davefordham

I'm really new to this hybrid stuff, but I have certainly noticed in our new '08 RX400h that if you want the auto climate control to keep things warm/cool, the engine wants to be running most of the time (makes sense with coolant needing to be warm and a compressor needing to spin . . ), and if you keep both seat heaters on (or mirror defrosters, or I suppose any sizeable electrical consumer), again, the engine keeps starting. If you turn everything off though, and stay real quiet . . . . those batteries do a pretty good job! (Pretty neat car, but I still miss my old Scirocco . . .)

We just finished the import process with a new '08 RX400h. Bought it in Syracuse, titled it in Arizona in my uncles's name, drove it across at Queenston, took for the RIV check (@ Canadian Tire), and then certified at the dealer. Total savings around 20K. Pretty painless, but lots of faxes prior to the border crossing. I guess we're stuck with the miles on the ODO, but the NAV system easily changed to metric for distances (still degrees F instead of C on the temp display). This is really helpful. Thank you so much. I have another question. Not sure if you purchased new or used. I purchased an '07 so it is 1 year old...I was given a title certificate. It is signed over to me on the front but I noticed the back portion (for registering a US plate) is blank. Any idea if the US border requires this to be completed and signed by the seller? From what I remember, the title of certificate was duely completed by the "Seller" (aka, purchased from Dealer/Leasing Company) and forwarded to me (delivered within the vehicle when transported to me) and I cannot remember if I signed anything myself. I photocopied it in triplicate and had to forward that minimum 3-5 days in advance to the Border Customs Agency. I know that was in fact one of the papers required, so that they can do a verifcation to see if there is any Lean on the vehicle prior to exporting. cheers, MadloR

Has anyone successfully changed their odometer from miles to kilometers?? I've been poring through the owner's manual, and asked at the dealer but still no luck. Thanks much for your time.

Good idea. I'll do just that! Many thanks, Gary Bowler - NYC I just bought a 2008 RX400h in Nov 2007 from Lexus in Syracuse (Burdick). Black, tan interior, nav $45,900 where msrp was $49,600 or $49,900.