Built Quality Difference Between Japan and Canada
10-21-11, 10:54 AM
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So do you not think that same work ethic at the Japan RX assembly line is replicated at the Canada RX assembly line? Or are you saying that the same vehicle coming out of the Canada assembly line is of a lower quality than the vehicle out of the Japan assembly line and yet still be able to minimally pass the Lexus quality inspection? In other words, can the stringent manufacturing process offset any mindset/work ethic differences between the Japanese and the Canadians?
10-21-11, 11:00 AM
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Not saying that at all, especially since my car was manufactured in Canada. I was comparing Japan to the US, guess I should have included Canada in my comment. Having owned many American made vehicles, I just don't think the quality and work ethic are as strong here in the states. This is one of the main reasons I chose to go with a Japanese vehicle. By the way, when I was there two years ago the RX was not sold there.
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10-21-11, 01:06 PM
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I also would only want my Lexus from Japan.
I think the Japanese culture has a lot to do with it. Not to say Canadians or Western people dont work hard, but there is something about the Japanese people in general in that they convey a sense of pride and workmanship. Its not just cars either because when I grew up (and I still do this), I look for the Japanese made rice cooker, or anything Japanese. You spend a bit more for piece of mind.
I think the Japanese culture has a lot to do with it. Not to say Canadians or Western people dont work hard, but there is something about the Japanese people in general in that they convey a sense of pride and workmanship. Its not just cars either because when I grew up (and I still do this), I look for the Japanese made rice cooker, or anything Japanese. You spend a bit more for piece of mind.
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10-23-11, 04:57 AM
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10-23-11, 09:33 AM
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I insisted that my RX was built in Japan. I would not even consider a Canadian built one. If everyone recalls, the bumper clip issue I believe was a Canadian Plant problem. That being said, I believe that each plant has a different set of suppliers and that can make a difference as well.
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10-24-11, 05:22 PM
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Obama says buy North American! Canadian built RX's are as good as the Japanese RX's.
The front fender gap problem existed with both Canadian and Japanese models.
You can even go on a tour of the Canadian plant.
Cheers,
Jim
The front fender gap problem existed with both Canadian and Japanese models.
You can even go on a tour of the Canadian plant.
Cheers,
Jim
10-24-11, 07:39 PM
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3 generations of RX
The first two were Japan built. A couple of minor issues after a few thousand miles. The 2010 is a Canadian build. To say the least I am not happy with the overall quality. Rattles are everywhere. Ride is okay, not as good as the gen 2. Paint quality is only fair at best. Saw a 2011 Vet yesterday that puts the RX paint to shame. Cabin finish is excellent.
11-15-11, 04:55 PM
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Not my choice
RX350's with some specific options, Heads Up Display comes to mind, ONLY come from Japan so if you want/have these special, upgraded, options your RX350 will come from Japan.
I don't think it makes that much difference in practical terms but if two identical RX350's were coming off the trailer at your Lexus dealer and the only difference was one was made in Canada and the other in Japan, which would you pick if the dealer turned to you and said, 'which one do you want?' I think almost all of us would pick the one made in the home country, 'just because'.
I don't think it makes that much difference in practical terms but if two identical RX350's were coming off the trailer at your Lexus dealer and the only difference was one was made in Canada and the other in Japan, which would you pick if the dealer turned to you and said, 'which one do you want?' I think almost all of us would pick the one made in the home country, 'just because'.
11-15-11, 05:18 PM
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Tour the Canadian plant please
I hope that some US RX owners take the Cambridge, Ontario plant tour that Lexus offers. After taking this tour in October I can't see how human errors can enter into the manufacture of our RXs. Almost all of the heavy work is done by robots, imported from Japan, and the work done by humans is very closely inspected throughout the process, often by QC staff from Japan. JD Power ranks both the Canadian and Japanese plants the highest in the world. Any design flaws, such as the firmer ride of the 3rd generation, are the same on cars from either plant. Rattles have many causes, including all the junk some people stuff in their cars. I can't see how one plant could make cars that rattle more than the other when both of them are using exactly the same machinery and processes to manufacture them.
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