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I'm new...AND I just bought a RX 450h!!

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Old 04-26-12, 05:52 PM
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Default I'm new...AND I just bought a RX 450h!!

1st Hybrid and I'm excited to take delivery. Now to decide on warranty or not and prepaid maintenance or not.

Pearl White, Parchment interior. Loaded with just about every bell and whistle. So excited!

Thanks to the forum for your previous posts on price and thoughts. I got a great deal and couldn't have without this forum. Thanks!
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Default Decided on a new 2012. Got a great deal since 2013s rumored to come out.

Bought a new 450h. Take delivery next Thursday.

BTW the dealer said the hybrid 2013s won't hit until June. 350s in May.
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Congrats. I have a 450H with all the toys and I love it. That being said, I havent been 'new" for almost a half century.
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Congrats f152tall and welcome to CL. You'll love the 450h. What color/packages/options did you get?
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Congratulations...but as I learned earlier pictures are a must otherwise you will be laughed out of the RX 450h...lol.....welcome you would never find a greater bunch of people than here,,,I am a newbie also and that has been my expirience....
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Congrats on your purchase! The RX450h is one of the best all around cars i have ever driven, you will love it. Where are you from in VA?
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Congratulations! I'm planning to buy a 450h for my wife on Saturday, since we are likely to get a much better deal on a 2012 rather than the new 2013 model. She's still deciding between Nebula Gray or Starfire White with the Parchment interior.
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Congratulations on your new purchase!
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Congrats and.....

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Congratulations... excellent choice. Prepaid maintenance can be booked out before the end of the 3 year warranty... right? if yes wait before purchasing and save money. This car does not need this as it is very reliable and build for your piece of mind.
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Originally Posted by kitlz
Congrats f152tall and welcome to CL. You'll love the 450h. What color/packages/options did you get?
Got White with Parchment. Heated cooled seats. Remote engine starter. Premium package for $2400. Tow prep package. Comfort package. Nav System. 19" wheels. 12 Speaker system. Park assist. Wood Steering Wheel. HID lights. Wheel locks, mats, Cargo net. Heads up display.

Oh and don't forget the $10 key glove...
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Originally Posted by happy1977
Congrats and.....

Sorry, no vehicle until next Thursday.
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Default My first Lexus & hybrid too!

Originally Posted by f152tall
Got White with Parchment. Heated cooled seats. Remote engine starter. Premium package for $2400. Tow prep package. Comfort package. Nav System. 19" wheels. 12 Speaker system. Park assist. Wood Steering Wheel. HID lights. Wheel locks, mats, Cargo net. Heads up display.

Oh and don't forget the $10 key glove...
Just bought almost exactly the same RX 450h today, except that ours is Starfire Pearl (white) with no remote engine starter or heads up display. Taking delivery tomorrow, so you'll have to wait a day or two for pictures.
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You folks both bought the same car I have. So it's gotta be the best combo right ??? Seriously it's a great car, I have one from the 1st month of production (May 09) for the Gen III hybrid. Best advice is dull night reading with the books. Otherwise you'll never experience all the car has to offer you.
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Originally Posted by Cruiter
Best advice is dull night reading with the books. Otherwise you'll never experience all the car has to offer you.
You make the owners manual sound so riveting!


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