RX400hGirl

First thing in the morning when I back out of the garage, the brakes on my 400h squeak 2-3 times. Then I never hear it again until the next "cold boot". Anyone else having that problem? Just realized, thanks to a little birdie, that I spelled brakes wrong in the subject line. :whistles:

I find that the grill/intake in the front bumper is the easiest way to tell that you have an RX400h. But from the rear it is very hard to tell the RX400h apart from RX330's. The only cues as far as I can tell are the badging (which is hard to see from a distance) and the taillights have horizontal instead of vertical stripes (again very hard to see from a distance.) I've been looking but still have't seen another RX400h out on the road :) ← Saw my first one driving home last Sunday. I wanted to honk and wave to my fellow 400h driver, but I figured he'd thinnk I was a freak. Was a fun moment to see another one out and about.

That was a surprise and dissapointment for me as well. I'm using the Mi-fi with the holder sitting in the front vent. Was there any issue with your installation? I was thinking we wouldn't be able to do that with the Nav System and ML sound.

Are you running Air Conditioner by any chance? I'm wondering if the engine is kicking in to power aux activity. When I'm in a traffic jam I do see the engine kick in a times, but not as often as you describe.

Thanks for letting us know. I'm anxious to get it registered. What are the features of the owners area? Anything besides just your car info? B)

YAY HH! I was hoping you'd start to see some good numbers :D I'm still tracking at 29-30 mpg but I think it's b/c I'm constantly in stop and go traffic :cries:

Ron - Thanks for all the links - I have A LOT of reading to do :D

One thing that might make things really easy is to just post either in the subject line or the little description line below which model the post refers to. I've noticed several folks doing that and it's helpful if you are looking for specific information rather than just browsing. I would vote for keeping it one forum if the 300/330 owners don't mind having us around.

Yep we payed MSRP. I suspect that if you do change your mind and decide the car isn't right for you the dealership should be able to work with you on a return. Probably the biggest concerns/issues most owners have discusssed are: 1. MPG being true to promise - it seems to really vary from driver to driver 2. The brushed metal instead of wood interior Which means you should technically love it as much as your 330 :) I hope either way that your dealer takes good care of you.

Thre is some great info on the Lexus website where I'm sure you've been, and yes it is correct there are only 2 additional options for the 400h (and you can only choose one): 1. Mark Levinson sound system & Heated Seats or 2. Read DVD Ent & Heated Seats We went with the ML sound system and it is quite nice! I'm not an audiophile, but I do think it's a great sound system. We payed sticker as well, so it sounds like everything is on the up and up with your dealer. Congrats on your good fortune in getting one so soon!

I'm actually a red-head but I definitely have blonde moments. My husband pointed out to me that indeed the most accurate mgp is going to be your total consumption not just per trip. That said, I was just encouraging the original poster to at least do some trip checks to see if he ever sees the 27/31 mpg promised before returning the car. I think we are all learning are way with this, and I can tell you I'm no expert I also should point out that I live in the #3 worst city for traffic in the U.S. so my good fortune is also my greatest grief. :cries:

Speaking of this I have a funny story, I was driving home from work when my cell phone rang. I answered it (via the steering wheel - yay for bluetooth!) and my friend called to tell me he could see a 400h in front of him on the interstate and that I had a friend out there! Of course we both started laughing a few minutes later when he passed me and we realized it was my car he was seeing! I have yet to see anothing one, but I will definitely give a happy wave when I do!

Very cute story! Let's hear it for all the wives out there

Don't be too jealous I sit in A LOT of stop and go traffic which drives me nuts. :cries: That was my main reason to go for a Hybrid, but since I also Ski and do a lot of traveling, the smaller sedans didn't appeal to me.

Called Lexus on Saturday to report the same error. Anyone been able to register at this point? :cries: