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Lexus RX 350 Rattles

29 messages,  Last post on Oct 16, 2012 at 11:54 AM

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#28 of 29 Re: Many rattles in the 2011 RX 350 [lexusunsatsfd] by mitchellrowe

Oct 15, 2012 (10:30 am)

Replying to: lexusunsatsfd (Oct 15, 2012 9:04 am)
lexusunsatsfd : a question ...
are you trading the rx 350 or breaking a lease _________________________
-------------- if you have roof racks ( 2 long bars on a slider ) : REMOVE THEM
-------------- use 93 octane ( premium fuel for 2 tanks ) ... ( some of the engines need higher octane to create enough vaccume on down strokes ) this lack of vacume causes engine vibration that you cannot feel , but the poorly assembled canadian - american plant feels at the joints . also thelack of enough vacume causes the xmission to shift late - which causes more subliminal shakes .
does the rx350 drift left or right ... or vibrate in the seat or steering wheel at certain road speeds ? __________________________
does the vehicle have bridgestone tires ? ________________
please answer the 3 questions and remove the roof racks and run 93 octane !
TO NOTE : THE RX HYBRID IS BUILT IN JAPAN ( not canada ) , AND HAS EVEN WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION DUE TO THE ELECTRIC MOTORS AND LI ION BATTERIES . ... the all wheel drive is not exactly smooth running as riding on glass like the 2 wheel drive of the es 350 you had and just bought .
the rx 350's sold in states like florida are mostly front ( 2 wheel drive ) .
i own ls460's with all wheel drive , and they run like butter spread on toast (smooth) ... even weight distribution (especially the "L") , and like your es350 built in japan by people who care .
the mercedes suv's with awd run poorly also .
Note : YOUR NEW ES 350 DOES NOT HAVE A 5TH WHEEL . LEXUS DOES NOT EVEN SELL ONE FROM THE FACTORY . THE WELL FITS A FULL SIZE WHEEL AND TIRE , BUT FOR $ 45K ON THE ES 350 THEY SELL YOU A CAR WITH A DONUT SPARE ! THE 2012 , IF THERE ARE ANY LEFT , HAS A 5TH WHEEL AND TIRE ( AT RETAIL COSTS ABOUT $ 1300 MOUNTED AND BALANCED ) - AND THE CAR IS CHEAPER .
awaiting your replies ...........

#29 of 29 An answer to your question mitchellrowe by lexusunsatsfd

Oct 16, 2012 (11:54 am)

Will be trading in the RX 350. It's not a lease car. I had a 2013 RX 350 picked out that was still in Japan but decided I just didn't want to take the chance with another RX. We searched and searched for an RX 350 with a J in the Vin number, meaning it was made in Japan. We found only a few. They are now making most of the RX's in Canada. The sticker on the new RX's state that approximately 60% of the parts on the new 2013 RX are made in the US and/or Canada and they are assembled and painted in Canada. I think that is the major issue with the RX. I will never purchase another Japanese auto that is not make entirely in Japan. If I wanted an American made car, I'd go back to buying a Ford. By the way, I owned a Ford Explorer and it was a great auto. Since I am leaving Lexus and the RX, I might just try another Ford Explorer. At least if it rattles, I didn't pay an arm and a leg for it and expectations will be a lot less.
 
I don't have roof racks. Don't feel any vibration from the engine. That has never been a problem. Also, the RX handles fine, no drifting. It does not have Bridgestone tires on it.

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