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I've just received my BMW X3 3.0i, and the dealer tried to sell me their protection packages:
1- a thin film to protect from bugs and road dirt
2- a glossy coating that covers the whole car to protect pain from acid rain etc.
The dealer said Lexus offered these packages before BMW did. Has anybody tried thoese? Any recommendations? Do you think I should go for them?
Thanks.
Protection packages are a way for the dealer to line his pockets and nothing else.
As a said in an earlier message, my husband now wishes he had put the digishield on his Mercedes. Our package cost around $300.00 from the Lexus dealer if I remember correctly.
I would agree with wwest that the glossy paint protection is probably a waste of money.
Is there some update that our new RX330 should have installed, or should I just not expect the Lexus Navi. to be as awesome (i.e., detailed) as my MDX Navi.?
I love the control and the interior, but am so so disappointed by the wind/road/engine noise. My wife and I had a Corolla and both of us agree that the noise insulation of RX is not any better, if not worse. I just sent the car to the dealer to check for leak. We took a loaner and it is equally noisy! I already tried tapping the windows down a little bite as suggested by some discussions; nothing happened.
How many owners have the same problem? Can you share your experience of fixing the problem? Thank you.
Does anyone have a thought on the urgency of this? Could I wait a couple of months?
But despite what he says, we really like the navigation.
Best,
Alan
Thanks
I could pass up the HID headlights. Mostly, they are a bother. Have no need for Nav, would be a bother. Also, I like that you can select either 3rd or 4th gear and stay there. I call that a Driver's Option.
The cost of a 10,000 mile service, oil $ lube, rotate tires, inspect ball joints, and various other inspections at local Lexus Service: $139.99 plus complimentary car wash. No loaner.
The cost of same 10,000 mile service at a local, trusted service garage: $40.39! No car wash, no loaner, no problem. For this particular service, I can "rough it"!
I wouldn't use the cruise control in the interim were I you.
At first glance, they looked pretty puny when compared to the ones on previous SUVs I've owned. Heck, they looked puny when compared to the ones on my neighbor's Civic! They seem to drop down for only 2" both front and rear. It made me wonder just how much mud they could actually keep away from my vehicle! After I inspected them more closely they seemed better made and more sophisticated than other mud guards. I decided that maybe those Lexus people knew what they were doing when they designed these wee guards.
I haven't put them on yet, might put them on myself or have a nearby garage do it for $35.
I'd like to hear about experiences from anyone who's had them installed already. Like, do they really work? They seem a wee bit puny.
Do all the RX330 have staples in the carpet?
Like post 3331 we have "staples" through the carpet on both the driver and passanger side. Strange to see on a luxury vehicle.
My wife loves her rx but we've had the transmission shift issues, multiple squeaks in the dashboard, and now cracked windsheilds from stress cracks. The lexus dealer in toronto has been excellent resolving all the issues except the dash rattles which are getting worse. My 2003 MDX is prooving to be a higher quality and more durable vehicle.
Thanks for the feed back on those mud guards. It's good to know that they will work because they aren't much to look at.
One thing, the guys who installed them informed me that they had to use their own, larger double sided tape to make the left rear mudflap stay flush on the upper corner. I had to agree that the little strips of adhesive that Lexus put on the inside of the outer edges of the mudguards looked pretty flimsy and Mickey Mouse. They told me that I might have to occasionally replace the adhesive if the rear parts of the mud flaps ever came unglued. I'm hoping the double sided tape can withstand seepage from road splash and regular washes.
Guess I'll have to look for waterproof double sided tape.
If you want the guards, get them to include the mud guards as part of your price, or at least throw in the installation for free. Good luck.
Thanx,
Phil
One thing to consider though...if more kids are on the way (or already here) the 3rd row in the MDX will come in handy.
As for the MDX vs. the Lexus...its not much of a comparison in my opinion. I almost bought the MDX in '03 but waited for the 330 to come out in the Fall -- the fit and finish blows the MDX away, and I think that the ride is better.
We also have an Explorer and I would say the cargo areas are comparable.
I also picked up four relatives at the airport and stuffed five large bags in to the RX. This time, I couldn't see out the back window, but everything fit.
We also thought that the quality, ride, fit and finish of the RX were much superior to the MDX. Don't forget that the MDX is a much larger vehicle, as wide and long as the LX470.
MSRP: FWD $36,975 AWD $38,375
Exclusive Thundercloud Metallic and Flint Mica exterior color
Exclusive Black bird'-eye maple wood trim and light gray interior color combination.
New horizontal front-grille desigh inspired by the GX/LX
Exclusive badging on front doors and floors mats
The front grille really made a big difference in the appearance. The other big difference was the Nav was not offered with the Premium Plus package, however it was moved to the Mark Levinson package. For what I remembered it was a price increase of 2 to 3 thousands.
Also any new news on the RX350?
Others have complained:
Brake complaints involving Lexus SUVs investigated (Kansas City Star)
The current Spotlight ad on the main Edmunds.com page is the RX 330.
Steve, Host
I'm sorry, but I feel like a million bucks driving around in a 330. The MDX and XC90 are nice looking, but the RX is one of a kind in my book.
Dealer tried to tell me that it was designed this way. ???? Have anyone else experienced this?
I'm planning to purchase a RX330 and I was wondering if there's enough room in the cargo area for two large dogs. I have a Rhodesian Ridgeback and a French Mastiff and it's important that both dogs and fit in the cargo area. I also have a toddler so one of the dogs sitting in the back seat isn't an option. Thanks!