Lexus Owners (To share driving experience and advise)

[RogerNg_185295]

Saw something interesting from Reddit that applies to Toyotas and Lexuses since they share the same factory production system:

 

"The biggest example I can think of is that every Toyota vehicle is built 100% correctly from start to finish. As an example, if you're a Toyota line assembly worker and you discover a mistake that was made earlier in the assembly process, you hit a button on your station and it brings the entire assembly line to a halt. A special team of workers responds to your location and they attempt to fix whatever the mistake may have been. If they can fix it on the spot, great, the line is restarted and the car continues to be assembled to be sold. If they cannot fix it right there, the entire car assembly is taken off the line by a giant robot and moved to another area for analysis on "why/how" the mistake was made so its root cause can be fixed so that going forward no car they build ever has that problem again. They then rebuild what was supposed to be that car completely and correctly. It is awe inspiring.

 

GM on the other hand, same scenario, you're a line assembly worker and find a mistake from before your station. The proper action with GM is to simply hang a paper tag on the mistake section and continue your work. Then when the car gets to the end of the line, a special team is there to inspect the car and fix any tags on the car. But the thing is, the car could have twenty separate little tags on it and every car built that day could have the same problem and therefore tag that needs fixed. So a top of the line Corvette ZR1 could be built with tons of errors but a Camry will be built with none.

 

TL;DR: GM builds broken cars that need to be fixed before they can be sold. Toyota builds as close to perfect cars, the first time."

 

Reddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/aogxgg/magical_mystery_plant_tour_genchi_genbutsu_in/

Factory tour: http://www.thedrive.com/tech/26399/magical-mystery-plant-tour-genchi-genbutsu-in-toyota-city

Does this apply to Toyota Thailand as well? Singapore gets its altis, Camry, vios from Thailand

[gemmoglock]

Does this apply to Toyota Thailand as well? Singapore gets its altis, Camry, vios from Thailand

 

The Toyota Production System is supposed to be implemented across all Toyota factories. The US Toyota/Lexus factories do this as well. There may be slight variances (I haven't been to one LOL) but the short answer is yes :)

[Docomospur]

 

 

 

 

 

guys,not sure how true this info is but this is what i found on the internet for the 2020 IS.it is also longer and wider than the current IS.

Hmm... not really feeling that rear design. My IS 300h hitting 5 years next year but if that’s the design, might start looking elsewhere. Anyone know if there’s also going to be a refresh for the NX?

[Kelloggs]

Hmm... not really feeling that rear design. My IS 300h hitting 5 years next year but if thatâs the design, might start looking elsewhere. Anyone know if thereâs also going to be a refresh for the NX?

Current NX Was facelifted in 2018. So I guess the new model will be launched 2021 ?

Has anyone installed CarPlay to their multimedia unit ?

[Theoldjaffa]

Current NX Was facelifted in 2018. So I guess the new model will be launched 2021 ?

Has anyone installed CarPlay to their multimedia unit ?

Sadly we can't install CarPlay

[Kelloggs]

Sadly we can't install CarPlay ð­

Can’t as in those 3rd party plug and play solutions totally not compatible? I see more and more solution a coming up for merc and older models of BMW and Audi

[Theoldjaffa]

Can’t as in those 3rd party plug and play solutions totally not compatible? I see more and more solution a coming up for merc and older models of BMW and Audi

Not exactly CarPlay, more like phone mirroring

 

http://www.beatsonicusa.com/if02aep2.html

https://youtu.be/DpvJnurLstY

 

Or a 10.25" Android Replacement Screen, not sure if it's compatible with iPhones

https://youtu.be/lP6OnePHa2I

Edited February 17, 2019 by Theoldjaffa

[Theoldjaffa]

https://www.eightmotoring.sg/2019/02/17/lexus-tops-2019-j-d-power-for-the-8th-time/

 

Yes, Toyota’s luxury brand, Lexus has once again taken the very top spot in the 2019 J.D. (and Toyota took the 2nd place with just 2 points difference) Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study.

 

Sports car manufacturer, Porsche shared the 2nd position (with Toyota) with their all new 911 and won the first-ever award for the most dependable vehicle in the industry.

 

Lexus: 106

Porsche: 108​​​​​​​

Toyota: 108

Chevrolet: 115

Buick: 118

Mini: 119

BMW: 122

Audi: 124

Hyundai: 124

Kia: 126

Infiniti: 128

Volkswagen: 131

Mercedes-Benz: 134

Subaru: 136

Nissan: 137

Chrysler: 146

Ford: 146

Honda: 146

Lincoln: 147

Mitsubishi: 158

Mazda: 159

GMC: 161

Cadillac: 166

Jeep: 167

Jaguar: 168

Acura: 171

Ram: 171

Dodge: 178

Volvo: 204

Land Rover: 221

Fiat: 249

[Steptronic]

Congrats! 8th time in a row!!

[Arogab]

Not exactly CarPlay, more like phone mirroring

 

http://www.beatsonicusa.com/if02aep2.html

https://youtu.be/DpvJnurLstY

 

Or a 10.25" Android Replacement Screen, not sure if it's compatible with iPhones

https://youtu.be/lP6OnePHa2I

Bro, for me, it's not practical, I prefer to answer with a earpiece in the ear than speak openly cos sometimes you are not alone

[Theoldjaffa]

Bro, for me, it's not practical, I prefer to answer with a earpiece in the ear than speak openly cos sometimes you are not alone

Bro when r u going back?

[Arogab]

Bro when r u going back?

Wah lao eh, I am back here for a week and already kena left right centre from my boss on this year's target liao..... Today still dreaming about coming back on May holidays and taking leave. Haha

[Theoldjaffa]

Wah lao eh, I am back here for a week and already kena left right centre from my boss on this year's target liao..... Today still dreaming about coming back on May holidays and taking leave. Haha

Oh ok I tot u are still in SG. Msg me when you're back, I still owe u lunch

[Arogab]

Oh ok I tot u are still in SG. Msg me when you're back, I still owe u lunch ð¬ð¬ð¬ð¬

No worries bro, we'll meet up...... Cheers

[DACH]

No worries bro, we'll meet up...... Cheers

 

Wah, boss.

Long time no see you in this forum. 

[Arogab]

Wah, boss.

Long time no see you in this forum.

Not boss lah, I told you guys I got new job starting last year May. Damn siong, so I got no time to surf. Working many late nights and also handling customers. Some more imagine I fly 6 months China local flight and 3 US trip I got Krisflyer gold liao.... Imagine life is like in this job

[DACH]

Not boss lah, I told you guys I got new job starting last year May. Damn siong, so I got no time to surf. Working many late nights and also handling customers. Some more imagine I fly 6 months China local flight and 3 US trip I got Krisflyer gold liao.... Imagine life is like in this job

 

You still have chance to fly to so many places and eat wind, unlike some of us stuck here forever as storemen, table wipers, office boys, tissue sellers, etc. 

Edited February 18, 2019 by DACH

[Arogab]

You still have chance to fly to so many places and eat wind, unlike some of us stuck here forever as storemen, table wipers, office boys, tissue sellers, etc.

Buay pai lah, sell tissue, clean table also drive and talk in car forum, I also want. I fly then work, no time to sleep.... Honestly, I almost quit, lucky I scrape thru and come back forum tok kok