InTheNorth

Neons & Malibus? Ouch! I did not know Toyota parceled out their parts manufacture like that. Magna? RX350s, of course, are final-assembled alongside Corollas, and Matrixes (Matrices?) at the Toyota plant in Cambridge, ON. Good point about the Japanese lifers. There's another thread about windshield distortion on what is likely a Canadian-built RX - different sourcing again. (As a Canadian ex-pat, I was initially disappointed that I didn't get a Canadian-built RX here in Texas, but now I'm glad my "baby" is Japanese-built.) Hey Everyone, First post here. Joined the RX3550 club last October with a Japan made touring model coloured (CDN) breakwater blue. Already at 6K on the odometer and ready for for the first oil change. I have noticed a windshield distortion when you move your head through the plane of view when stopped. However it's not noticeable when driving, so its okay with me. The highway travel has cracked the windshield in the outside and inside layers. I have found out that its really important to get the OEM Lexus glass for the superior glass tempering used. Car is really tight, absolutely no rattles or creaks. So far I've have noticed a wee difference in the hood panel corner where it meets the headlights and bumper. One corner is a little protruded a few millimeters compared to the other side. No concerned with as its really not noticable unless you look for it. I like the comment on tightening bolts. Other forums quote a typical light truck has 20 hours of assembly labour. I hope our cars require more time and care. The painting and buffing process is supposed to be more time consuming on Lexus models. Happy driving...