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250h -- is it at dealers yet to see?

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Old 08-14-09, 09:16 AM
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So, has the 250h arrived at dealers yet?
Old 08-14-09, 09:23 AM
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dont know about chicago but i was checking one out at a local dealership here in socal yesterday. i also looked at the is250c.
Old 08-14-09, 09:32 AM
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So, is it better (i.e. more interesting) looking in person than it is in pictures?

Does it really look like a souped-up Corolla?
Old 08-14-09, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Argelius
So, is it better (i.e. more interesting) looking in person than it is in pictures?

Does it really look like a souped-up Corolla?
Much better in person. The size of the car stands out in person instead of in photo.

Not at all a Corolla in any way, size, or purpose.

The HS is bigger and more techno-savvy. Not to mention eco-friendly. It's really the first of its kind.

According to my local SoCal dealer, they will have it on display by this weekend, with a preview tonight.
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The corporate supplied ones seem to be making their rounds right now with the actual cars coming in some time next month.
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well they updated the website with the different zip code build configurations. I think it is safe to say that if they arent there now, they are on their way
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we got 3 at Magnussens Lexus of Femont. red.silver and gold.
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Bellevue (WA) Lexus dealer had two to display last night.
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Lexus of Bellevue, WA Has 2 HS 250h for viewing from corporate and thay had 2 Tech models for sale, I think one already was sold.
I test drove the white premium model with the Tech package.
Does not compare to the Corolla at all.
6 inchins longer than the IS 250. The pictures do not do the car justice.
Sweet drive, more power than the Prius, and has been said earlier lots of tech goodies.

I ordered a Premium Smokey GRanite Mica w/ Tech package. My sales person told me we should expext to get it around the end of September 2009
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Last Monday, August 10th Longo Lexus in El Monte, California had a preview of two HS 250h's. Here's a picture with LED headlights.


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Old 08-14-09, 04:48 PM
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I just got an email from the Chicago dealer announcing a "salon viewing" of the 250h on Monday, 8.17.

I'll probably be there....
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Longo Lexus got their first 20 just the other day.
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One came in yesterday and today. I was only able to take a good look at it inside and out today because most of the techs were checking it out. It was called Black Pearl which is like the same color as the ISx50's Midnight Pearl because it looks dark blue in the sun and black at darker lighting and at night. What caught my attention was the instrument cluster, something about it gave it a 3-D look. Anyways, the sticker stated $37,xxx.xx, and the MPG stated 34 city/35 hwy.
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Ray Catena in Oakhurst NJ has a preview Tuesday the 18th and there Freehold facility has it on the 17th. I was already advised to call to place an order for one.
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Guam just had an unveiling last week. It's definately a very cool car but just not for me. The GS hybrid is awesome.


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