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Old 03-09-08, 04:10 PM
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Next modification: screen for A/C condensor (have one made for $75 and save $1,600 )

What is the screen for the A/C condenser suppose to do??? I am lost please enlighten me and possibly others. Thank You. Or is this like the bug screen we use to use years back.
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Originally Posted by herbvdh
Next modification: screen for A/C condensor (have one made for $75 and save $1,600 )

What is the screen for the A/C condenser suppose to do??? I am lost please enlighten me and possibly others. Thank You. Or is this like the bug screen we use to use years back.
Heh, that was just me venting. The opening on the front bumper, just below your license plate is wide open. There is nothing between a small rock and your a/c condensor. I got behind a truck that was dropping gravel on the highway at 65 MPH and it took my condensor out with a tiny puncture. Not warrantied (unfortunately I understand why) and costs $1600 for the dealer to replace.

Darn rocks. Newest mod today...rock crack on driver's side of windshield. "...if it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all...."
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Default 400h rides better

Just bought a 350RX... then drove a 400h. 400h rides better due to the increased weight yet still gets better mileage. Oh well... should have done the Green thing
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Old 05-09-08, 07:05 PM
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I just got mine and love it...traded in the 12mpg land rover.

2008 white exterior
ML sound
rear entertainment
Nav
tan leatheer
light maple wood
power trunk
rear cam
turning headlights

the only option i didnt get was the laser guided cruise.
Old 05-11-08, 06:21 AM
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Default 2006 RX 400h

Black
Black Interior
Navigation
Backup Camera
Power Liftgate
AXIS Penta Rims
Old 05-17-08, 09:31 PM
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Default '08 Rx 400h

Just picked up our Crystal White Pearl 2WD today. Sold my gas guzzling Sequoia yesterday.

Ivory Interior
18" Liquid Graphite Wheels
Heat Front Seats & Rain Sensing Wipers
Nav Gen 5 w/ BT, Rear Cam, Energy Monitor
Premium Plus Pkg
Towing prep & Hitch
Wood trim


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Old 07-07-08, 03:22 PM
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Default 09 RX 400h

Picked up this weekend for my wife, to supplement my '06 IS350.

- Matador Red Mica

- Premium Plus Package:
  • Ivory Leather Interior with Light Maple Wood trim
  • 18" Liquid Graphite Wheels
  • Heated Front Seats
  • Rain Sensing Wipers
  • Power Liftgate

- Navigation, BlueTooth, Rear Camera





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Old 07-08-08, 11:51 PM
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2008 RX 400h AWD

Color Combo:
Exterior: Black Onyx
Interior: Black with Brown Walnut Accent

Options:
Nav
Hitch
XM
3M Clear front bra
Tinted front windows
18" Wheels
Well...everything except for ML Stereo and Rear Entertainment System

this car has been in the shop because i picked it up to go out of town (driving) before i had the 3m clear bra and front windows tinted and little did i know that it would take over a week to do these tasks that i was informed would take only a day... but its okay because i have been given a loaner car

Previous Vehicle: CPO 2006 RX400h AWD Black with tan interior and aluminum trim
(bought @ 36,000 miles and put 13,000 miles on it in 4 months and 19 days and i decided i wanted one with less miles on it and traded it in for the new one)

Vehicle Prior to previous vehicle: 2004 Chevy Suburban LT Forest Green with tan interior (worst car i have owned and will only buy a lexus from now on)
Old 07-09-08, 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by schmiddy93
2008 RX 400h AWD

Color Combo:
Exterior: Black Onyx
Interior: Black with Brown Walnut Accent

Options:
Nav
Hitch
XM
3M Clear front bra
Tinted front windows
18" Wheels
Well...everything except for ML Stereo and Rear Entertainment System

this car has been in the shop because i picked it up to go out of town (driving) before i had the 3m clear bra and front windows tinted and little did i know that it would take over a week to do these tasks that i was informed would take only a day... but its okay because i have been given a loaner car

Previous Vehicle: CPO 2006 RX400h AWD Black with tan interior and aluminum trim
(bought @ 36,000 miles and put 13,000 miles on it in 4 months and 19 days and i decided i wanted one with less miles on it and traded it in for the new one)

Vehicle Prior to previous vehicle: 2004 Chevy Suburban LT Forest Green with tan interior (worst car i have owned and will only buy a lexus from now on)
could you post a photo when you get it?

thanks.
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2006 Neptune Blue Mica on Grey
No NAV
ML Stereo replaced by an Alpine W505 w/ iPod integration & Steering controls
3000k HID fogs (yellow)
All interior lights replaced with LEDs

and still open to suggestions...
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Isn't she perty?





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Old 07-23-08, 11:14 PM
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2008 RX400H Silver, Premium Plus Package


Bought it to replace: 2002 Lexus RX 300 with 174,000 miles

Also in the family garage:

mine 2004 V8 Touareg
mine 2005 Buell XB12SS Bike
sister's 2004 V6 Touareg
parent's 2007 V8 Infiniti FX45
brother's 2007 Range Rover Sport


Ya I know we are an SUV family with low mpg, but it is due to all the skiing, boating and winter driving we do. Hard to pull the boat, jetski and hold the dogs in a sedan. I make up for it by riding my bike most of the time unless it is raining.










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Hi all, I'm new to this club. I own a 2008 Lexus RX 400h AWD, black onyx exterior with black leather trim and brown walnut accent. I had my front drive'rs and passenger's window tinted to match the factory rears. I installed factory mud guards all around and a Curt tow hitch reciever. I just ordered the factory tow wiring harness which should be installed by next week. It has all options except for the rear seat entertainment. I also own a 2006 Toyota Prius and a 1996 Subaru SVX LSi. Here is a list of my previous vehicles:

2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid
2006 Lexus RX 400h AWD
2005 Lexus GX 470
2004 Lexus GX 470
1992 Subaru SVX LSi
1965 Mustang Coupe

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Old 08-21-08, 04:36 PM
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I got the RX 400h this week after much calling around to find a dealer who would track down the color I wanted. Local dealer salesman was not very helpful - trying very hard to get me to buy what they had. Didn't even want me to order when I suggested it saying the color was no longer available. After calling a few other nearby dealers, one found me one in 20 minutes - and even offered to deal better than the local guy who wanted me to take what was there!

So ... Brandywine Mica with Ivory interior. Most everything except ML stereo and rear entertainment. Got the iPod adapter installed as well. 400 miles averaging 29.5 - we have a Prius so used to how to drive a hybrid.
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Old 09-06-08, 09:55 AM
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Default Details of 3M Clear Bra and Window Tint, please.

Originally Posted by schmiddy93
2008 RX 400h AWD

Color Combo:
Exterior: Black Onyx
Interior: Black with Brown Walnut Accent

Options:
Nav
Hitch
XM
3M Clear front bra
Tinted front windows
18" Wheels
Well...everything except for ML Stereo and Rear Entertainment System
How much did you cover with the film? Whole front bumper? Whole hood? Headlights? How much did it cost?

On the front window tint, did you match it to the rear windows? If so, what % VLT did you get?

Thanks.

Rich


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