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Are all 2010 RX 450H created equal?

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Old 10-04-13, 10:08 AM
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Default Are all 2010 RX 450H created equal?

According to this document on having "Enform" activated they are not:

https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lex...do#lexusenform


It seems 2010s Manufactured before Aug 2009 will not have this option and other options that the rest of 450h have.

Scrool down to near botton and click "For pre owned vehicles"

Here is what is says.

If you purchased a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) or Non-Certified Lexus vehicle, 2010 models manufactured after August 1, 2009, or 2011-2012 models, your Lexus dealer will ask if you wish to enroll in or decline Lexus Enform with Safety Connect services.
Is this true?

The car I am looking at was manufactured in June 09. Will I be missing out on options if I get this car? Thanks.
Old 10-04-13, 10:18 AM
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Every RX manufactured after Aug '10 has Enform. Models before has a sunglasses holder instead.
So check the Carfax or autocheck and see the build date on the car. You can also spot this on photos. There would be an "SOS" button in place of the sunglasses holder.
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With Enform

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=3&Log=0


With that, it would be blank
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Enform was introduced in August 2009. There were only a few months' worth of '10 450hs that missed out on the feature. Cruiter (Jim) got the first one in Atlanta and he has the sunglass holder.
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In other words, when all the 3rd gen RXs with Enform have long since been melted to make toasters, those rare 10's will be selling at auction for $300,000.

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Originally Posted by Droid13
In other words, when all the 3rd gen RXs with Enform have long since been melted to make toasters, those rare 10's will be selling at auction for $300,000.

Only if, when purchased, they were put up on blocks in a temperature controlled building and never driven. Had battery minders on the 12volt batteries and the engine was started once a month to lubricate the engine and charge the traction batteries. And it might also help if the dashboard was autographed by the then CEO of Toyota/Lexus.

Of course what also might drive up the price is if Toyota corporation folded completely and the company went out of business, making most Lexus slightly more rare.
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Originally Posted by DunWkg
Only if, when purchased, they were put up on blocks in a temperature controlled building and never driven. Had battery minders on the 12volt batteries and the engine was started once a month to lubricate the engine and charge the traction batteries. And it might also help if the dashboard was autographed by the then CEO of Toyota/Lexus.

Of course what also might drive up the price is if Toyota corporation folded completely and the company went out of business, making most Lexus slightly more rare.
OK, $250,000 then, but not a penny less. Of course, by 2040, that will be less than the average price of your typical hydrogen fueled auto-drive Lexus with 3D immersive heads-up display / entertainment system
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