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  1. The next time you drive it, have the salesperson switch the screen so that the realtime power flow screen is showing. This will show you what is happening as you step on the gas or brake pedal. It really came in handy when I was teaching my kids how to drive; I could tell exactly what they were doing with their feet, just by looking at the screen. Our 2006 has not had one issue in 6 years (purchased in April of 2005). Amazingly, reports show that the 2006 year RX400h was somehow faster than the 2007s - go figure! And while the RX400h may not be quite as fast as a Titan, it does 0-60 in 6.7 seconds and averages about 25 MPG.
  2. Thanks for your thoughts, Lexi; it's just sad that we have to dish out so much for insurance that almost always benefits the insurers. Rey, I remember back in the mid-80s when an uncle who lived near Beverly Hills was paying $1700/year for his Mazda RX7. LA has a higher population density than this area so those living in or commuting to that city may have to pay more than those who live on the outskirts of San Diego. Still, it's worth shopping around as I did many years ago when I grew tired of State Farm's constant rate increases. Speaking of insurance: Someone scraped the passenger rear bumber and fender of our RX, last Sunday. We believe it happened when we were in the gas station concession area. Of course, whoever did it either didn't realize they did it or did but left the scene. In a blink of the eye we are out $500 deductible. Dave
  3. LexiRX, Do you know what the requirements are to self-insure?
  4. Our battery lasted about 5 and a half years, so if I were you, I'd change it at the 5 year mark. The good news is that a the message indicating the shifter was not in Park serves as a warning that the battery is getting weak.
  5. I recall seeing a post a while back by someone who did his own brakes - nothing unusual. We have 59,000 miles on ours and they seem to be doing great.
  6. Join the club! I am guilty of the same procrastination.
  7. We call ours the "Lexus", since it's the only Lexus in our household and it just doesn't sound right, saying "Take the SUV." I can't help you with the music connections; I just burn CDs and use them in the changer. Our commutes aren't so long that we'd go through 6 CDs of music so we never looked further. Heck, my Windows 7 phone syncs directly to Zune but I still haven't used it to buy tunes. I do fully utilize the phone's seamless Outlook connection and built-in Word Excel and Powerpoint - more business and less pleasure, so to speak.
  8. Hey, your RX looks exactly like ours! Congratulations and welcome to club of those who made the smart choice.
  9. My thoughts: 1. If you have an RX400h, you will NOT want more power (0-60 MPH in 6.7 seconds), especially if coming from an RX300. 2. If you want superior gas mileage and sporty handling (but not lots of power), go with the CT200h. 3. The CT200h averages 42 MPG, whereas a typical RX400h averages 24-27 MPG. 4. The HS250h is somewhat in between, with gas mileage of 35 MPG or so and quicker acceleration than the CT200h.
  10. I think most of you know that personal insults like those posted by Bwilliams will not be tolerated around here. I think the majority of us are professionals who not only do not act this way, but who also prefer not to respond to such vulgarity. Carry on! Dave
  11. Congratulations and welcome to the "Hybrid Club".
  12. Of course, if you want a good-handling hybrid, the Ct200h will both handle much better than and get twice the fuel economy of an RX330. However, if you want a silky-smooth ride, power acceleration, tall driving stature, and good gas mileage, the RX hybrids are tough to beat. I do feel sorry for those who must buy diesel fuel here in CA. It is averaging $.30-$.50 per gallon more than regular gas. I've seen it as high as $4.60/gallon. Ouch!
  13. Yes, I have and frankly, I'm not sure why you feel their ride quality is different. Our RX400 rides just as smoothly as the RX330s and 350s I've driven or been driven in.
  14. Rey, we pay $756 per year with Mercury here in San Diego. We've been with them for many years now and I highly recommend them. Dave
  15. We average 24.2-25 MPG. Compared to former coworkers who owned RX330s (averaged 17-18 MPG), I'd say our car's fuel efficiency has already paid off the $3000 premium we paid (after tax credit) and is paying dividends handsomely with the $4.20/gallon fuel prices. I know that many non-hybrid RX owners assumed that gas prices would average somewhere in the vicinity of $2.50/gallon for the life of their ownership but boy, were they sadly mistaken!
  16. Ah, I see. Yes, here in San Diego, I believe dealerships tend to bargain less as fuel prices surge. The situation with Japan is not helping anything, either. In fact, fuel-efficient used car prices are often rediculous. People selling salvage vehicles are asking and getting much more than blue book values.
  17. I fixed your title. Keep in mind that the fuel mileage of your ES350 is good to begin with. I think the RX450h should average about 3-4 more MPGs, primarily because it has to offset such a large weight difference. Plus, the ES350 engine is very efficient compared to the engines of most competitors.
  18. Dave, I change my oil every 5000 miles or so and have only recently started using synthetic 5W-30. I check the level every so often and have never seen it as being "low". However, no engine "consumes" no oil at all. Sometimes people will think this after checking the dip stick but in reality, there is always some moisture/particulates/fuel that add volume to the oil. My Corvette has been babied since new and yet it uses a quart of synthetic every 3000 miles or so. Your Lexus is obviously doing much better so why worry? ....my 2 cents.
  19. Because Tirerack is specifying these wheels for your RX400h, I'm sure they are more than adequate. Dave
  20. I have found that dealerships in general will (at times) lower their prices. That being said, I must also mention that it really pays well to do your homework before taking your car in. For example, many dealerships will suggest services that are NOT specified in the owner's or maintenance manual for the current odometer reading. If you know what SHOULD be done, you can make sure that only those services are performed. As far as using local repair garages, whether I use them or not depends upon the difference in cost of service and the complexity of the task. I would certainly not want a local garage to do anything related to the hybrid system. I'm sure very few independent shops work on RX400hs or RX450hs on a regular basis. Tires, brakes, oil changes and related services are very simple, so if I can't do them, myself, I wouldn't mind taking the vehicle in to a local shop.
  21. How about these from the Tire Rack? http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/results.jsp?filterSize=18&filterFinish=Chrome&filterBrand=All&filterWeight=All&autoMake=Lexus&autoModel=RX400h&autoYear=2008&autoModClar=&sort=Brand&filterNew=All&filterSpecial=false They are listed specifically for a 2008 RX400h, are chrome-plated and cost quite a bit less than the quotes you received. Although there are only three in stock, you can always ask when more are due to arrive.
  22. ....an RX350H? I didn't know that particular model existed! Are you referring to the RX400h?
  23. The bottom line is that you did even better than I did. The Discount Tire in my area gave me an out-the-door price of about $830, so I saved more than a few bucks by going to the Tirerack. I guess it all depends upon the particular Discount tire you go to.
  24. This is what I was told as well. Unfortunately, what they tell you and what they do is not always the same thing here in California. I have bought tires from them many times over the years but when a sales guy tells me he'll call be right back and doesn't do so for a day and a half, I tend to buy elsewhere. That was in addition to their renegging on the price match offer.
  25. I used the one off of Scripps Poway Parkway and gave them a good review in the Tirerack website. Dave
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