LexusAussie

Try Advanced Ice in Brisbane.

Link

They can source a Prestigious Society nav override unit and suggest an installer

The brand is irrelevant really as long as you stick with the correct viscosity and really boils down to personal preference. The 2010 RX requires 10W30 or 10W40 oil. I personally use AMSoil Series 3000 5W30 in my current (and previous) RX as it has a high TBN and HTHS. Oil analysis on my previous engine showed no wear. As long as you use the correct viscosity, Mobil 1 should be fine.

PM sent. $400

If anyone is interested:

Prestigious Society Nav Override

http://au.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9310

Vaistech SL2Vi iPod Integration

http://au.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9309

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PM me if interested

1 New JDM Multi Box to suit 2003 -2008 Lexus RX330/350/400h $150

Never Installed. Genuine Lexus/Toyota Part.

Store up to 6 CD's or use for other items.

Installs at the front of the sliding centre console.

Suits Ivory Interior

All manuals and installation instructions together with original box.

Prefer Local Pickup but will post. Please contact for costs.

Yes I do and yes it will.

Here's the link.

Nav Override

Also selling a vaistech SL2Vi

Vaistech

According to where I purchased them from, these fit:

2004 - 2005 Lexus ES 330

2004 - 2008 Lexus GX 470 From May '04

2004 - 2006 Lexus RX 330

2007 - 2008 Lexus RX 350

2006 - 2008 Lexus RX/LX 400

Purchased these last year and then traded my 2006 RX on a new 2010 Lexus RX.

$20 each + postage.

Pretty cheap given that a new Lexus one is over A$100

If anyone is interested:

Prestigious Society Nav Override

http://au.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9310

Vaistech SL2Vi iPod Integration

http://au.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9309

1 Lightly used Prestigious Society Navigation and DVD Override to suit 2006 -2009 Lexus RX350 and possibly various other Lexus and Toyota vehicles. $300 plus postage.

This unit enables you to enter destinations and use various other features while the vehicle is in motion. So good I had another one installed in my new RX!

Details of this unit including vehicle compatability can be found at:

http://www.prestigioussociety.com/lexus-Navi-DVD-override.html

Purchased direct from Prestigious Society in October 2009.Currently retails for US$349. Professionally installed in my previous RX in November 2009 and removed in March 2010 when I traded it in.

All manuals and installation instructions.

For Sale

1 Lightly used Vaistech SL2Vi iPod Unit to suit Lexus RX350 and various other Lexus and Toyota vehicles. $450 plus postage. No offers as this is a bargain.

Details of this unit including vehicle compatability can be found at:

http://www.advancedice.com.au/products2/iPod-USB-Aux-Input_6/SL2Vi-L

Purchased from Advanced Ice here in Australia in October 2009 for $599. Professionally installed in my previous RX in November 2009 and removed in March 2010 when I traded it in.

Perfect condition with all manuals and installation instructions.

Try Final Inspection.

While I am no fan of the owner, they do good work.

Just don't fall into his "I'm the greatest" BS.

My RX350 has a very shiny dash - really bad when driving into the sun.

I have had every generation of RX (RX330 and 2 x RX350) and the only time I have ever seen a shiny dash is after someone has used Armor All, Vinylex or some other "shiny" interior spray on it in an attempt to "protect" the dash so I find this quite strange.

Hi there,

I bought a '05 RX330 for my wife last year and we love the car. My only gripe is the reflective dashboard. At certain times of day/angles I find it eally distracting. I've scoured the web for dash mats but had no luck. Has anyone got one or know where to find one?

Cheers

Never seen a dashmat for an RX. The dash isn't normally shiny. Try this:

1. Strip off whatever protectant has been used on the dash with Isopropyl Alcohol (try it on a small obscure portion first to make sure it doesn't damage the plastic);

2. Throw away anything with the name Armor All on it;

3. Purchase some Einszett Cockpit Premium or 303 Aerospace Protectant;

4. Spray on a microfibre cloth and wipe down the dash to a nice Matt finish

Nice custom grill

Thanks. Thundercloud grille from a US model

Called them first but they dont supply that bar anymore, then called TJM direct they have some available at HQ-warehouse in QLD & needed to be ordered down. Looks like the bar has been phased out of production & whats available might be surplus stock???

Either way I have mine on order & itching to get it.

:D :D :D Thanks again. :D :D :D

Any chance of posting up a pic of your fitted bar?

I've had this bar on both my RX330 and RX350.

Thanks LexusAussie, the TJM bar is available but only through one of their outlets & needs to be ordered. :D

Find them here http://www.tjm.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=36

I mentioned Matador because they supplied and fitted my TJM Nudge Bar several years ago

Looking at adding a nudge bar to the Lexus but can only find them available from the dealer with a hefty price tag of $690+ fitting.

Looked all over the net for aftermarket bar with no luck so far, anyone know of a company that make bars for the RX330 or a 4WD store that sell them?

Even importing from overseas might be cheaper than buying from dealership?

TJM make a Nudge Bar for the RX (I have one on mine).

Try Matador Bullbars on 02 9899 9461

Sydny City Lexus.... the Sales team were OK.

Hard to judge an entire sales team on an encounter with one sales person.

I happen to know a few of the sales reps at each dealership and I can tell you each dealership has a mix. There are people that know there stuff in relation to Lexus product knowledge and have a genuine want to do the right thing for you at each dealership.

However each sales team also has members that wouldn't know half the stuff you guys know.

A good question to ask a sales exec is how long they've been at the dealership. The good ones usually stay in one place longer..the others tend to bounce around.

I deal with the GM Sales at Lexus Parramatta. Good guy

Have used Sydney City Lexus, Lexus of Parramatta and Lexus of Chatswood.

My experience with Sales and Service in rank order as follows:

Sales

1. Lexus of Parramatta

2. Sydney City Lexus

3. Lexus of Chatswood

Service

1. Lexus of Parramatta

2. Lexus of Chatswood

3. Sydney City Lexus

Ultimately, the less than sterling Sales experience at Lexus Chatswood combined with the good but not as good as Parramatta service experience has meant that I have purchased 4 Lexus from Parramatta in 11 years. Sydny City Lexus service was simply abysmal however the Sales team were OK.

hey man

well, we have a 2003 RX330, one of the first in Australia, its a Pearl White colour

its served us very very well for nearly 7 years now (got it around July)

it has 112,000km's on it

we'll be trading it very soon for a 2006-08 Lexus IS250

the only real problem we've ever faced is the CD Player not working, we have to replace the whole unit which will cost $600 but i decided not to because we are trading it soon

just get it serviced at the intervals and everything should be fine!!

and Chatswood Lexus has VERY good service and friendly staff

they will explain everything well so u understand.

from my cousins experience at Parramatta Lexus, i would recomend Chatswood, all my families Lexus' were bought from Chatswood (Mums RX330, Dads old IS200, Aunts LS460, Cousins IS250, cousins IS200, uncles LX470)

the 330 has pretty good power, but nothing amazing, but its fast for a crossover, and remeber to use premium fuel for better performance.

my 330 does under 11L/100km for highway, and under 14L/100km for city when im driving normally, :D

I had a 2003 RX330 (March 2003) until Jan 2007 when I traded it on a 2006 RX350. The only issues I have had with either vehicle have been the passenger side carpet wearing through at a single location (mats rubbing against it - replaced under warranty) on the RX330 and spongy brakes on the Rx350 (entire system replaced by Lexus under Warranty). No squeeks, rattles, breakdowns etc whatsoever.

Contrary to k2sty1's experience with Lexus of Parramatta, I've had excellent service from them since 1999 and very very average service from Lexus of Chatswood. Lexus Parra simply can't do enough for me and I'm now waiting on delivery of my 2010 RX350 Sports Luxury with ML. This is why I have purchased 4 Lexus from them since 1999 even though I live on the North Shore.

The RX330 has adequate power and the RX350 simply has more than adequate power. Buy either one with confidence but do the usual checks as you would with any used vehicle.

Hi All,

I drove a 2005 RX330 the other day and noticed that on entry to the vehicle the tacho, speedo binnacles had a halo that illuminated around each of the 3. However I don't know if the pre-2005 RX's did the same thing (i.e. 2003, 2004 release). Can anyone please advise whether the 2003/2004 RX330's had this or not?

Also does anyone have a copy of the 2003 PDF manual?

All 2nd Gen RX's were the same in this area IIRC

Whichever product you decide to use, remember to WASH -> CLAY BAR -> WAX.

cheers...

If you want to get really serious:

Wash

Clay Bar

Correct Imperfections

Seal

Wax

I would suggest you stick with the Wash, Clay Bar and Wax initially.

Hey Gazz,

I think you may find that this is the same type of kit you are after but cheaper.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...em=360223491078

If you buy either one post up your thoughts.

what the hell does that thing do?

Similar to the Prestigious Society unit, it overrides the Nav/Bluetooth lockouts by convincing the vehicle that it is stationary. Works a treat. This one doesn't seem to fit the RX though. This ebay vendor is a pretty good guy (I've bought a few things from him) so if unsure, ask him.

I am planning to wax my other car and thought I'd buy a car wax that would also work well with the RX 350 too. Does any one know or have a good brand of wax that they would recommend? I have never waxed a car before and would appreciate any advice. Cheers!

There are lots of good waxes and ultimately it will depend on how much you want to spend. Meguiars and Mothers are good mid-range products.

Dodo, Swissvax, Pinnacle, Chemical Guys, Zymol are all high end waxes.

Swissvax make a specific wax for Japanese Paints called Samurai @$129