Chitchat The Poor Man's AUDI has arrived !

[Bonut]

Got air con duct for rear passengers, very high SES

 

[Bonut]

Very tokkong interior too:

 

[Bonut]

Only 1.4 litre ... everything looks good except the logo:

 

[eatshitndie]

Your Genesis wins, especially the new facelift.

i'm only into suv's now. the suv has overtaken the sedan in the u.s. as the most popular and versatile automobile - high performance, great gas mileage, off road capability, winter friendly, larger storage space, higher profile, safer and more secure for the driver (due to better vision, more buffer space, deeper crumple zones). in a few years ford will do away with sedans and only be making the mustang, suv's, pickup trucks, and cross-utility vehicles.

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/autos/ford-stop-making-all-passenger-cars-except-mustang-n869256

 

[eatshitndie]

Very tokkong interior too:

i prefer larger screens with apple play compatibility.

 

[eatshitndie]

New Hyundai sports car ?

2018 genesis coupe.

 

[eatshitndie]

found an old pic of what looks like my first car - exactly the same color and trim. it's a toyota!

 

[Froggy]

surely lexus use takata airbags like toyotas do. only the skin (and badge) is different.

Yes we were very concerned when news broke at that time cos there were 6 Lexus in the company however only 1, my colleague’s RX was affected the other 3 GS, an IS and another RX not affected. Our confidence in this brand is unwavering due to its reliability low cost maintenance and excellent service by the dealership. Since then we had replaced one RX with 3 more current model RXs. Despite its high price for this brand (35-45% more than Benz and BMW) in Thailand, its worth it.

For Thais - Benz = towkay; BMW = modern rich ; Lexus = just another Japanese car. So for a business to have 7 Lexus is rather strange here. But then we are true believers and no compromise.

 

[555]

i prefer larger screens with apple play compatibility.

These days, new cars come with Samsung and Apple wireless charging

 

[555]

Only 1.4 litre ... everything looks good except the logo:

hahah you mean 3M, Sound Clad or Tuff Kote?

 

[eatshitndie]

Yes we were very concerned when news broke at that time cos there were 6 Lexus in the company however only 1, my colleague’s RX was affected the other 3 GS, an IS and another RX not affected. Our confidence in this brand is unwavering due to its reliability low cost maintenance and excellent service by the dealership. Since then we had replaced one RX with 3 more current model RXs. Despite its high price for this brand (35-45% more than Benz and BMW) in Thailand, its worth it.

For Thais - Benz = towkay; BMW = modern rich ; Lexus = just another Japanese car. So for a business to have 7 Lexus is rather strange here. But then we are true believers and no compromise.

if you buy all your lexus models after 2013 you're ok. takata airbag recall applies to toyota, scion and lexus automobiles made between 2003 and 2013. in u.s. nhtsa is very strict. will force manufacturer to remedy at no charge to owners plus reimbursements for rentals.

latest update on lexus remedy notice (recall) is here (mostly sedans):
https://techinfo.toyota.com/techInf...info/html/prelogin/docs/cp/glgglhhlalofaq.pdf

 

[Leongsam]

May I seek your opinion on the Maserati cars the new Ghibli and Quattroporte looks interesting

As is the case with all Italian cars you need to be an enthusiast to appreciate the driving dynamics to the point where you are willing to put up with the poor reliability.

The best person to ask would be an Alfa driver.

Alfa owners love their cars and if you have driven one you'll understand why. They love them to the point where they are willing to put up with all maintenance and the downtime.

It's like dating a gorgeous woman with a lot of psychological issues. You put up with her behavior because she looks good in your arms and brings you prestige when you're seen with her.

If the Italian cars were as reliable as Toyotas I'd buy one tomorrow. Toyotas are practical but unexciting but I'm at the point in my life where I value reliability over status and excitement.

 

[Leongsam]

surely lexus use takata airbags like toyotas do. only the skin (and badge) is different.

The Takata recall doesn't just affect Toyota. Toyota is the worst affected simply because it sells so many cars.

Here's the list :

• 2003 Acura 3.2CL
• 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL
• 2013-2016 Acura ILX
• 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid
• 2003-2006 Acura MDX
• 2007-2016 Acura RDX
• 2005-2012 Acura RL
• 2009-2014 Acura TL
• 2009-2014 Acura TSX
• 2010-2013 Acura ZDX

Audi

• 2006-2013 Audi A3
• 2005-2008 Audi A4 Avant
• 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet
• 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan
• 2010-2011 Audi A5 Cabriolet
• 2003-2011 Audi A6 Avant
• 2005-2011 Audi A6 Sedan
• 2009-2012 Audi Q5
• 2017 Audi R8
• 2008 Audi RS 4 Cabriolet
• 2007-2008 Audi RS 4 Sedan
• 2005-2008 Audi S4 Avant
• 2007-2009 Audi S4 Cabriolet
• 2005-2008 Audi S4 Sedan
• 2010-2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet
• 2007-2011 Audi S6 Sedan
• 2016-2017 Audi TT

[paste:font size="4"]BMW

With more than 40 models affected between 2000 and 2015, BMW is one of the most recalled brands impacted by the Takata airbag scandal.[/paste:font] (BMW)

• 2008-2013 BMW 1 Series
• 2000-2013 BMW 3 Series
• 2002-2003 BMW 5 Series
• 2011-2015 BMW X1
• 2007-2010 BMW X3
• 2003-2013 BMW X5
• 2008-2014 BMW X6
• 2010-2011 BMW X6 Hybrid

Cadillac

The EXT is one of three Escalade styles made between 2007 and 2011 that has since been recalled by Cadillac.
(JIM FETS/GENERAL MOTORS)

• 2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade
• 2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV
• 2007-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT

Chevrolet

The 2007 and 2008 Silverado 2500 and 3500 are the only Chevrolet models affected by the recall.
(GM/WIECK)

• 2007-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
• 2007-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
• 2007-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD
• 2007-2014 Chevrolet Suburban
• 2007-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe

Chrysler

The 2005 to 2010 model year Chrysler 300s and 300 Cs are subject to the Takata airbag recall.
(2005 CHRYSLER 300)

• 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen
• 2005-2015 Chrysler 300
• 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire

Daimler

The 2010 to 2014 model year Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans are subject to the Takata airbag recall, along with several other Daimler models.
(DAIMLER AG)

• 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet
• 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter
• 2007-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500
• 2010-2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Dodge/Ram

Takata airbags in Dodge Chargers released between 2006 and 2010 have been recalled.
(KYLE CAMPBELL)

• 2008-2014 Dodge Challenger
• 2006-2015 Dodge Charger
• 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota
• 2004-2009 Dodge Durango
• 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum
• 2003-2009 Dodge Ram 1500
• 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500
• 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup
• 2007-2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Cab Chassis
• 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500
• 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 5500

Ferrari

The 2016 Ferrari 488 Spider is one of several recent Ferrari models recalled for having potentially-defective Takata airbags.
(FERRARI)

• 2010-2015 Ferrari 458 Italia
• 2014-2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale
• 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A
• 2012-2015 Ferrari 458 Spider
• 2016-2017 Ferrari 488 GTB
• 2016-2017 Ferrari 488 Spider
• 2009-2014 Ferrari California
• 2015-2017 Ferrari California T
• 2013-2017 Ferrari F12
• 2016-2017 Ferrari F12 tdf
• 2016 Ferrari F60
• 2012-2016 Ferrari FF
• 2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso

Fisker

The 2012 Karma is the only Fisker vehicle recalled for the defective air bag inflators.
(BRUCE BENEDICT 2011)

• 2012 Fisker Karma

Ford

The several models of the Ford Ranger, Mustang and GT have been impacted by the Takata airbag recall.
(FORD)

• 2004-2011 Ford Ranger
• 2005-2006 Ford GT
• 2005-2014 Ford Mustang
• 2007-2010 Ford Edge
• 2006-2012 Ford Fusion
• 2009-2010 Ford Mustang
• 2013 Ford Mustang
• 2009-2010 Ford Fusion
• 2009-2010 Ford Ranger
• 2009-2010 Ford Edge

GMC

The 2007-2008 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks were impacted by the Takata airbag recall.
(GM/WIECK)

• 2007-2013 GMC Sierra 1500
• 2007-2014 GMC Sierra HD
• 2007-2014 GMC Yukon
• 2007-2014 GMC Yukon XL

Honda

Honda CR-Z from model years 2011 through 2015 are a part of the Takata recall.
(HONDA/WIECK)

• 2001-2012 Honda Accord
• 2001-2011 Honda Civic
• 2003-2011 Honda Civic Hybrid
• 2001-2011 Honda Civic NGV
• 2010-2015 Honda Crosstour
• 2002-2011 Honda CR-V
• 2011-2015 Honda CR-Z
• 2003-2011 Honda Element
• 2010-2014 Honda FCX Clarity
• 2007-2013 Honda Fit
• 2013-2014 Honda Fit EV
• 2010-2014 Honda Insight
• 2002-2004 Honda Odyssey
• 2003-2015 Honda Pilot
• 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline

Infiniti

The 2006 Infiniti M35 and M45 were outfitted with possibly-defective Takata airbags.
(INFINITI)

• 2003-2008 Infiniti FX
• 2001 Infiniti I30
• 2002-2004 Infiniti I35
• 2006-2010 Infiniti M
• 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4

Jaguar

Jaguar XF sedans from the 2009 through 2015 model years are being recalled.
(JAGUAR LAND ROVER)

• 2009-2015 Jaguar XF

Jeep

The 2016 Jeep Wrangler is among the models being recalled by the historic truck brand.
(JOANNA TAVARES)

• 2007-2016 Jeep Wrangler

Land Rover

Land Rover Range Rover SUVs from the 2007 through 2012 model years have been recalled because of the deadly air bag inflators.
(JAGUAR LAND ROVER)

• 2007-2012 Land Rover Range Rover

Lexus

The 2006 through 2011 models of the Lexus IS was recalled in May 2016.
(TOYOTA)

• 2007-2012 Lexus ES350
• 2010-2017 Lexus GX460
• 2006-2013 Lexus IS250/350
• 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C/350C
• 2008-2014 Lexus IS F
• 2012 Lexus LFA
• 2002-2010 Lexus SC430

Lincoln

The 2006 through 2011 Lincoln MKZ was recalled at the beginning of June 2016.
(IFCAR)

• 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX
• 2006-2012 Lincoln MKZ/Zephyr

Mazda

The 2003 through 2008 models of the Mazda6 were subject to the Takata airbag recall.
(MAZDA)

• 2004-2009 Mazda B-Series
• 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7
• 2007-2015 Mazda CX-9
• 2003-2011 Mazda6
• 2006-2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed6
• 2004-2006 Mazda MPV
• 2004-2011 Mazda RX-8

McLaren

The 650S is one of several McLaren models outfitted with Takata air bags.
(MCLAREN)

• 2016-2017 McLaren 570
• 2015-2016 McLaren 650S
• 2016 McLaren 675LT
• 2012-2014 McLaren MP4-12C
• 2011-2015 McLaren P1

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz had 36 models affected by the Takata airbag recall, including the SLS AMG.
(DAIMLER AG - GLOBAL COMMUNICATIO)

• 2005-2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
• 2010-2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
• 2011-2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabrio
• 2010-2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe
• 2009-2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
• 2010-2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
• 2009-2010 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class
• 2009-2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
• 2007-2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
• 2011-2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class

Mercury

Mercury is now defunct, but any Milans released between 2006 and 2011 that were still on the road were recalled in June 2016.
(IFCAR)

• 2006-2011 Mercury Milan

Mitsubishi

The Raider is one of four Mitsubishi lines impacted by the Takata airbag recall.
(MITSUBISHI)

• 2012-2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
• 2004-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer
• 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
• 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
• 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider

Nissan

The 2002 through 2006 Nissan Sentra, as well as 2001 through 2003 Maxima and 2002 through 2004 Pathfinder were all impacted by the Takata airbag recall.
(NISSAN)

• 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima
• 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinder
• 2002-2006 Nissan Sentra
• 2007-2012 Nissan Versa

Pontiac

The Vibe was the only Pontiac model impacted by the Takata airbag recall.
(PONTIAC)

• 2003-2010 Pontiac Vibe

Saab

The Saab 9-2x, 9-3 and 9-5 were all impacted by the Takata airbag recall.
(SAAB)

• 2005-2006 Saab 9-2x
• 2006-2011 Saab 9-3
• 2006-2009 Saab 9-5

Saturn

The 2008 and 2009 Astras were the only Saturn models impacted by the Takata airbag recall.
(SATURN)

• 2008-2009 Saturn Astra

Scion

The Scion xB was recalled in May 2016.
(TOYOTA)

• 2008-2015 Scion xB

Subaru

The 2003 through 2008 Outbacks were among the Subaru models impacted by the Takata airbag recall.
(SUBARU)

• 2003-2006 Subaru Baja
• 2009-2013 Subaru Forester
• 2004-2011 Subaru Impreza
• 2003-2014 Subaru Legacy
• 2003-2014 Subaru Outback
• 2006-2014 Subaru Tribeca
• 2012-2014 Subaru WRX/STI

Tesla

Tesla's 2012-2016 Model S electric vehicles have several advanced safety features, but the Takata air bags inside them might be the biggest threat of all to occupants.
(TESLA)

• 2012-2016 Tesla Model S

Toyota

About 160,000 Toyota RAV4 SUVs from the 2004 and 2005 model years were included in a recent Takata airbag-related recall.
(TOYOTA)

• 2010-2016 Toyota 4Runner
• 2003-2013 Toyota Corolla
• 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix
• 2009-2013 Toyota Matrix
• 2004-2005 Toyota Rav4
• 2002-2006 Toyota Sequoia
• 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna
• 2003-2006 Toyota Tundra
• 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris (Hatch Back)
• 2007-2012 Toyota Yaris (Sedan)

Volkswagen (VW)

Volkswagen Passats released between 2006 and 2010 and between 2012 and 2014 are being recalled for airbag inflator replacement.

• 2009-2017 Volkswagen CC
• 2010-2014 Volkswagen Eos
• 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf
• 2013 Volkswagen Golf R
• 2009-2013 Volkswagen GTI
• 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat
• 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat Sedan
• 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

 

[Froggy]

if you buy all your lexus models after 2013 you're ok.

That explain it, we renew them very regularly.

 

[Bonut]

Nabeh, kapoh and jiaksai hijack my Hyundai/Audi thread :(o_O

 

[Froggy]

Nabeh, kapoh and jiaksai hijack my Hyundai/Audi thread :(o_O

Sorry la not me start but just passionate about lexus la

 

[Leongsam]

hahah you mean 3M, Sound Clad or Tuff Kote?

Why on earth would anyone use Tuff Kote in this day and age? Sound proofing? In the good old days it was for rust proofing.

Sorry la not me start but just passionate about lexus la

And I'm passionate about Toyota reliability. It's how all cars should be.

 

[Froggy]

swee boh? this will cost quite a bit in sg.

I'd swear this is European if you didn't mention its Korean

I have to admit the Koreans had gone a long way now

 

[Bonut]

I'd swear this is European if you didn't mention its Korean

I have to admit the Koreans had gone a long way now

The Hyundai i30 not available in Thailand. What a waste!

 

[glockman]

And I'm passionate about Toyota reliability. It's how all cars should be.

My one and only Toyota was in the late 80s. Corolla Liftback 1.6GL twin cam 16-valve, manual. Had so much fun and I didn't have any major issues with it. Come to think of it, as a testament to Toyota's reliability, ISIS and the taliban use Toyota trucks. And the US special forces use the Toyota Tacoma in the middle east.