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Test driving 06-07 rx400h and some have more get up than others...
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Test driving 06-07 rx400h and some have more get up than others...
I have been test driving 06-07 RX 400h the past few months and have observed some are not as quick off the mark as others. one would think the same model of car should run the same but that has not been true at all. some have been very quick and easy running while others have not been as quick to 60mph and most importantly you could hear the engine very loudly ...like it was really working hard to get that speed up.
has any one else noticed this?? Seems as if all of the metallic silvers were speedy and the other colors seemed to be working hard.
i have decided to purchase an 07 that is not as "speedy" because it is fully loaded but wondering if there was anything(tips,tricks, etc.) to make it not seem to strain to get up its speed.
Thoughts anyone??? i'd appreciate it :0)
has any one else noticed this?? Seems as if all of the metallic silvers were speedy and the other colors seemed to be working hard.
i have decided to purchase an 07 that is not as "speedy" because it is fully loaded but wondering if there was anything(tips,tricks, etc.) to make it not seem to strain to get up its speed.
Thoughts anyone??? i'd appreciate it :0)
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Don't know about those years, but the 08 growls if you put your foot on the pedal. As for speed, like a hotrod.
When the Gas engine and Electric motors kick in it really goes. Also the difference could be whether it is AWD or 2wd. THe AWD has another electric motor that kicks in with hard acceleration.
When the Gas engine and Electric motors kick in it really goes. Also the difference could be whether it is AWD or 2wd. THe AWD has another electric motor that kicks in with hard acceleration.
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Awd is almost a half a second quicker to 60 mph. Could also be the gas. Premium will get you a few more HP. I have found that they run odd if they sit for a few weeks. Drive them every day and things are more consistent.
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Just purchase that '07, and have it repainted.
OEM paint code is 1F7
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Bought my hybrid finally!!!!
Thanks to everyone who sent responses...didnt know if i'd get any so i really appreciate your input. ;0)
the 07 was sold before i could get it but happy with my dark silver 06. Doest have the levinson and DVD like the other but I can install the dvd....but it does have the speed i was looking for!!!!!
So happy with my purchase and cant wait get it on the highway!!!
the 07 was sold before i could get it but happy with my dark silver 06. Doest have the levinson and DVD like the other but I can install the dvd....but it does have the speed i was looking for!!!!!
So happy with my purchase and cant wait get it on the highway!!!
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Thanks to everyone who sent responses...didnt know if i'd get any so i really appreciate your input. ;0)
the 07 was sold before i could get it but happy with my dark silver 06. Doest have the levinson and DVD like the other but I can install the dvd....but it does have the speed i was looking for!!!!!
So happy with my purchase and cant wait get it on the highway!!!
the 07 was sold before i could get it but happy with my dark silver 06. Doest have the levinson and DVD like the other but I can install the dvd....but it does have the speed i was looking for!!!!!
So happy with my purchase and cant wait get it on the highway!!!
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what?
my 400h has the same acceleration no matter what the battery charge. when it shows low on the meter it still has at least 40% charge, when it shows full it is only at 80%, lexus did that to keep the battery in a sweet spot for longevity. the system supplies the same power to the electric motors regardless of a high or low battery meter.
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