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  1. Just found out what will be new for 2011 on the RX450h. Was letting the dealer know what I wanted and was told no changes except for some change in colors.

    [Color is the only change for the 2011 RX 450h, with Black Opal Mica and Stargazer Black added, and Aurora White Pearl, Truffle Mica, and Black Sapphire Pearl are deleted. The rest of the vehicle, including the 295-horsepower combined output hybrid system, carry forward from 2010.]

    Apparently there is a TSB for the trouble being heard on the Bluetooth. They are replacing the radio unit with a new one that is different and solved the problem. They ordered a new one for my RX350.

    Bob

  2. Thanks all for the info!!

    I live in Alabama and don't have to deal very much with real cold weather. Where I'm at I can almost always get 100% gasoline with no ethonal and think that helps me with my mileage. We don't even get the winter blend down here. I have the RX350 and getting a average of 24mpg (no interstate and 20% city type with the rest country style).

    I have had a couple of Toyota Hybrids and loved them and know what you mean about the colder weather and the short trips affecting your MPGs.

    Bob

  3. I don't understand why folks will drop over $3k for GPS and most rarely use it. Also the difference in price around me is not $7k but $5k (37,625 vs 42,685) and how much more does a hybrid trade for used over a non-hybrid?? Guess I'm not looking for a race car because I feel the power of my RX is plenty for me. I think it has great get up and go so if the hybrid is the same then I'm happy.

    Bob

  4. With the car off hold down the trip meter reset button and switch the car on while holding the trip meter. You will see a count down on the center of the dash. When it has finished, release. You have to start with odo in display not trip A but not a 100% sure about that. It may be you have to start in trip A when you start. One or the other.

    Bob

  5. I love the mouse controller. It's very easy to use and operates everything for the screen. They had to do something different with the screen moved so far foward and covered. This helps with sun wash and keeps your eyes close to the road area while checking the screen.

    I have over 10k miles on my RX350 now and the tread depth still looks new! I guess if you are one to take corners at high speed it could wear the edges quickley.

    Been very pleased with the car and love it. I do plan on trading this fall for the hybrid for I've owned hybrids and miss the technology.

    PS

    Sell you mine in a few months/lol

    Bob

  6. Have already talked to the dealer and looking at a $7k lose. I wanting a hybrid and I'm getting older and work hard. I will have to keep the hybrid longer than I usually do. I'm bad to trade every year or two. It's a sickness.

    I was hoping they would tweak some things that have been listed in the pet peaves which as a whole are minor things. Stuff like improved bluetooth mic, things such as that.

    Bob

  7. I like the looks of it and love the Hybrid technology for I have owned 4 Toyota brand hybrids and have nothing but praise!!! This is too small for me (I'm too old) but see a market for it and hope it does well. I plan on trading my RX350 for a RX450h this fall. Been missing my hybrid and wished I got it to began with.

    Bob

  8. I agree most with what the original post stated and would like to add the sorry performance of the mic ability to pickup your voice while using Bluetooth. The rest are trivial but the Bluetooth is surprising to me from Lexus. I love using it for safety reasons but don't like having to almost yell to be heard. Found this the same in my Toyotas and my wife's IS250. Maybe I should make a cone and put over the mic to increase performance. I love the car and the layout of the controls and especially the mouse controller, well done Lexus, now fix the mic.

  9. I'm considering getting the 2011 RX400h this fall, not that there was anything wrong with my RX350 just kicking my butt because I didn't get the Hybrid. I have owned several Toyota's and love the technology and miss it. Don't expect much to change but curious as to what will be different or what they have made improvements on, like hopefully the blue-tooth mic. I know it's hard to see anything on these cars till the show up at shows or dealers but any info would be appreciated.

    Bob

  10. I love it myself. Like you said you don't have to reach or sometimes lean foward to touch the screen. I find it very useful and easy to use and the screen is close enough to the dash you don't take you eyes off the road but for just a second. My wife has an IS250 and you have to touch the screen on hers and I don't like it near as much as mine.

    Bob

  11. One thing to keep in mind, the hybrid should bring a better price when traded down the road if you are one like me who doesn't keep one that long.

    I've had several hybrids (not Lexus brand but Toyotas) but when I got my RX350 I didn't get the hybrid and now kicking myself. I miss the hybrid technology. I plan on getting a 2011 RX hybrid, not that anything is wrong with mine, just a dummy when it comes to new cars.

    If fuel prices shot up again they will go crazy for them.

    Just a thought

    Bob

  12. Just my observations since I had owned a Prius and test drove the HS also.

    Felt too much like the Prius (Not that that is bad) just not what I expect to see in the Lexus. It set high like the Prius and felt like it missed the Lexus feel. Nice car and I think there may be a small market for it. I had every intention of being a possible buyer for one until I saw it and drove it. Photos make it look larger than it really is. I decided to go with the RX350, couldn't let loose of enought cash to get the RX450.

    Bob

  13. skywagon

    you got a point there!!!

    hogs are not he easiest things to change the oil on but I had a book to help me through the first time and a bike lift. Could not find anything in the book with a discribtion or what works best for me-photos. I know they want you to take to them for oil changes but I'm an hour away from the nearest dealer and I could have done it myself by then.

    Bob

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