Today got a call from the dealer that my 450h has arrived. It's ready for collection immediately, however can't collect till tomorrow since my wife is away

Got 7.5% below MSRP I will post pictures a soon as I collect her.

 

A very exciting day! Looking forward to your pics!

 

Very impatient to see your pics Shanmand!
You look like a boy facing his new toy, isn't it?

 

Shanmand,
It is a very special time when picking up a new car, and waiting a day to have your wife with you is admirable. Nothing like having a new key fob handed to each one of you. Enjoy the walk through, and mini orientation, but don't forget to do a cosmetic type inspection, which will not be part of your warranty after leaving the dealer. Nice to know your car is a girl, did you name her yet? We just traded in our 2010 (Rosy) for our 2013 (Pearl).

 

My 2010 was called Dorah (the Explorer ). I need this one to take me places first so that I can name her.

Anyway here are few pictures of her (before she starts picking real dust)

There is one thing I can't figure out though; when playing video from the iPhone I get an error that "No video input available. Only sound will be played." Not sure what that means.

 

And some more...

 

Looks amazing. Congratulations on the new ride! Side pics pleaseeee, need a look at the new wheels . How would you say it compares to your last ride? And just one question, how is the Mark Levinson stereo? Never heard it so your thoughts would be appreciated.

 

Strange arrangements on the trunk!
Is there anything below the large panel?
Can you open it and make additional pics?

WHich area in South Africa?

 

Oh I forgot... very very nice color int.ext.
Excellent choice and have fun now, drive cool and safely!

 

To be able to see video, brake must be pushed ((hand)-foot brake), normally.

 

Great looking ride.

On iPod Video. I don't believe video is supported by anything other than a DVD with the ML system. This 2013 doc on p262 infers only audio is supported by iPods (and iPhones) "iPod enables users to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers." If video would be supported, I suspect as Alpy says and for DVDs, you'd have to be parked with the brake set unless you first install 3rd party override products (see other threads for detail).

 

Very nice looking pictures. Is that a first aid kit in the trunk? Looks much bigger than the one I got in my 2013.

 

Definitely a different cargo area floor from what we have in the US. Ours is flush where the rear hatch hooks into the back of the truck above the bumper -- and theirs is elevated quite a bit. Agree, it would be interesting to know what's under there -- my 2013 RX450h has the spare and 12V battery, jack and toolkit -- that's about it with hardly any other space to store things. I squeezed my little first aid kit down there to open up the cargo area.

 

Congratulations on your new Ride!
Something looks out of place..the steering wheel..it should be on the LEFT! LOL!
Kidding aside, it's a great exterior/interior combination.
now, stop reading and enjoy!

 

Thanks. I will take the side pictures tomorrow, the sunset was kinda getting on the way. The ML is amazing, but then all my previous Lexus' have had them.