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#10 of 19 RX Better by scygig Feb 24, 2009 (5:04 am)
I currently own a 04Rx and a 05HL. I find the seats/interior better in the RX and the extra Lexus features a plus. I don't have Nav in either so you can get one without one pretty easy. My next purchase will be a used Lexus certified to get the extended warranty. Since my RX has 107K miles on it, I had a major tuneup; belts, plugs, brakes, etc. at my local Toyota dealer at less cost. I expect to get another 4-5 years on it.
#11 of 19 Re: RX350 versus Highlander Limited? [sriss] by bob259 Feb 25, 2009 (6:31 am)
Replying to: sriss (Oct 06, 2008 3:06 pm) I looked in 06 and again recently when I bought an 08 left over. While it appears the price delta seems to have decreased both times I chose the Highlander Limited (Hybrid). I didn't think the HID's and different audio system were worth the difference, as both are real close. I was considering the 2010 Lexus when I was looking this time and noticed the wheel base remained the same as before, the longer wheel base gives a nicer ride in the new Highlander. All in all been real happy with the Highlander.   The seats in the 08 and 09 Highlander Limited I would say are as good and the Lexus as they now adjust to make the seat cushion longer. This was one of the things I was looking for as my 06 Highlander seats and distance from the pedals and my back did not get along on trips over 45 min.
#12 of 19 Re: RX350 versus Highlander Limited? [player4] by systembuilder Jul 24, 2009 (9:50 pm)
Replying to: player4 (Oct 07, 2008 9:06 am) We own a 2000 RX300 (same body) and I have rented a Highlander (2005) for a road trip in Oregon.   BIG DIFFERENCE. The top-3 problems with our RX300 are : turning radius, cargo space, and flakiness of (lights, driver's visor, cup holders atop console.)   CARGO SPACE IS ROTTEN ON THE RX300. We have gone camping 10x times. It's just tiny enough that our 7-year old kids have to put up with sleeping bags under their feet and/or a cooler on the floor between them !! When they turn 10 we're gonna be OUT OF LUCK !! My wife often has a backpack and/or paper bag under her legs in the front seat, or both !! And this is with the rear of the car PACKED with stuff, and we have a tiny tent, you can only fit 3 full-sized cardboard boxes in the rear of the car before you're in trouble !! I would love to have the ~7 cu ft extra cargo space in the Highlander !!   If you camp with a family, STAY AWAY from the RX300, RX330, RX350, and RX400 series of cars !! STAY AWAY !! This is the greatest flaw in the RX3/4 series of cars ... Replies to this message: la4mead (Jul 24, 2009 10:30 pm) wwest (Jul 25, 2009 5:47 am) typesix (Jul 25, 2009 5:52 pm)
#13 of 19 Re: RX350 versus Highlander Limited? [systembuilder] by la4mead Jul 24, 2009 (10:30 pm)
Replying to: systembuilder (Jul 24, 2009 9:50 pm) Wow! Sounds like you need a bigger car, and you need it now!   (FWIW, there are great deals on Suburbans and trailers right now.   Personally, I really like the smaller size RX300, but it's not for everyone. It's a little more spacious than I normally need, and I appreciate a car that's more nimble than any of these. I value the RX's features that "spoil" my tastes like the much better sunroof, etc. I've gone camping with many different cars, but I usually take the motorhome when I need that much stuff. I've even camped out of the RX and slept inside. The load floor is flat and long, a Toyota wagon trademark it seems. So I've never ran out of room in the RX; never even used the roof rails I took off when I first bought the car new.   The Highlander may share a common platform, but it's not the same as an RX, and I'm sure that's by design. The Lexus models have some really nice useful features that become endearing which are not available on cars like the HL. Little things that I use everyday, like the auto up and auto down on all windows and moonroof simultaneously remotely or activated inside and (via the lock) outside, to name one of many little tricks. I do miss the little extras when I'm not driving the RX. The newer RX's have many other tricks, too. But if you prefer a lower price and a little bit more cargo space and are annoyed by extra gadgets and don't care about things like an obviously better stereo with stock subwoofer, I can understand how the HL would be a better fit for you.   If you need that much more cargo space than the RX provides, you may run out with the HL, too. If that happened to me, I'd look at minivans, which can hold lots more, and attain about as high MPG. But the RX is roomier than expected, and in no way cramped, even for larger people.   I guess the Venza (with it's standard direct-injected 4 cylinder) is not even enough space?? Replies to this message: wwest (Jul 25, 2009 5:47 am)
#14 of 19 Re: RX350 versus Highlander Limited? [la4mead] by wwest Jul 25, 2009 (5:47 am)
Replying to: la4mead (Jul 24, 2009 10:30 pm) It was a big surprise to me to find that the new Venza 4 cylinder does not use DFI.
#15 of 19 Re: RX350 versus Highlander Limited? [systembuilder] by typesix Jul 25, 2009 (5:52 pm)
Replying to: systembuilder (Jul 24, 2009 9:50 pm) The RX series and Venza have a hatchback style while Highlanders have a wagon rear end for the extra cargo room. I'm happy that I didn't have to buy Lexus for Highlander rear end, but in your case, no Highlanders were around for 2000 model year.
#16 of 19 Re: RX350 versus Highlander Limited? [sriss] by jerry116 Jul 25, 2009 (11:40 pm)
Replying to: sriss (Oct 06, 2008 3:06 pm) The different between RX350 and Highlander limisted is that RX350 is a luxury car brand but Highlander not. Class different, not much comparsion. Even many luxury brand can't offer real wood interior but Lexus can. It just like how you want to dress yourself. You can pay $100 for a famous brand Tshirt or $20 for the same thing which made in the same factory with almost the same material. RX350 wasn't designed as big SUV. Many people dont like big SUV otherwise they should choice LX470. if your compare current RX350 vs BMW X3 or Audi Q5, you will find RX350 have more room. You drive Lexus means you have used a luxury brand as your transportation tool otherwise you just use common tool which doing the same thing (transfer you and your family from one place to another ). Replies to this message: berri (Jul 31, 2009 11:05 am)
#17 of 19 Re: RX350 versus Highlander Limited? [jerry116] by berri Jul 31, 2009 (11:05 am)
Replying to: jerry116 (Jul 25, 2009 11:40 pm) I don't think most luxury cars are a big deal any more because so many people can lease them - you don't really have to make that much to lease mid level Lexus, MB or BMW, so I don't really think it has all that much status.
#18 of 19 Re: RX350 versus Highlander Limited? [markr346] by jiamin Aug 01, 2009 (7:55 am)
Replying to: markr346 (Jan 17, 2009 1:55 pm) RX does not lift up the front of the driver's seat? My 2000 RX does (part of 8-way power driver's seat). On the power seat switch, do you see the up-and-down arrow?
#19 of 19 Highlander v. RX by umn65 Aug 22, 2009 (9:51 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.

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