Question about the hybrid transmission
12-15-08, 03:36 PM
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Test drive complete.
It was an eye opener for sure. Smooth without a doubt. Was very interesting. Just a few minutes of driving DID solve alot of questions I had. What happens when one applies alot of gas while doing say 40mph was very interesting, the rpm increased alot and it would have led me to believe that the CVT was slipping but the increase in speed and strong pull told me it was not. There was a little more noise than I was used to but the smoothness and power was quite impressive!
I see now what you all know from use and am convinced that I will get used to the CVT and even enjoy it. I will exit now but lurk with respect until I purchase mine in the spring of 2009.
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It was an eye opener for sure. Smooth without a doubt. Was very interesting. Just a few minutes of driving DID solve alot of questions I had. What happens when one applies alot of gas while doing say 40mph was very interesting, the rpm increased alot and it would have led me to believe that the CVT was slipping but the increase in speed and strong pull told me it was not. There was a little more noise than I was used to but the smoothness and power was quite impressive!
I see now what you all know from use and am convinced that I will get used to the CVT and even enjoy it. I will exit now but lurk with respect until I purchase mine in the spring of 2009.
Thanks all
and ask the questions that you have. Don't read too much into the answers too.That's what these boards are here for. We all ask and answer and help out as much as we can. All we ask is that you do a simple search for common questions before posting.
Good luck with whatever you decide to get!
12-16-08, 09:10 AM
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What a GREAT surprise. I took my LX570 in for it's 15K this am and my Salesperson had arranged me a 400h for a loaner. These Lexus people are really into customer satisfaction (sales!). Now I am getting to spend a whole day with the 400h and without the sales person aboard!
Thanks to all of you and I will be waiting for the Spring of 2009 for the new RX450h.
Thanks to all here
Thanks to all of you and I will be waiting for the Spring of 2009 for the new RX450h.
Thanks to all here
12-16-08, 09:13 AM
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This was my fear and the reason I started this thread. But even after a very short time I am confident I can get used to the CVT. The is no loss in acceleration as at a stand still it will get to highway speeds VERY quickly. What is even nicer is a 60 full throttle is still a kick in the hind end!
12-16-08, 02:31 PM
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This was my fear and the reason I started this thread. But even after a very short time I am confident I can get used to the CVT. The is no loss in acceleration as at a stand still it will get to highway speeds VERY quickly. What is even nicer is a 60 full throttle is still a kick in the hind end!
12-16-08, 07:01 PM
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GGEBHARDT.....
I am in Jax also......what dealer did you go to? Lexus of Jax, or Lexus of OP? Just curious......I work for TMS - Toyota Motor Sales on the Lexus side of things here in Jax......
I have an IS250 right now (08)......HKS exhaust, grnd effects, XM, spoiler, and HID lights.....that being said.......I ordered my own RX400h today
Granite exterior, black leather interior..........Nav, Prem Plus Pckg, Wood grain interior, 18" rim, frt heated seats, tow prep pckg........I think that is it. I am really looking fwd to it!!!
I am in Jax also......what dealer did you go to? Lexus of Jax, or Lexus of OP? Just curious......I work for TMS - Toyota Motor Sales on the Lexus side of things here in Jax......
I have an IS250 right now (08)......HKS exhaust, grnd effects, XM, spoiler, and HID lights.....that being said.......I ordered my own RX400h today
Granite exterior, black leather interior..........Nav, Prem Plus Pckg, Wood grain interior, 18" rim, frt heated seats, tow prep pckg........I think that is it. I am really looking fwd to it!!!
12-17-08, 09:38 AM
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GGEBHARDT.....
I am in Jax also......what dealer did you go to? Lexus of Jax, or Lexus of OP? Just curious......I work for TMS - Toyota Motor Sales on the Lexus side of things here in Jax......
I have an IS250 right now (08)......HKS exhaust, grnd effects, XM, spoiler, and HID lights.....that being said.......I ordered my own RX400h today
Granite exterior, black leather interior..........Nav, Prem Plus Pckg, Wood grain interior, 18" rim, frt heated seats, tow prep pckg........I think that is it. I am really looking fwd to it!!!
I am in Jax also......what dealer did you go to? Lexus of Jax, or Lexus of OP? Just curious......I work for TMS - Toyota Motor Sales on the Lexus side of things here in Jax......
I have an IS250 right now (08)......HKS exhaust, grnd effects, XM, spoiler, and HID lights.....that being said.......I ordered my own RX400h today
Granite exterior, black leather interior..........Nav, Prem Plus Pckg, Wood grain interior, 18" rim, frt heated seats, tow prep pckg........I think that is it. I am really looking fwd to it!!!
12-17-08, 02:34 PM
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I saw my vehicle today!!! It will be at the dealership tomorrow, now I just need to get the paperwork there.......it is a bit different due to me being an employee......hoping to get it by 12/24......I am driving home to my parents in Clearwater (if not from Florida, its about 3.5 hours from Jax), so that would be a nice drive.
But the vehicle looks great.....metallic grey w/ black leather, and the cherry wood grain. I will put picts up when I get it in my hands!
But the vehicle looks great.....metallic grey w/ black leather, and the cherry wood grain. I will put picts up when I get it in my hands!
12-19-08, 04:51 AM
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I saw my vehicle today!!! It will be at the dealership tomorrow, now I just need to get the paperwork there.......it is a bit different due to me being an employee......hoping to get it by 12/24......I am driving home to my parents in Clearwater (if not from Florida, its about 3.5 hours from Jax), so that would be a nice drive.
But the vehicle looks great.....metallic grey w/ black leather, and the cherry wood grain. I will put picts up when I get it in my hands!
But the vehicle looks great.....metallic grey w/ black leather, and the cherry wood grain. I will put picts up when I get it in my hands!
12-19-08, 01:13 PM
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I saw my vehicle today!!! It will be at the dealership tomorrow, now I just need to get the paperwork there.......it is a bit different due to me being an employee......hoping to get it by 12/24......I am driving home to my parents in Clearwater (if not from Florida, its about 3.5 hours from Jax), so that would be a nice drive.
But the vehicle looks great.....metallic grey w/ black leather, and the cherry wood grain. I will put picts up when I get it in my hands!
But the vehicle looks great.....metallic grey w/ black leather, and the cherry wood grain. I will put picts up when I get it in my hands!
12-20-08, 04:31 AM
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What happens in 12 months? These vehicles don't turn into pumpkins do they?
12-20-08, 09:57 AM
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12-20-08, 10:57 AM
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Toyotadad - yes, I am doing the 12 month thing,and then will turn it in, and get another Lexus....unsure which. I have an IS250 right now, that I really liked a lot.....but this deal on the RXh was too hard to pass up.....so I took it. I might order another IS250 or IS350next yr with F-Sport accy's on them.
GGEBHARDT - I should have it Monday afternoon, so I will post picts then......
GGEBHARDT - I should have it Monday afternoon, so I will post picts then......
12-20-08, 11:09 AM
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Toyotadad - yes, I am doing the 12 month thing,and then will turn it in, and get another Lexus....unsure which. I have an IS250 right now, that I really liked a lot.....but this deal on the RXh was too hard to pass up.....so I took it. I might order another IS250 or IS350next yr with F-Sport accy's on them.
GGEBHARDT - I should have it Monday afternoon, so I will post picts then......
GGEBHARDT - I should have it Monday afternoon, so I will post picts then......
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