2004 Lexus RX330...220K Miles later!

I give a walk around tour of the exterior and interior of the vehicle, take you for a POV drive, and then wrap it up with my thoughts on the vehicle and how it has held up after all these years and miles!

[@okniceguy]

I love when older vehicles are reviewed. We don't all have money to buy a brand-new one.

[@carsquad_]

I love this comment, because that is partly why I started doing these reviews. Wanted to bring insight to great used vehicles that will be a joy and reliable, and that the majority of people can afford.

[@dfhhtyu3434]

This better than it’s new counterpart

[@carsquad_]

@@dfhhtyu3434 These old Lexus products were definitely engineered to last.

[@dfhhtyu3434]

@@carsquad_ Not just that it actually stand out from Toyota, while now they feel pretty much the same thing

[@hoosierhugh53]

Amen!

[@robertturner8628]

I’m purchasing a 2004 Lexus RX 330 250k. Wish me luck!

[@bigolow641]

Wow, I just put a deposit on a 2004 RX 330 myself. It will be for my sister and she has never owned a Lexus . It has 207k miles and in great shape for $5k 😊

[@robertturner8628]

I have it. The thing runs like a charm. 249,000. Got it for penny’s on the dollar.

[@carsquad_]

@@robertturner8628 Congrats. Take care of it and it'll take care of you! Great vehicles.

[@katrinaf.6622]

I bought a close to perfect 2004 Lexus RX330 with 135K miles, early this year for $6200. It's been great! It's very comfortable and low maintenance. Also, I've always liked the classy style to it and the dependability of Toyota. In the past, I've owned both Benz and BMW suvs and they had many issues and costs and arm and a leg to repair. I wished that I had gotten the Lex sooner. :-)

[@carsquad_]

Definitely the best of both luxury and reliability with these. Thanks for watching!

[@golferpro1241]

I picked up a beautiful one, 2004 RX330 one owner 22,500 miles! $8,200. I love the car! My wife has the ‘21 Toyota Highlander Platinum.

[@golferpro1241]

Good luck, they are great vehicles.

[@katrinaf.6622]

@@golferpro1241 Wow, you both have really great cars! ❤️ And thanks, they really are.

[@carsquad_]

@@golferpro1241 That is a heck of a deal!

[@larryclair2195]

I love my RX330. 210,000 miles now.

[@johnlibonati7807]

I just replaced the original alternator on my 2005 RX330. The original Denso worked for 323,000 miles. I replaced it with another Denso. See you at 646,000...

[@MegaMarquette]

Yours has 323,000 miles on it?😳

[@johnlibonati7807]

@@MegaMarquette actually 326,500 now... 😁

[@Mize2dx]

These type of comments give me confidence in buying a high mile one owner RX...Looking at a 04 with 238k for 5k next week. Is it worth the asking price???

[@johnlibonati7807]

@@Mize2dx hmm. Got mine for $1,000. Runs fine but has an oil leak and trans fluid leak.

[@schellingrs]

wow thats awesome. Other than the alternator what else failed? I have a 2006 RX400h with 210K@@johnlibonati7807

[@vyoufinder]

I am not a fan of luxury cars, but I like Toyota's, so when I had the chance to buy a 2006 RX330 in mint condition that had been garaged and immaculately maintained since new by an old man who drove it gently... I had to buy it. That was 100k miles ago, and I'm now at 226k miles. To this day, the car has never broken even once. It has never had anything done to it other than all routine maintenance and when people ride in it, they think it's a new car because it still drives like new in every way.

[@raymondcaylor6292]

My current daily driver since 2018 is a 2002 RX300 with 87K miles. It was bought new by a family member for around 30K and when I got it it had 41K miles, garage kept and almost perfect. I've changed the oil every 5K, put in new battery, a couple bulbs, wiper blades, and the biggie a $900 engine computer PCM/ECU. Less than $1,500 in 4 years and 46K miles.

[@carsquad_]

$1,500 in 4 years is excellent!

[@stevied9082]

I actually owned this same model some years back, it was such a great car. Tho I sold it, but, I'm currently looking into purchasing it again..... but the 350 model, maybe the 2010 - 2014 year. Nice review, thanks for doing this. God Bless you brother.

[@carsquad_]

Thank you for the feedback much appreciated. Good luck with your search for the 350. I haeve learned if you are patient and aren;t in a rush to buy, a good one will come along.

[@ricwatt]

Sold my 2004 Lexus RX330 with 78,000 miles in 2013 regret it to this day

[@michaellai4130]

Can always buy another one

[@gregoryguerrier963]

I miss mine so much. My girlfriend crashed it!

[@tlws6530]

Wonderful, and helpful video!! Thanks 😊

[@carsquad_]

Thanks!

[@HEENDOOO]

Great review man thanks for the review🙏🏽

[@carsquad_]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@kellysutton2780]

I bought a lexus rx330 thunderbolt edition 2005 has 186 thousand miles paid 6300 for it just took to the garage and had to have a coil tuneup and timing belt 1298.80 for repair but the inside and outside is in excellent condition has DVD players on back of front seats drives smooth my first suv and I love it

[@robertblaney5033]

My wife has a 2004 Lexus RX330 that she has owned since 2007. It’s pushing 180,000 miles & runs like brand new. Super comfortable & very reliable with just routine maintenance. Change the oil every 5,000 miles. It does have a timing belt ( not a chain ) that you should change every 100,000 miles. You just can’t beat Lexus & Toyota.

[@carsquad_]

Yeah do the proper maintenance and they will last a lifetime.

[@AlucardLexus]

Great review bro !

[@carsquad_]

Very much appreciated! Thank you.

[@Ryan-zu7hl]

Very good review

[@carsquad_]

Thank you!

[@Rx330lexuslover]

GREAT POV VID!!

[@josephdeconto3849]

Nice review Derek, On my 2005 you can slide the whole middle console forward and back by lifting a lever in the bottom front of the unit. Also on the key fob you can activate the rear door up and down and by holding the unlock button down on the key fob for a few seconds it will open all the windows.

[@carsquad_]

Thanks for sharing and thank you for watching!

[@6142bucky]

And you can have Lexus program the car so the tailgate DOES in fact open by pressing the button above the license plate , don’t know why they don’t come this way.

[@schellingrs]

I have an 2006 RX with 210,000 miles and drives like new.

[@gregb8759]

Nice review…I have a 2006 RX 400H….I love it!! I have 217000k and with a little maintenance it runs great!! Not selling it anytime soon….plus, I have the Prius hybrid system in it….gets a little better gas mileage….runs on battery in urban traffic at 25mph😎

[@carsquad_]

Thanks for watching, and sounds like you've got a great commuter vehicle.

[@greatmoose17]

My RX 400h just turned 218,000 miles. The ones that are driven do great.

[@luckyme5122]

Just picked up a 2004 Rx 330 today…. Got 167k on the clock.. it’s amazing how well the motor runs… The best part is made in Japan, not in Kentucky or Canada.

[@andrickajohnson2169]

I recently purchased a 2005 Lexus Rx 330 and quite surprised by how smooth it drives

[@mavzolej]

Nice review man, looked for exact this model, keep doing those. Watch similar channels, learn from them, etc. Good luck! When doing the live driving part, would be more entertaining to hear your comments on how driving actually feels at that moment.

[@carsquad_]

Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate it. I considered speaking during the driving POV, but figured people want to hear the actual vehicle for the real driving experience. I try to do that though while sharing my thoughts at the end of videos, and will definitely keep that in mind for future videos!

[@barrydraper]

That's quite incredible for any 2004 vehicle, but it seems to be more common for Lexus in general.

[@carsquad_]

Sure does!

[@kiykim277]

FYI the key fob has auto trunk button and should have another button inside left bottom of driver seat.

[@Ryan-zu7hl]

Very true and similar to the first video of the es 300 vid

[@damilolaakanni]

I'd say the RX has more in common with the Highlander than the ES. Mainly because until recently, you couldn't get the ES with AWD. And you still can't get the ES with AWD and a V6.

[@godsgurl2231]

Great video really feel the car!! My Honda is 20 yrs of and the other day I thought I’d like to look at some used car lots. Knew I wanted another suv so I drove some 2004-2005 models on the lot as that’s all I can afford but I ended up feeling happy that I could afford a mor luxurious one, just higher mileage and feel safe that if the make is good, then higher mileage won’t necessarily be bad. The first one I drove was a 2005 Honda Pilot EXL ….I currently have a CRV that has done me well but loved the V6 engine in this pilot!! Before I buy that one I’m looking also at this Lexus model your showing. But haven’t test drove one yet. What do you think about the Pilot??? I really like the feel, it was not as luxe as Lexus, but felt so stable strong and well built and had a lot of appointments because it’s EXL model. Have you, or could you do a video review of the Pilot too?? Thx🙌

[@carsquad_]

Those Pilots from that generation are an excellent option.I drove an EXL as well a few years back and agree with what you said in terms of the driving feel and being a solid vehicle. I think a few things to consider if deciding between that and an RX. 1 would be size. The RX will be a little smaller. The Pilot is larger but offers more space to haul more people around. Both can be great options depending on what your needs are. The Lexus of course will be a little bit more on the maintenance side cost wise, but if you have a good local mechanic of course you can save some here. And I will try to get my hands on a Pilot to review.

[@lukasfoster7515]

My mother had a 2008 model. Loved driving it! When she let me. 😅

[@redpilledbachelor7776]

I wish they keep the boxy shape like the 2002 model.

[@324amgela]

Lexus the best for me I got to a gs350 2015 with 46,000 miles I got 3 in total I am a lexus fans

[@tammid.427]

I have the exact vehicle. I bought it from a used car dealership and I’m trying to find out if this vehicle needs a computer update and how I do that. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated (I’m in Sacramento) thank you 😊

[@leisuresuitlarry1777]

That rear door will power open with the Key fob. you haven't o push the unlock 2 times so the doors are open then push the POWER DOOR on the key fob and it will open automatically. To do it without a key Fob control, from the drivers side door open all the locks - on the drivers side up under the dash a bit where your left knee might be pointing if you were sitting in the drivers seat there is a PWR door button, it's actually kind of big, I have to bend down under there to see it though. push that and hold it for 2 seconds and the rear door will open. Just writing this because I have seen other folks that thought the door fkd as well but if it will close with teh auto button on the rear it will open as well if the doors are all unlocked.

[@carsquad_]

Thanks for the breakdown!

[@onyimike41]

i love lexus

[@ExtremeRecluse]

I found one on FB $4000 from an estate sale. Will take a look tomorrow.

[@carsquad_]

How did it go?

[@ExtremeRecluse]

@@carsquad_ Scanned. Knock sensor. Multiple accidents. Nope.

[@ExtremeRecluse]

Brakes haven't been touched for 10 years. Car sitting for a year

[@currypac]

Swivel headlamps came out in the 40’s “Tucker”

[@AdrielSjahfiedin]

Damn I would love the arm rest on the driver seat... Got myself the 2013 and the arm positioning is awkward and uncomfortable.

[@carsquad_]

It's positioned a little further back on those, correct?

[@324amgela]

And all I put in my lexus rx 330 is. Oil change brakes and tires that's set end only half a 125,000 miles And I am the only owner owner and the 1st one I had a sense brand new and I won't sell it for nothing I also got a 2020 Rx350 That 2020 onigonly God 3000 miles I don't even use it

[@carsquad_]

That is pretty low mileage for an 04!

[@Mize2dx]

Just picked up a 04 RX with 108k og miles one owner....Lucked out, Some old lady traded it in for a Subaru....Paid 6k

[@koukimonzta]

My mom has one with 77k miles. Yes its a 2004 but with navi

[@carsquad_]

Not too many you see with that low mileage!

[@tracieschissel5019]

Could someone help me decide if I should buy a used 2004 Lexus 330RX with 160,000 miles, and timing belt was changed at 130,000. They're asking $9,000.00 for it. Drives great!! Or, should I keep looking? Thanks for your help!!

[@kellysutton2780]

Get it I bought a lexus rx330 thunderbolt edition 2005 186 thousand miles I had to get a coil tuneup and timing belt 1298.80 for repair but it is smooth driving and beautiful inside and outside

[@jackbteaching]

@@kellysutton2780 I'm in the same boat, looking at potentially buying an 04 AWD with 160k, or a FWD with 170k, both private sellers so I can talk to them about service history. Can't do that at a dealership and carfax info is often limited. Good to hear so many positive testimonials!

[@kellysutton2780]

@J C yes mine is running great now I absolutely love it and see quite a few of them in my area

[@markc7889]

I wonder whether the headlight housing is made of glass or plastic.

[@zahimiibrahim3602]

Plastic.

[@michellefoss6923]

Does anybody know what goes wrong with these cars when the gas mileage is horrible? I have this exact car. Any help would be so appreciated!!

[@carsquad_]

A Honda accord I had a few years back was starting to suddenly get bad gas mileage. Turned out it had a bad oxygen sensor. Once that was taken care of, fuel efficiency returned to normal. I don't know if this is the cause with yours, but something worth having checked out. Hope you can get it resolved!

[@lorenfok1097]

@@carsquad_ if car is not showing any codes which sensor do you replace? Or just wait until a sensor goes bad all the way and will show up in code?

[@carsquad_]

@@lorenfok1097 Hmm I am not sure. You had a mechanic look at it? I am assuming your day to day driving environment has not changed.

[@mul-tyMarshall]

Never understood headlight washers. Like, where do you live where there's that much dirt or mud flying through the air?

[@carsquad_]

Haha. And modern vehicles continue to push it with even more tech that I don't always understand.

[@mul-tyMarshall]

@@carsquad_ more and more features that take the driver further away from actually driving

[@carsquad_]

@@mul-tyMarshall spot on

[@mul-tyMarshall]

@@carsquad_ not just driving but actually paying attention. Lane keep assist, brake assist, "blind spot" detection, even higher end models that will change lanes for you. Like seriously, what are we doing here lol?

[@carsquad_]

@@mul-tyMarshall Yeah just enabling drivers to be even more distracted than they already are!

[@willieswift9580]

Great review!! Can you do a 08-12 Accord 4 cyl automatic if you get a chance??

[@carsquad_]

Thank you! A friend of mine actually has a 2011 accord 4 cylinder, so maybe I will line that up.

[@willieswift9580]

@@carsquad_ yeah! I loo forward to seeing it! I have a '10 Accord 4 cyl just over 100K miles

[@324amgela]

Hello I got one 2004 with 125,500 miles end 2020rx350 end I never sale tha 2004 never

[@tonystylesofficial6844]

Someone is selling me an 04 triple black with 180k timing belt and water pump has been done ,camshaft position sensor , battery, crankshaft sensor , speed sensor ,oxygen sensor and right side catalytic converter . He wants 3900. Is that a safe bet or stay away. Paint and interior are 8.5

[@carsquad_]

I just did a quick search of 04 RX listings and price wise that seems reasonable as long as things check out mechanically

[@leisuresuitlarry1777]

Right side mirror is BURNT UP, the heater inside of these notoriously burns that up. Pisses me off - I dont know how to stop it from happening. You can buy and install a new one but it will happen again. it's not supposed o be all orang and rainbowed like that.

[@carsquad_]

That sucks that it keeps happening. I guess is the grand scheme of things, a car this age with this many miles, in my opinion that is pretty good, that that seems to be one of the few problems.

[@TezEV]

I got a replacement glass on Amazon for like 15 bucks and haven't had any problems since.

[@dwsherm1]

That's a liquid that has broke in the mirror used for automatic dimming, not heat.

[@ChuddleBuggy]

My disappointment with mine is that it does not ride soft and pillowy like the GX or LX. I was expecting it to ride like those 2 thinking it's a lexus thing.

[@carsquad_]

I just finished filming a review of a 2017 RX for the next season that I will be releasing soon. This 2004 actually was a smoother ride in my opinion.

[@vyoufinder]

It's most likely your tires.

[@cecisalvador2509]

just bought a 2004 RX330 with 114,000 miles I’m in love 😍 anyone have any recommendations for the cracked dash???

[@carsquad_]

That cracked dash is common. Not sure what the cost to replace it would be.

[@puerco567]

Paint it with textured paint kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp2qpn2doruBqcU

[@pdm2201]

I found a cover on ebay for $127.49. They recommend professional installation. Sadly the cracked dashboards are very common. There was a time when Lexus would repair them even when the guarantee ran out.

[@DannyWohl]

How much did you pay for it?

[@lorenfok1097]

While Lexus are a lot of $$ up front they out last any other luxury brand. I have 04 rx330 with 174k on the clock. The next model up the rx350 is probably slightly better because it has a timing chain and you don't have to replace that like the timing belt on the rx330 which is about $800 every 100k miles.

[@carsquad_]

Agreed. Spend a little more up front but it'll save you spending more in the long run.

[@jackbteaching]

But I think starting with '06 the RX's require premium fuel. '04-'05s use regular 87octane fuel (based on what I found), so can an RX owner confirm this? One reason I'm seeking an 04-05 model now. Cheers.

[@kennaprasetya]

yo i didnt know snoop dog is also a car reviewer

[@theandyshow2167]

the trunk was always manual lift never one tap

[@carsquad_]

Thanks for pointing that out. The owner had thought it used to when it was with a previous family member.

[@theandyshow2167]

@@carsquad_ That thing is a luxury beauty i’m on my third one not that it breaks down I just been heading off to family members never had any problems with it

[@kellysutton2780]

I have a button inside unlocked doors hold button hatch opens

[@garyd.8249]

the button will not lift the door by design.

[@6142bucky]

Correct , but you can have it programmed at the dealer to work that way, had mine programmed to do just that and it’s great

[@fam.vanprooijen5384]

You can lift and close the door by pressing the pwr door button on your key

[@324amgela]

Yes I open my

[@kellysutton2780]

I have button left of steering wheel unlock car doors hold button for a few seconds and hatch opens

[@YippydaSnoop]

I just bought a 06 today off my sister for 3k

[@carsquad_]

Nice congrats

[@jpsabbey]

Watch out for the virus dude 🤣😷🙈

[@hunterhogan7005]

what is he wearing?!?! if you want to review vehicles and have people take you seriously, at least dress a little professional.

[@smileyk4129]

What his clothes have to do with the review? U must be an idiot.. ppl always have something to hate or picky about.. enjoy the review or leave the video.. the guy is doing is best for ppl like me to understand the beauty of the car..

[@MOUSEBOWEN]

15:46 😅😅haha why the hell you are wearing a dumb mask when you are driving by yourself?

[@carsquad_]

Thanks for the time stamp I really appreciate it. I guess you didn’t take the time to watch the video to see that I was driving the with the elderly gentleman who owns the vehicle. Have a great day!

[@MOUSEBOWEN]

@@carsquad_ ups my bad . Apologize. Awesome video by the way

[@tytrammell23]

You're wearing a mask in a car by your self! What is wrong with you?

[@carsquad_]

Guess you didn't watch the full video and see the owner (older gentleman) in the passenger seat. Have a good weekend!

[@tytrammell23]

@@carsquad_ You are correct I did not.

[@aprilmiller2374]

why would that even bother you? Lol.

[@tytrammell23]

@@aprilmiller2374 It makes society look sad.

[@aprilmiller2374]

@@tytrammell23 Mind the business that pays you.