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    2017 RX350 Atomic
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  1. I have a 2017 RX350 and an iPhone 6 running the latest iOS software. For some reason, I can receive texts displayed in my nav screen no problem when received on my phone, but can't receive email. I've tried everything and the dealer cannot figure out the issue either. I know that both text and email should be relayed from the phone to nav via Bluetooth so if someone can help here I would be grateful. BTW, I'm using Hotmail / Exchange and iCloud as mail clients.
  2. Can anyone confirm / deny this... I drive a 2004 RX330 and it rides great. Very tight suspension going over bumps, et al. Handles great.. I drive aggressively around corners and very little body lean. I was test driving both 2010 and 2011 RX350's yesterday (new models) and they were VERY choppy over any pavement and going around corners I had to slam the brakes b/c they could not take the turn as well as my 330 could. Has anyone experienced the same ride difference b/t the two models ? I swear it's like night and day b/t the two... Thanks!
  3. Thanks again. One more thing... any comment on replacing the differential / transfer case fluids? Again, no mention in the owners manual unless you drive under severe conditions.
  4. Thanks for the info. What about a full flush and refill of fluid... Is it worth the extra money? 12 quarts vs. 4 quarts according to the dealer...
  5. I had the dealer check it yesterday. They rec. 100K interval replacement and said it looks good, a little dark but not burnt by any means. The car was a CPO and I could not find any record of replacement so either it was done at an independent shop or Lexus makes quality fluids as well !
  6. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY AND ALL HELP HERE. I HAVE A 2004 RX330 WITH 105K MILES AND WANT TO KNOW THE INTERVAL FOR A/T FLUID REPLACEMENT. THERE IS NO MENTION OF A REPLACEMENT INTERVAL IN THE OWNERS MANUAL AND MY OPINION IS THAT THE DEALERSHIPS "MAKE UP AS THEY SEE FIT" THE INTERVAL IT SHOULD BE REPLACED. THANKS IN ADVANCE !!
  7. That price is realistic. The OP's was not. He must look like he has money, I swear, the service writers are worse than salesman for sizing their customers up in the driveway and taking them for ALL they can get. I worked in automotive all my life and there is no way I could have paid those prices, and I think I made pretty decent money. I can buy all of the parts and supplies (original equipment) that they are going to use on the $1900. job for less than $300. There is a huge amount of profit built into that job, even for a Lexus dealer. I should have dressed down... lol Probably wouldn't have mattered. I was marked the second I walked in.
  8. Thanks for your input. I will sleep better going to the Lexus dealer and paying the difference. It may be wasted $$, but I am keeping this car forever and as I said, the indy's here IMO don't have a clue as to what to do. I was considering waiting until 120K for the timing belt, but again, it's cheap insurance to just do it now. Either spend the money now or wait until later running the risk of failure. The water pump however can wait as far as I'm concerned. I haven't seen anyone here with any issues with that yet.
  9. I agree with RX in NC. Having had experience with my DIL's RX (I do all the work on it), what is recommended in the 90k mi. service is ultra conservative. I have only ever read of 1 person who actually had a water pump fail on them, and I am hard pressed to figure out how that happened. I cut the water pump apart that I took out of my DIL's RX at around 127k mi. (I think) and the W/P looked absolutely new. It was definitely original. It is the finest design I have ever seen on a W/P, it is difficult to see how it could ever leak with the multiple seal design (ceramic and rubber w/spring back-up for the 3rd seal) It also uses a double row of ball bearings that sit directly under the T/B which drives it. Even the grease was totally live at that mileage. The only weak point at all is the tensioner idler bearing which is a single row of B/B. The upper idler pulley also has a double row of bearings and the grease was totally live there also. ALL bearings mic'd EXACTLY the same, even though the tensioner bearings were totally dry of grease, they were smooth as glass and like a mirror and mic'd exactly the same as the others. The price that Lexus gave you is indeed a rip-off in my estimation. If you're semi wealthy, I guess they have to eat too, but FILLET MINON??? We have more than one truly excellent and honest independent Lexus shops in this area that I'm sure would do the work for about 60-65% of the price they gave you. And definitely no corner cutting either. That is why they have outstanding reputations. Good information. Where I live, we don't have many indy's that do Lexus that I would trust, so looks like I have to go with the $1200 service. After reading these posts though, I may wait until 120K, not sure....
  10. You may be familiar with the T/B and Iridium plugs but if not, try reading up on them and you'll understand why they are just getting their 1st wind when others are taking the big DIRT NAP. They both, as well as other parts T/L uses are truly superior, hence the reason they last so long. When I took the T/B out of my DIL's RX I already had the new belt or I wouldn't have changed it. The original belt, at 97k mi. looked in absolutely perfect condition. Faint sign of wear and absolutely NO sign of cracking or other deterioration of any kind. I was amazed. I put a Goodyear Gatorback in and then replaced that with an OEM belt at 127k mi because I didn't like the looks of the wavy tracking when I replaced the other stuff. it looked worse at 30k mi than the original did at 97K mi. Live and learn!
  11. Thanks for your input. The dealer wants $1900 for everything or $1200 for just the standard 90K service. I am planning on keeping this car until it dies and don't trust several independent shops due to "cutting corners" so it looks like I have to go with the $1900 for the services. Any other feedback on what to do here is appreciated! Thanks.
  12. I need help from this forum... I have a 04 RX330 with 90K miles. I am due for the 90K service, but after reading several posts, not sure if it is worth changing the timing belt until 120K miles. The dealer wants to do the standard 90K service but also telling me to have the spark plugs, water pump and seals replaced as well. I thought the plugs don't need changing until 120K (what should I look for if they need changing sooner). As for the water pump, it works fine now, so why spend the money for something that works?!? Anyway, any and all help in deciding to wait on the timing and/or spark plugs would be appreciated.
  13. I am trying to decide on another Lexus... either the GX470 or RX350 used. I currently own a 2004 RX330 and looking at the GX for more interior space (as opposed to buying a minivan... NEVER!) Any comments or thoughts would be greatly appreciated! On the outside, the GX looks to be larger inside and with a family of 4 and a dog, I am thinking this is the way to go... especially for trips to the beach, visiting in-laws, etc. I have not test driven one, but again, open to all comments on the ride, interior room, et al between the two. Thanks!
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