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Trying to buy a 2008 GS450 h.

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Old 11-23-12, 05:47 PM
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Hy guys, i'm trying to buy a 2008 GS450h. There is one question that is bugging me, Are all 2008 450h equipped with VDIM (Vehicle Dinamics Integrated Management) ?? I'm talking about the european cars, because i'm from Europe. And can you tell me what is the difference between the ones that have that "radar" button on the steering wheel and the ones who don' t??

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Radar button is for radar cruise control.
Old 11-26-12, 09:47 PM
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And regarding the VDIM??? Is a standard feature for the 450h????
Old 11-26-12, 09:52 PM
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Can any of you provide me with the list of standard and optional features for the 2008 450h??
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Originally Posted by Florin
And regarding the VDIM??? Is a standard feature for the 450h????
can't answer your question because all 2008 GS450h in canada came fully loaded with no options. so yes, my 2008 GSh came standard with VDIM.


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Can any of you provide me with the list of standard and optional features for the 2008 450h??
see attached pdf file for canadian spec 2008 GS450h
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Old 11-27-12, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Stormforge
can't answer your question because all 2008 GS450h in canada came fully loaded with no options. so yes, my 2008 GSh came standard with VDIM.




see attached pdf file for canadian spec 2008 GS450h
Thanks. It was really helpfull.
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did the 2007 gs450h in canada came with radar cruise control as well?
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Radar cruise I believe was an option.
Old 11-29-12, 11:30 AM
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I know a really well cared for, loaded to the max, 07 that's for sale. import it over and have all the goodies and then some. Buy it cheaper from the states and ship it over.
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Originally Posted by vap3
did the 2007 gs450h in canada came with radar cruise control as well?
radar cruise control option not available for 2007-2008 GSh in canada. not sure about 2009 -2011, but i don't recall it being available (could be wrong tho).
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When I bought my 2007 GS450h used in Canada, the sales guy showed me all the options on the car, but it only came in one package (fully loaded without radar cruise) and there were no additional options available to add.
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yes.. finally I've bought the car. A 2008 with 50000 Km. But now the next question appears : Was is the warranty for this vehicle??? The normal warranty and the hybrid part warranty are different??
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Warranty for the car is 4 years/ 50K miles and 7 years / 100K miles for the hybrid system.
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^^^ exactly...Lexus though has been very good at helping when the car is out of warranty.
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Originally Posted by yrush
Warranty for the car is 4 years/ 50K miles and 7 years / 100K miles for the hybrid system.
The Lexus hybrid warranty is 8 years 100k,they had extended it because people were worried about the life of the battery.


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