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Re: Lexus is not an economy car [idele] by falconone
Dec 20, 2005 (6:04 am)
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Replying to: idele (Dec 19, 2005 7:02 pm)

I can appreciate your situation. Many people are in the same boat with the Prius. Some folks have actually gone out and rented a Prius for a weekend to see if they really like the car. A ten minute test drive is never adequate for any vehicle.
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Cost and availability by twosour2
Dec 30, 2005 (8:27 am)
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I am very interested in the new 450h. I have a few questions. 1. any idea the cost? 2. When are they expected to be available?
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Re: Cost and availability [twosour2] by idele
Dec 30, 2005 (11:38 am)
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Replying to: twosour2 (Dec 30, 2005 8:27 am)

There's no fixed date. From information on the web the GS450h will be availabe in March in Australia. I expect it to be May in the USA more or less. I'm taking my RX400h in for its 5000 mile maintenace next week. I will certainly try to get information from the dealer at that time. I expect a price of 55K to 60K but because I prognosticate phenomenal demand, the high residual value will make leases very reasonable.
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Re: Cost and availability [idele] by brianlbailey
Jan 12, 2006 (9:28 am)
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Replying to: idele (Dec 30, 2005 11:38 am)

idele - Did you gather any more information from your dealer last week?
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Re: Cost and availability [brianlbailey] by idele
Jan 12, 2006 (5:07 pm)
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Replying to: brianlbailey (Jan 12, 2006 9:28 am)

A sales manager said nothing new except that the number 2, 3 and 4 slots were now filled.
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Re: Cost and availability [brianlbailey] by idele
Jan 13, 2006 (10:03 am)
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Replying to: brianlbailey (Jan 12, 2006 9:28 am)

I stopped at the Lexus dealer and asked again about the arrival of the GS450h. March is more certain now. Also the waiting list has increased to 5. The dealers have been told the first vehicles will be in the colors white,silver, black. I'll be in Japan next week and will check out a Lexus dealer there.
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8 Speed Automatic in the new LS....the hybrid too? by larsb
Jan 16, 2006 (7:39 am)
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http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060116/SUB/60113046/1023
 
In unveiling its redesigned LS 460 flagship at the Detroit auto show, Lexus said the sedan will have the world's first eight-speed automatic transmission. The previous benchmark was the Mercedes-Benz S class' seven-speed transmission.
 
The 4.6-liter V-8 is an all-new design, with both port and direct fuel injection, that generates 380 hp and 370 pounds-feet of torque. That delivers a 0-to-60 time under 5.5 seconds, while combined fuel economy is about 25 mpg.
 
A hybrid version will deliver the equivalent power of a 6.0-liter V-12 while consuming the fuel of a V-6.
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Re: 8 Speed Automatic in the new LS....the hybrid too? [larsb] by gagrice
Jan 16, 2006 (8:09 am)
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Replying to: larsb (Jan 16, 2006 7:39 am)

A hybrid version will deliver the equivalent power of a 6.0-liter V-12 while consuming the fuel of a V-6.
 
Is that supposed to be a good thing? My wife's 1990 LS400 gets consistent 27 MPG cruising at 75 MPH. It is a 4.0 V8 with more than enough acceleration. It also just passed it's smog test with flying colors. You may like the direction that hybrids are going. They don't give me a warm fuzzy feeling.
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Re: 8 Speed Automatic in the new LS....the hybrid too? [gagrice] by larsb
Jan 16, 2006 (8:31 am)
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Replying to: gagrice (Jan 16, 2006 8:09 am)

It's a good thing for the people who will drop $65K on this car. Which will be a very limited group. If they've got the cash, more power to them.
 
And by the way: V12 power with the fuel efficiency of a V6 has been an automotive design goal for decades. Way before Hybrids.
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Re: GS450 info [lexi4life] by objectiveview
Jan 16, 2006 (3:38 pm)
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Replying to: lexi4life (Dec 13, 2005 2:37 pm)

Hmmm, about the expected hp of the GS450h, Lexus quoted that the combined horsepower would be 'well in excess of 300'. Now the LS460 is rated at 380hp... by those numbers i'd guess the GS450h would be in the 340-360 hp region, no?

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