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#2063 of 2334 Re: one rear motor [katzjamr] by ronr9286t Nov 03, 2005 (3:42 pm)
Replying to: katzjamr (Nov 03, 2005 3:27 pm) I'm told that navigation is included, and I assume that the rain-sensing wipers would not be included.   I'm waiting for verification on the price differential between the AWD and the FWD.   Another consideration is that while we have no snow or desire to go off-road, we do live in a town in Northern CA with steep hills and we have a very steep driveway. While all are paved and I don't anticipate problems getting up the driveway with FWD, the few times I've driven up the drive with AWD (Mercedes M Class service loaner), the trip up the drive is with little or no wheel-slip. Replies to this message: katzjamr (Nov 05, 2005 12:21 am)
#2064 of 2334 Did you know... by wwest Nov 03, 2005 (6:54 pm)
That the AWD GS300, the AWD IS300, and the new 4runner 4WD ALL reduce the engine torque level to the front wheels during stearing inputs/changes or as a result of the yaw sensor indication that directional control is threatened.   From the horses mouth news that FWD and front torque biased AWD can be hazardous. Replies to this message: falconone (Nov 05, 2005 5:19 am)
#2065 of 2334 2wd 400h by katzjamr Nov 05, 2005 (12:21 am)
Replying to: ronr9286t (Nov 03, 2005 3:42 pm) I have verified in another forum that production has started in Japan on the 2wd 400h. It will be about $1500 less msrp, and for the first time include a wood trim option if you order the Ivory interior, you can get birdseye maple. This is a $385 option.
#2066 of 2334 Re: Did you know... [wwest] by falconone Nov 05, 2005 (5:19 am)
Replying to: wwest (Nov 03, 2005 6:54 pm) How is that hazardous? Can it cause an accident?
#2067 of 2334 Sometimes.... by wwest Nov 05, 2005 (9:40 am)
it is extremely desirable to have the entire traction coefficient, or a major portion thereof, of the front tires allocated to maintaining directional control. To my knowledge there is currently no FWD nor front biased AWD that can do that, dynamically or otherwise.   Apparently Toyota is using the yaw sensor in these vehicles to dynamically allocate engine torque F/R.   Nice to know that some manufacturer is finally acknowledging the horrible fallacy of FWD being safer on adverse roadbed conditions.   Next thing we know they'll be disabling ABS unless the VSC system indicates that loss of directional control is threatened.   One can hope.
#2068 of 2334 Lexus adds fwd version of 400h hybrid by larsb Nov 08, 2005 (7:13 am)
http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=103567   Car News briefs: Lexus adds fwd version of 400h hybrid; Posted Date: 11/8/05   Lexus is expanding the RX 400h family with a front-wheel-drive version. The front-drive RX 400h will have a base price of $45,355 when it reaches showrooms in late December, Lexus said Monday.   Since its launch in April, the hybrid powertrain RX 400h has been equipped only with all-wheel drive.   Lexus also said it is cutting the base price of the awd version by $2,350 to $46,755. The price cut is the result of making the now-standard navigation system with rear vision camera optional equipment. The change takes effect with vehicles produced this month.   The RX 400h mates an electric motor with a 3.3-liter V-6 engine rated at 268 hp. Lexus says the vehicle gets 28 mpg in highway driving conditions and 33 mpg in the city.   Prices include $695 shipping. -GREG MIGLIORE
#2069 of 2334 Ladies only? by calidave Nov 25, 2005 (2:25 pm)
Help me out. I want to buy a 400H but I am being told "Dude, that is a soccer mom's car - are you having the operation before or after you start wearing a skirt?"   seriously   I believe the car is gender-neutral, which is fine with me, but am I going to discover I am the only guy driving one? I do know that I am not man enough to own a VW Bug convertible. No offense to those of you who do have sufficient comfort in your sexuality.     I want a 2006 400H, with no rear entertainment system.   I want to drive a vehicle that has good environmental credibility, but that is also fun to drive. And I don't see the advantage in the Accord hybrid that I do in the 400H (though the 400H is admittedly much more expensive than the Accord H). I want the 400H so that when my San Francisco friends harass me when I pull up in my SUV, I can put them in their place by saying "Yo, it's a hybrid."   or maybe I should just punt and buy a Saturn Sky (roadster). People will assume I am getting good mileage in that. Replies to this message: gagrice (Nov 25, 2005 2:31 pm)
#2070 of 2334 Re: Ladies only? [calidave] by gagrice Nov 25, 2005 (2:31 pm)
Replying to: calidave (Nov 25, 2005 2:25 pm) Have you tried out the Highlander Hybrid? I don't think there is a consensus on either one being gender specific. Though supposedly the demographics on the Prius are about 70% female. Drive what you like best. I would be more inclined to buy the Highlander for the added room and it looks more like an SUV.
#2071 of 2334 70% female Prius owners? Not EVEN close... by larsb Nov 25, 2005 (2:36 pm)
http://tinyurl.com/d5d6w   Gary, I dont know where you read or heard that 70% Prius female stat, but that's incorrect..... Replies to this message: gagrice (Nov 25, 2005 4:24 pm)
#2072 of 2334 Ladies only? by calidave Nov 25, 2005 (2:41 pm)
Most of the Prius owners around these parts are men, but I live around A LOT of engineers (mostly males, and more likely to buy a Prius than a non-engineer, I believe)   I don't think the Highlander will be as much fun to drive as the 400H. Nor is it as good looking. But that's just my perspective. Replies to this message: katzjamr (Nov 25, 2005 4:16 pm) calidave (Nov 25, 2005 4:51 pm) gagrice (Nov 25, 2005 5:23 pm)

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