Used 2017 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 8A) Consumer Reviews
Luxury Yes - SUV Yes
I’m a Lexus fan and this is my 3rd. First SUV. Getting into the SUV market wasn’t easy for me. I loved my GS 350 and it had low mileage. The one and only reason to go to a SUV was so I could see around the one in front of me. Congested freeways in Southern California requires one to see brake lights several cars ahead in traffic. Ever been in a freeway which turns into a parking lot? It happens here. Anyway the majority of vehicles on the road are SUV’s it seams. So I got one simply to have a better view of the road ahead. Here is the review. 1) this is a luxury vehicle with a soft, quiet comfortable ride. If you live on or frequently windy roads, do you want a soft ride? For my tast it is too soft. 2) acceleration is OK but nothing like my GS 350. Since both the GS and RX have 3.5 liter engines I expected similar acceleration. Disappointing that isn’t the case. On the other hand driving slower and being more patient isn’t a bad thing but I miss the fun factor. 3) braking? No problems but I do believe my sedan was more responsive and would stop in a shorter distance. That is a feeling since no actual comparison was made. I may have been happier with the Lexus RX 350 Sport model as I was accustomed to a sportier vehicle.
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Amazingly versatile- from Tuxedo to Overalls
Love the reliability. Decent gas mileage around town and in the mountains 20-23 mpg. Very comfortable for road trips. Have gotten large sofas into the back. Lots of comments from strangers how much they like the car. Update: Sold car with 85,000 miles on it. Needed cosmetic work- color wore off armrest; seats were cracking even though annually I cleaned and treated the leather; misc dents and scratches. Hit a pothole and was quoted about $2k to repair the rear out of alighnment issue. Would have bought another one but felt there were better SUVs for less money now available
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- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $28,9909 mi away
- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $23,52913 mi away
- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $23,9904 mi away
Poor redesign of rear entry/exit
In an effort to have floating roof line, the designers failed to notice the passenger comfort and safety as they exit the vehicle. Not so much getting in, but one gets out without paying attention to the roof line, you could most certainly get hit at the temple if you don't lean forward as you get out ...... It's disappointing to see this from Lexus, not to mention their interior is cluttered with too many types of cheap materials and finishes, which does not flow well. Gives a very clumsy finish. If not, I would have bought it. I liked the BMW X5 interior, but with all their reliability issues, I've settled with Porsche Cayenne.
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love the car...It’s big, it’s stong, it’s sexy
Great for freeway comfort driving and in the crazy driving world of the big city you know you are protected.
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Early impressions after an '02 Lexus LS 430.
This is an SUV not a Luxury Sedan, so the ride will take some adjusting to. It had 24 miles when we picked it up, now 550. The vehicle handles better in all aspects and we have likewise become comfortable with its strong response, transmission and how it settles to a relax mode but ready to surge. A lot of power on Eco mode, imagine Sport mode. Comfort is present at all times, driving safety features are excellent assists. Again, this a brief experience, time will provide more information.
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