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We were looking at an '08 with 84K and the FSI engine, that is priced $1K more, and is still cheaper than most out there...
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The mid to late 09' Lexus RX's are heart breakers.
They are quiet, refined, loaded with all the little things that you would actually use, but Toyota had a big problem with the 350 engines up to 2009.
They built the engines with a couple of surprises for the owners, and not the good kind. Instead of solid metal oil lines that feed the VVT system, and the oil cooler, the made them a 2 piece line with a cheap rubber hose in the middle. When the rubber hoses blew (and they do) you would quickly lose your entire engine oil supply as it pumped out under pressure. Check all the horror stories on this link......
https://sites.google.com/site/toyotav6oillinescandal/
Thing is if you get one with a build date of later than April 2008 most of the lines had been changed to all steel on the engine, and Mr.Toyoda was on to new embarrassing issues. Still up to 2011 there are some similar Toyota nasty recalls, TSB's and just denying the problem altogether.
All the 350 engines in those years Avalon, Highlander, Venza, Lexus etc had the same lines that need to be changed before they blew out and ruined the engine. BTW, the recall deadline just ended March 31/2013.
100's of them are now for sale on used car lots everywhere (do a Lexus RX 350 search on Autotrader/CarGurus/Ebay etc) you will never know if the engines were run dry of motor oil, towed in, patched up, quietly traded off and the previous owners ran like Hell!
As mentioned above, the recent TTAC review on the Encore is pretty in-depth. To me, the biggest problem with it is the existence of a loaded CX5. But we saw one drive past recently and my wife loved it. If it is half as good as the review says, they are going to sell pretty well.
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Just like CRV A/C compressors a problem that is blown out of proportion.
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The new 6 - one silver Touring and a red Grand Touring. The Touring stickered at $25K-ish, the GT at $30K-ish, and I'm honestly impressed with the value of it. Touring looks sharp, 19" alloys, 'leatherette' interior but it looks pretty convincing. Roomy, nice seats, materials look good, back seat had plenty of room, trunk is well shaped with a pass-through which is generous, unlike the new Accord. Its early to know if these are hitting their EPA ratings, but if so and it drives like the reviews say, then this would be my pick in the class hands down. Accord close second. Gap. Fusion. Big gap. Altima, Passat, Sonata, etc. The Touring will supposedly be available with a stick, but they don't seem to be on the ground yet.
CX5 - Now with the 2.5 skyactiv from the new 6. This one deserves to be selling in numbers like the CRV and RAV4. Good packaging, looks good, MPG is right, surprisingly useful cargo area. Pricing is spot on. Available blind spot monitor, city safety active braking, adaptive HIDS. Its all there.
5 - The CX5 makes the 5 pretty uncompetitive. The CX5 AWD gets better MPG. It needs that 2.5 skyactiv motor pronto. I love the concept, and think a drivetrain update would go a long way here.
Anyhow, we've been hearing about how Mazda is a small company that has been struggling, but these newest products show that their plan is a good one - make better products. Limited resources mean no chasing the hybrid market, no chasing electrics. Efficient gas and diesel works in all global markets. I had a 3 akyactiv sedan as a rental last week, and it was pretty peppy and good to drive, even with the 6AT. And I got 34.6 MPG combined/not all highway and wasn't really trying. I really hope they make a comeback because it seems like they are doing the right things. Looking forward to the next gen 3 and Miata.
Postscript - Later in the afternoon, I was driving my Miata on a great twisty back road sort of near my neighborhood. As I am about to turn on the road, a BRZ goes by. I figure I'll follow him to check out the car. Dark blue. Anyhow, driver notices I'm coming behind and decides to bump up the pace. Me too. I caught him, he let me pass, I then led at a 'brisk' pace, he caught me I let him pass, and so on. Really fun. And that BRZ looks pretty mean in motion. I'd love to drive one sometime.
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I'll have to check out the new Mazda6 when I have the opportunity. For me, the decision process put the Accord below the Altima. And both ended up below the VW GTI/GLI, and probably below the prospect of finding a used 3-series or taking over a lease on one. The only new Passat I would be interested in would be the loaded VR6 version, and it's difficult to find one of those available to test drive. (I think the TDI motor would be less taxed in the smaller Jetta or Golf.)
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There are plenty of rubber hoses in an engine compartment. If any of them give way, you usually aren't going far.
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That job I went for yesterday didn't pan out since I can't drive a stick with my bad left leg...he looked at my cane and said I wasn't gonna work out...too bad. It was a nice private shop where they put "bling" on cars for local dealers and I would've been the 3rd driver. It could've been a really cool gig but told another guy at work to call the man and see if he could take the job. best to play these things forward if one can. Did a couple of Miami to West Palm runs yesterday afternoon and just got a text for a key Largo to key West run so the Sandman is off again. Great job but the only draw back is the lack of a permanent schedule, I really want set hours so we can plan some things. Want to go to key West and stay a day or two with the wife and possibly go back to Marco island, south of Naples on the gulf like we used to when the kids were small. I want to do it all now and after those 2 + years I sat around, I have some catching up to do! And I deserve it, we both do! We've done what we have had to...raised the kids and gave them their "needs" and some "wants" also, we did the best we could as parents but now the ball is in their court. We're here to always help out, but now we get to live our lives post kids and i don't feel selfish in the least!
From what i hear, this job slows up considerably come the summer so i really need to find another part time gig to make up the difference...would love to work 4 days/week and have those other one's off to do some state traveling as I don't see anything when we do the rental moving. There are places in Florida I've yet top visit and now is the perfect time as I still have mobility and can get around nicely with either Forest or Cain. Did purchase a neat wooden cane this guy at the local flea market makes, a really nice design that he cut down to size for me...I'm collecting canes now so if any of y'all see some interesting one's, give me a shout as I'll pay for the purchase and shipping...looking for some unique wooden one's for the collection.
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They sold about a billion Camrys so if 3 of them fail it doesn't mean a whole lot, statistically.
I still think the Nav screen is too small, and the back seat is a bit tight (which is why cargo room is so good).
Sounds like you had quite a fun drive...
They were the ones that were bursting first, and even tho they were replaced with another rubber line, it was a much better quality..(the one with the yellow stripe) It is much easier to pulloff the OEM line and replace with another as there is no removing the metal parts of the line to do the fix.
If you are shopping on line and can find the Carfax on any 2009 Lexus 350 you can find the exact build date for the ones with the metal lines, also you can check the sticker on the door frame it's there as well. Any built after April 08 would be the ones to get serious about.
Light blue or maroon 2009 RX 350's with a light interior is what I count to fall asleep
As for the 5, I fear they will put the 2.0 skyactiv motor in it like the JDM version for the US market. Which would way underpowered for something that seats 6. The 2.5, OTOH, should get the job done. And if it the got anywhere near the 25/32 the FWD CX5 gets with the same motor, then you actually get something in exchange for downsizing from a Sienna, Caravan, etc.
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I guess I'm not as familiar with the class. I did set the driver's seat for my height (6'2"), then sat behind myself and had good room. I don't like that you have to option a sunroof before you can unlock the tech package for a Touring. But it probably makes sense to limit the number of configurations from a production standpoint.
Yes, the Miata drive was good. You know all about it. If you can find a BRZ to chase, I highly recommend it.
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Premium, Cold WX pkg, xenons, Technology pkg... Bluewater Metallic (light silvery/blue) with black leather..
Very, very nice... asking $33K, which seems very reasonable.... so, of course, I will low-ball him.... lol..
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When I read that, I'm thinking you'll offer something like $28K.
Close?
Clean auction value is $32,600, so I think I'm okay, no matter what..
And.... the wife really wants this car, so I offered him $30K...
Should know something tomorrow...
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Looking (far) into the future, an X1 may be on my shopping list.
At $30k (or even the $33k asking price), that's a lot of car for the money. I bet you end up somewhere in the middle, which would be great.
We recently had a new X3 as a loaner, and I did like that 2.0 turbo, but sounds like you prefer the trusted in-line 6, so it's a win-win.
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Today was a bad day...did a run from Key Largo to Key West and my back went into spasm which made walking very difficult. Will be taking a few days off to relax the spine even though the boss may get pissed off. I just won't answer my texts or phone as I need to attend to my body here and ya know what, they'll survive without me for a couple of days. Maybe he'll finally see what a good employee I am and stop yelling at me for such stupid stuff like his not giving me clear directions...or directions for that matter!
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Typing from my new iPad.
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I can't type on that darn thing (or my iPhone either)! It's great for web browsing, though.
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I know I'd be lost without my iPod at work and having that universal aux cord makes driving the rentals much more enjoyable as many that I get lately don't have Sirius/XM. I do prefer the sat radio over everything though!
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Sandman, there is nothing to be worried about with an RX. It is a solid vehicle. The VVT oil line is something that is completely blown out of proportion. I know people with well over 100K on the same powertrain with no issues whatsoever.
Toyota's 3.5 (used in just about everything) is a stellar engine in terms of performance, NVH and FE. If you like the RX I wouldn't be afraid even a little bit.
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Where did you get that from? This is a 28i, yes?
I guess I could see where someone could pull that number from ... but its not one I would bank on. About a grand less would be safe. And probably less than $31k as a trade. So I don't think you'll be scoring it for $30k if he could just drive it down to the local dealer and get that much.
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That's odd. I could not even fold the rear seat without moving the front seat forward!
That would be annoying. Every time you fold the seats, to have to move your seat? I hope they offer seat memory.
Exactly, the 2GR is a great engine, no matter what they put it in.
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And, yeah.... I realize it's not foolproof.. or, exactly match Manheim.. but, it's close enough... It's our car for the next 7-8 years if we get it... missing the number by a thousand won't kill us..
This guy could take it to the local dealer.. but, he is moving out of the country and not buying another car.. doubt the thought has even crossed his mind..
I agree with the comments above... it's tough to sell a $33K car privately (or, anything over $12K for that matter).. If I had to pay $33K for it, it wouldn't be a bad deal..
Getting antsy, though... he is supposed to get back to me, today..
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Transfer won't happen for three weeks, when he gets back to town.
Wife is happy (her first choice in cars)
Son is happy (gets my BMW for 18 months)
I drive the Infiniti for 18 months..
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Congrats on the new ride kyfdx! Wife is happy, son is happy, & I think you'll survive with the G37X for the next 18 months.
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And now you have a year and a half to obsess over your next vehicle.
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Congrats on the the new ride!
congrats, by the way. you pulled a carfax on it, right?
it'll definitely help at trade-in time that you bought it low now.
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The new headliner is already sagging in a few places so just called and they'll be here on the 18th to reglue it again...a pain in the butt but hey, stuff happens!
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