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I learned this hint from another RX forum. Use the handle on the driver's door.

After the hatch closes press the round little bump to the right of the other button on the hatch. I never bother to take out my key.

I loved having a spot for my purse. I don't miss my 400h, but wish the new new RX had a better design so I could put my purse somewhere convenient when I have a passenger. Otherwise the newer RXs are a great improvement.

It can be programmed by the dealer to open. I had it done.

[i think it was about $600 in August. I don't really remember, but if you use the ding repairs a few times it certainly is worth it. My IS has had 5 dings repaired in 2 years and every year it gets a new polyshield coating. Of course when I got that insurance I believe it was cheaper. Even when Tilex was splashed all over the side it didn't stain or fade. In fact it didn't penetrate at all. I believe a coating is also placed and the insurance covers the windshield, too. I've never had a problem with any of my cars' windshields though.

This is the info about the new coating. I saw it here first. My service advisor did confirm that it is on the 2011s. http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/24/seat-of-the-pants-driving-lessons-courtesy-of-lexus/ The polyshield coating that I have was part of the ding protection I purchased. No, I don't think it was ridiculously expensive because it covers all dings for 5 years. I have it on my IS because it received so many dings the first 3 months! Good luck.

The 2010 is a lighter color and the leather is much softer than the 2006 I had. They started using a new coating in 2011 to resist the jeans rub off effect. I had the polyshield coating applied and so far so good.

That is a good excuse... I still don't understand why you can't pump your own gas in NJ? By the way welcome to LOC! It is great not to have to pump your own gas and our prices are a lot better than other states. They will give you the kind of gas you request. The older RXs could take regular but I was told by service that premium is best for this particular car--not even the middle grade.

Dealing with XM was a nightmare. Each call was an hour and a half or more affair. Finally I couldn't stand it. Sending the signal didn't work (did it so many times) to get the traffic data to my car radio. The dealer took over. It was a nightmare for them, too. One man spent like 6 hours straight. After a week Lexus installed a new radio. It worked for a day and then all the satellite stations and signals were gone. They had to reregister the new radio. All in all the first 3 weeks I owned the car it was at Lexus for about 12 days! I did have a loaner.

Its nothing compared to the RX400h which is a different system! Its one of the reasons I got rid of the 400h.

Interesting. I've only had mine for a few weeks but it is quiet and smooth. However, I've had the "opportunity" to have different loaners with different tires. My Michelins are quiet and smooth but I noticed that the Bridgestone Duelers H/L were very rough and louder. It was a very new loaner so that isn't a factor. We thought it was the road but I had been down the same road in my own car.

I had the same problem on my RX400h. My new car hasn't been to the car wash yet. However, I came across this! http://www.detnews.com/article/20100909/AUTO03/9090370/1148/auto01/License-plate-holder-protects-front-bumper

My RX 400h originally required premium but it was changed and when I inquired the service advisor said I could use regular. If it acted up use 2 tanks of premium. When I switched to the new 350 I asked him again and this time he said it was important to use the premium and that it would be smoother and get better mpg. Even though it is about 35 cents more per gallon I have continued with the premium.

Well, when your tire has to be replaced they just replace it. You don't pay anymore. I've already done it without a problem.

Unfortunately yes. In 8000 miles we had to replace 3 tires due to potholes. I know Costco has the warranty, but how many times will they be willing to replace for free??? The roads to Hoboken did us in.

They incorporated much of the tech learned from the 400h to the newer RXs. The new positioning of the driver's seat for easy access, the handles to fold down the back seats from the trunk, the capabilities of the nav, cooled seats, tech in general, the new shape of the seats are all improvements. Even the quality of the leather is better. The 450h has these improvements too, but somehow driving it felt like the old 400h. Sorry I feel like a traitor.

The 400h has quick acceleration that is smooth but noisy. The 350 is smoother and quieter riding (obviously not including the electric coasting).

Just traded my '06 RX400h for a '10 RX350 because acceleration was smoother and felt better. While its great to save gas, the 400h has some idiosyncrasies. I did drive the new 450h before making my decision. Sorry to say I felt like I was driving in my old car. Overall, I'm really impressed with the difference and the big jump in technology in the RX 350. Even the NAV and tech changes since my '08 IS are significant. What a pleasure to transfer my contacts from my iPhone. While far from perfect at least Lexus is going in the right direction.

Just traded my '06 RX400h for a '10 RX350 because acceleration was smoother and felt better. While its great to save gas, the 400h has some idiosyncrasies. I did drive the new 450h before making my decision. Sorry to say I felt like I was driving in my old car. Overall, I'm really impressed with the difference and the big jump in technology in the RX 350. Even the NAV and tech changes since my '08 IS are significant. What a pleasure to transfer my contacts from my iPhone. While far from perfect at least Lexus is going in the right direction.

Very likely. Good point. My sudden increase in mpg is using Shell. I had no idea that the Regular had so much ethanol. I wonder if it's just Shell?

Experimenting with going back to Premium. MPG went up from 21 to 25.6 The experiment continues.

Nobody, its a house and is separated from the other car by a wall! It's happening in parking lots at work, malls, supermarket, etc.

Anyone else find that this IS is prone to receiving tons of dings? This car is hardly ever driven, it sits in my garage but seems to be a magnet for dings. My RX doesn't get these!

I've been using Shell regular, but with the extreme heat the air conditioner is working hard and I can hear the engine, so I'm going to start springing for the Premium. My IS needs the premium, at least that's what they recommend

I didn't realize they were going to fill it. Anyway, they did fill it. A pleasant surprise.