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Lexus RX 350 versus Toyota Highlander Limited?

58 messages,  Last post on Mar 15, 2012 at 10:02 PM

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What is this discussion about? Lexus RX 300, Lexus RX 330, Lexus RX 350, Toyota Highlander, Car Comparisons, SUV

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#19 of 58 Highlander v. RX by umn65

Aug 22, 2009 (10:51 am)

The Lexus has one of the best retained value histories in the industry, and that's why it is generally cheaper to own or lease the Lexus vs. the Highlander. If you like both cars, I'd go for the Lexus, cuz in reality it's cheaper to own.

#20 of 58 2011 RX 350 vs 2011 Highlander Limited by myrx350

Feb 19, 2011 (12:16 pm)

I am considering both these cars now. I was wondering if anyone had any more recent comments on the comparison of the 2011 RX 350 and 2011 Highlander Limited?

#21 of 58 Rx350 vs Highlander by jnobfan

Feb 19, 2011 (8:05 pm)

I am the extremely happy owner of a 2001 Highlander with 220K miles. It is easily the best vehicle I have ever owned. My son will be driving in Sept this year so I'm casually looking at a new car for my wife. I will be giving him my 2008 Element and was considering the RX 350 for my wife with me driving the 2001 Highlander. I will not pay 40k for a car so a new RX350 is not an option but looking at 2 year old RX350's the price drops all the way down to the same as a 2 year old Highlander. I am now torn between the new Highlander or a 2 year old RX350. leaning towards the new Highlander. I really do not need the gadjets or style points as I have a gorgeous classic car in the garage. I am a dealers worst nightmare.

#22 of 58 RX350 vs. Highlander by maximafan

Feb 26, 2011 (10:29 pm)

And don't forget you can't get the memory seats, memory mirrors and the power telescoping steering wheel on the Highlander. I have to have the memory seats. But, certainly, if you need a little bit more cargo room, then the Highlander will suit your needs better.

#23 of 58 Re: RX350 vs. Highlander [maximafan] by wwest

Feb 26, 2011 (11:59 pm)

Replying to: maximafan (Feb 26, 2011 10:29 pm)
While far from acceptable by my standards the newer RX350's (2010+{?}) have a much more functional F/awd system vs the HL. The Honda/Acura SH-AWD system is the best of the best for vehicles with sideways mounted engines.

#24 of 58 Re: RX350 vs. Highlander [wwest] by luckyseven

Feb 28, 2011 (8:47 pm)

Replying to: wwest (Feb 26, 2011 11:59 pm)
We already know that Highlander's AWD works extremely well and owners more then happy with it's performance
 
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f21ebcd!make=Toyota&model=Highland- - er&ed_makeindex=.f21ebcd
 
stop beating a dead horse...

#25 of 58 Re: RX350 vs. Highlander [luckyseven] by wwest

Mar 01, 2011 (12:07 pm)

Replying to: luckyseven (Feb 28, 2011 8:47 pm)
Then why does it need a TDC "off" function to quickly convert it into the old style ONE-WHEEL drive system for getting unstuck or initially in motion..?

#26 of 58 Re: RX350 vs. Highlander [wwest] by luckyseven

Mar 01, 2011 (2:33 pm)

Replying to: wwest (Mar 01, 2011 12:07 pm)
Only if you stuck and can't move, not in motion. it takes special skills or really abnormal road conditions to get stuck in this vehicle. Since it is not an off-road vehicle you really need to be looking for troubles to get it stuck. It never got me stuck even going through last three Ohio winters.

#27 of 58 Re: RX350 vs. Highlander [luckyseven] by wwest

Mar 01, 2011 (7:32 pm)

Replying to: luckyseven (Mar 01, 2011 2:33 pm)
"..Only if stuck and can't move, not in motion.."
 
In the general case once you are "in motion" there is NO requirement for both front and rear drive. Most true 4WD owners will tell you that it is HIGHLY inadviseable, even DANGEROUS, to have both front and rear drives engaged when/once in motion.

#28 of 58 Re: RX350 vs. Highlander [luckyseven] by wwest

Mar 01, 2011 (7:35 pm)

Replying to: luckyseven (Mar 01, 2011 2:33 pm)
You're obviously not considering the fairly common "stuck" situation wherein you're trying to start up, initially, from a stop, a slight incline that is icy or slippery.

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