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551 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 4:18 PM
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Replying to: wantsrx400h (Aug 22, 2005 5:50 am) You must drive it mostly in the United States. The vehicle must meet all federal and state emissions requirements. Government agencies, tax exempt organizations, and foreign entities are not eligible. $2000.00 kap
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Replying to: kaperino (Sep 26, 2005 12:54 pm) Well, mark one down in the "DUH" column for the feds again; since a tax exempt organization would not be paying taxes anyway, how could they get a credit on taxes they don't pay? |
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Replying to: omtradelaw (Jul 04, 2005 11:55 pm)
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Replying to: newmowner (Oct 06, 2005 5:47 pm) But, either way, since he posted that in July, and that was the only time he has ever logged on to our forums, I don't think he will be replying.. regards, kyfdx Host-Prices Paid Forums |
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Replying to: omtradelaw (Jul 04, 2005 11:55 pm) Also, what can I expect for a good discount off of MSRP on a new RX400h with ML and navigation? where at (which dealership)? Can I use regular 87 octane in a new RX400H ? The HOV use, I read< for hybrid is to be rescinded next year by either my state or the Feds. Any info on this? Thanks.......reddog |
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Replying to: newmowner (Oct 06, 2005 5:47 pm)
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For the life of me I cannot fathom why anyone in their right mind is willing to pay, all-in incl. tax and license, over $50,000 for this vehicle. I love my current RX 300, but isn't it obvious that Lexus has been unable to achieve significant mileage improvements in the 400h, and now has to resort to hyping enhanced performance (acceleration, etc.) and luxury? The fact is that really improved mileage performance in hybrids is only achieved in the lighter weight hybrids, such as the Prius and the Honda hybrids. I looked long and hard at the 400h, but will be damned if I will pay over $50,000 for just a very, very small increase in MPG performance - there is simply no realistic payback. I hate to leave Toyota/Lexus, but a reasonable, lighter weight AWD SUV, with significant MPG increases, is the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, which I can purchase here in my Northern California county for $1,000 over the dealer's invoice - a fully loaded vehicle with all of the top options with a total purchase price, including tax and license, of about $35,000. Not quite as luxurious as the Lexus 400h, but at least $16-17,000 less costly!
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Replying to: andy3 (Oct 19, 2005 9:54 am) Oh man, are you in for a ride with the responses to this post. You dare to post detailed, logical information! Are you from the planet Vulcan, by chance?  Seriously, I would hold off on the Escape Hybrid. The technology is not mature at Ford. I would wait for the 2007 model. They did not copy Toyota technology, they independently developed their own stuff. |
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Replying to: stevedebi (Oct 19, 2005 1:41 pm) To stevedebi: It is my understanding that Ford was developing its own hybrid system and came so close to infringing on Toyotas patents that it was cheaper and faster for them to license toyota technology on the Escape. Ford is working on their own but the Escape hybrid system is a toyota product.
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Replying to: andy3 (Oct 19, 2005 9:54 am) This is a "green" alternative to a Cayenne (albeit with a bit less handlng prowess) and not to be confused with a Ford Escape. |
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