Any updates on the production delays?

[Wahoo]

Does anyone have an update on the production delays due to quality control issues in Japan?

 

[Lord Helmet]

No word but supposedly the GX550 should be at the dealerships in early April.

 

[MLMartin]

My dealership said middle of April.

 

[Gunner]

Their getting closer........

 

[UwharrieJacket]

Dealership told me landing in April

 

[Cobalt650]

I’d like for them to arrive today, an abundance of Overtrails, in Caviar, with the HUD. That would be nice

 

[curb-optional]

I'm hearing April as well.

 

[Nuke]

Sure wish the hybrid would also step forward, but not getting my hopes up. That drivetrain, to be in the LC and Tacoma also, seems to be suffering from a serious delay.

 

[BigGMcB]

Sure wish the hybrid would also step forward, but not getting my hopes up. That drivetrain, to be in the LC and Tacoma also, seems to be suffering from a serious delay.

Curious what is pulling people towards the Hybrid. You will get 3 or 4 more MPG but pay $10k more for the car. How long would it take for the Hybrid to pay itself off?

Maybe I am missing something with the hybrids but most of the time they are way more expensive than the gas version.

For example a Lexus TX 350 Luxury AWD starts at $62 550 while the TX 450h Luxury AWS starts at $78 050. What else differs between these models for a $16000 price difference (Not much from what I can see on the brochure). You will likely never break even on gas savings.

 

[Nuke]

If $10K difference, then it is OFF the table! As you mention, it would never pay for itself, especially with our 3500 mile/year driving. This said, I do not expect it to be nearly $10K difference between a twin-turbo V6/10-speed, and a hybrid single-turbo 4-banger/8-Speed.

 

[BigGMcB]

If $10K difference, then it is OFF the table! As you mention, it would never pay for itself, especially with our 3500 mile/year driving. This said, I do not expect it to be nearly $10K difference between a twin-turbo V6/10-speed, and a hybrid single-turbo 4-banger/8-Speed.

I have no idea what the difference will be to be honest, but looking at the TX it seems to be substantial. I could be missing a huge part here, just not sure what it is.

 

[NoriGreen]

I'd even pay more NOT to have a 4-banger hybrid. I want this beast to last forever. Hybrid systems have more components that can go wrong.

 

[Nuke]

I'd even pay more NOT to have a 4-banger hybrid. I want this beast to last forever. Hybrid systems have more components that can go wrong.

I think the hybrid will be very reliable, but if a "keeper" would seriously worry about the battery and hybrid system becoming obsolete. Toyota has said/boasted they are rapidly advancing battery technology.

 

[BigGMcB]

I was told by my dealer in Bellevue, WA that they have received an allocation and expect the first units to land around 3 to 4 weeks from now.

 

[Nuke]

I was told by my dealer in Bellevue, WA that they have received an allocation and expect the first units to land around 3 to 4 weeks from now.

Great! However, this means the allocation tables available online may not be 100% current. Nevertheless, still a good resource, as once posted one can see trims, features, colors, etc., and dealer markup.

 

[Lord Helmet]

I think the hybrid will be very reliable, but if a "keeper" would seriously worry about the battery and hybrid system becoming obsolete. Toyota has said/boasted they are rapidly advancing battery technology.

10 year/150000 on hybrid battery warranty which is great, IMO

 

[Nuke]

10 year/150000 on hybrid battery warranty which is great, IMO

Yes, an excellent warranty on the battery, if any cells go bad, or if the capacity drops below 80%. I don't even think it is prorated, but not sure about that.

 

[DKisler]

Curious what is pulling people towards the Hybrid. You will get 3 or 4 more MPG but pay $10k more for the car. How long would it take for the Hybrid to pay itself off?

Maybe I am missing something with the hybrids but most of the time they are way more expensive than the gas version.

For example a Lexus TX 350 Luxury AWD starts at $62 550 while the TX 450h Luxury AWS starts at $78 050. What else differs between these models for a $16000 price difference (Not much from what I can see on the brochure). You will likely never break even on gas savings.

That is my exact conclusion. I also decided that I would probably enjoy the twin turbo V6 driving experience much better than the hybrid and the additional cost of a hybrid would never be paid back by fuel savings.

 

[Nuke]

One had to keep in the back of their mind the reasons for the shift towards hybrids, i.e. lower emissions and to meet the federal economy mandates. I think reliability will suffer to some degree, and present owner feedback is verifying this. Face it, a more complex machine...

 

[bowens8309]

Great! However, this means the allocation tables available online may not be 100% current. Nevertheless, still a good resource, as once posted one can see trims, features, colors, etc., and dealer markup.

Nuke, where did you find the allocation tables online? Could you share the URL? Thanks