'16 RX built in Canada Only?
12-31-15 | 08:24 PM
#16
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 26
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From: California
Canada Sure makes for quicker delivery. I got a print out for delivery time for my 450h (vin# beginning with 2T). I ordered off the dealers incoming allotment sheets. We are in the process of moving to Oro Valley, AZ., so dealer is in Tucson. Here are dates from the print out:
12/15/15= Production date.
12/15/15= Port processing.
12/18/15= Rail departure.
12/29/15=Rail arrival Phoenix (This is the distribution place for all the dealers in this area).
Dealer said my 450h will be here in Tucson within the next couple days. Can't wait! No concerns at all about this being my first 450h not built in Japan.
12/15/15= Production date.
12/15/15= Port processing.
12/18/15= Rail departure.
12/29/15=Rail arrival Phoenix (This is the distribution place for all the dealers in this area).
Dealer said my 450h will be here in Tucson within the next couple days. Can't wait! No concerns at all about this being my first 450h not built in Japan.
01-01-16 | 07:49 PM
#19
Driver
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 186
Likes: 1
From: CA
Those Made in Japan Lexus are the best. However, these Canada built are outstanding also, very close to the quality of Made in Japan. But, any vehicles made in USA are crappy. Even Lexus cannot figure out the right way, look at those ES350
01-01-16 | 08:32 PM
#20
Lead Lap
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 601
Likes: 21
From: Houston, TX
I work at a dealership.
seems like the first early batch of the 16 RX was Japanese. then the Canadian ones came in. the hybrids are mostly still made in japan.
one way you can always tell where yours was made is by looking at the vin. if it starts with JT its from japan. Japan Tahara. the ones made in North America start with 2T2.
seems like the first early batch of the 16 RX was Japanese. then the Canadian ones came in. the hybrids are mostly still made in japan.
one way you can always tell where yours was made is by looking at the vin. if it starts with JT its from japan. Japan Tahara. the ones made in North America start with 2T2.
01-02-16 | 08:10 AM
#21
Driver
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 136
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From: North Dakota
Canada Sure makes for quicker delivery. I got a print out for delivery time for my 450h (vin# beginning with 2T). I ordered off the dealers incoming allotment sheets. We are in the process of moving to Oro Valley, AZ., so dealer is in Tucson. Here are dates from the print out:
12/15/15= Production date.
12/15/15= Port processing.
12/18/15= Rail departure.
12/29/15=Rail arrival Phoenix (This is the distribution place for all the dealers in this area).
Dealer said my 450h will be here in Tucson within the next couple days. Can't wait! No concerns at all about this being my first 450h not built in Japan.
12/15/15= Production date.
12/15/15= Port processing.
12/18/15= Rail departure.
12/29/15=Rail arrival Phoenix (This is the distribution place for all the dealers in this area).
Dealer said my 450h will be here in Tucson within the next couple days. Can't wait! No concerns at all about this being my first 450h not built in Japan.
01-02-16 | 10:14 AM
#22
Pit Crew
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 212
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From: AZ.
Not sure what the difference would be between a production date as mine, and build date as yours? As for the printout I received, my dealer printed it to give an estimated time of arrival when I made a deposit on 12/30. It was one of the few incoming allotted hybrids they currently receive at this small market dealer. Virtually all sell before reaching the showroom. Just happened to be the color my wife wanted (Nightfall Mica), and had what I wanted option wise and also AWD.
01-02-16 | 01:02 PM
#23
Driver
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 136
Likes: 8
From: North Dakota
Seems like dealer should have the most information.
Not sure what the difference would be between a production date as mine, and build date as yours? As for the printout I received, my dealer printed it to give an estimated time of arrival when I made a deposit on 12/30. It was one of the few incoming allotted hybrids they currently receive at this small market dealer. Virtually all sell before reaching the showroom. Just happened to be the color my wife wanted (Nightfall Mica), and had what I wanted option wise and also AWD.
Not sure what the difference would be between a production date as mine, and build date as yours? As for the printout I received, my dealer printed it to give an estimated time of arrival when I made a deposit on 12/30. It was one of the few incoming allotted hybrids they currently receive at this small market dealer. Virtually all sell before reaching the showroom. Just happened to be the color my wife wanted (Nightfall Mica), and had what I wanted option wise and also AWD.
01-06-16 | 04:10 PM
#25
Pole Position
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 341
Likes: 21
From: Australia
Japanese is always the best
If you had a choice you'd have to take the Japanese version ... Anything made in Japan is always miles ahead in terms of quality . No one can compete with their obsession with perfection . It's why you buy a Lexus !
01-07-16 | 08:35 AM
#27
Lead Lap
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 3,658
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From: #BBNine
Yes, you can buy a J(apan) VIN vehicle. If your dealer didn't have one, find a dealer who did.
The 1st character in a car's vehicle identification number indicates the country in which it was manufactured.
Some of the country codes include:
1, 4, 5: United States
2: Canada
3A-37: Mexico
J: Japan
VF-VR: France
9: Brazil
WA-W0: West Germany
S: Great Britian
The 1st character in a car's vehicle identification number indicates the country in which it was manufactured.
Some of the country codes include:
1, 4, 5: United States
2: Canada
3A-37: Mexico
J: Japan
VF-VR: France
9: Brazil
WA-W0: West Germany
S: Great Britian
02-11-16 | 06:13 AM
#30
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 491
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From: PA
But quality wise they are the same.
It is shipping costs that vary.
Anything else you put on top of this is just personal bias and not based on any empirical facts.