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The dashboards melt, Lexus is slow to fix.
Mark Ferrell, 03/16/2016
updated 03/16/2017
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
28 of 32 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used with 60k miles on it, and 2.5 years later it's at 85k. In that time I've replaced a water pump (~$500) and a rack & pinion (~$1800). Everything else has been general maintenance (oil/brake/filter changes, etc.) The car handles well on the road, and I love the feel of driving it. It has enough engine to accelerate well and the suspension is setup to be comfortable, although it will feel a bit like turning a boat around sharp turns. Unfortunately, the interior of the car has some issues. The GPS is dated and clumsy to use. The controls for adjusting many common things like fan speed are buried inside a digital menu system that is difficult to use while driving if you want any more control than adjusting a temp and letting it decide whether to blow full speed or low speed fan to achieve that temp. There is no USB / aux input so you're stuck using a tape deck adapter or replacing the stereo console if you want to connect your phone. My biggest problem, however, has been that my dashboard cracked & melted (pics: http://imgur.com/a/B62He) This is part of known issue (https://www.carbuyingtips.com/articles/blog/lexus-to-pay-for-cracked-dashboard-repairs.htm) and is being replaced as part of a warranty recall. [edit] Updating this review to reflect that Lexus did replace the dashboard after over a year of being on a waitlist to replace it.
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Lexus Rx 350 is the best!
lexusluver, 06/28/2013
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
38 of 44 people found this review helpful
We currently do not own a Lexus RX 350 but my husband and I did own a Lexus RX 300 up until someone driving 55 mph in a 30 mph zone hit us as we were sitting still at a stop light, the truck did not stop at all and hit us full force which consequently pushed us into a new Honda Pilot which was approximately five feet ahead of us. This accident totaled all three vehicles, but we were the only one who was able to drive our vehicle home, all though the impact knocked our lexus off it's frame, the truck's front end was practically gone. The insurance company totaled our vehicle, but it and God, saved both of our lives. I will and am looking forward to purchasing a Lexus RX 350 Asap.
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Inferior Tires
Joe, 05/23/2008
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Vehicle drives and handles great overall. Car had tendency to pull to right while driving. Dealer re-balanced tires and realigned front end on several occasions,but vehicle still had slight pull to right. Around 15,000 miles, car started making a roaring sound while driving (sound like excessive road noise). When I took the car in for the 15,000 mile checkup, dealer informed me that tires needed changing. Dealer said Lexus cars come equipped with low quality tires (Goodyear). Replaced the Goodyear tires with Michelin tires which were recommended by the dealer. By the way, I had to pay for two of the new Michelin tires. Never had a tire wear out in 15,000 miles (40 year driver).
Don't even classify it with a Highlander
LClark93, 02/04/2020
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
This is on the same platform as the Toyota Highlander, as you probably already know, but it's a completely different animal. It's got an astounding amount of power and torque, especially if you get it in the AWD drive-train. Only repetitive issue that I've ran into is the A/C, I've had the evaporator, compressor and a few hoses replaced over the 2 years that I've owned this vehicle (I bought it in October 2018 with 123K on the odometer) and the issues keep resurfacing but it's something new every time so I'll knock one-star off for it. Other than the A/C, it's a great vehicle for the money and holds its value like crazy. Obviously, if you need something to tow, get the GX or even LX but this little thing grips the road like a performance crossover. Definitely worth the money.
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Great Car!
deltagirl_16, 08/06/2007
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
So far, so good! I'm a first time Lexus owner and the transition from internet inquiries to actual possession was very smooth and professional! I will admit, there's a bit more wind noise than I anticipated (based on the reviews); but it's still a quiet ride. I had to make adjustments to the way I would normally sit in order to be truly comfortable in the driver's seat. The navigation system seems adequate (I've compared it to Mapquest/Yahoo Maps and find them to be a bit more precise). I haven't connected the Bluetooth phone yet, so I can't comment on that feature. Actual gas mileage isn't bad for an SUV - I get about 20-23 MPG in the city, so I can't complain. :-)