2004 Lexus RX330 Review
S4cabriofoxone
10/11/2007
Ownership Status: I
own this vehicle.
Recommendation: I
recommend this vehicle.
Overall Rating: 80/100
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Pros
- Car-like road manners
- Interior ease of use
- Pretty good space
- Trouble-free ownership
- Equipment
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Cons
- Build quality could be better
- Unexciting performance
- Gas mileage
- Interior wear shows
- Does everything well, but doesn't excel in anything
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Introduction
It does everything it's supposed to. Well-equipped. Drives well, but not a performance vehicle. Good for road trips.
Exterior Styling - 7
It gets old after a year or two, but it's still looking okay.
Interior Styling - 8
A bit gimmicky, but very easy to use and very feature-laden.
Exterior Build/Materials Quality - 10
Nothing wrong with the outside.
Interior Build/Materials Quality - 6
Nowhere near as good as the Germans in terms of build. Seats wear out faster, things are coming apart, some of the wood seems fake.
Engine Performance - 7
It's fine for pulling the car, but don't expect any thrills.
Handling/Braking - 7
Nimble. Poor braking performance- pedal is very mushy.
Fuel Efficiency - 8
Better than most SUVs, but not good enough for the size and weight of the vehicle.
Available Features/Options - 10
A ton! This is probably the highlight of the car- many, many features.
Cost of Ownership - 9
Like the S4, the only major cost has been the gas bill.
Value - 8
It's an okay value. We paid $47K. At this point, I'd take an X5 instead.
Conclusion
This car has been a fine experience for us. But we're ready to move on- my wife won't get another Lexus.