NewNiceMrMe Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 The wifes new car arrived today. Some pictures below. It's a Lexus RX400h SE-L, with Lexus Hybrid technology married to a 3.3 litre V6 petrol unit developing 269 bhp. Very impressed so far, and with 62 mph arriving in 7.6s it's quite a swift little (big) thing. Laden with gadgets in SE-L form, with twin DVD's screen and a 6 disc DVD player, dual Bluetooth headsets, parking camera, 11 speaker 210 watt Mark Levinson audio system, electric everything (inc. power tailgate), reclining rear seats, perforated leather throughout, 19" wheels, adaptive headlights, voice control, extended interior and exterior lighting, touch screen system (very impressive too), blah blah. Trim is Persian Quartz metallic with Oakham Beige interior. Anyway, here it is: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 GREAT CAR!! I love them and your one looks excellent. I used to work for Lexus and the service and show rooms are as brilliant as the cars!! Keep us updated on the MPG. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted September 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 35-ish combined apparently, but we'd reckon on more like 32-33. My wife does a lot of City stop-start driving, so anything she benefits from with the engine cutting out will be taken back with the accelerating off again. If it returns 28 mpg we'll be happy. For the performance you can't grumble really, especially with more toys than Hamleys. I don't think we've found half of them yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Se5aScott Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Wow! not my cup of tea but looks pretty smart. Make sure that the kids crayons stay away from that interior, it looks like someone has been drawing on the driveway already (pic no 4) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330dcoupe Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 I fancy a Lexus 'h' car some day. The GS450h seems to be the most attractive package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snail Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 So, does your wife have to take the kids everywhere she goes, to explain how to work everything on the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Typically Japanese - Highly considered in the design process and loaded with toys/features. Useful being automatic for the city stop start stuff. Lexus are definitely at the higher quality end of Jap offerings. Not my 'cup of tea' either, but I can see that it suits your family extremely well Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Not my thing at all, but there's some impressive technology there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted September 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 [ QUOTE ] So, does your wife have to take the kids everywhere she goes, to explain how to work everything on the car? [/ QUOTE ] It's pretty easy to find and operate everything by the looks of it so far. All fairly intuitive. That said, our 4 year old did point out that she'd discovered volume controls on the headsets that we didn't realise were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Wow, pretty gizmo laden wagon! Not for me, but very plush. And with that 0-62 time, it's no slouch! How often will you take it out on your own? (if allowed!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerpalmer Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Very impressive I like all the technology stuff, at least it will keep the kids (and big kids) occupied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted September 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 [ QUOTE ] How often will you take it out on your own? (if allowed!) [/ QUOTE ] We tend not to drive each others cars that often. We'd be more likely to use the Lexus for a family trip or a longer trip than her old 320d so. We'd have normally taken the 6, but the new car will almost certainly take over that role now because of the amount of space there is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair_A3 Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Nice luxury car, but i dont know how you can complain about the plastics in the new M3, that dash is plastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted September 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 *Deleted* You know best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair_A3 Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 sorry but i just think calling the plastics in the M3 happy meal quality was OTT when the lexus is alot worse! all IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted September 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Have you seen inside the RX400 yourself Alastair? See, I've been inside both the M3 and my wifes RX400 - so I can comment with experience and can tell you the plastics in the M3 are worse. Or are you judging by photo's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsman Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Looks nice that i must say,not sure about cream interior with the kiddies ,unless there big kiddies and there wont be a problem, I would have one of those tommorow very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Watson Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Feck me....I just tried to blow your avatar you son of a....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russk Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Looks very nice and I've always been a fan of Lexus, especially the modern hybrids. I have to say though, 'Persian Quartz metallic with Oakham Beige interior' - marketing departments have a lot to answer for these days. No offence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Very nice mate, looks like you'll be in for some 4x4 lynching like i was . Are they as frugal as Lexus would have us believe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 I have to say Lexus probably have the nicest quality interiors i have been in. The materials used, the way they are put together. The dials, the switches, the way they operate and come to life. They were set out that way from the start built to be the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsman Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Feck me....I just tried to blow your avatar you son of a....... [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Have you seen inside the RX400 yourself Alastair? See, I've been inside both the M3 and my wifes RX400 - so I can comment with experience and can tell you the plastics in the M3 are worse. Or are you judging by photo's? [/ QUOTE ] Hang on chris, he's only expressing his opinion mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Looks nice that i must say,not sure about cream interior with the kiddies ,unless there big kiddies and there wont be a problem, I would have one of those tommorow very nice indeed. [/ QUOTE ] There's only 1 big kid in that family, so I doubt it will get dirty........ I like the cream interior, My A8 had it and I had 2 little girls - just a matter of what you let them get up to in the back. No problem. My current A6 has beige inerds, and now with 3 kids, it is still fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair_A3 Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Have you seen inside the RX400 yourself Alastair? See, I've been inside both the M3 and my wifes RX400 - so I can comment with experience and can tell you the plastics in the M3 are worse. Or are you judging by photo's? [/ QUOTE ] Hang on chris, he's only expressing his opinion mate. [/ QUOTE ] Yes i have, like i said its all IMO. You have some pretty strong opnions, dont see why i shouldnt be allowed to voice mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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