend bought one and I liked my 330 better, so I never "upgraded." I've been in a few rental cars while on vacation and brand new cars aren't as nice as my 10 year old RX 330. I'll probably keep it til it croaks.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Flint Mica RX 330

SPG, 10/23/2008
2005 Lexus RX 330 AWD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful

The vehicle is extremely reliable - no problems. Just follow the scheduled maintenance. Maintenance is pricey at 30K, 60K, but still less than Mercedes or Volvo. We really enjoy the vehicle. We will buy another Lexus.

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