The V8 is back: IS 500 F SPORT Performance
12-07-21, 08:50 PM
#3691
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12-07-21, 08:52 PM
#3692
Racer
agreed. Here’s to hoping that this only applies to the Toyota brand and it doesn’t pass on down to Lexus. I remember watching a video years ago where they said their QC was so stringent that if they noticed a defect in some wood panel, they would replace all wood elements in the car, not just the specific panel, since it would be nearly impossible to get the same grain and color as it wasn’t from the same tree.
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12-07-21, 09:10 PM
#3693
Agreed, but I think the issue is that no matter how good your quality control is, there are still some functional defects that will be introduced.
With the lowering of standards this will make more slip by even if the part looks acceptable on the surface.
I'm hoping it's not too bad, and I can get an extended warranty from the dealer. I bet other brands are doing this too but just not announcing it.
On a similar note, I have seen some dealers offer free lifetime power train warranty and no markup over MSRP.
That is simply fantastic.
With the lowering of standards this will make more slip by even if the part looks acceptable on the surface.
I'm hoping it's not too bad, and I can get an extended warranty from the dealer. I bet other brands are doing this too but just not announcing it.
On a similar note, I have seen some dealers offer free lifetime power train warranty and no markup over MSRP.
That is simply fantastic.
12-07-21, 11:05 PM
#3694
Intermediate
Ship to Long Beach:
https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais...QUULEUS_LEADER
Just left 12/6 ETA approx 12/21
https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais...QUULEUS_LEADER
Just left 12/6 ETA approx 12/21
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12-07-21, 11:16 PM
#3695
Ship to Long Beach:
https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais...QUULEUS_LEADER
Just left 12/6 ETA approx 12/21
https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais...QUULEUS_LEADER
Just left 12/6 ETA approx 12/21
i dont think the quality would suffer anywhere near what these other luxury autos will.
12-08-21, 04:32 AM
#3696
Lead Lap
Spoken like a true Malibu driver…
in all seriousness, it doesn’t matter. Had I been willing to compromise on the quality of any component, I would’ve stuck with a Toyota model. But I chose to pay a premium to get luxury vehicle from a brand with the reputation of being of the utmost quality. Making these sort of changes without informing the consumer could arguably be considered bait and switch. But I digress, each buyer has their own opinion and I respect yours, but I’m genuinely curious what they are referring to in terms of the compromise.
in all seriousness, it doesn’t matter. Had I been willing to compromise on the quality of any component, I would’ve stuck with a Toyota model. But I chose to pay a premium to get luxury vehicle from a brand with the reputation of being of the utmost quality. Making these sort of changes without informing the consumer could arguably be considered bait and switch. But I digress, each buyer has their own opinion and I respect yours, but I’m genuinely curious what they are referring to in terms of the compromise.
Almost had a flash back of the Johnny Cash song - "One piece at a time"
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12-08-21, 10:26 AM
#3698
Intermediate
Possible incoming to Eastern Canada:
https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais...el:GRAND_COSMO
Edit: Not Eastern Canada. Will update in new post when more information is available
https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais...el:GRAND_COSMO
Edit: Not Eastern Canada. Will update in new post when more information is available
Last edited by IssaV8; 12-08-21 at 10:39 AM.
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wthrman2 (12-08-21)
12-08-21, 10:31 AM
#3699
Lead Lap
Where is NWN? That would make sense that these are going to be the LE arriving to Canada in early Jan - a late dec port arrival and then shipping across the country....I don't think these ships come to eastern canada but I could be wrong 
12-08-21, 10:34 AM
#3700
Intermediate
I am constantly refreshing for updates, lol.
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12-08-21, 12:29 PM
#3702
Intermediate
12-08-21, 12:32 PM
#3703
Lead Lap
^^ or they are too busy having fun and driving them and will never be seen on the forum again lol
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