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2002 Lexus RX 300 #266408 in Orem, UT 84057
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I’m Selling The Lexus, Plus Many More Important Updates **Please Watch**
This is a long overdue update video I decided to compile together for you all. I go through a bunch of important topics that need to be talked about. Especially the fact that I’m trying to sell the lexus! I also go over some housekeeping details and show everyone how to properly use the new youtube system. Got a start up of the grand marquis as well as a shout out to krazyk86cu, check out his channel, good friend of mine. the channel is the first one in “my favorite channels” on the channel homepage! Take care guys, have a great rest of your weekend!
Lexus RX 450h – Need a conversation starter? Drive a hybrid.
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By Cindy Stagg
MyCarData
Forty-four bucks. That’s what it cost me to put 820+ miles on the little Lexus SUV. Is that a bargain? Well, at nearly $3.00 per gallon for premium unleaded, I’d say so.
With the double opportunity of spending spring break in Arizona and test driving a really great car, I was given the double escape of leaving behind the snow and 23 kindergartners. Having spent the last several years living in the mountains, I found the straight, flat freeways of Arizona almost relaxing (if only it weren’t for the photo radar equipment standing guard every 500 yards). Combine that with a Lexus and driving gets downright pleasant. In true Lexus style, the RX is an easy road-tripper. It handles with comfort, ease, and refinement. As the driver, I very nearly felt like I could have reclined back with both hands behind my head and let the car drive itself… if only it weren’t for the aforementioned photo radar cameras. The RX, one of the original cross-overs, is more car-like than ever, with a lower profile and a sleeker exterior. It rides on smooth MacPherson struts up front and a double-wishbone suspension in the back ? all of which combine to absorb even the biggest bumps quicker than you can say “heated and ventilated front seats.” (A real plus, by the way, after hiking Camelback Mountain in 90-degree weather).
The rear seat offered plenty of space for my two kids, who couldn’t seem to quit fighting over the center armrest. They do the same thing in our Tahoe and our Imprezza, so this was nothing new. My seven-year-old liked that he could reach the exterior door handle and could get in without the use of a step-ladder. In contrast, I really liked the zero-plop factor. Open door. Sit down. Ah.
The rear cargo area was deceptively spacious. We fit several pieces of luggage, a couple of duffle bags, plus at times a couple of boxes ? and still had some room to spare.
But where the RX 450h really shines is up front. The 3.5-liter V6, coupled with two electric motors, delivers a solid 295 horses of refined power. EPA fuel economy is listed at 32 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. Its non-hybrid counterpart (with the same 3.5-liter engine) gets 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.
Acceleration was responsive and quick; braking delivered the same results. However, when braking at low speeds, such as when pulling into a parking stall, the touchiness of the regenerative brakes came into play.
The RX hybrid also delivers when it comes to the driver’s seat. Little luxuries like a 15-speaker Mark Levinson sound system, voice-activated navigation, and dual-zone climate control make the road trip a true vacation. A true testament to my love of all things bright and shiny: high beams that automatically dim for you. No more drivers angrily flashing their headlights at me. My one complaint would be that the GPS wasn’t always quite as accurate or user-friendly as I remember it being in the past. Operator error? Quite likely. But at one point, it told me I had arrived at my destination about a block too soon. When I stopped to ask a guy where the building was I was looking for, he pointed about a block up the road, and then proceeded to ask me about the car. Need a conversation starter? Drive a hybrid. He was impressed with its silence as I crept through his dental office’s parking lot. He also liked “the whole luxury-hybrid thing” it had going on.
Overall, the RX 450h seemingly does it all. In the city, on the highway, and yes, even on a farm road or two, it handles with all the finesse you expect from a Lexus. With roughly $10,000 in optional features, my test vehicle totaled out at $52,160. But if it’s going to cost you about forty bucks every 800 miles, you can opt for the features.
On a side note, several people have asked me my opinion on all of the recent recalls made by Toyota/Lexus. Remember, this is my opinion. I say look at their history. They have a long-standing reputation for building high-quality, reliable vehicles. Call me a cynic, but I also believe that today’s media tends to over-sensationalize stories, hoping to get your attention. I think that Toyota/Lexus is doing what they can to make things right while taking a good look to make sure future (and foreseeable) problems might be prevented. A local news station recently asked: “Do you trust Toyota?” My answer: Absolutely.
Lexus HS250h – A taste dish of Luxury with a side of Hybrid
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By Chris Jackson
MyCarData
Downsized luxury isn’t as awful a thing as it was when Cadillac and Lincoln first tried it in the early 1980s. With fuel-consumption concerns an ever-increasing part of the car buying process these days, many drivers are becoming more agreeable to getting all of the good things in life into a smaller and more efficient package. As a result, recent years have seen the good stuff from luxury flagships being mirrored in more compact vehicles.
That’s where the Lexus HS250h comes in. The Japanese luxury brand has already made hybrid vehicles a staple of its lineup with gasoline/electric versions of its RX, GS and LS models. In addition to being the smallest Lexus, the all-new HS250h is its first dedicated hybrid, rather than being a modified version of an existing Lexus product. It’s a good deal smaller than the average luxobarge, but makes up for it with seamless, simple-to-operate efficiency. The HS250h is a well-appointed driving appliance, and Lexus has taken many steps to make it so.
Lexus’ hybrid models have traditionally been unassuming, and the HS250h is similarly unassuming. This compact sedan features Corolla-like lines, with short overhangs and a high trunk. The face is somewhat unusual thanks to the shield-like grille which emphasizes the car’s aerodynamics. Air intakes are mounted lower in the body. The details are quite handsome; large crystal headlamps and a long, thin-pillared greenhouse are similar to the Lexus ES while the sporty Lexus IS offers influence in the chunky body and short overhangs . LED headlamps are available. Blue-ringed badges identify this car as one of Lexus’ hybrid models. It doesn’t look it, but extreme measures have been taken to make the HS250h more aerodynamic, from the small spoilers front and rear to the shape of the roof.
The interior is sports the upscale-on-a-budget look of many premium compacts, which isn’t a bad thing unless you’re used to the top-of-the-line LS600h L. Look closely and it becomes clear where the HS250h comes from, however; the shape of the windshield frames, high center console and instrument panel point to Prius DNA. The console is shaped like a boat’s prow, giving a cockpit feel to the interior. About thirty percent of the HS250h’s trim is ecologically friendly, using plant-based bioplastics in places like the comfortable five-passenger seating and generous trunk. Standard equipment includes Lexus’ Premium Audio system with Bluetooth and iPod/USB capability, an infrared-repelling windshield and an ionic cabin air cleaner and pollen filter as well as a total of ten airbags.
Lexus’ new Remote Touch controller, just introduced on the RX350, is a part of the available navigation system, and its mouse-like controller is surprisingly user-friendly. Tactile, “haptic” feedback makes shifting between menus a breeze, and the unit eliminates unnecessary buttons from the console. Voice command controls and a backup camera are included with this system. An optional front-view camera mounted in the grille projects a panoramic view of what’s immediately in front of the car at low speeds and is useful in parking lots at night. Naturally, the sound system can be upgraded to Mark Levinson specifications. The HS250h is also available with heated and cooled seats, aniline leather trim and a head-up display for the driver, projecting speed and navigation data onto the windshield in front of the driver.
On the road, the HS250h’s mechanical workings are almost invisible. The two-motor system provides modest performance. A “power” mode eliminates the slow-ish pace of the 2.4-liter, twin-cam Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine, though acceleration comes at the expense of fuel economy. The engine produces 147 horsepower, and the total combined power of the hybrid system is 187 horses. At low speeds, as with the Prius, the HS250h operates on full-electric power. An “EV” mode holds the HS250h in electric mode at low speeds. Lexus has taken significant steps to minimize noise and weight, including twin intake resonators and a single-piece radiator that serves the engine, hybrid system and air conditioning. A continuously variable transmission puts the power to the road smoothly; the shift-by-wire interface provides very little feedback, resulting in very sterile, video-game like operation. Fuel economy is good for a car this size, but you have to drive carefully if you’re hoping for “stellar.” Normal freeway driving resulted in an average of about 34mpg for me.
This car’s Prius DNA is strong. In fact the HS250h feels more like a Prius than a Lexus, to be honest. It’s about the nicest Prius you’ll ever meet, at least. Wind and tire noise, however, are quite evident on the freeway, and the car falls somewhat short of Lexus’ usual whisper-quiet ride. MacPherson struts and a thick stabilizer bar are used in the front, with a double wishbone rear. The HS250h offers a relatively taut ride. The regenerative brakes lack the abrupt pedal response that often characterizes such systems, making it easier to stop smoothly. Driver-assisting technologies like Lane Keep Assist and the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Pre-Collision Assist are available.
Think of it as a good way to get the benefits of driving a Prius without the unflattering stereotyping that comes with Prius ownership these days. That said, what else is there to compare it to? Right now, nothing, unless Lincoln decides to do a hybrid MKZ. The HS250h is the only hybrid-powered premium compact on the road at the moment. HS250h pricing starts at $34,200. The HS250h Premium I tested was well-equipped, with the Mark Levinson sound system, navigation, Lane Keep Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, head-up display and other equipment and went for $46,555.
The ultimate question is this: Will buyers be interested in a compact, high-efficiency Lexus? Clearly someone from Aichi (Japan, where Lexus’ headquarters is) thinks so. The HS250h is a nice product, but I can’t help wondering who Lexus was planning to entice with it. Despite the growing focus on economy, the trend for buyers stepping up to more expensive vehicles is to go bigger–that is, the person who’s got about $40,000 to spend and wants something with more zoot than a Camry is going to be looking at the ES350 or IS350, rather than the Corolla-sized HS250h. Lexus is wagering that the trend toward reduced consumption and the availability of this handsome luxury hybrid will make some folks change their minds about that.
Specifications: All specs are for the 2010 Lexus HS250h
Length: 184.8 in.
Width: 70.3 in.
Height: 59.3 in.
Wheelbase: 106.3 in.
Curb weight: 3770 lb.
Cargo space: 12.1 cu.ft.
Base price: $36,970
Price as tested: $46,555
Engine: 2.4 liter DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine with 650-vold permanent-magnet motor-generator
Drivetrain: continuously-variable automatic transmission, front-wheel drive
Horsepower: 147 @ 6000 (engine); 187 total
Torque: 138 @ 4400 (engine)
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gal.
Est. mileage: 35/34
Lexus HS250h
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By Chris Jackson
MyCarData
Downsized luxury isn’t as awful a thing as it was when Cadillac and Lincoln first tried it in the early 1980s. With fuel-consumption concerns an ever-increasing part of the car buying process these days, many drivers are becoming more agreeable to getting all of the good things in life into a smaller and more efficient package. As a result, recent years have seen the good stuff from luxury flagships being mirrored in more compact vehicles.
That’s where the Lexus HS250h comes in. The Japanese luxury brand has already made hybrid vehicles a staple of its lineup with gasoline/electric versions of its RX, GS and LS models. In addition to being the smallest Lexus, the all-new HS250h is its first dedicated hybrid, rather than being a modified version of an existing Lexus product. It’s a good deal smaller than the average luxobarge, but makes up for it with seamless, simple-to-operate efficiency. The HS250h is a well-appointed driving appliance, and Lexus has taken many steps to make it so.
Lexus’ hybrid models have traditionally been unassuming, and the HS250h is similarly unassuming. This compact sedan features Corolla-like lines, with short overhangs and a high trunk. The face is somewhat unusual thanks to the shield-like grille which emphasizes the car’s aerodynamics. Air intakes are mounted lower in the body. The details are quite handsome; large crystal headlamps and a long, thin-pillared greenhouse are similar to the Lexus ES while the sporty Lexus IS offers influence in the chunky body and short overhangs . LED headlamps are available. Blue-ringed badges identify this car as one of Lexus’ hybrid models. It doesn’t look it, but extreme measures have been taken to make the HS250h more aerodynamic, from the small spoilers front and rear to the shape of the roof.
The interior is sports the upscale-on-a-budget look of many premium compacts, which isn’t a bad thing unless you’re used to the top-of-the-line LS600h L. Look closely and it becomes clear where the HS250h comes from, however; the shape of the windshield frames, high center console and instrument panel point to Prius DNA. The console is shaped like a boat’s prow, giving a cockpit feel to the interior. About thirty percent of the HS250h’s trim is ecologically friendly, using plant-based bioplastics in places like the comfortable five-passenger seating and generous trunk. Standard equipment includes Lexus’ Premium Audio system with Bluetooth and iPod/USB capability, an infrared-repelling windshield and an ionic cabin air cleaner and pollen filter as well as a total of ten airbags.
Lexus’ new Remote Touch controller, just introduced on the RX350, is a part of the available navigation system, and its mouse-like controller is surprisingly user-friendly. Tactile, “haptic” feedback makes shifting between menus a breeze, and the unit eliminates unnecessary buttons from the console. Voice command controls and a backup camera are included with this system. An optional front-view camera mounted in the grille projects a panoramic view of what’s immediately in front of the car at low speeds and is useful in parking lots at night. Naturally, the sound system can be upgraded to Mark Levinson specifications. The HS250h is also available with heated and cooled seats, aniline leather trim and a head-up display for the driver, projecting speed and navigation data onto the windshield in front of the driver.
On the road, the HS250h’s mechanical workings are almost invisible. The two-motor system provides modest performance. A “power” mode eliminates the slow-ish pace of the 2.4-liter, twin-cam Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine, though acceleration comes at the expense of fuel economy. The engine produces 147 horsepower, and the total combined power of the hybrid system is 187 horses. At low speeds, as with the Prius, the HS250h operates on full-electric power. An “EV” mode holds the HS250h in electric mode at low speeds. Lexus has taken significant steps to minimize noise and weight, including twin intake resonators and a single-piece radiator that serves the engine, hybrid system and air conditioning. A continuously variable transmission puts the power to the road smoothly; the shift-by-wire interface provides very little feedback, resulting in very sterile, video-game like operation. Fuel economy is good for a car this size, but you have to drive carefully if you’re hoping for “stellar.” Normal freeway driving resulted in an average of about 34mpg for me.
This car’s Prius DNA is strong. In fact the HS250h feels more like a Prius than a Lexus, to be honest. It’s about the nicest Prius you’ll ever meet, at least. Wind and tire noise, however, are quite evident on the freeway, and the car falls somewhat short of Lexus’ usual whisper-quiet ride. MacPherson struts and a thick stabilizer bar are used in the front, with a double wishbone rear. The HS250h offers a relatively taut ride. The regenerative brakes lack the abrupt pedal response that often characterizes such systems, making it easier to stop smoothly. Driver-assisting technologies like Lane Keep Assist and the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Pre-Collision Assist are available.
Think of it as a good way to get the benefits of driving a Prius without the unflattering stereotyping that comes with Prius ownership these days. That said, what else is there to compare it to? Right now, nothing, unless Lincoln decides to do a hybrid MKZ. The HS250h is the only hybrid-powered premium compact on the road at the moment. HS250h pricing starts at $34,200. The HS250h Premium I tested was well-equipped, with the Mark Levinson sound system, navigation, Lane Keep Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, head-up display and other equipment and went for $46,555.
The ultimate question is this: Will buyers be interested in a compact, high-efficiency Lexus? Clearly someone from Aichi (Japan, where Lexus’ headquarters is) thinks so. The HS250h is a nice product, but I can’t help wondering who Lexus was planning to entice with it. Despite the growing focus on economy, the trend for buyers stepping up to more expensive vehicles is to go bigger–that is, the person who’s got about $40,000 to spend and wants something with more zoot than a Camry is going to be looking at the ES350 or IS350, rather than the Corolla-sized HS250h. Lexus is wagering that the trend toward reduced consumption and the availability of this handsome luxury hybrid will make some folks change their minds about that.
Specifications: All specs are for the 2010 Lexus HS250h
Length: 184.8 in.
Width: 70.3 in.
Height: 59.3 in.
Wheelbase: 106.3 in.
Curb weight: 3770 lb.
Cargo space: 12.1 cu.ft.
Base price: $36,970
Price as tested: $46,555
Engine: 2.4 liter DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine with 650-vold permanent-magnet motor-generator
Drivetrain: continuously-variable automatic transmission, front-wheel drive
Horsepower: 147 @ 6000 (engine); 187 total
Torque: 138 @ 4400 (engine)
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gal.
Est. mileage: 35/34
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