Rx400h Se-l

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Hi everyone,

I just wanted to report on my first 1000 miles in my new RX400h. I've had the car for a couple of weeks now and I am 100% satisfied with it.

I bought it from Lexus Birmingham, Stafford Blue with Black leather (I had no choice on the colour scheme as it was a cancelled order) and despite my reservations as to the lack of colour contrast, it actually works really well especially with the blacked out standard windows. The glass sunroof (sorry moonroof) lets a good deal of light in and the silver trim also adds to lighten the interior as well as looking quite smart.

Last weekend I drove up to Fife in Scotland (St. Andrews area) and back (750 miles round trip). The car was so comfortable (no aches or pains) I could have quite easily not stopped enroute except for the fact I needed the loo and the car needed petrol!

I averaged 34.6mpg doing a "steady" 70mph. My pal could not believe the performance and comfort mix (he drives a new 730d series BMW) as well as the quiteness - I'm sure this car is as quiet at 40mph as at 80mph!

I lost count of the number of people who stopped me to talk about the car (when parking especially) and did I need to charge it up every night!

The kids love the DVD player in the back, I'm going to try to hook it up to the PS2 tonight - I'll let you know how I get on.

My advsie to anyone thinking about having one of these fantasic cars is definately go for one - this is quite simply the most advanced car in the world at present and you won't be disappointed. :D

Mark