Lexus RX330 - Honda Pilot

PTO · 07-21-2005, 06:20 PM

This is not really a comparison post. We are looking to replace my wife's audi A4 with a more kid friendly vehicle. I want super reliable so I started looking at used Toyotas. I first drove a 2000 RX300. It was quiet and smooth and that is all I liked about it. the interior was incredibly cheap looking and it has absolutely now power off the line. The steering was very vague and heavy. I think my Pilot is worlds above the 300.

I then drove a 2004 RX330. I am a pretty unemotional person but that vehicle is amazing. The interior, with it's real wood and brushed aluminum looking stuff, is very elegant. The thing is super quiet and there is no road vibration at all. Of course it has all kind of bells and whistles the Pilot does not but what would you expect for a $36,000 used vehicle.

cwa107 · 07-21-2005, 06:27 PM

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Originally posted by PTO

~SNIP~

Of course it has all kind of bells and whistles the Pilot does not but what would you expect for a $36,000 used vehicle.

...I'd expect it to sit on the lot for a while! (A LONG while)

Anyone spending $35K+ for a used vehicle is on crack, unless it's a Maybach or something.

PTO · 07-21-2005, 07:08 PM

I have to disagree on that. If I car is $44,000 new and it is selling for $36,000 with only 20,000 miles on it, why wouldn't you buy it for $36,000? I have to be honest. If i had test driven one of these before I bought my $35,000 Honda Pilot, I think I would the proud owner of a Lexus right now. It doesn't have the space of the Honda which was one reason I got a Pilot, but it has a bunch of stuff that makes you feel all warm inside.

cwa107 · 07-21-2005, 11:05 PM

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Originally posted by PTO
I have to disagree on that. If I car is $44,000 new and it is selling for $36,000 with only 20,000 miles on it, why wouldn't you buy it for $36,000? I have to be honest. If i had test driven one of these before I bought my $35,000 Honda Pilot, I think I would the proud owner of a Lexus right now. It doesn't have the space of the Honda which was one reason I got a Pilot, but it has a bunch of stuff that makes you feel all warm inside.

Apparently you have too much disposable income

But seriously, I understand your point - it's just a matter of opinion. If I'm buying used, I'm doing so to avoid spending a lot of money. To me $30K+ is in the upscale new car zone.

jay · 07-21-2005, 11:34 PM

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Originally posted by cwa107

Apparently you have too much disposable income

But seriously, I understand your point - it's just a matter of opinion. If I'm buying used, I'm doing so to avoid spending a lot of money. To me $30K+ is in the upscale new car zone.

I guess I'm guilty as charged, but I got a new one.

**colorider** · 07-22-2005, 12:15 AM

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Originally posted by jay
I guess I'm guilty as charged, but I got a new one.

How many??

jay · 07-22-2005, 08:43 AM

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Originally posted by colorider

How many??

Well, it was new 7 months ago.

**colorider** · 07-22-2005, 09:06 AM

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Originally posted by jay
Well, it was new 7 months ago.

I didn't mean when - but - how many??

jay · 07-22-2005, 10:36 AM

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Originally posted by colorider

I didn't mean when - but - how many??

I know what you meant!

PTO · 07-26-2005, 11:43 AM

Well I bit the bullet and will be picking it up on Saturday and can't wait.

http://www.ebizautos.com/shared/viewer.aspx?SiteGUID=c87d5277-cbb7-4028-aa0f-807841be3481&iid=677221&src=eBizAutos&pid=2

dragoncoach · 07-26-2005, 11:52 AM

Hey Jay! Can you say..... '06 RX 400H? Isn't it about time? 7 months and counting. The RX 330 is getting old, time to replace her.

jay · 07-26-2005, 11:57 AM

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Originally posted by PTO
Well I bit the bullet and will be picking it up on Saturday and can't wait.

http://www.ebizautos.com/shared/view...BizAutos&pid=2

Congrats! We get another 5000 or so members to do that, we'll be renaming this site!

jay · 07-26-2005, 11:58 AM

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Originally posted by dragoncoach
Hey Jay! Can you say..... '06 RX 400H? Isn't it about time? 7 months and counting. The RX 330 is getting old, time to replace her.

One of the local dealers has had 17 sitting on the lot for a couple of weeks now. I'm holding out for integrated XM with XM NAV Traffic.

dragoncoach · 07-26-2005, 12:16 PM

Gee, here in No. CA, there are none to be had! Waiting lists are the norm. I've heard the lists are at least 4-6 months. Maybe you should buy a few and bring them out here to resell 'em. I hear they are getting $4-6K over MSRP. Go figure, surplus on the East Coast, shortage on the West Coast. Some guy on Craig's List was trying to sell his waiting list spot for $900. As the weeks passed, it dropped to at least $700. Maybe it's even less now that "his" car is getting close. I hate those guys. I guess anything for a buck. BTW, how much are RX 400H's going for out where you are?

jay · 07-26-2005, 12:20 PM

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Originally posted by dragoncoach
Gee, here in No. CA, there are none to be had! Waiting lists are the norm. I've heard the lists are at least 4-6 months. Maybe you should buy a few and bring them out here to resell 'em. I hear they are getting $4-6K over MSRP. Go figure, surplus on the East Coast, shortage on the West Coast. Some guy on Craig's List was trying to sell his waiting list spot for $900. As the weeks passed, it dropped to at least $700. Maybe it's even less now that "his" car is getting close. I hate those guys. I guess anything for a buck. BTW, how much are RX 400H's going for out where you are?

I haven't tested it personally, but from what I'm seeing at ClubLexus.com and from dealer inventories, it appears you can get one for $1500-2000 off MSRP.

07-21-2005, 06:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
PTO Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 693 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Lexus RX330 This is not really a comparison post. We are looking to replace my wife's audi A4 with a more kid friendly vehicle. I want super reliable so I started looking at used Toyotas. I first drove a 2000 RX300. It was quiet and smooth and that is all I liked about it. the interior was incredibly cheap looking and it has absolutely now power off the line. The steering was very vague and heavy. I think my Pilot is worlds above the 300. I then drove a 2004 RX330. I am a pretty unemotional person but that vehicle is amazing. The interior, with it's real wood and brushed aluminum looking stuff, is very elegant. The thing is super quiet and there is no road vibration at all. Of course it has all kind of bells and whistles the Pilot does not but what would you expect for a $36,000 used vehicle. __________________ 2005 Lexus RX330: Thunder Cloud Edition, Mark Levinson w/Nav. 2004 EX-L NAV: Kicker 700.5 amp. Diamond Hex S600a. Adire Koda sub box or MTX in stock location. Alpine CHA-S634 Lingenfelter Camaro SS: Eclipse 8455 & CH3083 changer, Morel Elate 6, Arc 10D2 10", Arc 4150-XXK, Arc 2100-XXK

07-21-2005, 07:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
PTO Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 693 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have to disagree on that. If I car is $44,000 new and it is selling for $36,000 with only 20,000 miles on it, why wouldn't you buy it for $36,000? I have to be honest. If i had test driven one of these before I bought my $35,000 Honda Pilot, I think I would the proud owner of a Lexus right now. It doesn't have the space of the Honda which was one reason I got a Pilot, but it has a bunch of stuff that makes you feel all warm inside. __________________ 2005 Lexus RX330: Thunder Cloud Edition, Mark Levinson w/Nav. 2004 EX-L NAV: Kicker 700.5 amp. Diamond Hex S600a. Adire Koda sub box or MTX in stock location. Alpine CHA-S634 Lingenfelter Camaro SS: Eclipse 8455 & CH3083 changer, Morel Elate 6, Arc 10D2 10", Arc 4150-XXK, Arc 2100-XXK

07-26-2005, 11:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
PTO Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 693 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well I bit the bullet and will be picking it up on Saturday and can't wait. http://www.ebizautos.com/shared/viewer.aspx?SiteGUID=c87d5277-cbb7-4028-aa0f-807841be3481&iid=677221&src=eBizAutos&pid=2 __________________ 2005 Lexus RX330: Thunder Cloud Edition, Mark Levinson w/Nav. 2004 EX-L NAV: Kicker 700.5 amp. Diamond Hex S600a. Adire Koda sub box or MTX in stock location. Alpine CHA-S634 Lingenfelter Camaro SS: Eclipse 8455 & CH3083 changer, Morel Elate 6, Arc 10D2 10", Arc 4150-XXK, Arc 2100-XXK

07-26-2005, 11:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
dragoncoach Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Francisco, The City by the Bay Posts: 656 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey Jay! Can you say..... '06 RX 400H? Isn't it about time? 7 months and counting. The RX 330 is getting old, time to replace her. __________________ '04 Sagebrush EX-L w/ Navi / Class III Valley Hitch / Mito self-dimming rearview mirror, Muth signal mirrors / upgraded door speakers / front set of Pilot Pads / full size spare / AVS hood deflector / MTX 404, 4 channel amp / rear cargo cover / '06 tail light upgrade, full LED interior light conversion. Gone to a new home but not forgotten. Sold to a good friend. '03 BMW M5, Carbon Black '04 Mercedes SL 500R, Silver '98 Honda Accord EX V-6, Nighthawk Black Pearl '05 Honda Accord EX V-6 w/ navi, Deep Green Pearl

07-26-2005, 12:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
dragoncoach Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Francisco, The City by the Bay Posts: 656 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Gee, here in No. CA, there are none to be had! Waiting lists are the norm. I've heard the lists are at least 4-6 months. Maybe you should buy a few and bring them out here to resell 'em. I hear they are getting $4-6K over MSRP. Go figure, surplus on the East Coast, shortage on the West Coast. Some guy on Craig's List was trying to sell his waiting list spot for $900. As the weeks passed, it dropped to at least $700. Maybe it's even less now that "his" car is getting close. I hate those guys. I guess anything for a buck. BTW, how much are RX 400H's going for out where you are? __________________ '04 Sagebrush EX-L w/ Navi / Class III Valley Hitch / Mito self-dimming rearview mirror, Muth signal mirrors / upgraded door speakers / front set of Pilot Pads / full size spare / AVS hood deflector / MTX 404, 4 channel amp / rear cargo cover / '06 tail light upgrade, full LED interior light conversion. Gone to a new home but not forgotten. Sold to a good friend. '03 BMW M5, Carbon Black '04 Mercedes SL 500R, Silver '98 Honda Accord EX V-6, Nighthawk Black Pearl '05 Honda Accord EX V-6 w/ navi, Deep Green Pearl

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