Where're 2010 RX350s made in?
04-16-09, 01:05 PM
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Thanks.
Maybe I quoted the old data...
Model Production Location
LS Tahara
LS Hybrid Tahara
GS Tahara
GS Hybrid Tahara
ES Kyushu
IS Kyushu and Tahara
IS F Tahara
SC Kanto Jidosha
LX Araco
GX Tahara
RX Kyushu and Cambridge, Ontario
RX Hybrid Kyushu
04-16-09, 01:22 PM
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04-16-09, 01:25 PM
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Regarding the VIN Number comment, my 2000 4Runner Ltd that was made in Japan had a VIN starting in J and our '03 Corolla S had a VIN starting in 2, which was made in Cambridge.
04-16-09, 05:45 PM
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bbalmike - you guys do a good job up there!
I work for Toyota Logistics Svcs under TMS in Jacksonville, FL. We get units from Cambridge railed to us in Jax.....and of course we also get ships from Japan......
Vins from Canada - 2T2
Vins from Japan - JTJZK, JTJBK
For the RX's
I work for Toyota Logistics Svcs under TMS in Jacksonville, FL. We get units from Cambridge railed to us in Jax.....and of course we also get ships from Japan......
Vins from Canada - 2T2
Vins from Japan - JTJZK, JTJBK
For the RX's
04-17-09, 12:33 PM
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rets94, I think the tours are Wed and Thur, but I don't know how to get on the list - I think they bring lots of schools for tours, and I can bring family, but I don't know if you can just show up for the tour - unless there is something I don't know.
JaxIS250 - thanks for the kind words! We are doing our best to stay competitive until the economy is back on track.
Man, did I ever hijack this thread (although I guess talking about my plant in a thread about where the RXs are built is related). Have a great weekend everyone! Just got my IS all shined up.
JaxIS250 - thanks for the kind words! We are doing our best to stay competitive until the economy is back on track.
Man, did I ever hijack this thread (although I guess talking about my plant in a thread about where the RXs are built is related). Have a great weekend everyone! Just got my IS all shined up.
04-19-09, 08:37 PM
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with production in Canada, and Lexus saving on shipping do you think they will lower the price.... FAT CHANCE.lol
04-19-09, 08:59 PM
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Thanks for your info.
05-06-09, 02:24 PM
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BballMike: You could be accused of bias, but I for one believe you. I also work for an automotive company and think that in most cases it's a myth that cars from Japan are better than those in the US (or Canada). The differences are very insignificant.
Incidentally, since you work at the plant, are you aware of a way to track shipments? A few of us are awaiting delivery and have VIN #'s, but have no way outside the dealer to see status.
Cheers,
John
Incidentally, since you work at the plant, are you aware of a way to track shipments? A few of us are awaiting delivery and have VIN #'s, but have no way outside the dealer to see status.
Cheers,
John
05-06-09, 05:54 PM
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I'll chime in, but I'm gonna let my pride show a little...The Cambridge plant is currently producing the '10s...we have built about 13000 so far, and we don't build any hybrids or base models (all have leather and sunroof, at least). I know most are going to the US.
Saying that the difference between the Japanese vs. Canadian models is night and day is a bit much - we worked hand in hand with the Japanese during the pre-production stages and have worked together to make sure that we build an equallly exceptional vehicle (although not without its first-year problems).
Also, our plant is an award-winning plant that has equalled or out-performed the Japanese plant in JD power studies, so please don't listen to the pretty blind assumption that the Canadian RX is not up to par.
I work at the Cambridge plant and am on the body accuracy team, so I may be biased, but I also do have some idea what I'm talking about. Hope this doesn't start a war!
05-07-09, 09:35 PM
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my lexus salesman told me that all RX comes out of the cambridge plant. the only RX that comes from japan is the base model RX and the hybrid.
and believe me, there is a difference between made in canada and made in japan. i was at my dealership over the weekend and looked/test drove the 2008 RX400h and the 2010 RX350. with the hybrid (made in japan), the doors close with a solid "thunk" (like when you close a mercedes S class). not so with the made in canada RX, it had a more sedated sound. made in japan just has better fit and finish, even if the differences are not visually apparent.
and believe me, there is a difference between made in canada and made in japan. i was at my dealership over the weekend and looked/test drove the 2008 RX400h and the 2010 RX350. with the hybrid (made in japan), the doors close with a solid "thunk" (like when you close a mercedes S class). not so with the made in canada RX, it had a more sedated sound. made in japan just has better fit and finish, even if the differences are not visually apparent.
05-07-09, 09:46 PM
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I guess you won't see any more new made-in-J RX350 in the following months... US/Canada's RX350 productions should be fully taken care by Cambridge plant already.
05-08-09, 09:14 AM
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Welcome to the forum. I know I shouldn't say that since you've been here that long. However, it's your 1st post...
I guess you won't see any more new made-in-J RX350 in the following months... US/Canada's RX350 productions should be fully taken care by Cambridge plant already.
I guess you won't see any more new made-in-J RX350 in the following months... US/Canada's RX350 productions should be fully taken care by Cambridge plant already.
05-08-09, 10:12 AM
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