Any 2013's show up at dealers yet???
#76
Racer
Yes, all Lexus hybrids including RX450h globally are made in Japan. Most RX350s are built in Canada. There are reports of some RX350 coming from Japan with special options like HUD. As to quality, lots of debate, even more emotion, but qualiy awards for both plants have been pretty much the same In recent times from what I've read here on the forum.
Last edited by BertL; 05-15-12 at 11:43 AM. Reason: Added info on quality
#77
Lead Lap
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Japan
Yes, all Lexus hybrids including RX450h globally are made in Japan. Most RX350s are built in Canada. There are reports of some RX350 coming from Japan with special options like HUD. As to quality, lots of debate, even more emotion, but qualiy awards for both plants have been pretty much the same In recent times from what I've read here on the forum.
#78
Lexus Test Driver
I dared to go to the dealer today. I thought I might get caught up in the moment, I did not. Anyway here are my pics from what they had. They had received 9. The first 2 are the regular 350 and the last is the sport appearance, which I don't care for. Had to get a picture of the LED's on. Looks like the headlights will fit a 2010-2012. Like the new tail lights too. Head light swap would be expensive, maybe I'll wait for someone to wreck their's and get the scrap parts. LOL. I noticed they have painted the grill a color this time, nice, the grill emblem is smooth, no honeycomb background, all nice. Smaller steering wheel and the metal accent on the glove box is nice. I still think I will wait for the complete redo, only 14k on my RX no need to change yet.
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Lexus Test Driver
#83
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
I am glad
My dealer had a new " Claret Mica" one in front of the dealer ship when I drove by with no camera; looked awesome!!! It looked more "Claret Wine" dark red; better than the
pic on the website!!
Last edited by dctex99; 05-15-12 at 05:30 PM. Reason: clarify
#84
Driver School Candidate
I saw the 2013 model. Very nice face lift including eyes (headlights) but its the same car the new thing now is LED on headlghts and an improved navigation that includes things like Yelp, Bing, facebook which runs off your mobile. but, you will pay for those up- grades and its pretty much the same car. I purchased a New 2012 the same day i sat in the 2013 and im extremely happy coming from a 2010 RX350. I picked up my new car on 5/10/2012. The engine has been retuned to now accept 87 octane.
#86
Saw one today
I took my 2007 RX350 in for service in Charleston, SC this morning. They has a 2012 and a 2013, both Silver, parked on the showroom floor, side-by-side, so you can compare. I love the new grille and headlights on the 2013. They also had a 2013 with a new color (Claret) that was gorgeous. I almost drove the Claret home but discretion is the better part of valor.
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2013, it is coming in to late on thursday with the prep time and clear coating i will have to wait until monday as i
have to leave town for the weekend. hope it goes by fast.
have to leave town for the weekend. hope it goes by fast.