Hello all,
I just picked up a 2005 RX330 from a family member and was wondering if there are any hotspots or must fix items to keep an eye out for or to take care of before they become a problem. Car has a little over 200k and has had recent Timing Belt and Water Pump change. Fortunately it comes from a 1 owner family member and I know it has been taken well care of, but coming from the 4runner world was wondering if there are any things to keep an eye out for. For example, the 3rd Gen 4runners have a bad Lower Ball Joint design which requires special attention, as well as transmission cooler issues. Only things I have found so far is I replaced the Bank 1 Sensor 2 O2 sensor to clear a P0037 code and the rear tailgate power door doesn't work. It opens/closes fine, but I assume "power door" means its supposed to open on its own. Other than the cracking dash (4runners have the same issue), nothing appears to be wrong beyond typical interior dirt and wear.
Anything I should look out for? I'm getting it Maryland inspected (pretty thorough) and plan on doing fluid changes (oil, front/rear diff, trans drain and fill). But any other thoughts? I know it is essentially a fancy Toyota Avalon or Highlander, but anything that can add a bit more pep? Not looking for a race car, coming from a v8 4runner wouldn't mind a bit more acceleration into merging into traffic. Assume the answer is no without extensive mods like new exhaust or basic maintenance like new plugs, but figured I'd ask.
Thanks,