Continental car start break down after 100k millage, but japan car still run like new

[vr2turbo]

Re: Continental car start break down after 100k millage, but japan car still run like

I personally like the idea of sensors. What I don't like is sub-ECUs controlling each and every part of the car that's all interconnected to the main ECU. And should your power window fail - can't start car. That would suck.

But looking at how Audi builds their cars, a friend just recently sold off his 12 year old A4 and it was running like a dream. Easily beat several cars in terms of comfort and was great highway cruiser. Only thing is you'll need to spend on servicing and nothing but the best parts if you want it to last. To me, I'd rather spend RM400 on a genuine Mitsubishi engine mounting rather than a RM180 OEM compatible brand for my Wira. Mitsubishi parts just last longer.

Besides, you're paying for the luxuries. Having said that, the headlight and rain sensors I can do without.

My wife's boss from Cefiro went for the Audi (few years back). Had slight accident on front bumper park 2 months waiting for parts. Within a year the central locking failed and he was locked in.....hahaha. Can't remember others issues as it was in and out of the Audi service. Got fed up sold after 2 years now on Lexus....

 

[marsha1l_v6]

Re: Continental car start break down after 100k millage, but japan car still run like

My wife's boss from Cefiro went for the Audi (few years back). Had slight accident on front bumper park 2 months waiting for parts. Within a year the central locking failed and he was locked in.....hahaha. Can't remember others issues as it was in and out of the Audi service. Got fed up sold after 2 years now on Lexus....

Fuuhhh..central locking fail..imagine it fails during your urgent need to go to the loo.

 

[vr2turbo]

Re: Continental car start break down after 100k millage, but japan car still run like

Fuuhhh..central locking fail..imagine it fails during your urgent need to go to the loo.

ha! ha! he was already fuming when was locked in.....

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Re: Continental car start break down after 100k millage, but japan car still run like

I guess I'll just stick to Toyota and other JDMs :proud:
Still more reliable and less hassle compare to continentals with too many sensitive sensors....

 

[vr2turbo]

Re: Continental car start break down after 100k millage, but japan car still run like

I guess I'll just stick to Toyota and other JDMs :proud:
Still more reliable and less hassle compare to continentals with too many sensitive sensors....

But my friend's Estima with the auto door close also had his share of problems but at least not always....

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Re: Continental car start break down after 100k millage, but japan car still run like

But my friend's Estima with the auto door close also had his share of problems but at least not always....

That function I like...auto door for MPV :top: Looks cool and class.

 

[esthapo]

Re: Continental car start break down after 100k millage, but japan car still run like

I guess I'll just stick to Toyota and other JDMs :proud:
Still more reliable and less hassle compare to continentals with too many sensitive sensors....

When times comes & with more money, mixing with different class of people, i bet ure going to change ur mind

well JDM also are more into sensors nowadays even though not as much as those contis but they're getting there...newer Honda or Lexus especially have plenty of sensors nowadays compare to their ancestors...lexus I think shoulnd't be any different from merc or bmw in term of electronic assistance

 

[vr2turbo]

Re: Continental car start break down after 100k millage, but japan car still run like

When times comes & with more money, mixing with different class of people, i bet ure going to change ur mind

well JDM also are more into sensors nowadays even though not as much as those contis but they're getting there...newer Honda or Lexus especially have plenty of sensors nowadays compare to their ancestors...lexus I think shoulnd't be any different from merc or bmw in term of electronic assistance

Yup, with $$$ then no problem mah! Every 2 to 3 years change car before problems comes....

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Re: Continental car start break down after 100k millage, but japan car still run like

When times comes & with more money, mixing with different class of people, i bet ure going to change ur mind

well JDM also are more into sensors nowadays even though not as much as those contis but they're getting there...newer Honda or Lexus especially have plenty of sensors nowadays compare to their ancestors...lexus I think shoulnd't be any different from merc or bmw in term of electronic assistance

When money is not a problem, 90% most of the things these days is not a problem.

Is like who would want a Toyota/Honda if one can afford a Ferrari/lambo and etcs
Me not in position for a choice yet. SO stick to Toyota 1st

 

[stupidcar]

Re: Continental car start break down after 100k millage, but japan car still run like

My wife's boss from Cefiro went for the Audi (few years back). Had slight accident on front bumper park 2 months waiting for parts. Within a year the central locking failed and he was locked in.....hahaha. Can't remember others issues as it was in and out of the Audi service. Got fed up sold after 2 years now on Lexus....

Lexus's cockpit really like an aeroplane cockpit. :o
Sat in LS460L before. Smooth V8.....

 

[vr2turbo]

Re: Continental car start break down after 100k millage, but japan car still run like

Lexus's cockpit really like an aeroplane cockpit. :o
Sat in LS460L before. Smooth V8.....

No lah! Lexus 250 only, but he got a V8 Soarer....

 

[xtorm]

Re: Continental car start break down after 100k millage, but japan car still run like

i like rain sensor, dont have to adjust the speed regulary, and i think most of us forget to put it to slower speed even after the rain starts to slow down

 

[TitanRev]

Re: Continental car start break down after 100k millage, but japan car still run like

Lexus's cockpit really like an aeroplane cockpit. :o
Sat in LS460L before. Smooth V8.....

Here's my Lexus cockpit....I must say very cramp with the whole dash full of stuff surrounding you...when I'm in the Lexus I want to climb to the front passenger side also very difficult for me because the whole center console is raise higher than my waist line when I'm seated....

No lah! Lexus 250 only, but he got a V8 Soarer....

IS250 still looks ok for me though

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Re: Continental car start break down after 100k millage, but japan car still run like

Here's my Lexus cockpit....I must say very cramp with the whole dash full of stuff surrounding you...when I'm in the Lexus I want to climb to the front passenger side also very difficult for me because the whole center console is raise higher than my waist line when I'm seated....


IS250 still looks ok for me though

CT200 dashboard with all the buttons do look high tech and nice but then too cramp actually,
even for the rear seats. Leg room is not much.

That's why I still prefer CR-Z's dashboard design overall not too cramp look.
Not too many buttons too.

 

[fstr]

Re: Continental car start break down after 100k millage, but japan car still run like

u want more prestige, u get more repair bills.

arent that part of buying a conti?

 

[vr2turbo]

Re: Continental car start break down after 100k millage, but japan car still run like

CT200 dashboard with all the buttons do look high tech and nice but then too cramp actually,
even for the rear seats. Leg room is not much.

That's why I still prefer CR-Z's dashboard design overall not too cramp look.
Not too many buttons too.

The CT200 that I polish, where warm up uses electric. Only in the morning engine starts.....

The Conti Hybrid like VW Touareg still has a huge engine still.....that one break down....wah!

 

[RENESIS VIII]

Re: Continental car start break down after 100k millage, but japan car still run like

Lexus dashboard looks very classy and futuristic to me. To me, Lexus really shows what Toyota is capable off. But many over here judge Toyota by looking at dugong, altis, avanza and etc. Those are just the small fry of Toyota.

 

[TitanRev]

Re: Continental car start break down after 100k millage, but japan car still run like

Lexus dashboard looks very classy and futuristic to me. To me, Lexus really shows what Toyota is capable off. But many over here judge Toyota by looking at dugong, altis, avanza and etc. Those are just the small fry of Toyota.

The machinery that Lexus use are different from mass produced Toyota cars they had their own assembly line despite sharing the same plant with Toyota (Tahara plant)....Lexus used only state of the art technologies and tools to make their car because they are chasing that perfection philosophy. They (Lexus) also has their own set of methods and technique on QC different from mass produced Toyota cars.

Also the engineers that got the chance to work for Lexus is itself a very honorable title. They are all finest hand picked engineers which are veterans technicians all of them are ranked according to skill level and their skill is evaluated from time to time and the application for job is very very limited. All the engineers that work for Lexus are called Takumi. Then is the most crazy thing.. Lexus will give test to the workers via the origami test (paper folding test) it's used to gauge a workers dexterity the catch is you can only use 1 hand to fold and in less than 90sec....
See link below...
http://www.autonews.com/article/20120705/BLOG06/120709929/1292#axzz2eBYsNxn9

Some of my relative says that I'm crazy for spending 200K for such a small car....but what they can't see is that owning a Lexus is not just about the car is also about its details and craftmanship....seriously I love my Lexus

 

[RENESIS VIII]

Re: Continental car start break down after 100k millage, but japan car still run like

The machinery that Lexus use are different from mass produced Toyota cars they had their own assembly line despite sharing the same plant with Toyota (Tahara plant)....Lexus used only state of the art technologies and tools to make their car because they are chasing that perfection philosophy. They (Lexus) also has their own set of methods and technique on QC different from mass produced Toyota cars.

Also the engineers that got the chance to work for Lexus is itself a very honorable title. They are all finest hand picked engineers which are veterans technicians all of them are ranked according to skill level and their skill is evaluated from time to time and the application for job is very very limited. All the engineers that work for Lexus are called Takumi. Then is the most crazy thing.. Lexus will give test to the workers via the origami test (paper folding test) it's used to gauge a workers dexterity the catch is you can only use 1 hand to fold and in less than 90sec....
See link below...
http://www.autonews.com/article/20120705/BLOG06/120709929/1292#axzz2eBYsNxn9

Some of my relative says that I'm crazy for spending 200K for such a small car....but what they can't see is that owning a Lexus is not just about the car is also about its details and craftmanship....seriously I love my Lexus

Yeah, I've read about the Tahara Plant before. They seems to be one of the most advanced and high tech car manufacturing plant in the world. If I am not mistaken, the workers had to go through some sort of process to remove any dirt or dust before entering the plant. Definitely a place worth to visit if given the chance.

From the article, I can see how strict it is about the level of QC in the Tahara plant. But I just don't see why Lexus doesn't have much of brand recognition here in Malaysia compared to Mercedes and BMW. People here just like to use the word "Still a Toyota" when they heard about Lexus.

 

[vr2turbo]

Re: Continental car start break down after 100k millage, but japan car still run like

Yeah, I've read about the Tahara Plant before. They seems to be one of the most advanced and high tech car manufacturing plant in the world. If I am not mistaken, the workers had to go through some sort of process to remove any dirt or dust before entering the plant. Definitely a place worth to visit if given the chance.

From the article, I can see how strict it is about the level of QC in the Tahara plant. But I just don't see why Lexus doesn't have much of brand recognition here in Malaysia compared to Mercedes and BMW. People here just like to use the word "Still a Toyota" when they heard about Lexus.

Japanese factory are very clean one. I visited my Bangkok factory and when they walk can hear their rubber shoes squeaking away against the floor. The floor is painted and shiny....

Not still a Toyota....."Still Japanese"....