mikez

Well its fine if you say it, I am okay with it too, but most people bring the point up to be derogatory. They feel fine to call your Lexus a Toyota, but when you call their Audi a VW they will turn red with anger lol.

*Batman*

The difference between Lexus sedans and Toyota sedans (ES and SUVs excepted) is much more striking than the difference between Audi and VW sedans. The RWD/FWD difference, and the different engines, ensure a completely different driving experience. That can't be said of the A4, A5, A6, Passat, CC.

STIG

not true at all. My 06 4runner was build at Tahara plant.

*Batman*

Yes you're right. For some reason I had read "The Lexus Story" by Jonathan Mahler, I had thought the plant was built exclusively for Lexus. However I just looked up the plant on Wikipedia, and it says they assemble several Toyota vehicles including the 4 Runner and the Rav 4.

BMW guys often say this is an example of Lexus being same as Toyota because it comes from the same plant. I think that's nonsense. I would say back to them, what about the X3.

X3 is built at the Magnasteyr plant in Graz which produces:
BMW X3
Chrysler 300
Jeep Commander
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mercedes G Class
Saab 9-3 cabrio
Aston Martin Rapide
Mini

rominl

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agreed

STIG

It doesn't matter. My 06 4runner is one of the most well built car and Tahara plant is rated #1 plant in the world. My IS350 and my dad's LS460 was built there also.