Car Care Nut has new video showing poor design of 2010-15 Lexus RX HVAC unit in terms of repairability. You should do video series interviewing Japaneses auto companies regarding the importance of repairability in product design
A foreign object was placed on top of dash and fell into the defroster vent on that RX causing the issue. I'm not justifying the bad design on that unit though. I own a 14 RX and love it!
David - you are doing an exceptional job in exhibiting a passion for Japanese cars. Technically you sound better than any other vloggers, so please keep it up. Can also list all models of lexus/Toyota cars that are manufactured in the "Tahara" Plant and exported to the USA?
David, can you please do a video series showing specifically how the IS500 is built from start to finish? Also can you show the Lexus 2UR-GSE being made?
Great information and video David. Can you comment on the workmanship coming out of the Hamura Toyota production facility. A lot of the 2024 Land Cruisers are being built out of that location.
David, I distinctly remember when the 2001 IS300 came out that Lexus has a separate Anti-Aging team that looks at how interior parts wear and they try to match parts such that the wear is even across the surfaces such as in the interior. Does this Anti-Aging team exist any more?
Excellent video it's hard to reconcile your presentation with the debris in the engine story. My LX has been really excellent and is not included in the recall. Hopefully, Toyota reads these forums. They must say more about what is going on, the decision not to is fueling speculation of poor design etc. Just tell the truth in detail soon Toyota, then make it right. Any other avenue is a mistake.
I do not understand the use of "vegan leather" in such a quality production. That is ridiculous!!!! There is NO substitute for leather in a car. Lexus had better wake up! Enjoyed the video!
@@marsarmory6236 The problem is that its on the seating surfaces. If the "new vinyl" was just on the dash panels - no problem. But when they put it on the seats - its a ridiculous insult .
David, The Lexus self-healing paint is very impressive. When can we expect Lexus to follow up that breakthrough with self-healing monthly car payments? 🤔😉😉🤣
Does the Tahara plant still wet sand all of their vehicles? They used to. I don't understand why TMC is so secretive about their paint/clear coat process. Is it still Nippon or Kansai paint?
I think the vegan faux leather is actually better than real leather imo, it doesn’t crack or wear out over time. My base model gx has this and the seats still look brand new with 130k miles no cracks. My friends gx with real leather is cracked to shit. It holds up to sunlight and pets so much better. You’ll see minty first gen gx470’s with 250k that look perfect until you see the leather interior.
I thought Tahara was for 4runners, Land Cruisers, and the Lexus equivalent to the Land Cruiser!! My 5th gen 4runner was built in Tahara, where you have to have a minimum of 25 years experience (master tradesman) to work there!! It's 8 years old and I haven't had to spend a dime on repairs, except for brakes!! Still have the original battery and it still tests good!! That's crazy lol!! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
We all know this to be the Toyota/Lexus of the past, but what happened to the Toyota/Lexus of today? Not just Toyota, but to many manufacturers. It appears that r&d has taken a back seat in order to make lost money back from the pandemic. All these recalls is not the Toyota that we all know!
Love the Tahara videos, keep them coming Thanks David. you are doing an amazing Lexus for life :)
Car Care Nut has new video showing poor design of 2010-15 Lexus RX HVAC unit in terms of repairability. You should do video series interviewing Japaneses auto companies regarding the importance of repairability in product design
Maybe also the importance of making the design fool/childproof too.
A foreign object was placed on top of dash and fell into the defroster vent on that RX causing the issue. I'm not justifying the bad design on that unit though. I own a 14 RX and love it!
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Thank you for the tour and explanation, hats off to your lovely assistant.
Toyota/Lexus number 1. Amazing
* * ONLY IF MADE IN JAPAN...!!! * *
David - you are doing an exceptional job in exhibiting a passion for Japanese cars. Technically you sound better than any other vloggers, so please keep it up.
Can also list all models of lexus/Toyota cars that are manufactured in the "Tahara" Plant and exported to the USA?
Thank you for the tour my friend
For it being such a magnificent manufacturing facility, there aren’t enough videos about it.
My RX330 was manufactured at the Kyushu plant in 8/2003. Still runs like a top!
Thanks, David! I appreciate these informative videos. I'm looking forward to more videos of the Tahara Plant. 👍
David, Can you please make a video showing the production of the 2UR-GSE before it goes out of production???
Will you do a walk-thru of a 5th Gen 4Runner build at the Tahara Plant? Thanks.
Really interesting, thank you - and let me ask for more of this, plse...
Thanks for the technology tour. 10:01
When and what vehicles came with self-healing paint thank you
David, can you please do a video series showing specifically how the IS500 is built from start to finish? Also can you show the Lexus 2UR-GSE being made?
Great information and video David. Can you comment on the workmanship coming out of the Hamura Toyota production facility. A lot of the 2024 Land Cruisers are being built out of that location.
David, I distinctly remember when the 2001 IS300 came out that Lexus has a separate Anti-Aging team that looks at how interior parts wear and they try to match parts such that the wear is even across the surfaces such as in the interior. Does this Anti-Aging team exist any more?
Excellent video it's hard to reconcile your presentation with the debris in the engine story. My LX has been really excellent and is not included in the recall. Hopefully, Toyota reads these forums. They must say more about what is going on, the decision not to is fueling speculation of poor design etc. Just tell the truth in detail soon Toyota, then make it right. Any other avenue is a mistake.
I do not understand the use of "vegan leather" in such a quality production. That is ridiculous!!!! There is NO substitute for leather in a car. Lexus had better wake up! Enjoyed the video!
They’ve been using it for years same with BmW, it’s just vinyl soft touch, super durable hence why it’s used on the dash panels where sunlight hits
@@marsarmory6236 The problem is that its on the seating surfaces. If the "new vinyl" was just on the dash panels - no problem. But when they put it on the seats - its a ridiculous insult .
Great information David. Looking to get the new GX. Does Lexus do anything different to the same engine the Tundra uses and is having problems?
David, The Lexus self-healing paint is very impressive. When can we expect Lexus to follow up that breakthrough with self-healing monthly car payments? 🤔😉😉🤣
Does the Tahara plant still wet sand all of their vehicles? They used to. I don't understand why TMC is so secretive about their paint/clear coat process. Is it still Nippon or Kansai paint?
Does Lexus efficiency and quality translate to durability?
Someone needs to tell that engineer that his stethoscope is on backwards..
Always enjoy these vids and your thorough explanations. Subscribe check!!
I think the vegan faux leather is actually better than real leather imo, it doesn’t crack or wear out over time. My base model gx has this and the seats still look brand new with 130k miles no cracks. My friends gx with real leather is cracked to shit. It holds up to sunlight and pets so much better. You’ll see minty first gen gx470’s with 250k that look perfect until you see the leather interior.
Imagine my surprise, when I found out that my LC FE was NOT made in the Tahara plant according the dealer provided VIN.. What gives @AutomotivePress
I thought Tahara was for 4runners, Land Cruisers, and the Lexus equivalent to the Land Cruiser!! My 5th gen 4runner was built in Tahara, where you have to have a minimum of 25 years experience (master tradesman) to work there!! It's 8 years old and I haven't had to spend a dime on repairs, except for brakes!! Still have the original battery and it still tests good!! That's crazy lol!! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
I wanna know how the Hell they messed up LX 3.4 engines for recall ?
It’s in several other videos.
That is why I don’t believe they left debris in those 3.4 engines.
Maybe they need self healing engines😊
Intrusive thoughts: Buy a Mustan gt
David: Here are the secrets of Lexus engines
Instrusive thoughts vanished
We all know this to be the Toyota/Lexus of the past, but what happened to the Toyota/Lexus of today? Not just Toyota, but to many manufacturers. It appears that r&d has taken a back seat in order to make lost money back from the pandemic. All these recalls is not the Toyota that we all know!
* * This is why YOU NEVER BUY A JAPANESE CAR THAT IS NOT MADE IN JAPAN! * *
Canada makes excellent Hondas and Toyotas!! Just ask Scotty!! Cheers 🇨🇦
Toyota blew it dude.
The clear coat paint shown is very similar to self healing PPF.
Tesla could learn a lot from Toyota regarding fit and finish. Some of the SS panel fitment on the Cybertruck, especially the frunk area, looks poor.