IS at the US Open
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IS at the US Open
I was at the US Open today. As you know US Open is sponsored by Lexus. Well, they have brought 2 Is models to the show. One was IS350 in Charcoal gray with beige interior and the other was red with black. I must say the car look better in person.
I was told the schedule date is 10-15-05.
One thing I was discouraged about was that the driver side back passenger door, the inside panel was loose; I mean it was just dangling; also the rubber modeling was all loose as well.
I did ask, that Lexus is known for its quality (I hope since I have never owed a Lexus before), so how come this car is damaged. The answer was because this is a pre-production prototype and these pre-production cars are not made the same way as the production. I did not believe this as I would think the cars that are used for media and test runs would be better if not the same production quality.
Any thoughts?
I was told the schedule date is 10-15-05.
One thing I was discouraged about was that the driver side back passenger door, the inside panel was loose; I mean it was just dangling; also the rubber modeling was all loose as well.
I did ask, that Lexus is known for its quality (I hope since I have never owed a Lexus before), so how come this car is damaged. The answer was because this is a pre-production prototype and these pre-production cars are not made the same way as the production. I did not believe this as I would think the cars that are used for media and test runs would be better if not the same production quality.
Any thoughts?
#3
Any damage is unusual, I wonder if it had to do with being a) a display model or b) damage during display setup/transportation.
Anyhow, a holographic IS is expected to show up at the Hollywood Bowl sometime as well...
Anyhow, a holographic IS is expected to show up at the Hollywood Bowl sometime as well...
#4
Originally Posted by enigma354
Any damage is unusual, I wonder if it had to do with being a) a display model or b) damage during display setup/transportation.
Anyhow, a holographic IS is expected to show up at the Hollywood Bowl sometime as well...
Anyhow, a holographic IS is expected to show up at the Hollywood Bowl sometime as well...
#5
Lexus Connoisseur
Originally Posted by NjDude
One thing I was discouraged about was that the driver side back passenger door, the inside panel was loose; I mean it was just dangling; also the rubber modeling was all loose as well.
I did ask, that Lexus is known for its quality (I hope since I have never owed a Lexus before), so how come this car is damaged. The answer was because this is a pre-production prototype and these pre-production cars are not made the same way as the production. I did not believe this as I would think the cars that are used for media and test runs would be better if not the same production quality.
Any thoughts?
#7
Originally Posted by LEXUS FAN!
really? how do you know? are you going?
http://www.brandweek.com/bw/news/rec..._id=1001052022
On the high-tech side, a full-sized hologram of the car at an interactive kiosk from which the user can rotate the car, change its color and choose to watch a 15-second driving sequence will tour venues like Times Square, the Hollywood Bowl and USC through this year.
Don't know if I'll go...
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#8
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Pre-preduction or not, if they can't make sure the cars are at their best when shown to the public, then don't bother to show them at all. This is not the PR a company wants especially when its core value is in the reputation for quality.
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
Pre-preduction or not, if they can't make sure the cars are at their best when shown to the public, then don't bother to show them at all. This is not the PR a company wants especially when its core value is in the reputation for quality.
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Thank you for the re-assurance, it does help a bit. I cannot wait to test drive the car. Sorry Lexus Fan, I did not had the opportunity to take pictures, I know I should have. But was busy admiring the car between the matches.
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