I just bought a 2005 RX330 from a friend for $1000. It has over 320,000 miles and runs great. Got it to be a work vehicle, but I'm shocked how nice it is and how well it shifts.
@@blockmasterscott I just replaced the original alternator at 323,000 miles and recharged the AC. The engine had a slight oil leak when I got it, but other than that, this is a great vehicle. If you maintain it regularly, it should last a long time.
I just got my parents 2005 RX 330 with 175K miles on it, they just replaced this baby with a brand new NX. It has been in the family since we got back from the Dealer in 2005 when i graduated highschool! Your 320k miles reference really puts me at ease that I will be more than okay for at least 2 years! I have maintained it a bit once i got it just to keep my mind at ease! Thank you for your comment!
This video series deserves some kind of an award. The most informative to date, not to mention all the personal advices Michael gives in the comments section. Thank you Michael & drive safe.
Thank you so much for the kind words! Really means a lot, and thank you for watching! When I started these videos, I was basically doing it for fun and I am so happy that you and others have found these videos to be helpful!
Your videos are what helped me decide to purchase a 2009 RX350 last January, I purchased it with 144k, and it currently has 152k. Hope to get another 100k out of it!
I just purchased 06 rx330 93k miles on it. 100% lexus dealership service history. Payed 9k for it. California car no rust. Hope to get 200k more miles out of her! Fingers crossed 🤞
I just dumped over 5k into the same car ..It was give to me as.a gift with 175k miles ...I updated the entire car and man she is a awesome ..This car was always garaged ... The new drive shaft cost me $280 and took me 45 minutes to install it ..New tires were $1,400,, all new rotors, brakes , calipers all around got a amazon last minute deal as a return item that was the $540 I I got for $170.. Replaced all wheel bearings used Detroit Axle .. Did a full engine tune up .. The rear end is coming out in the spring I will rebuild that .. The rear side trim was gone I found a new piece on eBay glued that back on .. These cars are very easy to work on ..
AWWW U SOUND SO SAD @1:13 mark … bless your heart for helping people make a wise decision on a used Lexus here it is 2025 and I’m looking into getting a 2004 model with 201,000 miles on the dash .. ur videos give me motivation that I’m making a good choice .. xoxo Michael ❤
Just found your channel as I have had my eyes on the possibility of getting an RX. Good looking cars for sure. My friend's dad had one and it was really perfect in a lot of ways. Definitely look forward to see what you end up with as time comes!
Thanks for commenting! I actually seriously considered Legacy GTs and Outback XTs before the RX got handed down to me so it's very interesting to see your ownership experience. That generation Legacy/Outback are still some of my favorite cars and I still window shop them from time to time!
@@michaelwoyahn2238 Yea man, I love my Outback honestly. It’s given me some issues here and there but I can’t find a reason to get rid of it. It’s an 05 but it still looks amazing!
SubaruSerenity yeah, they’ve aged so well and there’s not really a comparable replacement! There’s at least the new XT, but that’s still not quite the same.
Just got a 2005 RX330 with 177,000 miles and it's in a really good condition. I had a similar coolant fluid leak in mine. Hope I can milk out 50,000 miles or more!
I got a Lexus rx330 2005 mine was out of coolant I had to get a coil tuneup and timing belt 1298.80 for repair but it has 185thousand miles and I paid 6300 for it with taxes title and fees
It's worth the money because mine is beautiful inside and excellent condition DVD players on the back seats I have leather seat covers over the front seats inside is a light beige color and it drives smooth I definitely want to keep it up its the nicest used vehicle I've ever had
My daily driver since 2018 is a 2002 RX300. Today it has 84K miles on it. My Mom bought it new and paid around 30K for it. She last drove it in 2016. When I picked it up in Florida it had 41K miles and I had to replace the battery. Last year I went to start it and nothing. I ended up replacing the engine computer PCM/ECU for $900. Oil changes a couple of bulbs and wiper blades and that's it for maintenance. The Michelin tires still have good tread and brake pads still good ( not sure when she replaced them). So around $1,500 in maintenance and repairs. I intend to replace timing belt and all recommended 100K checklist @ 90K. I guess I love it because it was Mom's but I surmise that I'd still appreciate it's value.
I appreciate your videos! I recently decided to sell my newer car and purchase one of these to get me through the next few years while I save up for a house. I hope to get as much use out of it as you have! Its nice not having a payment anymore lol
Thanks for watching and the kind words! I hope your RX treats you as well as mine has treated me! This is a great no payment car. Pretty much nothing else matches the luxury, cost, and reliability. Best of luck in saving for a house and house hunting!
Very smart of you. We always had car payments until a few years ago, got rid of them and paid cash for a couple very old Toyotas. Took an adjustment period but now, I love love love not having a car payment and we have saved like we have never saved before. Credit cards paid off and maxing out our 401ks. It’s just a great feeling. We baby those old cars, spotlessly clean and always washed makes you feel good about them.
Very wise. Many never understand the value of saving and you've figured it out logically. For me it was through frustration. In 1985 I bought new a Peugeot 505 Turbo and it was a money pit. I was paying thousands for repairs on top of a car payment. In 1989 I decided to never have a car payment again and I haven't. I bought vehicles for myself, my wife, and all three of my children always paying cash. Maybe you've already bought a home since this post is a year old but even if you haven't yet, you will, and you'll be fine.
Recently purchased a 2009 RX350 with 81k miles! Love your videos relating to the car, makes me very confident in the longevity. Got all of the suspension replaced under warranty, now I need to look into the cooler lines, sparkplugs, transmission fluid, and coolant. Afterwards, should be great with just preventative maintenance up to 200k fingers crossed!
I just ordered a 2008 rx350 with 74k miles. I didn’t get the extended warranty but now I’m kind of nervous I might regret not getting it. Hopefully I won’t regret it. How’s your 2009 treating you?
I bought my very well taken care of 2004 rx330 at 173,000 miles in July 2019 and today its 3 years later and I just hit 221,000 and still haven’t had any major repairs. Currently in the waiting room of my local shop while she gets an oil change, which I brought my own Mobile One full synthetic oil and Mobile One oil filter for. She’s still running strong, check engine light for catalytic converter always goes on and off but it’s irrelevant bc it’s pre 2006 emissions standards and purely a superficial warning light. I want to make it last as long as possible but thinking of listing it for sale online for a high price of $8k and if someone happens to bite I’d sell! 🤞🏼
Thanks for the review. I can understand your sad feeling. I just bought 2010 Rx 350 with 100k, very nice, but finding myself difficult to let go my old 4Rnunner which I drove nearly 20 years, I feel like I'm ripping part of me away. I'm looking forward to enjoying Lexus once I get over my feeling.
Great video series, I just replaced my 1997 Lexus LS400 with a 2004 Lexus RX330. It's sad to let go of cars that you love, but the RX is pretty nice, still as comfortable as the LS.
I bought a used lexus rx330 2005 I had to get a coil tuneup and timing belt 1298.80 for repair paid 6300 has 185thousand miles same color it's a thunderbolt edition with DVD players on the back seats it's my first suv and I love it smooth driving beautiful inside and out lexus all day long 😀
sad to see the car retired it good one I just recently the front struts with genuine parts on mine at 143k at parts and labor w/ two control lower arm bushings and one struts mount total around $900 w/parts and labor
Elton Huang yes, I will certainly miss it! $900 seems like a great deal for both parts and labor! Sounds like you should have a lot of life left in your car too!
I would guess that a belt is squeaking. Most likely the serpentine belt, but it could possibly be the timing belt as well. It might be a bearing in something the belt is turning that is making it screech. You likely can drive it for awhile as is, but I wouldn't wait too long to get it checked out. If it is the belt, it might wear down and break eventually.
Looked Exactly like my 05 Lexus.. I honestly miss my 05 Lexus. I recently sold my RX and purchased a Mercedes.c then I sold my Mercedes for a newer RX350 , because I hated Mercedes .. To be honest my 330 had like 205K miles on it and she was going strong ...
just got one, preowned by only 2 people with all record. runs pretty good, bought it for 2500k 268000 miles. really clean for how many miles, hoping to make it to 350 looollll
JoshRocks712 Congrats on the Accord- I’ve only heard good things about them! Sounds like your ES has treated you well, too. I’d imagine you’ll have no issues keeping it around as a grocery getter. I’d keep mine around for that too, but the longer trips are pushing me to move on!
It is getting up there in miles, but if it’s had a good service history I think you could get a good amount of life out of it! Just expect to put some money into it. We replaced the catalytic converter in this car at around 245k and we had to do smaller repairs after that. So if you don’t expect it to be perfect and are willing to put some money into repairs, it still can be a pretty solid car overall!
This car acted the same way actually and the transmission lasted until I got rid of it with 286,000 miles! There’s a couple of Technical Service Bulletins for transmission software reflashes and a transmission line that may improve the shifting.
You should replace the transmission fluid every 50k-80k depending on driving conditions. Stop and go, towing , mountain driving, and turbo engines every 30k-50k.
So sad to see such a reliable car get retired. My 04 rx330 has 153k miles. Hope to have it till 300k. What are you looking to upgrade to? I've had my eyes on a rav4 hybrid or NX300 when I retire mines.
Loren Fok I am very sad to part ways with it too! It’s treated me and my family very well. I actually test drove a RX400h and loved it, but I was nervous about the potential expensive hybrid parts. I’ll likely stick with the Toyota family for the next car too. The new RAV4 is a really nice vehicle and seems pretty compelling! Sounds like your RX has been treating you well so far and it should have a lot of life left in it with 153,000 miles!
Elton Huang Yes, the cost of the OEM inverter was enough to make me hesitate with the RX400h. It seems like the RX450h has a more stout hybrid system or at least inverter. Haven’t seen much talk of inverter failures on the forums for the 450h, but my research is somewhat limited so don’t quote me on that!
Ali Zougheib If it’s an RX330, check that the timing belt has been done. If it hasn’t been done yet, I’d recommend getting it replaced since they’re supposed to be done ever 90,000 miles. Otherwise, I think the main problem areas tend to be radiators and power steering issues. The power steering on both the RX330 and RX350 tend to end up leaking, and it can be expensive to fix if the whole rack needs to be replaced. Sometimes you get lucky and the lines can be replaced, which I was able to do with my car for only $200ish. Radiators can be pretty cheap if you are okay with a non-OEM part! But I think those are the main problem areas with these cars, and those tend to be issues that don’t have to be instantly addressed (they start as smaller leaks). Of course, it’s possible to still have other issues and depending on the year, the seals are probably getting older so there might still be some leaks, but those are the main problem areas. Overall I think these cars are very solid, though!
Ali Zougheib no problem! They’re not perfect, but I think they’re really good in comparison to other luxury cars of the era. It’s really hard to beat the combination of reliability and luxury!
oh no! Definitely sad to see it go but all good things must come to an end. I'm in the same situation as you too - hoping to retire my Camry in mid to late February :(
thecarexpert21 aw man, I’m sorry to hear your time with the Camry is wrapping up too! Like you said, all good things must come to an end, but it’s still sad to move on. Upgrading is an exciting prospect to look forward to, but in the mean time we can be sad together lol!
PLEASE EXCUSE THE CAPS, I JUST CAN'T SEE THE SMALL LETTERS 🙂 BUT, I HAVE A QUESTION PLEASE, I HAVE A 2008 RX 350 THE OTHER DAY I BARELY DODGED A CAR HITTING ME, I HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES AND THE SYSTEM SAID SOMETHING, SOMETHING, SOMETHING, IS "DISENGAGED" I ONLY CAUGHT THAT PART THROUGH THE EXCITEMENT, I DIDN'T GET IT, CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT THAT WAS, I DIDN'T HEAR IT CLEARLY!! I HOPE THIS IS NOT A STUPID QUESTION.
I’ve actually never heard my car give an audible warning/status update so I’m not quite sure what that was! I do know these cars have emergency brake assist that will give fully braking in a “panic brake” situation, so it may have something to do with that. However, I think I’ve had it engage a couple of times and it has never verbally said anything. Might be an aftermarket add on like Bluetooth or something?
The car is actually still around, but I have been getting some preliminary offers and right now Carvana is offering $2,500. I likely won’t do a private party sale to avoid the hassle, but I will update you with what I get for it!
I’m curious how much all of these repairs have cost you and how frequently you’ve had to make repairs. I have a 2007 RX 350 with only 77,000 miles on it. I’ve had one problem after the other for quite some time and it’s getting very expensive. Replacing all TPMS monitors was $553 dollars. A few days later I lost my alternator and that was $882 at a local mom and pop garage. Then three days after that my AC compressor died and that was another $1318. I’m not sure mine will ever make it to the mileage you’ve gotten to let alone 300,000 miles. I go to my Lexus dealer every 5000 miles for it’s routine service-so much for Lexus reliability. I just want to know what to expect as I continue to own it and how much more it’s going to cost.
Not sure if u still have it but I will say all of the problems w the car you mentioned luckily are not engine related problems. Sure they’re expensive but it’s not something as bad as a check engine light. Just tire tpms and battery replacements
@@inosurrender8327 Yes, I do still have my 2007 RX 350. It now has 90,700 miles. Since a year ago when I left the comment you just replied to, I'm happy to say I've not had a single issue except for the rear power gate not working properly in very cold weather...not a big deal....but no, nothing else. However, When you say at least it's not engine-related problems, I can't say I've seen any car from any brand in the last 20 years that has any serious engine problems or failures...not unless it's sheer neglect. When I was growing up in the 70's and 80's, rarely ever did any car get past 100,000 miles. That changed dramatically in the 90's and 2000's and now we rarely if ever hear of engine failure. With that, I don't have any qualms about my engine continuing to run without issue; my concern is how far and hot long will I be able to drive my car before all of these other things cost me a fortune--electrical, emission, power items, etc. I now need pads and rotors and got quotes $1000 for the job when on a different car that might be around $400 max. Those are the kinds of things driving me nuts about my Lexus...nothing is cheap.
285000MILES GOING FOR300K! and there making new cars"not toyota!" that are falling apart at 65 to 75k. For best advice, tune in to Scotty Kilmere !on you tube!
could you all list the preventative maintenance that you know .. cuz i may buy a rx330 and if i do it will be my first car so i'll take all the advice possible
My RX has 417,000 miles on it. Runs great! Just drove it 600 miles round trip. It’ll get you another 100k without any trouble.
You have a record at 417,000 post again at 500,000 congratulations
How’s it holding up?
I just bought a 2005 RX330 from a friend for $1000. It has over 320,000 miles and runs great. Got it to be a work vehicle, but I'm shocked how nice it is and how well it shifts.
Oh, this makes me happy. My ES330 is 2004 at 224K miles, I was a little worried, but your post gave me confidence in my car lasting a long time more!
@@blockmasterscott I just replaced the original alternator at 323,000 miles and recharged the AC. The engine had a slight oil leak when I got it, but other than that, this is a great vehicle. If you maintain it regularly, it should last a long time.
I just got my parents 2005 RX 330 with 175K miles on it, they just replaced this baby with a brand new NX. It has been in the family since we got back from the Dealer in 2005 when i graduated highschool! Your 320k miles reference really puts me at ease that I will be more than okay for at least 2 years! I have maintained it a bit once i got it just to keep my mind at ease! Thank you for your comment!
Is it AWD?
Yes@@grabby7667
This video series deserves some kind of an award. The most informative to date, not to mention all the personal advices Michael gives in the comments section. Thank you Michael & drive safe.
Thank you so much for the kind words! Really means a lot, and thank you for watching! When I started these videos, I was basically doing it for fun and I am so happy that you and others have found these videos to be helpful!
Your videos are what helped me decide to purchase a 2009 RX350 last January, I purchased it with 144k, and it currently has 152k. Hope to get another 100k out of it!
Thanks for watching! Glad to hear my videos were helpful. I definitely think you’ll be able to keep it around for a long time!
how’s it going
I just purchased 06 rx330 93k miles on it. 100% lexus dealership service history. Payed 9k for it. California car no rust. Hope to get 200k more miles out of her! Fingers crossed 🤞
Just bought of one that was well taken care of. 291k miles and runs like a dream! Pray it doesn’t crap on me
Nice video, How is your car now 2024, Still running? Thanks for your reply 😊
My Lexus RX330 2006 with 210000 miles yet driving great
2005 w 244k I love it honestly
I just dumped over 5k into the same car ..It was give to me as.a gift with 175k miles ...I updated the entire car and man she is a awesome ..This car was always garaged ... The new drive shaft cost me $280 and took me 45 minutes to install it ..New tires were $1,400,, all new rotors, brakes , calipers all around got a amazon last minute deal as a return item that was the $540 I I got for $170.. Replaced all wheel bearings used Detroit Axle .. Did a full engine tune up .. The rear end is coming out in the spring I will rebuild that .. The rear side trim was gone I found a new piece on eBay glued that back on .. These cars are very easy to work on ..
AWWW U SOUND SO SAD @1:13 mark … bless your heart for helping people make a wise decision on a used Lexus here it is 2025 and I’m looking into getting a 2004 model with 201,000 miles on the dash .. ur videos give me motivation that I’m making a good choice .. xoxo Michael ❤
Holy jeez! I have a 2014 with only 67k miles on it. Good to know they have such longevity.
One of the best
Just found your channel as I have had my eyes on the possibility of getting an RX. Good looking cars for sure. My friend's dad had one and it was really perfect in a lot of ways. Definitely look forward to see what you end up with as time comes!
Thanks for commenting! I actually seriously considered Legacy GTs and Outback XTs before the RX got handed down to me so it's very interesting to see your ownership experience. That generation Legacy/Outback are still some of my favorite cars and I still window shop them from time to time!
@@michaelwoyahn2238 Yea man, I love my Outback honestly. It’s given me some issues here and there but I can’t find a reason to get rid of it. It’s an 05 but it still looks amazing!
SubaruSerenity yeah, they’ve aged so well and there’s not really a comparable replacement! There’s at least the new XT, but that’s still not quite the same.
I like those Lexus, RX, I have a 2002 with 157000 miles, It is still running good
Just got a 2005 RX330 with 177,000 miles and it's in a really good condition. I had a similar coolant fluid leak in mine. Hope I can milk out 50,000 miles or more!
I got a Lexus rx330 2005 mine was out of coolant I had to get a coil tuneup and timing belt 1298.80 for repair but it has 185thousand miles and I paid 6300 for it with taxes title and fees
It's worth the money because mine is beautiful inside and excellent condition DVD players on the back seats I have leather seat covers over the front seats inside is a light beige color and it drives smooth I definitely want to keep it up its the nicest used vehicle I've ever had
My daily driver since 2018 is a 2002 RX300. Today it has 84K miles on it. My Mom bought it new and paid around 30K for it. She last drove it in 2016. When I picked it up in Florida it had 41K miles and I had to replace the battery. Last year I went to start it and nothing. I ended up replacing the engine computer PCM/ECU for $900. Oil changes a couple of bulbs and wiper blades and that's it for maintenance. The Michelin tires still have good tread and brake pads still good ( not sure when she replaced them). So around $1,500 in maintenance and repairs. I intend to replace timing belt and all recommended 100K checklist @ 90K. I guess I love it because it was Mom's but I surmise that I'd still appreciate it's value.
I appreciate your videos! I recently decided to sell my newer car and purchase one of these to get me through the next few years while I save up for a house. I hope to get as much use out of it as you have! Its nice not having a payment anymore lol
Thanks for watching and the kind words! I hope your RX treats you as well as mine has treated me! This is a great no payment car. Pretty much nothing else matches the luxury, cost, and reliability. Best of luck in saving for a house and house hunting!
Very smart of you. We always had car payments until a few years ago, got rid of them and paid cash for a couple very old Toyotas. Took an adjustment period but now, I love love love not having a car payment and we have saved like we have never saved before. Credit cards paid off and maxing out our 401ks. It’s just a great feeling. We baby those old cars, spotlessly clean and always washed makes you feel good about them.
Very wise. Many never understand the value of saving and you've figured it out logically. For me it was through frustration. In 1985 I bought new a Peugeot 505 Turbo and it was a money pit. I was paying thousands for repairs on top of a car payment. In 1989 I decided to never have a car payment again and I haven't. I bought vehicles for myself, my wife, and all three of my children always paying cash. Maybe you've already bought a home since this post is a year old but even if you haven't yet, you will, and you'll be fine.
Recently purchased a 2009 RX350 with 81k miles! Love your videos relating to the car, makes me very confident in the longevity. Got all of the suspension replaced under warranty, now I need to look into the cooler lines, sparkplugs, transmission fluid, and coolant. Afterwards, should be great with just preventative maintenance up to 200k fingers crossed!
I just ordered a 2008 rx350 with 74k miles. I didn’t get the extended warranty but now I’m kind of nervous I might regret not getting it. Hopefully I won’t regret it. How’s your 2009 treating you?
I'm looking at an '04 with about 110k miles, clean title but no maintenance history... He is asking 5,600... What do you think?
I bought my very well taken care of 2004 rx330 at 173,000 miles in July 2019 and today its 3 years later and I just hit 221,000 and still haven’t had any major repairs. Currently in the waiting room of my local shop while she gets an oil change, which I brought my own Mobile One full synthetic oil and Mobile One oil filter for. She’s still running strong, check engine light for catalytic converter always goes on and off but it’s irrelevant bc it’s pre 2006 emissions standards and purely a superficial warning light.
I want to make it last as long as possible but thinking of listing it for sale online for a high price of $8k and if someone happens to bite I’d sell! 🤞🏼
Just bought rx350 200k mile, hopefully can go 300k miles
I had power steering issues catalytic converter lower control arms shocks struts all PM stuff but costly as well but better than car note 216000 miles
Just picked up a 2004 with 147k in pretty good shape. Hoping to keep it for long while
How much did you pay for it?
We did too a 2004 with 165k 1 owner. Paid 6k
Thanks for the review. I can understand your sad feeling. I just bought 2010 Rx 350 with 100k, very nice, but finding myself difficult to let go my old 4Rnunner which I drove nearly 20 years, I feel like I'm ripping part of me away. I'm looking forward to enjoying Lexus once I get over my feeling.
Great video series, I just replaced my 1997 Lexus LS400 with a 2004 Lexus RX330. It's sad to let go of cars that you love, but the RX is pretty nice, still as comfortable as the LS.
Thank you for watching! Glad to hear the RX is treating you well!
@@michaelwoyahn2238 thanks! plenty of miles to go, only has 68k so far.
@@BadaBing.UCF30 oh wow, that’s crazy low miles for a 2004! Sounds like quite a find, and like you said should have a lot of life left in it!
So what did you replace it with?
I bought a used lexus rx330 2005 I had to get a coil tuneup and timing belt 1298.80 for repair paid 6300 has 185thousand miles same color it's a thunderbolt edition with DVD players on the back seats it's my first suv and I love it smooth driving beautiful inside and out lexus all day long 😀
sad to see the car retired it good one I just recently the front struts with genuine parts on mine at 143k at parts and labor w/ two control lower arm bushings and one struts mount total around $900 w/parts and labor
Elton Huang yes, I will certainly miss it! $900 seems like a great deal for both parts and labor! Sounds like you should have a lot of life left in your car too!
Do you still have it
I get a screeching sound when I start my RX330 first thing in the morning. Any suggestions?
I would guess that a belt is squeaking. Most likely the serpentine belt, but it could possibly be the timing belt as well. It might be a bearing in something the belt is turning that is making it screech. You likely can drive it for awhile as is, but I wouldn't wait too long to get it checked out. If it is the belt, it might wear down and break eventually.
@@michaelwoyahn2238 the timing belt has been replaced at 90k miles. I’ll check the serpentine belt anyways. Thank you so much
@@T1mD1ll0n No problem, best of luck tracking down the issue!
Is this car still up for grab?
It is not- sold it to Carmax back in March.
Hello which country was the car used ? Canada ??
You have little cosmetic issues.....someone will buy it from quickly...are you trading it in or selling it locally??? Let me know
Looked Exactly like my 05 Lexus.. I honestly miss my 05 Lexus. I recently sold my RX and purchased a Mercedes.c then I sold my Mercedes for a newer RX350 , because I hated Mercedes .. To be honest my 330 had like 205K miles on it and she was going strong ...
just got one, preowned by only 2 people with all record. runs pretty good, bought it for 2500k 268000 miles. really clean for how many miles, hoping to make it to 350 looollll
What kind of Bluetooth adapter do you use?
I use I believe the Roav B2 adapter. I plug that into the cassette adapter. Been pretty happy with it!
getting there with my 03 es (275k). i just got a 2020 accord so the es is the grocery getter at this point
JoshRocks712 Congrats on the Accord- I’ve only heard good things about them! Sounds like your ES has treated you well, too. I’d imagine you’ll have no issues keeping it around as a grocery getter. I’d keep mine around for that too, but the longer trips are pushing me to move on!
Did you find that the streering on your rx felt stiff or heavy compared to other cars? Test drive a 2007 last week.
I didn’t find the steering to be overly stiff or heavy in either my RX330 or my dad’s 2008 RX350. Very comparable to other cars I have driven
Would you recommend a 350 with 240k miles on it?
It is getting up there in miles, but if it’s had a good service history I think you could get a good amount of life out of it! Just expect to put some money into it. We replaced the catalytic converter in this car at around 245k and we had to do smaller repairs after that. So if you don’t expect it to be perfect and are willing to put some money into repairs, it still can be a pretty solid car overall!
@@michaelwoyahn2238 thanks!!
What is the price to get 100mile Lexus Rx 330 2005
My 2005 RX330 shift delay and lunges into 2-3. Is it common or my one has transmission issues? It has only 152K miles on it!
This car acted the same way actually and the transmission lasted until I got rid of it with 286,000 miles! There’s a couple of Technical Service Bulletins for transmission software reflashes and a transmission line that may improve the shifting.
You should replace the transmission fluid every 50k-80k depending on driving conditions. Stop and go, towing , mountain driving, and turbo engines every 30k-50k.
Still have my Lexus Rx330 270,000 miles best mechanical SUV with low repairs.
So sad to see such a reliable car get retired. My 04 rx330 has 153k miles. Hope to have it till 300k. What are you looking to upgrade to? I've had my eyes on a rav4 hybrid or NX300 when I retire mines.
Loren Fok I am very sad to part ways with it too! It’s treated me and my family very well. I actually test drove a RX400h and loved it, but I was nervous about the potential expensive hybrid parts. I’ll likely stick with the Toyota family for the next car too. The new RAV4 is a really nice vehicle and seems pretty compelling! Sounds like your RX has been treating you well so far and it should have a lot of life left in it with 153,000 miles!
Depending on parts like inverter is expensive i would recommend rx450h or rx400h
Elton Huang Yes, the cost of the OEM inverter was enough to make me hesitate with the RX400h. It seems like the RX450h has a more stout hybrid system or at least inverter. Haven’t seen much talk of inverter failures on the forums for the 450h, but my research is somewhat limited so don’t quote me on that!
Where are you moving to again.
I'm looking into buying one with only 100k miles, any common problems to look for?
Ali Zougheib If it’s an RX330, check that the timing belt has been done. If it hasn’t been done yet, I’d recommend getting it replaced since they’re supposed to be done ever 90,000 miles. Otherwise, I think the main problem areas tend to be radiators and power steering issues.
The power steering on both the RX330 and RX350 tend to end up leaking, and it can be expensive to fix if the whole rack needs to be replaced. Sometimes you get lucky and the lines can be replaced, which I was able to do with my car for only $200ish. Radiators can be pretty cheap if you are okay with a non-OEM part! But I think those are the main problem areas with these cars, and those tend to be issues that don’t have to be instantly addressed (they start as smaller leaks).
Of course, it’s possible to still have other issues and depending on the year, the seals are probably getting older so there might still be some leaks, but those are the main problem areas. Overall I think these cars are very solid, though!
@@michaelwoyahn2238 thanks for the tips, I'm in love with lexus
Ali Zougheib no problem! They’re not perfect, but I think they’re really good in comparison to other luxury cars of the era. It’s really hard to beat the combination of reliability and luxury!
oh no! Definitely sad to see it go but all good things must come to an end. I'm in the same situation as you too - hoping to retire my Camry in mid to late February :(
thecarexpert21 aw man, I’m sorry to hear your time with the Camry is wrapping up too! Like you said, all good things must come to an end, but it’s still sad to move on. Upgrading is an exciting prospect to look forward to, but in the mean time we can be sad together lol!
PLEASE EXCUSE THE CAPS, I JUST CAN'T SEE THE SMALL LETTERS 🙂
BUT, I HAVE A QUESTION PLEASE, I HAVE A 2008 RX 350 THE OTHER DAY I BARELY DODGED A CAR HITTING ME, I HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES AND THE SYSTEM SAID SOMETHING, SOMETHING, SOMETHING, IS "DISENGAGED" I ONLY CAUGHT THAT PART THROUGH THE EXCITEMENT, I DIDN'T GET IT, CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT THAT WAS, I DIDN'T HEAR IT CLEARLY!! I HOPE THIS IS NOT A STUPID QUESTION.
I’ve actually never heard my car give an audible warning/status update so I’m not quite sure what that was! I do know these cars have emergency brake assist that will give fully braking in a “panic brake” situation, so it may have something to do with that. However, I think I’ve had it engage a couple of times and it has never verbally said anything. Might be an aftermarket add on like Bluetooth or something?
@@michaelwoyahn2238 OK, I WONDER WHAT THAT WAS.. ANYWAY THANKS AGAIN MICHAEL!!
@@neeb7450 no problem! Let me know if you ever figure out what it was!
@@michaelwoyahn2238 OK, THANKS AGAIN...
how much did you get for it?
The car is actually still around, but I have been getting some preliminary offers and right now Carvana is offering $2,500. I likely won’t do a private party sale to avoid the hassle, but I will update you with what I get for it!
We ended up getting $3000 for it from Carmax!
I’m curious how much all of these repairs have cost you and how frequently you’ve had to make repairs. I have a 2007 RX 350 with only 77,000 miles on it. I’ve had one problem after the other for quite some time and it’s getting very expensive. Replacing all TPMS monitors was $553 dollars. A few days later I lost my alternator and that was $882 at a local mom and pop garage. Then three days after that my AC compressor died and that was another $1318. I’m not sure mine will ever make it to the mileage you’ve gotten to let alone 300,000 miles. I go to my Lexus dealer every 5000 miles for it’s routine service-so much for Lexus reliability. I just want to know what to expect as I continue to own it and how much more it’s going to cost.
2007 is the new model year for the RX and ES. It had more issues than the 2006. Never buy a brand new car on the first model revamp year.
Not sure if u still have it but I will say all of the problems w the car you mentioned luckily are not engine related problems. Sure they’re expensive but it’s not something as bad as a check engine light. Just tire tpms and battery replacements
@@inosurrender8327 Yes, I do still have my 2007 RX 350. It now has 90,700 miles. Since a year ago when I left the comment you just replied to, I'm happy to say I've not had a single issue except for the rear power gate not working properly in very cold weather...not a big deal....but no, nothing else. However, When you say at least it's not engine-related problems, I can't say I've seen any car from any brand in the last 20 years that has any serious engine problems or failures...not unless it's sheer neglect. When I was growing up in the 70's and 80's, rarely ever did any car get past 100,000 miles. That changed dramatically in the 90's and 2000's and now we rarely if ever hear of engine failure. With that, I don't have any qualms about my engine continuing to run without issue; my concern is how far and hot long will I be able to drive my car before all of these other things cost me a fortune--electrical, emission, power items, etc. I now need pads and rotors and got quotes $1000 for the job when on a different car that might be around $400 max. Those are the kinds of things driving me nuts about my Lexus...nothing is cheap.
@@HamburgerHelperDeath The only thing that was different on the 2007 RX versus the 2006 was going to the 3.5 L V6 versus a 3.3 L V6.
@@eleanormassaro5195 There’s more faults listed in the 2007’s than 2006 or 2008. Make of it what you will.
I bet you love that gear knob!
What?
My dad is gonna buy a Rx 350 2007 the color is silver it has 73,000 miles
Never go to the dealership for maintenance or parts, they take advantage of you
Such a shame to hear you replace this, it's barely broken in. What are you replacing it with?
I am definitely sad to part ways with it! I’m not 100% sure, but it’ll likely be some variation of an RX or Toyota product.
@@michaelwoyahn2238 3 letters , 1 digit
Rav4! 2019 and 🆙
I have owned 4 highlanders and they are comparable but not a Lexus.
You regret it now dont you?
So you reward that car that done you good because of a couple minor issues. Lol my Toyota Yaris has had its check engine light on for five years now
You got your monies worth!
Update us when you get a new car.
About to buy a 2006 RX330 with 131k for 6k
what fuel economy you are getting?
Over the 71,000 miles I tracked, I averaged 20.7 mpg
What is the tire size spec on that RX330?
It’s got the 17 inch wheels, so I believe the tire size is 225-65-17!
It’s in your drivers door jam and Manuel. But any tire rim store can give you all available options good luck
@@damienbell3155 i meant his, because his tire look beefier than any regular Rx’s I’ve seen around,
Probably is the camera angle etc, brand tire
@@I41535D ahhh understand. Yah the sidewalls on mine are a 235/55r18 08 rx350 Looks thin. Must be a 60 or 65. I’ll investigate.
Build quality beats german reliability as well as durability.
285000MILES GOING FOR300K! and there making new cars"not toyota!" that are falling apart at 65 to 75k. For best advice, tune in to Scotty Kilmere !on you tube!
He really really wants to move on.. not sure what he ended up getting
Not sure more than about half of dudes facts are correct so look at other sources for your info folks.
Hi
Nice video. However, there are preventative maintenance things you could have done.
could you all list the preventative maintenance that you know .. cuz i may buy a rx330 and if i do it will be my first car so i'll take all the advice possible
bro sounds like elon musk
Nooooooooooo