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Replying to: wwest (May 31, 2007 8:02 pm) I don't know if any regular V6 AWD highlander can beat that (highway or city). For the same driving route, my non-turbo outback gives slightly less at 25-29 MPG. The outback is a 4 cylinder, lighter, and more aerodynamic. The highlander is quicker (V8-like midrange response), bulkier, heavier, less aerodynamic, and more luxurious. Despite the above difference, the Highlander Hybrid still beats the outback in highway mileage, much more so in the city. Originally, I thought the outback has excellent mileage since it macthed the mileage of my previous car which was a Hyundai elantra despite the fact that it is heavier and has AWD. Now I see the real world fuel economy advantage of Toyota's Synergy drive (no theoritical babbles here) I noticed lately that I don't even have to be vigilant into observing strict driving techniques. All I did is resist the urge to pass other cars since this thing can really fly. I even had incidence where a BMW X5 tried to pass without success and I did not notice that my speed was above a 100 MPH. And that was going uphill. Thank you. |
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Hi, Assuming I can find a low-mileage (  20k or so) 400h in a color my wife likes, I'm strongly considering going that route versus buying one new. I'm wondering if anyone in this forum has any thoughts as to why that might not be a good idea. I realize the warranty might be shorter (I'd consider buying an extended warranty if need be), but am concerned about the hybrid system over the long-run. Thank you for any thoughts or advice.
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| Why is the 2008 400H scheduled to arrive in the showrooms in November when Lexus is planning to introduce a new generation 2009 in the Spring according to Edmunds. I was going to purchase the 08, but it seems I will be getting the short end of the stick if the 09s indeed are out April or May. | |
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Replying to: larsb (May 10, 2007 1:27 pm) My tires have been rotated but since the rotation is only front to rear it does not have any affect on the problem. My dealer says my alignment is within specs and the problem is that the Goodyear tires don't wear very well. Sounds like nonsense to me since the wear is only abnormal on the inside edge. On my airplane, which has a significant camber to the main wheels, when the outside of the tire shows significant wear I reverse the tire on the wheel. This makes for more even wear and the tires last much longer. But I don't know if that is a good idea or even possible on the car tires. Any other ideas on what those of us with this problem can do, since we are getting blown off by the Lexus dealers? |
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Replying to: dndell (Jun 06, 2007 6:14 pm) To see it, here's the link: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214897&page=9
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Replying to: dndell (Jun 11, 2007 5:03 pm) |
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is that true that the RX with navigation does not have "distance to empty" or "cruising range" display?? the dealer told me that that feature is not available for the RX with Navigation 
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Replying to: texamau1 (Jun 13, 2007 4:41 pm) |
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Replying to: dndell (Jun 06, 2007 6:14 pm)
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Replying to: maggiebrowneye (May 10, 2007 12:03 pm) friend that I work with has a 2005 RX330 and she got almost 40k out of her Goodyears! |
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