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Gas prices topic
by pf_flyer HOST
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Aug 22, 2005 (3:06 am)
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Since we don't get many overseas price reports, you might want to post the UK prices over in the Report Your Local Gas Prices Here discussion!
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- #1991 of 2334
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Re: Brits pay $6/gal for gas [phoebeisis]
by cyclone4
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Aug 22, 2005 (5:14 am)
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Replying to: phoebeisis (Aug 20, 2005 3:53 pm)
Great Britain's climate is a hell of a lot warmer in the winter time than say Boston or even New York. This is inspite of the fact that London is MUCH further north than Boston. This is due to the fact that there is a relatively warm ocean to the west plus the Gulf Stream affecting western Europe. The air masses for Boston and New York in the winter often move in from frigid Canada.
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- #1992 of 2334
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.93 pence/L=$1.63/L OR $6.30/GALLON
by phoebeisis
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Aug 22, 2005 (7:56 am)
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$6.30 A GALLON-a bit more than 2X what we pay.Yes,those sort of prices would absolutely put paid to 5000 lb pickups and SUV's.Currently the almost tripling of the price of gasoline(-I paid 89 cents in 1998) has finally started to kill the sales of Suburbans and Expeditions( 2500 KG SUV's-5500 lbs-which get 10 mpg in city driving).It was only the last 40 cents of the runup that finally "killed" them.GM has managed to sell them-but only at HUGE DISCOUNTS-probably under GM's actual cost.
GB is fairly far north,but not bitterly cold because of warm ocean currents(between 50 and 60 degrees north).The lower 48 states only extend up to about 48 degrees north. I'm exactly 30 degrees north-New Orleans-that explains our barely winter-winter(one or 2 days below 32 degrees).
Thanks for the" Petrol "numbers.Charlie
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- #1993 of 2334
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First 2000 Miles
by hendjaz
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Aug 22, 2005 (9:39 am)
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We may be taking delivery soon of a new 400h and then taking off immediately for a family vacation that might quickly add 1500-2000 miles to the RX. For the most part we would not be near any Lexus dealers during the trip although a greater probability of being near some toyota dealers. Are there any reports that anyone is aware of significant or debilitating problems arising in the 400h in the first 2000 miles or so? I read of someone's A/C going out but any others to be aware of that could affect the drivability of the vehicle? Thank you.
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- #1994 of 2334
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no problem
by katzjamr
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Aug 22, 2005 (9:58 am)
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Replying to: hendjaz (Aug 22, 2005 9:39 am)
My 400h has been the most trouble free vehicle i have ever had. Remember that many toyota dealerships can work on a 400h as they are trained for the Highlander Hybrid which shares the same chasis. This gives u a much larger network of potential dealers for emergency service than just relying on Lexus dealers. Also Lexus roadside assitance includes up to three days Hotel stay with daily food allowance if your car cannot be repaired, I think a loaner car can be arranged for also, that exact detail escapes me. More importantly when you are taking a brand new vehicle on the road remember to vary your speed, dont just set the cruise control and drive at one speed. This allows the engine and hybrid components to break in at all speed ranges.
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- #1995 of 2334
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one more thing
by katzjamr
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Aug 22, 2005 (10:07 am)
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Replying to: katzjamr (Aug 22, 2005 9:58 am)
Have a reliable tire gauge with you when you pick up your 400h. For some reason many vehicles have been shipped with tires set at 40 psi, rather than the 30 or 32 that is normal depending on the tires on the suv. The high psi will affect ride, steering and tire wear and many dealers are not catching this during what passes for dealer prep. Also the Nav system will be helpful on your trip so see if they can spend some time getting you familiar with setting it, there is alot to learn just with that item alone. Make sure someone tells you where the key is for the lock nut on your aluminum wheels in case you have a flat.
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- #1996 of 2334
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police forces
by jamessahal
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Aug 22, 2005 (2:45 pm)
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english police forces have now bought a lexus rx400h! more forces are buying after the trial!!
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- #1997 of 2334
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Re: police forces [jamessahal]
by motownusa
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Aug 22, 2005 (3:04 pm)
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Replying to: jamessahal (Aug 22, 2005 2:45 pm)
James, I was checking your profile. You are only 14 ? Wow!! You seem to know a lot about cars. I was in the UK from May 21 through 29th and all the police cruisers I saw were BMWs. I am not sure if a heavy SUV will make a good Patrol car..
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WOW!!!
by dewey
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Aug 22, 2005 (3:06 pm)
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My 400h has been the most trouble free vehicle i have ever had.
Problem free for the first few months of ownership! Miraculous, indeed for a Model T Ford, but a 21st century vehicle??
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- #1999 of 2334
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???
by katzjamr
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Aug 22, 2005 (3:29 pm)
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Replying to: dewey (Aug 22, 2005 3:06 pm)
What i meant to say is that he shouldnt worry. This person is picking up a vehicle from out of state and then taking a trip. I have had american cars that were not trouble free in the first few months of ownership, you can go to any forum on here and see testimony to that. To pick one, there is a Ford Exploder thread here where a person posts that their new car broke down before they made it out of the dealers parking lot. Mostly that is the luck of the draw. Some of this technology is new, the vehicles are loaded with features, something is bound to not be perfect. If this forum is meant to help people i dont see where your sarcasm is of any benefit.
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