Notices
RX - 3rd Gen (2010-2015) Discussion topics related to the 2010 - 2015 RX350 and RX450H models

Break-in procedures done at Lexus factory

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 18, 2015 | 05:31 PM
  #16  
BertL's Avatar
BertL
Racer
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,676
Likes: 18
From: So California
Wink

Hummm. Interesting. Not attacking you or the brochure you're reading, but after a glass of wine with dinner a bit ago, just a (perhaps sarcastiic) thought comes to mind: With my 2013 built in Fukuoka, it has 12 miles legally documented here in the US at time of delivery, so perhaps testing procedures are different in later MYs or with non-US deliveries, or part of that test drive is done before the odometer is installed.
Reply
Old Feb 18, 2015 | 05:49 PM
  #17  
kitlz's Avatar
kitlz
No, I don't play soccer!
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 6,652
Likes: 177
From: NJ
Default

Bert, IIRC the test drive is mentioned in the video on Canadian built RXs. I can't see if being different for RXs built in Japan.
Reply
Old Feb 18, 2015 | 06:33 PM
  #18  
kmar's Avatar
kmar
Driver
 
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 129
Likes: 1
From: OR
Default 30 mile test drive at the factory

Here's a very intersting video on the manufacturing process of the RX350.

Search on YouTube for "Factory Made RX 350". At approximately 9 minutes 50 seconds into the video it says 5 cars are randomly selected each day for the 30 mile test drive. My new 2015 RX 350 had 2 miles on the odometer when I test drove it.

Last edited by kmar; Feb 18, 2015 at 07:07 PM.
Reply
Old Feb 18, 2015 | 07:48 PM
  #19  
ketleone14's Avatar
ketleone14
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: NH
Default

Originally Posted by kmar
Here's a very intersting video on the manufacturing process of the RX350.

Search on YouTube for "Factory Made RX 350". At approximately 9 minutes 50 seconds into the video it says 5 cars are randomly selected each day for the 30 mile test drive. My new 2015 RX 350 had 2 miles on the odometer when I test drove it.
Thanks that was a nice video. I am looking for a nice mid size SUV and am leaning heavily toward a CPO RX so have been reading up on it.
Reply
Old Feb 20, 2015 | 12:55 PM
  #20  
rayaans's Avatar
rayaans
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,086
Likes: 9
From: West Yorkshire
Default

Mine's Japanese and its saying 30 miles in my brochure. They probably just reset the odometer afterwards - it wouldnt be difficult for them to do - in fact, anyone here in the UK can reset the odometer except that its illegal lol.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
murphysf
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
7
Jan 27, 2025 06:44 PM
Poqman
RC - 1st Gen (2015-present)
10
Nov 11, 2015 04:17 PM
HerMekanic
HS 250h Model (2010-2012)
15
Oct 2, 2010 12:50 PM
Larry99
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
4
Feb 22, 2004 07:37 AM
DropTop430
SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)
2
Apr 12, 2002 03:03 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:54 PM.