Should I get the hybrid?
#31
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I just purchased a 2017 450h yesterday for my wife (this will be our 3rd) and I have a 2013. The dealer told me to run regular gas in it.
With all of the incentives that are on right now, I found that a 350 comparably equipped to a 450h (Luxury, 12.3 Nav, etc) ended up at pretty close to the same cost.
Our dealer had quite a few on his lot so we could have gotten the same color/options in either model. Based on past experience with our other 450h's it was an easy decision.
With all of the incentives that are on right now, I found that a 350 comparably equipped to a 450h (Luxury, 12.3 Nav, etc) ended up at pretty close to the same cost.
Our dealer had quite a few on his lot so we could have gotten the same color/options in either model. Based on past experience with our other 450h's it was an easy decision.
#32
Pole Position
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I just purchased a 2017 450h yesterday for my wife (this will be our 3rd) and I have a 2013. The dealer told me to run regular gas in it.
With all of the incentives that are on right now, I found that a 350 comparably equipped to a 450h (Luxury, 12.3 Nav, etc) ended up at pretty close to the same cost.
Our dealer had quite a few on his lot so we could have gotten the same color/options in either model. Based on past experience with our other 450h's it was an easy decision.
With all of the incentives that are on right now, I found that a 350 comparably equipped to a 450h (Luxury, 12.3 Nav, etc) ended up at pretty close to the same cost.
Our dealer had quite a few on his lot so we could have gotten the same color/options in either model. Based on past experience with our other 450h's it was an easy decision.
Hope you enjoy
#33
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I had a 2010 450h that I purchased in 2009 and traded that for the 2013 in December 2013. The CVTs in both have worked flawlessly. I think that if you do some research you will find that the CVT in the Toyota Motor Co. hybrid vehicles is not like the CVTs in other gas vehicles
#34
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
my family owned 4 Lexus Hybird
2007 Lexus GS450h (my personal daily, 130k miles on the clock) average 25MPG, i love gunning the damn thing!!! had hybrid battery replace back in 2015 November under CPO warranty
2008 Lexus RX400h (my dad Hong Kong parking garage queen, always break down because not driving much, only 9000km on the clock and had inverter went bad) unknown MPG, it show something like 8L/100km something like that i can't understand, had water flood inside the car from either sunroof or AC clogged i don't remember, always hear story from my dad it always has issue, we still have it, might get rid of it, might get a NX or CHR
2010 Lexus RX450h (my mom previous DD, still have it to haul junk) 27MPG average 110k miles on the clock everything still original
2016 Lexus RX450h F sport (mom new DD, i forced her to get it because i love the F sport look) 26MPG average 13k miles in less than a year...
like everyone says, the hybrid AC blow ice cold, super smoooooth, decently powered, they are joy to drive for the power you get and the quietness and MPG, we don't buy them to save gas, we just kinda like it... so far knock on wood they all seems super reliable (only if you drive it at least once a week), i drove my friend GS350, RX350, IS250, CT200h, i always see myself back to my V6 hybrid, i just rather give them a ride instead of riding in their car
2007 Lexus GS450h (my personal daily, 130k miles on the clock) average 25MPG, i love gunning the damn thing!!! had hybrid battery replace back in 2015 November under CPO warranty
2008 Lexus RX400h (my dad Hong Kong parking garage queen, always break down because not driving much, only 9000km on the clock and had inverter went bad) unknown MPG, it show something like 8L/100km something like that i can't understand, had water flood inside the car from either sunroof or AC clogged i don't remember, always hear story from my dad it always has issue, we still have it, might get rid of it, might get a NX or CHR
2010 Lexus RX450h (my mom previous DD, still have it to haul junk) 27MPG average 110k miles on the clock everything still original
2016 Lexus RX450h F sport (mom new DD, i forced her to get it because i love the F sport look) 26MPG average 13k miles in less than a year...
like everyone says, the hybrid AC blow ice cold, super smoooooth, decently powered, they are joy to drive for the power you get and the quietness and MPG, we don't buy them to save gas, we just kinda like it... so far knock on wood they all seems super reliable (only if you drive it at least once a week), i drove my friend GS350, RX350, IS250, CT200h, i always see myself back to my V6 hybrid, i just rather give them a ride instead of riding in their car
The following users liked this post:
ggebhardt (07-20-17)
#35
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
The hybrid version of the V6 engine runs a very high compression ratio because it's an Atkinson Cycle design i.e. the cylinders don't get a full charge on the intake stroke so the maximum cylinder pressure on ignition is low enough to not have knock. Why run at a high compression ratio? Because the higher you go the greater the theoretical fuel efficiency. And they figured that while maximum torque and horsepower were less than otherwise they had the electric motors to take up the slack in acceleration. Pretty clever.
#36
Driver School Candidate
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I'll go ahead and throw in my two cents here... go for the hybrid. If you're considering it now and you don't get it, you'll regret it.
- You'll save gas. Cost aside- less pollution is always a plus.
- The drivetrain just feels smoother due to a lack of shifting gears, even when the internal combustion engine starts and stops.
- The hybrid transaxle system (actually not a CVT) is mechanically simpler than about any other transmission out there. I'd expect it to outlive a regular automatic.
- The hybrid system warranty is 8yr/100,000mi as opposed to the conventional powertrain warranty being 6yr/70,000mi.
- Not sure about LA, but a lot of places around here (Dallas) have special spots for hybrid parking. So that's kinda cool I guess.
- You get a cool blue outline in your Lexus logos. Even on the key fob!
#38
Pole Position
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I'll go ahead and throw in my two cents here... go for the hybrid. If you're considering it now and you don't get it, you'll regret it.
- You'll save gas. Cost aside- less pollution is always a plus.
- The drivetrain just feels smoother due to a lack of shifting gears, even when the internal combustion engine starts and stops.
- The hybrid transaxle system (actually not a CVT) is mechanically simpler than about any other transmission out there. I'd expect it to outlive a regular automatic.
- The hybrid system warranty is 8yr/100,000mi as opposed to the conventional powertrain warranty being 6yr/70,000mi.
- Not sure about LA, but a lot of places around here (Dallas) have special spots for hybrid parking. So that's kinda cool I guess.
- You get a cool blue outline in your Lexus logos. Even on the key fob!
![Egads!](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/pat.gif)
#39
Driver School Candidate
#40
Pole Position
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I will bet you $100 that your dealer filled your tank with regular, not premium, at delivery. The premium placard is just for EPA purposes and not required for the 450. This is like a religion and you can use what you want. The gas company will love you❤️, I have used regular in both 450h and my LX 570 and you can not tell any difference. Everyone I ask at Lexus says regular will be just fine.
it is people like you that perpetuate old wives tale.
Last edited by ggebhardt; 07-26-17 at 02:23 AM.
#41
Driver School Candidate
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I think this because it is common sense. "Recommended" is for EPA only.
I will bet you $100 that your dealer filled your tank with regular, not premium, at delivery. The premium placard is just for EPA purposes and not required for the 450. This is like a religion and you can use what you want. The gas company will love you❤️, I have used regular in both 450h and my LX 570 and you can not tell any difference. Everyone I ask at Lexus says regular will be just fine.
it is people like you that perpetuate old wives tale.
I will bet you $100 that your dealer filled your tank with regular, not premium, at delivery. The premium placard is just for EPA purposes and not required for the 450. This is like a religion and you can use what you want. The gas company will love you❤️, I have used regular in both 450h and my LX 570 and you can not tell any difference. Everyone I ask at Lexus says regular will be just fine.
it is people like you that perpetuate old wives tale.
#42
Advanced
#43
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
The Lexus store I work at has only one Fuel tank on ground and it is filled with Premium because most
models still require it. We therefore fill even the ES350/RX350 that call for Regular 87 with Premium.
The guests that take the time to fastidiously track MPG have reported that running Regular in the RX450h
that is designed for Premium get lower mileage that when they use the prescribed fuel.
models still require it. We therefore fill even the ES350/RX350 that call for Regular 87 with Premium.
The guests that take the time to fastidiously track MPG have reported that running Regular in the RX450h
that is designed for Premium get lower mileage that when they use the prescribed fuel.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bitkahuna
Car Chat
5
04-08-12 11:49 AM