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23 messages, Last post on Jun 15, 2009 at 5:19 PM
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Hi, I am new to these forums (a bit hard to navigate and find the right place to post), so I hope this place is Ok. I am looking to get a new midsized SUV, and I have owned/driven RX 300 (2001), so used to Lexus experience. Currently do drive a Camry. I have not test driven anything yet. I am leaning toward the 2010 RX 350, mainly because of the name. I don't care much about the Hybrid vs Regular as I did a cost calculator, and saw it takes many years to get even (though it's nice to have a smaller carbon footprint). Though since car buying can never be easy, I read about other midsized SUV's or crossover and have thought about trying out the Toyota Highlander, Nissan Murano, Acura MDX and the Venza, but I am affraid as I test drive those, it might make my choice a bit harder. I was just wondering how people liked the 2010 RX350 (I am mainly concerned about interior noise like in gravel roads, and performance in highway and acceleration and what the gas mileage is once driven couple of K miles). Also since I live in Seattle area (Redmond), does anyone recommend any particular dealer (Bellevue / Tacoma / Seattle) -- I used to live in the Chicago area, and loved the Naperville location. Thanks! Houman
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Replying to: houmi (Apr 25, 2009 11:07 pm) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Replying to: houmi (Apr 25, 2009 11:07 pm) All purchased from Lexus of Bellevue. But once I buy the car they NEVER go back to the dealer for service, 1 or 2 BAD experiences there, but mostly DIY anyway. Were I in the market today then the Venza with the I4 and F/awd would be first on my list. If the Venza, then I would immediately change the wheels/tire to something like 17X8 and add wheel spacers all around so rear tire chains can be used like on my '01. My ideal next purchase vehicle would be a Lexus RX250h "AWD" using the new I4 but with DFI and the new rear clutch F/awd system. I'm not unhappy, CLEARLY, with the acceleration level of my current RX.
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Replying to: wwest (Apr 26, 2009 9:44 am) It's really weird, we used to take our RX300 to service in the Naperville location and the repairs/oil change were so affordable, but I guess this is not so on the west coast ? I have heard of $100 for an oil change ? is this true ? Is this with a SPA ?  Anyways... I really enjoyed the service with Lexus back in IL and the car was rather nice and it had a smooth ride and not noisy, that's the reason Lexus was #1, and w/ consumer reports, edmunds, kbb, it always ranks high w/ Toyotas. It's also true that you can get another car fully loaded and it would be the base price of Lexus, but they give you more (also you spend more) OTOH, I have had a pretty good experience with Toyota of Bellevue where I take my car for service and they're pretty good, that's why I thought to check out Venza/Highlander as well there. I don't know much about other brands. Houman
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Replying to: houmi (Apr 26, 2009 10:00 am) I got an "oil change" that involved not draining the old oil before pouring the new in, likely another McD graduate. Luckily I discovered it within 24 hours. One of the mechanics tried to "upsell" me, the '00 RX didn't come with the rear bumper step protector. How do you think that could afford to build and maintain that "palace"...?? Manager expressed an unwillingness (due to my no service history) to look into a possible warranty issue until I first agreed to pay the cost if nothing was found. To be fair in the end he waived the cost even though the warranty was not an issue. Even so, I'm fairly sympathetic to them, a single margue shop, HIGHLY reliable product, and a relatively "smallish" installed base. So they must go the extra mile to attract the few scheduled service revenues that they do get.
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Replying to: wwest (Apr 26, 2009 10:16 am) When I bought the RX300 in Naperville, I did haggle quite a bit... but they wanted a sale, so caved in to my demands (I was ready to walk out and I did walk out once), but they called me to go back.... Do you recommend a particular sales person  Lexus of Bellevue ?
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Replying to: houmi (Apr 25, 2009 11:07 pm)
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Replying to: mickey34 (Apr 26, 2009 8:56 pm) I thought to forgo the navigation pack and just get a Garmin or TomTom, but I think it will be clunky... but that saves quite a bit of $ and latest TomTom/Garmin are very nice. Yeah I'll probably go test drive the Venza, MDX, Highlander and Murano tomorrow and then the RX on Tuesday.
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