Quality differences between Japanese ES and American ES
03-28-16, 11:20 PM
#1
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Quality differences between Japanese ES and American ES
Hello,
Given that the 2016 ES (and a few late model 2015's) is now produced in Kentucky, I was wondering if anyone noticed any differences between the two.
Obviously there's going to be a few differences (regardless of the place of manufacture) as the 2016 ES has gone through a mid-cycle refresh.
But in regards to manufacturing oversights / quality issues; has anyone noticed any problems with the new 2016's?
Thank you,
Nelson
Given that the 2016 ES (and a few late model 2015's) is now produced in Kentucky, I was wondering if anyone noticed any differences between the two.
Obviously there's going to be a few differences (regardless of the place of manufacture) as the 2016 ES has gone through a mid-cycle refresh.
But in regards to manufacturing oversights / quality issues; has anyone noticed any problems with the new 2016's?
Thank you,
Nelson
03-29-16, 04:52 AM
#2
There were no 2015's built in KY. I have no first hand experience, but some have mentioned issues with their rear doors being harder to close. Otherwise, it's probably too early to know.
03-29-16, 06:19 AM
#3
Hello,
Given that the 2016 ES (and a few late model 2015's) is now produced in Kentucky, I was wondering if anyone noticed any differences between the two.
Obviously there's going to be a few differences (regardless of the place of manufacture) as the 2016 ES has gone through a mid-cycle refresh.
But in regards to manufacturing oversights / quality issues; has anyone noticed any problems with the new 2016's?
Thank you,
Nelson
Given that the 2016 ES (and a few late model 2015's) is now produced in Kentucky, I was wondering if anyone noticed any differences between the two.
Obviously there's going to be a few differences (regardless of the place of manufacture) as the 2016 ES has gone through a mid-cycle refresh.
But in regards to manufacturing oversights / quality issues; has anyone noticed any problems with the new 2016's?
Thank you,
Nelson
03-29-16, 06:20 AM
#4
Lead Lap
It usually takes at least one year for kinks to be eliminated in assembly and production for a new car plant. Same for a new car model. I, for one, would not buy a new car from such a plant until a year had passed and all of the numerous TSB's had been addressed. I believe that ultimately the Kentucky Lexus will be every bit as good in quality as the one from Japan.
03-29-16, 02:43 PM
#5
My '16 ES UL was made in Japan.
I bought it in Dec. After 6K miles no problems thus far!
I bought it in Dec. After 6K miles no problems thus far!
03-30-16, 06:31 AM
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03-30-16, 06:55 PM
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03-31-16, 08:12 AM
#8
Pit Crew
No one should be expecting problems with a Lexus ES after 6k miles. Hopefully in the future, you can still say "After 150k miles, no problems this far!"
How did your 2006 BMW 3 series fair in terms of reliability and longevity? Or was that a lease?
03-31-16, 11:22 AM
#9
I bought the '06 BMW as a CPO. I had two problems over the 3.5 years that I had the car. The first was a defective U-joint in the steering rack (luckily covered by the CPO warranty). The second was with a mysterious battery drain which ended up being a failing resistor (CPO warranty had expired).
06-27-16, 09:16 AM
#10
For what it is worth:
Lexus Manufacturing Plants in Kentucky and Japan Win J.D. Power Platinum Awards
https://lexusenthusiast.com/2016/06/...atinum-awards/
Lexus Manufacturing Plants in Kentucky and Japan Win J.D. Power Platinum Awards
https://lexusenthusiast.com/2016/06/...atinum-awards/
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