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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 09:05 PM
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So tommorow i go check out a rx400H for my uncle.

Anything I should look for while driving? any known Problems or issues that pop up?

It has 44K miles at a price of 28k.... 3-owners and previously a Lease/Fleet vehicle.

Thanks for any input. Sorry if this has been answered before...kinda finding my way around the forums.
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 09:31 PM
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check the obvious cndition, howevfer also look at he headlights for condensation...These can be very e xpensive to replace.
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 05:22 AM
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If the RX you are looking at isn't Lexus certified, it might be good to have it inspected by a Lexus dealer to make sure there isn't anything obviously wrong. You could take it to a trusted mechanic, but I don't know how much they would know about the hybrid stuff.

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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 07:49 AM
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Review the RX400h forums. There is a ton more info on that model there:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/hybrid-technology-187/
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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yea. i was just trying to look for a quick answer on if there were any basic/major issues with the car. I didnt have too much time to research last night and go through a bunch of pages. Oh well too late now.

The car was serviced at the lexus dealer up until 9/15/11 which is a week before the car went on sale. All service was checked out through the lexus website and it is now for sale.

Drives well, but need new tires. Overall I am not a hybrid type of guy, because of the starting acceleration, but it does drive well overall.
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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Just a question, what do you mean "starting acceleration?"
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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I was under the impression the hybrid was more powerful.
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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oh for sure, those tires are bald for a reason Being electric they do accel a little harder. I thought you mean it was sluggish. Good Luck!
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