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As a owner of a 04 RX330 w250 K miles we too didn't like feel , bulkness of the newer models and bought a 09 RX350 all wheel drive ! You won't be disappointed! Great ride and handling better traction rear camera ! The same interior with some upgrades! Alternatively you go with 09 RX 400 hybrid with extra tech feel and fast acceleration.

Kyb OEM replacements are an excellent option (put on my O4 330) be sure to replace bushings mounts etc ! Or go to Lexus dealer and get actual units! Go local for install so if squeeks and creeks occur they can be addressed quickly!

If its the same year and model its likely you can obtain a new shell and have a LS cut it to match the cuts on the car you retained. Programming cost depends the area you are in plus the distance the mobile LS must travel to. Figure >$125 - $200 or the new shell , cut and programmed. if its push start it may not work since those need to be unlock to program them.. Good Luck

Go to "real" auto Locksmith ( LS). They are be able to program a valid lexus made Key. I own such a business and we do it all the time! If there are too many keys already programmed a real auto LS can wipe the computer clean ( just Like Clinton) and re program the keys you have.

Go with Michelin for the ride and quietness

Concur. I would ask the shop if they buy & install them ! If theirs leak would they charge you to install them ? Find a shop that won't and stay away from Rock Auto!

Must be a bad lot... Sorry it happened to you! You might try KYB corporate!

I doubt it since the warranty is for the parts ! You have me worried since I bought the same product from a different vendor ! Did the box say Made in Japan or China?

In adding BT Audio streaming to our 09 Nav Rx350 we discovered we needed Y connection to both the disk/ tape player and the BT RX for some if the AC controls to work!

Thanks super moderator! Simply stated the more technology higher probability of something to go wrong! Add to that the premium cost of the hybrid so unless you are driving alot alot the ROI isn't there! From what I've been told and listed posts the hybrid repairs are far higher in frequency for the 400 models vs the 330/350! Perhaps the word "issues" might have been too broad! Anyway I'm glad your happy with your 400H! Don't believe everything you read!

When it comes to RX I like 04-09 330/350 non hybrid all wheel drive ! Hybrids have issues! Had the opportunity to buy 2011newer style wife loves the arm rest but design changed! Too stodgy and big for her! 04-09 very reliable ! 200k miles on 04 and 100k on 09 no repairs just maintenance! Good luck

When it comes to RX I like 04-09 330/350 non hybrid all wheel drive ! Hybrids have issues! Had the opportunity to buy 2011newer style wife loves the arm rest but design changed! Too stodgy and big for her! 04-09 very reliable ! 200k miles on 04 and 100k on 09 no repairs just maintenance! Good luck

There are two com links to the car ! One for the the remote and the other to the engine which is called a transponder! You cannot program the key to car with those instructions it will not ! ! You need to interface with OBD2 port! Good luck