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Replying to: dcaenen (Jul 21, 2006 1:41 pm) |
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Hello, I just got my 400h last weekend. When I test drove it, the engine was as still and quiet as could be at startup when still in the "park" position. Now that I have it in my garage, I am noticing different behavior. When I turn the key position, it is completely still at first for about 3 seconds. After that, I will still be in the 'park" position, but it will feel like the engine has come to life and I actually feel it running, like I would feel the engine of a non hybrid car. Is this normal?
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Replying to: chops57 (Oct 27, 2005 11:09 am) |
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I am really concerned about all the reports of the engine "stuttering" at about 35-40 mph. Has anyone gotten a reasonable answer from a dealer? I have the 400H since last December. (05) I have driven it over 9000 miles and it has really been the "perfect". Of course, I am worried that the problem that has been reported may be inherent in the car. If so, I want to "head it off at the pass". Regarding the free service at 5k miles. I was unhappy with the dealer service for the following reasons; -they had me wait at least 2 hours before they reported that the service was completed. -they did not rotate the tires. (I marked them so I could tell) -they ignored the issues I brought to their attention. eg. squeeks. The dealer has all kinds of services they subscribe to in order to get a report about how "wonderful" they were with my car. When they called me, I let them have it! The next day, the customer service rep from the dealer called me up to find out why I was so unhappy with their service. She asked me what they could do to rectify the problems. I said; Pick up my car and leave me the loaner until you deliver it to me with the service completed and do it next time for no charge. They agreed and sent me a letter confirming the free service. We will see about the car pick up. Another thought-- The prices they charge for an oil change and tire rotation are outrageous. I think its about $70 in Florida. Not as bad as getting a Porche done for $300. I have always done my own oil changes on the Lexus rx300- vin tage 2000. I use only Mobile 1 and Toyota oil filters. The car has 189k miles and runs like the day I bought it. I would like to sell the car, but when people see the milage, they run as fast as they can. Good luck with the stuttering. Bobgail
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since this topic board has been silent for awhile, maybe i am unlucky one. we have 2 week old RX400h and it hesitates, stutters, lacks power, etc at about 40mph and certainly at 60mph. this is happens at tame driving (i'm not pushing it). power meter oscillates up and down when all this going on. visiting service department tonight. if i get the 'this is normal' talk, i won't be happy. will let you know what happens.
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Replying to: apg97ss (Jan 29, 2007 12:09 pm)
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Replying to: katzjamr (Jan 29, 2007 3:17 pm)
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Replying to: apg97ss (Jan 29, 2007 8:46 pm)
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Replying to: apg97ss (Jan 30, 2007 6:59 am) Hope your situation improves. Ethan |
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Replying to: eshapir (Jan 30, 2007 10:23 am) Yes, car now has 2,000 miles and has gotten better. Problem before was that at cruise at about 60 mph with constant gas peddle, power would oscillate up and down. Power still feels a little off, but oscillation is gone.
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