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Hi everyone - nice to find such an active Lexus forum!
My wife drives an 07 IS250 AWD, and I drive an 08 Jeep GC SRT-8. We're expecting our first child in September. As such, I'm thinking about switching out the IS for the '10 RX 350. We drove one yesterday and liked it - I was impressed with the power compared to the IS. The dealership didn't have any stock on the Ultra Premium Package which is what I really wanted to see.
My questions are:
1) How do car seats fit in these vehicles, and is the cargo space sufficient for all the crap we'll have to haul around with a baby? I sit far back, but this will be my wife's DD so I won't be driving it a lot. Also, how are the back seats for taking the car seats in and out? (We're getting an Orbit Baby seat that docks on a base and on the stroller so you don't have to carry around one of each.)
2) The IS 250 is a lease with about 2 years left. The dealership is willing to work with me on getting out of that lease, and into the RX - but what do you think I'll be looking at in terms of penalties for getting out of the IS lease 2 years early? (The IS has about 20000 km on it, and the monthly lease payment is about $800 at a rate of 4.9%.) I'd be looking at the 48 month lease at 3.9%, or might consider financing it over 48 months.
3) Are the options on the Ultra Premium package worth the $5000 it costs over and above the Sport Package? I do like the idea of the Levinson audio system but am more swayed by stuff like the Wide-View Side monitor system and the Parking Assist.
4) What are the options for remote start? Do they comprimise the "unstealability" of the car?
Thanks!
My wife drives an 07 IS250 AWD, and I drive an 08 Jeep GC SRT-8. We're expecting our first child in September. As such, I'm thinking about switching out the IS for the '10 RX 350. We drove one yesterday and liked it - I was impressed with the power compared to the IS. The dealership didn't have any stock on the Ultra Premium Package which is what I really wanted to see.
My questions are:
1) How do car seats fit in these vehicles, and is the cargo space sufficient for all the crap we'll have to haul around with a baby? I sit far back, but this will be my wife's DD so I won't be driving it a lot. Also, how are the back seats for taking the car seats in and out? (We're getting an Orbit Baby seat that docks on a base and on the stroller so you don't have to carry around one of each.)
2) The IS 250 is a lease with about 2 years left. The dealership is willing to work with me on getting out of that lease, and into the RX - but what do you think I'll be looking at in terms of penalties for getting out of the IS lease 2 years early? (The IS has about 20000 km on it, and the monthly lease payment is about $800 at a rate of 4.9%.) I'd be looking at the 48 month lease at 3.9%, or might consider financing it over 48 months.
3) Are the options on the Ultra Premium package worth the $5000 it costs over and above the Sport Package? I do like the idea of the Levinson audio system but am more swayed by stuff like the Wide-View Side monitor system and the Parking Assist.
4) What are the options for remote start? Do they comprimise the "unstealability" of the car?
Thanks!
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welcome to the forum!
i can really only comment of two things. the cargo area is more than enough to haul family stuff, it has the largest cargo capacity of all the three generations of RX. THe remote start will not increase the stealability of the car because the engine shuts off once the door is opened. Plus, without the proximaty key around, the door will not be opened.
i can really only comment of two things. the cargo area is more than enough to haul family stuff, it has the largest cargo capacity of all the three generations of RX. THe remote start will not increase the stealability of the car because the engine shuts off once the door is opened. Plus, without the proximaty key around, the door will not be opened.
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Hi everyone - nice to find such an active Lexus forum!
My questions are:
1) How do car seats fit in these vehicles, and is the cargo space sufficient for all the crap we'll have to haul around with a baby? I sit far back, but this will be my wife's DD so I won't be driving it a lot. Also, how are the back seats for taking the car seats in and out? (We're getting an Orbit Baby seat that docks on a base and on the stroller so you don't have to carry around one of each.)
My questions are:
1) How do car seats fit in these vehicles, and is the cargo space sufficient for all the crap we'll have to haul around with a baby? I sit far back, but this will be my wife's DD so I won't be driving it a lot. Also, how are the back seats for taking the car seats in and out? (We're getting an Orbit Baby seat that docks on a base and on the stroller so you don't have to carry around one of each.)
3) Are the options on the Ultra Premium package worth the $5000 it costs over and above the Sport Package? I do like the idea of the Levinson audio system but am more swayed by stuff like the Wide-View Side monitor system and the Parking Assist.
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John
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The New RX is a good family-oriented SUV. You have enough space for your baby and all the gear you want to take with you. The package you are interested in is expensive, and what your dealer will give you on a lease return for the IS will probably not make you happy. You are probably upside down on the lease since the value of the vehicle is not close to what is left owing on the lease.
Wait until the end of the year before making any deals.
Wait until the end of the year before making any deals.
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Heard back from the dealer - negative equity on the lease is $5400. Would add about $100 to the lease on the RX to bury it, or pay it out and have a lower lease payment. Said he could have a granite mica or black lux package by the end of July.
Decisions, decisions!
Decisions, decisions!
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IF I PAY OUT the $5400, the RX lease would be $997 a month. If I bury it, it's $1122 a month. The $100 was actually me comparing it to the current monthly lease on the IS, and I rounded $150 down to $100 to placate myself and rationalize making the change!
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- Baby seat fits fine in the back. I'm 6' 2" and keep the driver seat all the way back and there is plenty of room. We have installed the car seat in the middle and there is even enought room for 2 adult passengers and you are able to put on seat belts.
- Remote start is a nice feature but not a must have. It came on my RX and I've used a few time. As for stealing when remote started, the engine shuts off when any door is opened.
- Althought not huge, the cargo area has plenty of room to haul stroller, etc...
- If you have time to order, you can order the ML without having to order the Ultra. In my opinion the ML is worth the extra 1600. I almost bought the Ultra for the leather upgrade and folding mirrors but I have been very happy with standard leather.
- The rear seats are a 1/3 , 2/3 split. We have our seat in the center and can't fold down the seats. If you install car seat on the 2/3 side, you may be able to fold down the 1/3 side. Not sure.
Hope this helps!
- Remote start is a nice feature but not a must have. It came on my RX and I've used a few time. As for stealing when remote started, the engine shuts off when any door is opened.
- Althought not huge, the cargo area has plenty of room to haul stroller, etc...
- If you have time to order, you can order the ML without having to order the Ultra. In my opinion the ML is worth the extra 1600. I almost bought the Ultra for the leather upgrade and folding mirrors but I have been very happy with standard leather.
- The rear seats are a 1/3 , 2/3 split. We have our seat in the center and can't fold down the seats. If you install car seat on the 2/3 side, you may be able to fold down the 1/3 side. Not sure.
Hope this helps!
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my 4yr old's seat fits fine behind passenger seat & latches behind the rear seat
however, to keep my son from being able to kick the rear seat, i have to slide the front passenger seat all the way forward
the rear seat is in 3 sections & 2 of the sections can be folded down w/ a child seat installed
however, to keep my son from being able to kick the rear seat, i have to slide the front passenger seat all the way forward
the rear seat is in 3 sections & 2 of the sections can be folded down w/ a child seat installed
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