Hybrid SUV 2007 or 2008

[John Ahlstrom]

We are going to get a Lexus hybrid SUV.
Should we get the best deal we can on a 2007
or is there something worth waiting for in the 2008?

Thanks

JKA

[Ray O]

Post by John Ahlstrom
We are going to get a Lexus hybrid SUV.
Should we get the best deal we can on a 2007
or is there something worth waiting for in the 2008?
Thanks
JKA

AFAIK, there are not significant changes for the 2008 RX 400h.

[stu]

Check Saturn Vue for 2008. They have a plug in and that is better
engineering.

Post by Ray O

Post by John Ahlstrom
We are going to get a Lexus hybrid SUV.
Should we get the best deal we can on a 2007
or is there something worth waiting for in the 2008?
Thanks
JKA

AFAIK, there are not significant changes for the 2008 RX 400h.
--
Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

[DaveW]

Post by stu
Check Saturn Vue for 2008. They have a plug in and that is better
engineering.

My toaster has a plug too. Does that make it better engineered than a
Lexus?

[mcbrue]

Post by DaveW
My toaster has a plug too. Does that make it better engineered than a
Lexus?

Obviously the heater is fine in your toaster, but what about the AC
cooling system? Is it good enough for Az in the summer?

mcbrue cooly under the bridge down by the river in the trailer

[John Ahlstrom]

Post by mcbrue

Post by DaveW
My toaster has a plug too. Does that make it better engineered than a
Lexus?

Obviously the heater is fine in your toaster, but what about the AC
cooling system? Is it good enough for Az in the summer?
mcbrue cooly under the bridge down by the river in the trailer

according to: > http://www.insidegreentech.com/node/419

Post by mcbrue
Speaking at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Rick Wagoner,
GM Chairman and CEO, called the technological hurdles
"real, but we believe they are also surmountable.
I can't give you a production date for our plug-in hybrid today.
But I can tell you that this is a top priority program for GM,
given the huge potential it offers for fuel-economy improvement."

So I think I'll not wait.

[satmech]

Post by John Ahlstrom

Post by mcbrue

Post by DaveW
My toaster has a plug too. Does that make it better engineered than a
Lexus?

Obviously the heater is fine in your toaster, but what about the AC
cooling system? Is it good enough for Az in the summer?
mcbrue cooly under the bridge down by the river in the trailer

according to: > http://www.insidegreentech.com/node/419

Post by mcbrue
Speaking at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Rick Wagoner,
GM Chairman and CEO, called the technological hurdles
"real, but we believe they are also surmountable.
I can't give you a production date for our plug-in hybrid today.
But I can tell you that this is a top priority program for GM,
given the huge potential it offers for fuel-economy improvement."

So I think I'll not wait.

test

[stu]

Actually most cars I have had are better engineered than the Lexus line. eg.
the sludge motors and the bad trannys.

Post by DaveW

Post by stu
Check Saturn Vue for 2008. They have a plug in and that is better
engineering.

My toaster has a plug too. Does that make it better engineered than a
Lexus?

[k***@gmail.com]

Post by stu
Actually most cars I have had are better engineered than the Lexus line. eg.

Post by DaveW

Post by stu
Check Saturn Vue for 2008. They have a plug in and that is better
engineering.

My toaster has a plug too. Does that make it better engineered than a
Lexus?

I would stay away from the hybrid, there is no significant difference
in fuel economy compared to the conventional RX. The extra motor and
battery add so much weight to the car that the MPG difference is
nominal. As well when you load up the hybrid with stuff
(luggage..etc.) the fuel economy actually ends up being worse than the
conventional RX.