I must be nuts

We just had a similar bug last month, so I have no real cure other than: feed the need.

Our cars prior to July 2nd:

2010 Prius II with 161 k miles and a 98 4Runner with 263 k miles.

We were looking to replace the 4Runner as we needed a second car we could take on long distances and not have the wife doubt it (I had the utmost confidence in the 4runner as I know how it was maintained ).

Our cars after July 2nd's shopping trip:

2010 Prius II and this (2017 RX450h):


If your situation goes like mine did, you'll end up with the C-Max.

 

Don't fight the bug. It's cheaper to change the car than the wife.

 

I'm sure she's smitten with you .

You've already gotten yourself in the Lexus pool. I'm proud that hasn't led to a Lexus hybrid yet.

Or maybe it will.

I can't wait to begin to maintain the RX450H ! Underside shots during maintenance to come .

 

Maybe you want to trade the Lexus for a Fusion Hybrid.
I love mine......for a "road car" with more room and a better ride.

 

Good man diverting her attention . If she likes the Prius, she would LOVE the CT. When I was getting the Suntek Clear film on yesterday, one of the Techs had a 2015. I was there with @Pedal Logic and we were able to gain access to it for some recon. What a nice car.

I've spent some time underneath our RX450h and the rear transmission will be a piece of cake to drain and refill . The front might require removal of the drivers wheel to get at the fill plug .

I'll need to get a weekend subscription to Toyota tech info to ensure I know what I'm doing. It would be nice if Club Lexus had some members doing their own maintenance with helpful info, but not on the 4th Gen RX.

On the plus side, the splash shield is void of a panel to access the oil filter and drain plug. One less piece of plastic to lose.

 

I think you should sell the Prius. Both because there's no need to have two hybrids (the Prius has all the same strengths and weaknesses as your new C-max will have), and because the '10 prii are seen as a problematic model year.

If you decide to sell the Lexus though, message me the details. I know some people in KY that would love to have your '97.

 

I thought I'm nutz?

 

And that is an over-riding consideration.......why ??

With fold down back seats I think you get similar functionality.

 

On the purchase side I'll say, having owned both a Volt and CMax, go with the CMax for the comfort and better real world options over the Volt. The Gen 1volt center stack controls make no sense and are hard to use especially if your eyesight and hand coordination/dexterity aren't what they use to be. Even tho' the CMax has a touch screen that controls everything, it has redundant, good ol' dial controls for radio and HVAC.

 

Check.
But are you SURE that the 12 cu ft number isn't just the trunk by itself ??

My trunk is pretty small......because of the batteries in the floor......but I'm pretty sure that it would be a LOT more than 12 if you fold down the back seats and count the back seat as "cargo" space.

 

If you end uo getting the C-max, I'd like to hear your opinion on it, and real world fuel milage compared to your Prius. Wishing you the best!

 

Milkman, I had a low mileage '96 LS400 for years. I sold it a few years ago and have missed it ever since. Even it's mpg was decent, compared to other cars in it's class. Great vehicle.