Recent content by FirstLexus

Well, Toyota/Lexus also have to produce quite a few V35 engines to replace the recalled engines. That takes a lot of production capacity offline even if they phase the replacements.

Congratulations. I have personally found the fuel and fire magsafe charger mount to be quite useful and better than the wireless charger.

Right now it will likely flag as an interim recall. If your engine is replaced it will say powertrain/engine replaced and it will likely reference "Manufacturer service campaign. It won't mention an engine failure unless your engine fails and requires a new powertrain under warrnaty. My source...

Yeah, I don't buy that at all. I was just checking out the Longo Lexus GX inventory and everyone one of them has a sale pending, and every time I go into my local dealership for the various TSB's, routine maintenance or the camera recall, they try to extend an offer to buy my OT+. That never...

I had mine sorted at Crown Lexus in Ontario, but I know Lexus in Newport Beach also had it done.

I'm pretty sure a good dealer would take care of that. My Land Cruiser had a trim issue that was covered by warranty, and Lexus is a little more customer service oriented.

I've been doing that this week. It's far more satisfying than angst.

I've been thinking long and hard about this recall. I'm confident Lexus/Toyota will replace any engine that fails. We have a pretty substantial powertrain warranty and this issue does create a case for some goodwill if this happens outside of the warranty period.

Hey there, I don't think the issue is whether or not Lexus will honor your warranty, but rather will the state of Maryland allow you to renew your registration with an open recall.

My question now is: To drive, or not to drive. Such a tragedy. :-)

Yes, that was the reason I initially purchased that vehicle over the OT+. I don't know why they made that manufacturing choice. Toyota does some quirky things. LC Premium I have comes with all leather, memory seats, leather, and a digital mirror. We have a XSE Camry that's supposed to be top...

The OT and OT+ don't have the vents in the rear. I think that's offered on the three row models.

I love my OT+, I think the ride improved a lot post transmission service bulletin. The suspension took a bit to break in, but I don't recall it being too bouncy though. The LC 250 is a great vehicle once you get over the 4 cylinder bias. I think it produces enough power for most driving...

The explanation I got was there was a step missed in the programming of the machine used in both engine plants. This is a painful moment for me. I have 4 family vehicles effected by recalls, and my German car loving wife is having a field day with this. :-)