Hi,
I'm a newbie here. Recently I have been looking for a replacement for my 1998 Ford Explorer (133K miles) and have always liked the size and look of the Lexus RX series. I know that the payback for a Hybrid is hard to justify, but if I think I can at least break even, I am willing to give it a shot. So I was just wondering what all of you think about your RX400H and RX450H SUVs. I have a relatively short commute, about 7 miles one way, but during the summer I try to hike every weekend 100 to 250 miles round trip each weekend. I am a little concerned parking a nice vehicle like a Lexus RX at a trail head, but any new vehicle is probably the same concern. I don't go off road, but some of the roads to a trail head can be pretty rough, but the only time I have required AWD is in the winter (snowshoeing).
I usually buy new, but am considering possibly a low mileage 2007 or 2008 RX400H. Not sure if I want to jump all the way to a new 450H. So any advice you can give me on what to watch out for would be highly appreciated.
Thanks,
MidLifeHiker
