Used 2009 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
Uncomfortable ride
I purchased a 2009 RX 350 last month. I traded in a 2007 ES 350 for it. I have read so many reviews about how comfortable the RX is, I decided to get one for the extra cargo room when needed. As it turns out, I find it very uncomfortable driving. I had it back to the dealer and they found nothing wrong. Passengers also notice the bumpy ride. This vehicle took the joy out of driving.
Good Old Gal
Having driven this car for 10 years, I was a little sad to trade her in. She was very reliable until this last year, when little things became big things and the cost of repairing them became too high. Still, I would have bought a Lexus again if they had improved the technology because the ride and reliability of my old gal was terrific. As it is, the Buick Enclave is $20k less than Lexus and is much better outfitted.
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- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $10,00076 mi away
- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $9,99582 mi away
- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $10,99582 mi away
Luxury SUV
Fabulous vehicle. beautiful design, luxury interior, quiet and reliable as you can find.
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Transmission Slips at 25,000 miles
i bought this car as a cpo 9 months ago. 17000 miles on it. The transmission slips. when I slow down like to turn or in traffic and then step back on the gas, the car revs but its like its in neutral, then I hear a thump and it lurches forward. Or it will shudder for a second, then thud and lurch forward. I have been to the dealership 2x already. they say there is nothing wrong, this is how the car is designed to drive. A car this expensive should not drive like this. I called Lexus and I am awaiting a response back.
Doesn't get any better than this
If you're looking at the RX 350, then I don't need to tell you about reliability, fit and finish, etc. I picked up my 2009 w/nav a few weeks ago and I'm coming from a 2000 RX 300. Prior to that I've owned about 15 other vehicles - Toyota, Honda, Nissan. I drove the FX and the feel was much more sporty. However, the trunk space sacrifice was unacceptable. I've driven the 2004-2006 and I wasn't convinced that the improvements to my 2000 were worth the premium. However, in 2009, I can say that they are.