Lexus RX400H

jrawles · 07-26-2004, 11:15 AM

Sat in a Lexus RX400H this weekend at a Lexus sales event at the old El Toro air base. They wouldn't let us drive it

but we could climb in it and sit in it. I did open the hood to check if actually had the HSD in it, and it did. I was actually quite unimpressed. I don't think it had much to offer over the Prius except leather seats and I'm quite happy with the seats in the Prius. Ofcourse, if it attracts people to buy hybrids who might not otherwise purchase them, then I guess it serves a purpose. My wife like the cushy interior a bit, but when I pointed out that we could get the nice interior in the Highlander for less money and have a more useful vehicle more space. She conceded that the vehicle was nothing we needed. In truth, the highlander is nothing we need now either, but in a year or two we may want a larger vehicle and it is reassuring to know that a larger hybrid will be available if we feel we need one.

J. Rawles
Long Beach, CA

aarons12 · 07-26-2004, 11:20 AM

well, i owned an rx300 and have to say that i loved it and would not be able to compare the ride and comfort of the RX to the prius. however i agree on the comparison with the highlander, that the RX is not worth the extra money.

LewLasher · 07-26-2004, 05:32 PM

I'm intrigued by the way they're implementing all wheel drive. However, given the extra cost of the Hylander over the Prius, and given that people have been reporting excellent winter handling with the Prius, it's hard for me to justify the extra cost. I could get a package #9, an extra set of wheels and snow tires and still have a few dollars left.

V8Cobrakid · 07-26-2004, 05:50 PM

The whole point is to pull away the people who are SUV obsessed. Now you have an SUV type vehicle that's a hybrid. I would consider it more of a SPV (sport performance vehicle ). Now you will find a market for the moms out that that like SUVs based on size. So it's a proven fast after all... size does matter

:mrgreen:

aarons12 · 07-26-2004, 06:08 PM

well, this past weekend i tried to load a bunch of stuff into my prius. while i agree that it holds a decent amount of stuff for a relatively small car, i was wishing i had my buick rendezvous with me... of course, that's one day in a month, the rest of the time i don't miss it in the least

V8Cobrakid · 07-26-2004, 06:29 PM

I too agree that the prius has a lot of room. But every once and a while, it is small. First off, i don't understand how everything fits in that car. You carry a box out.. it looks like it's the size of the car. Once you throw it in.. it dissapears into a corner. Twilight zone material. I helped my Ex move into and out of her dorm. All of her stuff fit in the car. That was over a dozen filing boxes. About a dozen crates packed with stuff. and a microwave. It really didn't take up all that much room either. I could have stacked more. It's a mystery.. but i like it.

:mrgreen:

Mirza · 07-26-2004, 06:43 PM

Any idea of when it's coming out?

**Danny** · 07-27-2004, 10:04 AM

Drive an MR2 everyday and then talk to me about small space

I've got a garage door opener in my passenger seat right now and it's taking up 99% of my "cargo room".

:mrgreen:

bruceha_2000 · 07-27-2004, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Drive an MR2 everyday and then talk to me about small space

I've got a garage door opener in my passenger seat right now and it's taking up 99% of my "cargo room".

:mrgreen:

Going to take a LOT of trips to move to the new house!!

Bill60546 · 07-27-2004, 12:28 PM

I ordered a RX400H on Jan1 and was told Sept. Am now hearing Oct, which ofcourse means Nov.
And yes, everyone is right, it is somewhat pricey. But we'll see what the final price tag is with various options.

07-26-2004, 11:15 AM	#1
jrawles Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 41 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Lexus RX400H Sat in a Lexus RX400H this weekend at a Lexus sales event at the old El Toro air base. They wouldn't let us drive it but we could climb in it and sit in it. I did open the hood to check if actually had the HSD in it, and it did. I was actually quite unimpressed. I don't think it had much to offer over the Prius except leather seats and I'm quite happy with the seats in the Prius. Ofcourse, if it attracts people to buy hybrids who might not otherwise purchase them, then I guess it serves a purpose. My wife like the cushy interior a bit, but when I pointed out that we could get the nice interior in the Highlander for less money and have a more useful vehicle more space. She conceded that the vehicle was nothing we needed. In truth, the highlander is nothing we need now either, but in a year or two we may want a larger vehicle and it is reassuring to know that a larger hybrid will be available if we feel we need one. J. Rawles Long Beach, CA __________________ 2004 Tideland BC, ''wanted'' August 17th, 2003, delivered May 1, 2004

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Bill60546 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 347 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	lexus I ordered a RX400H on Jan1 and was told Sept. Am now hearing Oct, which ofcourse means Nov. And yes, everyone is right, it is somewhat pricey. But we'll see what the final price tag is with various options.

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07-26-2004, 11:20 AM	#2
aarons12 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: long island, NY Posts: 705 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	well, i owned an rx300 and have to say that i loved it and would not be able to compare the ride and comfort of the RX to the prius. however i agree on the comparison with the highlander, that the RX is not worth the extra money.

07-26-2004, 05:32 PM	#3
LewLasher Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts Posts: 156 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I'm intrigued by the way they're implementing all wheel drive. However, given the extra cost of the Hylander over the Prius, and given that people have been reporting excellent winter handling with the Prius, it's hard for me to justify the extra cost. I could get a package #9, an extra set of wheels and snow tires and still have a few dollars left.

07-26-2004, 05:50 PM	#4
V8Cobrakid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: hell Posts: 2,894 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 5	The whole point is to pull away the people who are SUV obsessed. Now you have an SUV type vehicle that's a hybrid. I would consider it more of a SPV (sport performance vehicle ). Now you will find a market for the moms out that that like SUVs based on size. So it's a proven fast after all... size does matter :mrgreen:

07-26-2004, 06:08 PM	#5
aarons12 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: long island, NY Posts: 705 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	well, this past weekend i tried to load a bunch of stuff into my prius. while i agree that it holds a decent amount of stuff for a relatively small car, i was wishing i had my buick rendezvous with me... of course, that's one day in a month, the rest of the time i don't miss it in the least

07-26-2004, 06:29 PM	#6
V8Cobrakid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: hell Posts: 2,894 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 5	I too agree that the prius has a lot of room. But every once and a while, it is small. First off, i don't understand how everything fits in that car. You carry a box out.. it looks like it's the size of the car. Once you throw it in.. it dissapears into a corner. Twilight zone material. I helped my Ex move into and out of her dorm. All of her stuff fit in the car. That was over a dozen filing boxes. About a dozen crates packed with stuff. and a microwave. It really didn't take up all that much room either. I could have stacked more. It's a mystery.. but i like it. :mrgreen:

07-26-2004, 06:43 PM	#7
Mirza Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 899 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Any idea of when it's coming out?