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bear1906

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  1. Thanks, great response. I like the 07 b/c the NAV is better (looks like my wife NAV screen while the 06 NAV looks like the screen in my Avalon), and I dont like cars from the first year of a new model. I test drove 1 RX hybrid and a bunch of 350s. I liked the 400 much better. I actually had an 10 RX 350 for a week while our ES was at the dealer and liked the 400H more - the '10 was a base model and was horrible in the rain, gas mileage was good though. One think that I think stinks in the RX is the stereo (hard to find ML system or Sat ready one), and there are no Aux inputs in the 07 (that I know of). My concern is the tranny, my mechanic is a trans guru and I have seen a few RXs in his shop. Granted, they are older RXs, whe I asked him about the RX he said he hates the trans and computer that runs it. I told him the Hybrid had the CVT trans and he said CVT trans are belts and cones - stay away from them. It sounds like this may not be completely true, which is why I posted to the board. I am looking for an SUV that I can have for close to 200K (if I take care of it). My Prius was bulletproof so I am hoping the Lexus hybrids are just as sound.A Lexus dealer told me last week that typically, Toy/Lexus builds the Hybrids better than their regular models. He would have told me anything to sell the vehicle, but I kinda believed him. Our Prius had a much better build quality than the Avalon from the same year. Either way, thanks for your feedback. The RX I am looking at has 65K miles and a tow hitch...think I should run from that one? Not sure if lexus upgraded the tranny cooler of alternator if the factory towing package was installed. Thanks again for your feedback.
  2. Hi all, Kinda new to the forum...I signed up 1.5 years ago, but that was for my wifes ES...I have a question...Thinking about an 06-06 RX 400h (leaning towards 07). I am not scared about the Hybrid functions (I used to own a Prius), but I want your opinion on whether or not you would buy the vehicle again and if you see the vehicle holding up for the long haul...What are the problem spots? How does the CVT transmission hold up...? Looking for a vehicle with about 50-60K miles that I can put at least 150K on before having to rebuild replace the tranny/engine. Let me know your thoughts. My other option is an 05-06 GX...Leaning towards the RX 400 though.
  3. Try an aftermarket kit from VAISTECH dotcom ... I have one in my Toyota Avalon and it works well. I know my kit will work in a GX and the 01-06 Toyota/Lexus Models.
  4. Hi All, New to board...Thinking of purchasing an 06 330 from a "B-Lot"...Carfax, etc reports no accidents, however since I live out of town, I sent CarChex out to inspect...The inspector reports back to me that in the trunk, if you life the carpet up thats covering the spare, you can see there is putty right at the back of the spare compartment in the seam that connects it to the back of the car...so if I open the trunk, lift up the carpet and look straight down, I would see it... Does this sound normal? The inspector says he cant see evidence of any work done to the bumper or anything so I don't know if this is a big deal or not. Thanks for any insight.
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