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Sweet ride
mzm, 04/30/2007
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
So far I am completely 100% satisfied. The ride is smooth and the power is strong. I was looking for comfort, styling, and reliability. The Lexus has all of them and then some.
A fine family hauler
DadMan, 04/28/2007
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Walking up to it is it's own reward. Having the steering wheel slide out of the way when removing the key makes getting in and out all the easier. Put in the key and the seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel move back to one of two memorized locations. That first five seconds alone make the RX 350 better than my other rides. The all-wheel-drive keeps the tires locked to the pavement as the "killer corssover" eagerly accelerates under a heavy foot. With a minivan ride / height, you are not going to rail any corners. If you try, a bunch of gizmos conspire to take the spirit out of the drive. I suppose that's better than just flipping over but that's why it gets a 7 for performance.
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Toby, 06/04/2007
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I owned an RX 330 and traded it for a MB. I traded the MB two months later for the RX 350. It is true, you do not know what you have until it's gone. This should be enough said but I'll go on. The RX 350 is the perfect car. The XM/nav/rear camera, etc., work in concert and flawlessly; very easy to operate. Engine power is very adequate with pick up when you need it. Love, love, love this car.
Early 2008 RX 350 AWD
StuShark, 06/02/2007
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just got this SUV about 4 weeks ago, and so far it is perfect. None of the noises or rattles that I read about and feared. With the 18 inch wheels, it handles pretty much like a car and not a truck. It also now has plenty of power. Very comfortable, and mileage is around 18-19, which I consider terrific for a new car weighing over 2 tons. So far, I think I made the right decision but it is still very early in the game.
A second look at the Lex
DadMan, 11/02/2007
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I'm updating a review I posted in April. Things have happened since then. The RX was involved in a moderate collision ($2500 in damages to the lower front end) but was able to drive away from the accident. I can't say that for the other vehicle. The Lex is indeed a safe ride. That aside, the only thing I miss about my '05 Solara convertible is the stereo, oh and the convertible part. At the first service interval, I had the dealership install a hitch receiver so I can use a bike rack. Not cheap but worth it, just like the car itself. The only thing that has failed is the express-close feature on the moon roof. The shop was able to reset it.
2008 Lexus RX 350 AWD
Catdaddy, 03/11/2008
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd SUV and it is definitely the best. My first was a 1980 K5 Blazer and the second was a 1992 Explorer, both bought new. This is also my 3rd Lexus and the build quality and service is why I like this brand. So far this SUV has been a pleasure to drive. It has the Premium Plus pkg., 18 inch 7 spoke wheels, heated seats and rain sensor wipers, towing pkg. Cargo room is a little small behind back seats but fine when back seats are lowered. I plan to use it for hunting, fishing and carrying my dogs as well as domestic uses.
I'm In Love
ShaSha, 03/18/2008
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have only had my 2008 RX 350 for 2 months & really love it. The handling is so smooth even tho the turning radius is not as tight as my 2003 Ford Expedition! The seats allow me to sit up fairly high which I like as I'm short. I find the back lumbar and seat adjustments especially nice. All the tiny lights in the drink holders and floor are a nice touch. The mileage is not too bad, but certainly not all I hoped for. Most of my driving is just around town so I don't know why it various from 14-18 mpg.
Last Lexus: a Lemon?
Last Lexus, 03/22/2009
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Rather than detail all my Lexus woes, which the dealership has tried and sometimes succeeded in fixing, I can just say that this 2008 RX350 is the noisiest car I have had. There is a persistent rattle in the rear passenger window that looks like it is caused by a faulty window assembly. The bumper rattles when turning. The car has been through a bit -- as a car in NYC is wont to be -- but the quality problems have been very disappointing for a car with a stellar reputation.
Will Do It Again
Kirby, 05/13/2010
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
We have had this vehicle just over a month an a 1/2. Amazing! Never owned a Lexus, but have been a loyal Toyota owner for years. Love the all the features, quietness, drive, style, and comfort of what a luxury SUV should feel like. I recommend a test drive of this and the new brand is amazing as well.
Disappointed in Louisiana
Kelly B, 10/11/2007
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 2005 4Runner for this car two weeks ago and I am so disappointed. I thought I was buying a luxury SUV, but that was not the case. There is way more road noise than I expected. I don't know if this is due to the tires or a lack of cabin insulation. The ride is average, definitely not luxurious, and do not plan on seating more than four adults comfortably. Also, the radio is terrible for a car in this price range. It crackles already at medium volume. I miss my 4Runner!
Funky shifting when turning to the right
ruttroshaggy, 03/19/2016
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have owned 4 Lexus's(Lexi?) before buying my wife a 2008 RX350. Loved a 2000 Rx350, 2005 GX was blah, the 2008 RX350 was the worst of the bunch. Boring driving, not refined at all. Nothing special about it. It had a soft supension and steering that rolled in the corners. The major problem I had was with the shifting, when you would turn to the right from a stop, it would take 2-3 seconds to engage after you turned, besides annoying it was dangerous. When taken to the dealer, they said it was normal. I traded that off for an Escalade the next day. After owning a Cadillac SRX, my wife wants to buy another Lexus, so we have been looking at them again , and it seems there have been a few complaints about tranny issues with the older Lexus. I have owned five Lexi, and after owning several Cadillacs lately, I am ready to get back to a more reliable vehicle, although the problem with the 2008 kept me away from Lexus for 5 years.
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RX350 Needs Work
uforgetaboutit, 07/30/2008
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
This is our 3rd RX out of 4. Good ride and features,interior. Navi console impressive but difficult. If you want navigation get a Nuvi or Tom-Tom and save yourself $2k. Backup camera & Bluetooth good features but no IPod or MP3 input (BTW what's with the tape player). Lock-out during driving sucks... give us a break big brother! Maps and POI are out of date... maybe 2005 maps best guess. Update are extra service charge. Ride is rough. Tires loud, interior noise very high (road, engine). Overall comfort for 4 OK but don't drive too far without a break. We get 21-23 mpg not bad. Lawnmower engine but it's perky. Price value more like $30K instead of $40K. Might be our last RX after lease
Not for me
not for me, 10/31/2007
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
All I can say is so far so bad. No fun at all to drive. Can't even feel the road. Armrest is worthless because it is too short to rest your arm on it. Vibrations and rattles that are very annoying. Disabling navigation and bluetooth features while moving renders options I paid for useless. Center console poorly designed.
So disappointed coming from an M-B
Isentropic, 10/04/2016
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
I had an ML320 (still do) w/ over 235k miles that has been very capable. So I though this Lexus would be even better, with the existing notion of reliability of Japanese cars. Unfortunately, this car has been disappointing. The transmission jerks between lower gears (1-2-3, especially). It has a horrible rattling noise from the underbody; took to several places and no-one can fix it. It is very basic for the price I paid. No bluetooth, nav, or even backup camera. Poor traction/stability control in the Michigan snow.
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Disappointed
Disappointed, 01/01/2008
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had a 740il for 8 years and should have know it would be a hard act to follow. I didn't expect it to be anything like that but am surprised at the lack of quality I've experienced. I've had two new batteries the first month, not sure why. The driver seat is already showing wear and darkening after a short 6 months. At 10,000 miles the interior rattles began. First the dash and then the windows. I've not been able to get these corrected after 3 attempts. The motor started making a rattling noise in the mornings. Only during the first 5 minutes then it's fine. I'm afraid to see what will follow as time goes on with this car so I'm selling it. Perhaps good for the price but no quality here.
Yawn, Yawn
jimbo, 11/23/2007
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 12 people found this review helpful
For the past 9 years I have had an ML320 and was persuaded to trade it on a new Lexus. So I get the RX 350 and all I can say about it is that the fit and finish are great. For the rated horsepower it seems to underperform. I was used to a car that was much heavier with a lower horsepower rating that outperformed this dog. All I can say about the handling is that it reminds me of an old man car like the old Buick LaSabre. Very boring and no feel of the road. If you own an M Class hold on to it and treasure it.
Mechanically great but a few particulars
Curt and Barb, 08/27/2007
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle. Having owned it 3 weeks, there are disappointments: 1. Basic sound system is shockingly poor. My 2000 F-150 system is better. We assumed the sound system would be superb and failed to even turn it on during the test drive. I assumed Lexus would overachieve on this basic. Dealer says that's how they all sound. I would have paid for the premium system but there weren't any on the lot. Dealer advises it is not a good idea to post-sale upgrade it due to complexity. 2.The Lexus on site programmer advised that the bluetooth is not compatabile with either of our <1 year old name brand cell phones.
$45K Tin Box
mikefoley9, 11/16/2007
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have 1500 miles on the car. I traded a BMW for this "tin box". Do not believe Consumer Reports about how great the car is. It is very light bodied with a lot of road noise, sloppy steering. Lexus Quiet!!! This car has a lot of noise. I will be trading for a BMW or Benz in the spring. Do not be fooled. Drive a BMW or Benz before you purchase a RX350. Yes, it is just a dressed up Toyota for 10K more. The RX350 compares to a Ford or Chevy not a BMW or Benz.The only saving grace is the dealer service and the fuel economy is great. I did have two small problems that have been corrected.
Great Value
Quality Ride, 01/07/2008
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My RX has 2200 miles on it and I must say I am very pleased. I traded a BMW for the RX. The ride is smooth and the handling is good for an SUV. The RX is so quiet, more quiet than my BMW or my wifes Jaguar! The AWD is great. I drove the BMW X5 and MB M Class, and both were $12-$15K more. The Lexus should prove to be a great value!
Great SUV... our 2nd one
LexusMann, 01/15/2008
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
To sum it up, this is our second RX. Our first was the 2004 RX 330. However, my wife always liked the Bamboo Pearl color, so when the timing was right, we purchased a 2008 RX 350 in that color. Overall, the vehicles are the same. But I will say the changes made from 2004 to 2008 were needed; performance is better, tighter, and overall a real pleasure. The vehicle is now 3 months old and my wife constantly reminds me of how much she LOVES her new car.
Another winner from Lexus...
thesugarrush, 10/08/2007
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Second Lexus in the garage and first Lexus SUV. The quality, comfort, and luxury are eveywhere in this RX. It has smooth engine with enough power. Ride is very quiet, smooth and comfortable. Got 18 city/22-24mpg highway. Previously owned a Murano. The RX 350 is a step up in terms of luxury, ownership experience and quality. I test drove Benz ML350, FX35 and BMW X5 before buying the Lexus. Lexus USA disables navigation destination input vehicle is in motion. However, there are many ways to bypass this. So do not use this as your excuse not to purchase this great vehicle.
Love it
Josie, 06/30/2007
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the nicest car I've owned. It's beautiful, comfortable and easy to drive. Gas mileage is better than advertised. Nav, bluetooth are easy to use and self-explanatory.
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Super Tsuper, 10/17/2007
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just bought RX 350 AWD 2 weeks ago. I love the interior except for a few quirky features like the heated seats on/off button which is like a child's toy. To turn it on and adjust the heat, you have to push a knob that pops out and then turn to select the desired heat. Very conventional way for a SUV w/ $2.7K of nav system. Sound system is not too excellent either, reception very poor.
Smooth ride
Ms Ivy, 11/16/2020
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was able to test drive this vehicle. It was an incredibly smooth ride
A Lexus To Forget
Sad, 12/05/2007
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased my RX350 in Oct. I traded in a BMW, what a huge mistake. The car has many quality defects and is sub standard in all categories. The tires were out of balance, electrical problems, road noise, wind noise,fit and finish problems. The base audio system is poor. The factory Nav. system came with the "old" version of software! For $46K this car is over priced over rated and just a Lexus to forget. It is in the class of a Buick or Cadillac not BMW or MB.Do not purchase one! I will be trading for a BMW or a Benz in the Spring.
Poor Design, Horrible resale value
Tony, 04/19/2009
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 20 people found this review helpful
Purchased the FWD 08 RX350 in NOV 08 with 16,000 miles it was certified pre- owned. I like all the bells and whistles that it came with, such as the telescoping steering wheel and leather seats just to name a few. I drove it from SC to TX and the drive was excellent, nice and quiet. I do not like the front design, it looks too feminine and also the so claimed re sale value is terrible. I tried to trade it in and was sadly informed that I would be 10k upside down if i traded it in with 27,400miles in excellent condition. Although it is a nice vehicle it does not hold its value.
Best car ever. It looks
MA Lacey Wa, 12/20/2024
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
17 years old. 46500 miles and never needed a repair. Plenty of power and room.
Awesome SUV
Grandma in San Jose CA, 01/15/2025
2008 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After our beloved newer Honda CR-V was stolen during Covid lockdowns we purchased our 2008 Lexus RX350. She had 91K on her and we were the second owners. Today she has 132,000 and is still running strong. We have done oil changes, replaced tires and had the brakes done. This has been the most comfortable SUV ever. We have been on a couple trips with her and she was very roomy even with 4 adults 1 kid and two dogs in the car. We did try putting regular gas in her but she did not like it. So with the cost of gas this is rough since she only gets about 18-20 miles per gallon. We loved our newer Honda CR-V but the comfort, reliability and ease of driving can't be beat with this Lexus RX350. We have talked about getting a new car and are leaning strongly on another RX350.
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