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RX330 FWD
NAV System w/backup camera
ML Stereo System
18" Wheels with Michelins
Automatic W/S Wiper System
Laser Cruise Control
Heated Front Seats
Premium Package
Sun Roof
Leather Interior
I did not have to order the RES in order to get the ML Stereo System.
Price paid was 6% under sticker price for cash deal with no trade.
If you are willing to wait approx. 90 days to get what you want Lexus will be happy to order the vehicle for you. I had no hassels in the entire transaction.
Great vehicle and the ML Stereo System is simply amazing. Well worth the extra dollars spent to get it. Also, the laser cruise control system is a marvel of technology. A "must have" if you are considering a fully loaded RX330.
It's not blinding because of the auto-focus/tilt feature that comes standard. To sum it up - I would never buy another vehicle that doesn't have HID on it. The feds ought to make this standard!
Good luck.
Would be nice to see that, as CDs are quickly becoming passe and giving way to MP3 players (can't beat the idea of having all your music with you in one place).
I only see the Tire-pressure monitor button but not the traction control button.
ML = pure waste of money.
I think I payed a little for the Lexus name and If I get it serviced at Lexus dealer I will pay probably twice the amount I payed at GM dealers.
I have had Buicks, Cadillacs, Yukons, and Tahoes in recent years and liked them just as well and had good service at GM dealers. Lets see if I get the famous Lexus resell value after a few years and If I do I probably will stick with Lexus.
thanks!
Tony
Maybe the single electrical motor is the first iteration and then they'd have a more pricey AWD model later.
However, if the first model is not AWD and it runs what, say mid-40s sticker, then an AWD model would be what, 50k sticker?
They may price themselves out of whatever advantage an SUV hybrid offers, especially in comparison to competing models.
Can a hybrid vehicle truly be luxurious?
Undeniably, yes. Remember, this isn't just another hybrid vehicle. It's a Lexus. So rest assured, the Lexus hybrid will feature everything you've come to expect and appreciate in our current luxury vehicles.
Aren't hybrids slower than conventional vehicles?
Not the Lexus hybrid. In fact, it's been engineered to be more powerful than similar vehicles with conventional engines. The electric motor increases the overall horsepower from 230 hp to 270 hp. So in addition to reduced fuel consumption and emissions, you can also look forward to a noticeably faster 0-60 acceleration.
Aren't most hybrids still in the experimental stage?
The Lexus hybrid certainly is not. Our parent company, Toyota, has had hybrid vehicles in real-world use since 1997, and they've been just as reliable as their gas-driven counterparts. The new Lexus hybrid will feature the same proven hybrid technology.
Aren't hybrid vehicles just a fad?
Hybrid vehicles are definitely not a fad. They're the latest advancement in automotive technology. Vehicles with hybrid engines have been on the road for more than six years. And, since that time, the popularity of these cars has only increased. No wonder so many major auto manufacturers are racing to get their own hybrid vehicles into the showrooms. People appreciate the power, fuel economy, reduced emissions and convenience that a hybrid offers. And soon they'll have even more to appreciate: when Lexus introduces the first luxury hybrid vehicle in history.
How do hybrid vehicles work?
Hybrids are equipped with both a gasoline engine and an electric motor. Depending how much power the vehicle requires at any given time, the system selects the most appropriate power source for the job. The electric motor is usually more than adequate for city driving. While the extra power of the gasoline engine helps out on freeway on-ramps and steep inclines. What's more, the entire process is so seamless, you probably won't even realize it's happening.
Will it really be safe?
Absolutely. It may be a hybrid vehicle. But first, it's a Lexus. Which means, the Lexus hybrid is required to meet the same exacting safety standards as our conventional vehicles. Ensuring you a comfortable ride, as well as peace of mind.
How long do the batteries last?
The batteries in the Lexus hybrid are designed to last the lifetime of the vehicle and require no additional maintenance. You won't even need to recharge them, since the gasoline engine takes care of that during normal use.
Are there specific maintenance issues with hybrid vehicles?
The Lexus hybrid will require no special maintenance. Just the same routine service appointments as our conventional vehicles.
Are hybrids really that fuel efficient?
Hybrids are actually quite fuel efficient. While they're equipped with a full-size gas tank, they use less fuel because the electric motor does so much of the work. For instance, when the Lexus hybrid comes to a stop, it may switch from the gasoline-powered engine to the electric motor and then switch back once the extra power is needed. What does all this mean for you? Fewer visits to the pump.
Are hybrids truly better for the environment?
Hybrids are definitely better for the environment. They use their gasoline engines less, so they burn less fuel, and subsequently emit fewer pollutants into our atmosphere. In addition, the electric motors operate in silence, so even noise pollution is reduced.
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The original plan was for Ford to use the Escape with the 2.0L I4 engine with its 127 hp and city epa rating of 23 mpg. So, assuming the middle of the mpg hybrid range of 37, that's an improvement of 61%. This is a FWD gas vehicle that shows a weight of 3065 lbs without the hybrid add-on.
The RX330 FWD weighs 3860 with an epa city mpg of 20 - so if it gets the same improvement of 61%, that's about 32 mpg in the city. Unlikely with the additional weight over the Escape but the RX is more aerodynamic so who knows.
Forget the 12.5 yr payback and start thinkin' 15 years...but you will have More Power to get to the supermarket.
At higher freeway speeds I would imagine the gas engine is in charge and there's little if any on/off switching so the mpg might be less, the opposite of what we have in conventional vehicles.
Has anyone out there had a similar experience? Are there some fixes or could it be that my HID's are turned down too low? Help please!
Also kcr2 to help with those night time joggers you might want to switch on the fog lights. They help widen the light which might help make them more visable.
We were shopping for a used RX300 or a new 330 at a Marietta store. On Friday night we looked at a 2000 RX300 with 37,000 miles for $27,000. The next day we find an ad at the Roswell sister store 30 minutes from the Marietta store for a 2000 RX300 4x4 with 24720 miles for $25,995. As we are 1 1/2 hours from Roswell I called and made sure they had the car. The salesman said they did, and we took off. When we get there, the salesman says that although he was *looking at the car* as he spoke to me on the phone, in the 1 1/2 hours it took us to travel there, the car had been transferred to the Marietta store we had shopped the night before. He was very curt. He didn't offer to show us anything else. Just "sorry." We left, and headed to the Marietta store as it was on the way home. We explain to the saleswoman there that the car we wanted had been transferred to her store only hours before. She checks the VIN number and it turns out that the car we wanted had been there since Friday and that it was the one we had looked at on Friday night! It had never been in Roswell. The only difference was it had now aged 12,000 miles to 37,000 miles and the higher price!
Here's what they offered to do:
* Sell us the used car at the advertised lower price. When we pointed out that the car was actually 12,000 miles over the advertised mileage of 24270, they came down to $25,345.
* Sell us a new RX330 for $36,000. It has premium pkg., auto back door, alloy wheels, wood-n-leather int.
They offered 3.9% financing on both. This offer good only until Dec. 31.
They never could explain to our satisfaction why the used car was 12,000 miles over what was advertised.
Should we:
Call the manager at Roswell, report the lying salesman, and see if we can get a better deal on new or used there.
Take one of the Marietta deals and write letters to the Roswell manager and Lexus about the lying salesman.
Take one of the deals and shut up.
Buy nothing. (My choice. At this moment, I never want to see the uppity insides of one of those dealerships ever again, much less one of their lying, fashion-plate salesbots. But I don't want to be rash. I'm still mad.)
Thanks for any and all help-advice-criticism. I could really use it.
You could try writing the letter but I suspect that their sales practices start at the top, and it probably won't get you too much more in the way of a price break. It may be worth a try, though, as you don't have anything much to lose (except the time and frustration that you've already experienced). An alternative might be to contact Lexus of America and see if that might "help" the dealer into giving you a better deal. But still my instinct would be to look elsewhere, and not reward what appears to be unscrupulous sales practices.
I just bought a new RX 330. The manual recommends 87 or higher gas, but the dealer said that we should put at least 89. What do most people put? Has anyone seen any degradation with 87 gas?
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I noticed issues with our '01 Acura MDX when we used 89 octane (owner's manual said 91 octane was required), but I haven't noticed anything with 87 octane on our RX330.
thanks!