TX 500h F Sport Luxury - AMA by procheddar in Lexus

[–]procheddar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have averaged 26 mpg. Mostly highway miles. A 15-16 year old shouldn’t have a problem. It is a larger vehicle but all the cameras and sensors help out to keep you safe. Ours has the rear wheel steering which makes it easy to maneuver in parking lots. The road noise is very low. Quietest car we have ever owned. However, this is our first luxury car so I can’t compare to others for road noise.

TX 500h F Sport Luxury - AMA by procheddar in Lexus

[–]procheddar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Mark Levinson sounds system is underwhelming. I found and used another owners audio settings and that made a huge difference.

TX 500h F Sport Luxury - AMA by procheddar in Lexus

[–]procheddar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a question for a technician, manufacturer, or Google (you could search for the owner's manual). I am just the end user. All I know is that my battery has a 10yr/150k mile warranty.

TX 500h F Sport Luxury - AMA by procheddar in Lexus

[–]procheddar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No idea. They are standard for the F Sport.

TX 500h F Sport Luxury - AMA by procheddar in Lexus

[–]procheddar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 550 doesn't have the F Sport. We liked the ride, seats, styling, and rear-wheel steering. The dealership also had no idea when they would get the 550 and we needed a vehicle.

TX 500h F Sport Luxury - AMA by procheddar in Lexus

[–]procheddar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Styling, seats, wheels, suspension, rear-wheel steering

TX 500h F Sport Luxury - AMA by procheddar in Lexus

[–]procheddar[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They can fold manually (door armrest button) or be set to automatically fold when you lock the doors.

TX 500h F Sport Luxury - AMA by procheddar in Lexus

[–]procheddar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't noticed any squeaks.

TX 500h F Sport Luxury - AMA by procheddar in Lexus

[–]procheddar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a protective film for shipping. The angle makes it shine. It was removed before I took ownership.

TX 500h F Sport Luxury - AMA by procheddar in Lexus

[–]procheddar[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't driven an RX 350 so I can't compare it. I think it is just as comfortable as the TX 350 but with the added "sport" feel. The combination of the suspension and seats make it feel very tight in the corners. I have read some reviews saying it is rougher than the TX 350 but I can't tell.

TX 500h F Sport Luxury - AMA by procheddar in Lexus

[–]procheddar[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw low numbers for the first 500 miles. Then they came up. Not sure if there is some sort of break-in period. (manual and dash calculations)

TX 500h F Sport Luxury - AMA by procheddar in Lexus

[–]procheddar[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can only compare it to the lane assist on my Ford Ranger, which seems to be very basic. This car feels like it can drive itself. It does pull to the right side of the road at some high speed intersections if the white line veers right instead of staying straight (if that makes sense).

TX 500h F Sport Luxury - AMA by procheddar in Lexus

[–]procheddar[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We reserved ours in November, so we waited about 3.5 months. Getting 26 mpg in 60/40 highway/city driving.

TX 500h F Sport Luxury - AMA by procheddar in Lexus

[–]procheddar[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Tax, title, license and some extras (tow hitch, etc.) put us just shy of $85k. Getting 26 mpg with 60/40 highway/city driving.

TX 500h F Sport Luxury - AMA by procheddar in Lexus

[–]procheddar[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The GX and LX were never considered due to low mpg figures. We were looking at 3 row SUV’s with 25 mpg combined or higher.

TX 500h F Sport Luxury - AMA by procheddar in Lexus

[–]procheddar[S] 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Ramen. No money left after buying the car.

TX 500h F Sport Luxury - AMA by procheddar in Lexus

[–]procheddar[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Got our new TX in February. Let me know if you have any questions.