Why did you choose a RX Hybrid?
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We wanted the new RX450h so bad when it first came out that we had it shipped from California (July 2009) to our hotel in Arkansas. Baum stadium (University of Arkansas baseball) is in the background across the street. The dealers in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Little Rock, Memphis, Shreveport, Dallas and St. Louis all couldn't come up with one for us at the time, as the early release 450h was almost impossible to get without having a preorder. We chose the RX450h as the perfect companion to start our retirement travel. We have since traded in the 2010 for our current 2013 back in July 2012, and both have been perfect for all our many miles of retirement travel, without a single problem.
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My "other " car is a Prius Plug in which has a life time 115 mpg average. We just could not consider an RX 350 with 18 mpg. We don't have the RXh yet. It is still in the factory because it is a "Special Order" car.
We are also looking forward to the fine ride as we have been retired for many years.
We are also looking forward to the fine ride as we have been retired for many years.
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If we are fortunate, we get old and with that, usually there are creaks and groans. It helps to count our blessings!
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. I get the impression that many people do not prefer to wait 3 or 4 months when they make a decision to purchase a new car so these items are passed up for what is available. I don't like to wait, but I dislike compromise in such things even more. Once the wait is over, I will have what I want.
If we are fortunate, we get old and with that, usually there are creaks and groans. It helps to count our blessings!
If we are fortunate, we get old and with that, usually there are creaks and groans. It helps to count our blessings!
Would have preferred not to have paid for the Towing Prep or Roof Crossbars that we will never use, but oh well, close enough.
Congrats and good luck with your new RX.
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3. I wanted LED headlights, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Heads Up Display and the Blind Spot Monitor. Those are all available on the new RX 450h. I am mindful that senses and reactions are not the same as we get older and being a safe and considerate driver requires all the help we can get.
4. I want a comfortable and quality "ride" for this which will most likely be the last vehicle purchase before Mother Nature dictates that I drive no more.
I did not even consider the RX 350. The car the RX 450h replaces is a 1999 Volvo Cross Country which is hard to tell from new, even now. I could not justify replacing it with an RX 350.
After all, whether it is a fine car or humble "wheels". it is just transportation. If we are able to have the best, we are fortunate!
Allan
How did your Volvo treat you. I'm guessing pretty well if you drove it for 15 years. I've had three Volvos -- an '82 240 DL wagon (stick) that I drove for 15 years and 285,000 miles, a '97 850 and a 2000 S70, both automatics. I liked all of them well enough. Reliability-wise the 850 was the best of the lot.
I've never had a car as nice as our RX 450h, however, and like you, I feel lucky to have it (and fortunate that it's paid for). We are just coming up on 20,000 miles on it and I expect it's the last car I'll ever need or want buy for myself.
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How did your Volvo treat you. I'm guessing pretty well if you drove it for 15 years. I've had three Volvos -- an '82 240 DL wagon (stick) that I drove for 15 years and 285,000 miles, a '97 850 and a 2000 S70, both automatics. I liked all of them well enough. Reliability-wise the 850 was the best of the lot.
I've never had a car as nice as our RX 450h, however, and like you, I feel lucky to have it (and fortunate that it's paid for). We are just coming up on 20,000 miles on it and I expect it's the last car I'll ever need or want buy for myself.
Steve
How did your Volvo treat you. I'm guessing pretty well if you drove it for 15 years. I've had three Volvos -- an '82 240 DL wagon (stick) that I drove for 15 years and 285,000 miles, a '97 850 and a 2000 S70, both automatics. I liked all of them well enough. Reliability-wise the 850 was the best of the lot.
I've never had a car as nice as our RX 450h, however, and like you, I feel lucky to have it (and fortunate that it's paid for). We are just coming up on 20,000 miles on it and I expect it's the last car I'll ever need or want buy for myself.
Steve
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This is how my Volvo looks today. I admit to mixed feelings about parting with it. I casually mentioned that it was for sale and the person I was speaking with replied SOLD! without hesitation or bargaining over the price. It makes me wonder if I should have asked more.
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We thought about that dark red color which was in those great photos just above in this thread. But we chose the satin cashmere metallic because it is rich and not so dark.
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An old thread from way back but still a good question.
Why did I choose an RX Hybrid? Mainly because I wanted a vehicle that has technology in it to help improve mileage, and bridge the gap between traditional ICE and pure electric vehicles like a Nissan Leaf or Tesla. I liked the idea of battery power but wanted the comfort of having the range if I needed to use it for a long trip. I could have gone with a diesel SUV to achieve the mileage, but the local pollution it generates is a concern in underground carparks and traffic jams, where I frequent.
I could have gone with a Toyota Prius but the RX had a bigger dose of feel good factor when I'm behind the wheel. I like the soft touch finishes and the good road noise isolation of the RX, as well as the higher driving position.
Those were the reasons why I went for the RX hybrid.
Why did I choose an RX Hybrid? Mainly because I wanted a vehicle that has technology in it to help improve mileage, and bridge the gap between traditional ICE and pure electric vehicles like a Nissan Leaf or Tesla. I liked the idea of battery power but wanted the comfort of having the range if I needed to use it for a long trip. I could have gone with a diesel SUV to achieve the mileage, but the local pollution it generates is a concern in underground carparks and traffic jams, where I frequent.
I could have gone with a Toyota Prius but the RX had a bigger dose of feel good factor when I'm behind the wheel. I like the soft touch finishes and the good road noise isolation of the RX, as well as the higher driving position.
Those were the reasons why I went for the RX hybrid.
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