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  Very satisfying - 2017 Lexus RX 350
  By Durga Kanuri - January 17 - 3:37 pm

  Very comfortable and quiet ride.performs well.

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  Best Value and Price over any BMW X5 - 2017 Lexus RX 350
  By MGriffin - October 17 - 9:56 am

  The 2017 Lexus RX 350 Premium is far better than any of the BMW X5s. I know it is not a BMW as far as prestige and and sport driving ability but LEXUS has it all over BMW in terms of safety, technology, innovation and price! Hands down Lexus puts BMW in second place because BMW DOES NOT keep up with Technology like a premium package memory seats that auto retract upon exit (standard on RX h or 12.3 inch Navigation system (standard on RX h) or Heated and Ventilated front seats or 20 inch split five spoke alloy wheels or blind Spot Monitors. Standard on all RX models, Pre- Collision Systems and Pedestrian Detection and All Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and Lane Departure Alert, Steering Assist and Lane Keep Assist (all Standard) You could pay over $75,000 for a BMW with similar packages or pay less than $57,000 for a Lexus with the same equipment. I paid way , way less. Closer to $50,000 on a GREAT deal for Lexus! BMW has priced themselves out of the market! Go get a 2017 Lexus RX 350 and drive the Ultimate Satisfaction Machine !

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  Purrrrrfect for our needs - 2017 Lexus RX 350
  By Mike on Lake - October 5 - 9:08 am

  Spectacular luxury and comfort. Voice recognition outstanding. Very good get up and go. Bought on end of month at end of Golden Sales Event, reasonably good value for luxury car. Super good detail inside. Time will tell about reliability but I expect very good. Chose RX 350 over Volvo XC 90 except for 3rd seat Lexus IS hands down nicer vehicle. Plus was worried about XC 90s 4 cylinder turbo & super, much unknown

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  Best Lexus Ive owned in 20 years! - 2017 Lexus RX 350
  By JP - March 16 - 1:07 am

  So Ive owned this car for almost exactly 11 months now and Ive enjoyed every single mile of driving it. I have also owned and driven a Lexus LX 470 for 10 years and compared to that monstrous SUV this RX has been such a joy to drive plus the MPG is something that you cant even compare. Ive been averaging around 22-24 mpg in this car compared to the LX I only got around 12-15 mpg. I got the black AWD 3.5 V6 edition and not the F sport. The only real differences that I disliked in this model compared to the F sport is the plasticky spindle grill and the size of the tires 18 vs 20. I also have a regular size sunroof vs the panoramic Otherwise my two tone , cream and brown interior is gorgeous, I have the upgrade 13 in screen, heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, back up cameras, parking assist etc. My model was lacking the wireless phone charger which Im bummed about and it didnt come with the Lexus self drive system which is a glorified lane assist system. I managed to test that twice when I had a loaner car and the precision of the car for it to stay in the lane driving at 75mph or faster was quite impressive. It was almost like I was driving a Tesla. Styling: Rating 9.8 I love the wide spindle grill in the front and the floating roof line. Its very futuristic and quite a departure from the old school boring RXs of the past. I was looking into getting the Audi Q5 and when I saw this car I was immediately in love and forgot about the Audi. Ride Rating 9.7 Its buttery smooth and very pleasant. I do put the car in ECO mode 99% of the time so it does drive softer and slightly less under powered than when I have it on Sport mode. Materials Rating 9.3 Very high quality plastics and leather. Its soft touch plastics everywhere except the corner where the left of the steering wheel is at. That FEELS HARD AND like a TOYOTA. The wood grain is exceptional and I wanted the light wood interior to go along with the light cream interior. AWD Rating 9.8 Our house is on a hill in wintry and snowy Massachusetts and so far this SUV has exceeded my expectation being able to scale up our steep driveway without any problems at all. Noise Rating 9.8 I drive about 50 miles one way to the city and its a blessing for this car to insulate you from road noise and other noisy cars on the road Sound system Rating 6.8 Maybe I should have upgraded to the Mark Levison sound system because even though the stock sound system is good, its truly not exceptional for this class and price point. My car is $58K and its not even the F-sport Lexus Enform and NAV Rating 4.4 Ok. The screen is huge and it splits and its gorgeous. The controls though are clumsy and very tedious to use especially when you’re driving and trying to click on something on the screen using that mouse stick. TERRIBLE. I can’t wait until they use gesture controls like BMW and have a touch screen interface that is more intuitive Reliability and Service Rating 10 Ive had 7 Audis, 1 BMW, 2 Mercedes Benz and Lexus got them beat in service. We even had outdoor bbq grills in the summertime and seamless service staff that takes care of the car when you take it there for service. Kudos to Lexus of Northborough in MA. Would I buy this car again? Yes definitely ! I would like to get the Atomic silver color and the premium 20 in wheels and the F sport for sure! Overall Rating 9.4 I have driven these other cars before and compared to these other models these are my ratings: Audi Q5 Rating 7.3 BMW X5 6.8 Ford Edge Titanium 6.2

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  The vehical I have always wanted - 2017 Lexus RX 350
  By John I - January 23 - 10:28 pm

  I have had the RX 350 AWD for 4 months. I am not experiencing any of the vibration or noise that some reviewers are describing, to the point where I was shock reading those review. PERFORMANCE: I think this could be the smoothest car I have ever had, if I am being picky might be too bouncy over bumps. The shifting gears in the transmission is hardly noticeable and I have never found the 3.7 lt V6 is plenty powerful. COMFORT: I have owned Cadillac SRX, BMW X3 and Buick Enclave over the past 10 years. I think the comfort for the Cadillac and Lexus RX350 were the best in different way. The Cadillac has a the softness factor but the Lexus has a firm comfort. I like them both. The BMW X3 could have been the most uncomfortable car I have ever owned. INTERIOR: I love the two tone leather interior with the highlight of the brushed chrome accents. I seem to have more leg room than in the BMW X3. The backseat leg room is very good. I was actually embarrassed to have someone sit in the back seat of the Cadillac and BMW. I think they took some room from the cargo and gave it to the back seat because the cargo area is smaller than both of the BMW and Cadillac. In the Cadillac I had the panoramic moon roof, which was way cool, but I hardly used it. The standard moon roof is just over the front seat. I think the F sport model has the bigger moon roof. SAFETY: I am not a risk taking driver, so I might not be the best for evaluate this. However, the parking assistance package that I have really gives me confidence. I did test drive the Infinity Q50 and it had the 360 cameras. I thought this was a neat feature that is missing on the Lexus. TECHNOLOGY: I can’t imagine a vehicle having better tech features. The LCD screen is huge! I also have the LEXUS ENFORM and it is terrific. Real Time weather, Real Time Sports and Stocks! Need to know where the closest gas station is? Where the lowest prices? This car lets you do it. REALIBITY: I have had this car for 4 months and it has started every time. VALUE: Pricing is higher than the similar models for Lincoln or Cadillac but more affordable than the Porsche McCann, the Jaguar F-Pace, Land Rover. I think I got a good deal from the dealership that’s all I can ask for.

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  The best of all FIVE - 2017 Lexus RX 350
  By Mr. Tom - March 30 - 10:56 pm

  Of all the the many features that are on this vehicle, the ones that benefit us the most are; HUD (Heads Up Display), oversized front windshield, visibility from the headlights, road stability and cruise control with radar. Of all the SUVs we have owned (5) in total, the 2017 RX 350 is by far the best. We owned a GMC Jimmy that had way too many problems. Then came the Infiniti QX 4 that gave us great service, comfort and enjoyment. Our next SUV was a NISSAN Murano that had problems with the transmission. Our next SUV was a NISSAN Murano that did not give us the problems the previous model gave us. Our first LEXUS RX 350 was a 2015 that was trouble-free. However, with very few miles the dealer offered us a great trade-in on the 2017 RX 350 that we now own. We loved the added features this one had over the 2015. With 18,000 kms now on this SUV we wil probably keep it for another year or two, that is unless the 2019 has enough added features for us to trade up. We are now very happy LEXUS owners. We plan on trading up our 2015 ES 350 to the 2019 ES 350 LEXUS because it’s supposed to have many new features we have come to enjoy on the 2017 LEXUS RX 350. We bought the 2017 in November of 2016.

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  A Completely Different RX - 2017 Lexus RX 350
  By Mighty Mike - July 12 - 10:45 pm

  Disclaimer - I apologize for one, long paragraph (I cant get the character return to work in the Edmunds review no matter how hard I try!). While I dont want to discount other peoples experiences, I am trying to understand some of the criticism of this car. We previously leased a 2015 RX; when the dealer provided us with a 2016 loaner for a few days, we used the opportunity for the ultimate test drive. Our decision was easy - as much as we loved the refinement of the third generation RX, the fourth generation provided a more rugged durability that makes it an "everyday" car rather than a "night on the town" car. We have driven our 2017 RX for three months, and have put it through every type of driving condition except snow - in-city, suburban, freeway, winding two-lane highway, rain (lots of that here in the Pacific Northwest). We have hauled around three adult passengers for extended periods. Each time, the vehicle has performed well, and everyone has commented on their comfort. I have carefully listened for engine vibration that so many other owners have mentioned between 1,500 and 2,000 RPM, and I just dont hear it. The car is certainly "throatier" than the previous RX, but I expected that to come with the edgier, sportier handling that was lacking. At speed, this RX is just as silent but handles better and provides better viewing angles from the drivers seat. My partner recently said, "I thought Id miss our old car, but I dont." Neither do I. PROS: safety technology, cabin comfort, interior quiet, panoramic moonroof (option), Mark Levinson sound system (option), increased handling, automation (parking brake, seat heat/cool, lights, wipers). CONS: outdated infotainment operating technology, intermittent buzzing/humming near glovebox that can only be heard near idle and with stereo off/low, wiper blades cannot be accessed, less rear cargo room

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  Small touches - 2017 Lexus RX 350
  By Robert pinto - June 29 - 10:06 am

  Missing drivers cup holder. Storage under center console. Could use passenger dash tray. No audible lane change alarm. No engine shut off at stop. Bad phone compartment, strange.should be no charge for phone app.

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  FSport - 2017 Lexus RX 350
  By Lo Carren - June 16 - 6:29 pm

  Had a 2010 RX. This is a lot more car and the technology is fantastic.

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  excited for my new RX!!! - 2017 Lexus RX 350
  By Stephanie - March 6 - 12:22 am

  Theres no words to describe how happy Im to buy my new RX. Thank you Andy E. for helping me in everything!