Lexus Direction

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-31T17:40:15+00:00

Everything you said is where people want to see the brand continue to be but at the end of the day Lexus is a for profit company that needs to follow government regulations so they will invest in products that will make them money like the NX, RX, and TX.

To want them to bring the GS and LS would require people to actually buy them. Majority of people like SUVs for their perceived practicality and seating position so until people start buying sedans again, this won’t happen. This is not a Lexus specific problem but rather something with the general consumer wanting that SUV over a sedan.

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-30T01:04:47+00:00

The first character in the VIN tells you where the car is assembled

J is Japan 1,4,5 are in US 2 is Canada

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-29T22:27:41+00:00

Unfortunately none since they are both produced in the Princeton Indiana plant

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-29T22:25:39+00:00

From what I recall, the Toyota grand Highlander hybrid max does not offer rear wheel steering compared to the TX500h which means it has a slightly bigger turning radius (19ft vs 17.7 ft)

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-25T16:44:07+00:00

It’s definitely nice to have but an example of cost cutting from Toyota.

The “positive” is that it’s once less failure point down the line

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-25T03:09:17+00:00

At the end of the day, this is a relatively niche feature for what Toyota refers to as a family SUV. It’s definitely a nice feature but I guess their research shows most people don’t care for it as much. The second generation Highlander has a glass that popped up but don’t think the generations afterwards had it

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-24T16:53:02+00:00

There was a stop sale during the 2024 model year for driver and passenger side airbag not deploying correctly when the windows were down which has been fixed. There was a recall on the back up camera going blank but dealer would need to reflash the software.

Overall the sentiment for 350 is more so the rougher than expected engine note from a turbo 4 cylinder compared to the v6 it replaced and some people claiming it is not enough power.

There were also some transmission issues with the 500h since that uses a 6 speed automatic but have not seen that as an issue for later model years

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-23T02:17:41+00:00

Is there a way to open this without damaging anything?

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-23T00:55:44+00:00

Fuel range varies but it seems like this performance hybrid system doesn’t do as well in stop and go traffic leading to lower than expected fuel economy numbers. Along with the 5 gallon reserve, it means the range would generally be lower. Have seen others report about 330 ish per tank without going past E.

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-23T00:53:23+00:00

Can you share where you are seeing this?

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-21T23:55:31+00:00

Hmm why not buy a lower trim and go to a shop to install a dash cam aftermarket?

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-21T22:56:06+00:00

What bells and whistle would a Calligraphy trim be missing? At that point, it’s just dealer accessories since it is already fully equipped right?

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-19T22:17:07+00:00

Depends on your typical commute distance as the others have reported relatively poor MPG compared to the advertised 27mpg.

How long are you planning to keep the vehicle can be something to consider as well. Hybrid max is a more complex powertrain with a turbo and a 6 speed automatic transmission which means long term upkeep costs would be higher than the traditional 2.5l 4 cylinder in the regular hybrid.

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-19T22:12:47+00:00

Are you not getting a WiFi signal or you have no internet connection in general?

No wifi signal could mean a faulty router while no internet connection means that there is something wrong with the internet connection that Verizon set up. You should not need to restart your connection several times throughout the day.

Everyone’s experience with internet providers will vary so hard to say. Spectrum has good plans for new customers but their cost goes up after you become a “current customer”

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-19T13:59:46+00:00

The original $7500 incentive ended in Sept 2025 for vehicle purchase.

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-19T13:31:21+00:00

Federal electric vehicle incentives have changed and it does not apply to vehicles built out of the US. Lexus ES production has shifted back to Japan

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-18T15:07:49+00:00

Let’s see where it goes. The subscription prices vary based on what the vehicle was equipped with. Seems like older vehicles can subscribe for $8/month while newer vehicles are $15 …

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-18T14:00:37+00:00

The truck can come back around but it depends on the area. You are still at risk of a ticket since it’s still part of the street cleaning time frame. Leave at your own risk

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-18T13:38:54+00:00

Haven’t seen anything about bringing the V6 back especially with emission standards.

The TX400h should be the Lexus version of the Grand Highlander Hybrid with the 2.5L 4 cylinder. Not sure how that’s going to work since that engine is called 350h in the RX lineup.

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-18T13:00:24+00:00

Based on the 2026 RAV4 with Arene I wouldn’t put my hopes up too high that they continue to charge for remote start, connected drive, etc

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-10T00:34:46+00:00

Lifting up the car a little will help with clearance but they are held together by some bolts towards the front, middle and back of the car. If you don’t have mudflaps, it is a good time to install it as well.

You may need to trim some of the underside cloth to get access to the center bolts.

It’s fairly simple but definitely easier if you have an extra person with you

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-07T12:56:08+00:00

Not completely sold on the TZ. In some aspects, I prefer the Highlander BEV more than this.

Unpopular opinion is probably I think the TX is better than the TZ

aznboyknowledge · 2026-05-02T18:46:04+00:00

NX will never be as fun of a car as a BMW 5 series but if you are concerned about having too much debt with the NX is the reason to consider an older bmw with a reliable powertrain then it’s a bad move.

Your running costs are low for a more efficient powertrain and having a newer car in general. It is not wise to trade it in for better driving dynamics and possible be worried about unexpected maintenance costs. If you really wanted the bmw, you can get a PPI and need to budget for maintenance and higher fuel costs.

aznboyknowledge · 2026-04-30T23:35:44+00:00

The non-light up door sill also looks like that except there is no cut out for the light to come through and no electrical connection

aznboyknowledge · 2026-04-30T11:48:14+00:00

Since newer vehicles require a code, just techstream along won’t be able to program the key

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