Comments on: Lexus gives away iPod Nanos for IS250 recall http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Wed, 23 May 2012 18:08:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: bianca_21_sweet http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-83175 bianca_21_sweet Mon, 23 Apr 2007 16:27:06 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-83175 my ex-boyfriend is driving a lexus 250... he is so stupid....the car is nice, but he is.... japonese! my ex-boyfriend is driving a lexus 250…

he is so stupid….the car is nice, but he is….

japonese!

]]> By: Paul Tan http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33468 Paul Tan Wed, 15 Feb 2006 11:35:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33468 wonder why the IS350 was not affected. wonder why the IS350 was not affected.

]]> By: honda_driver http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33453 honda_driver Wed, 15 Feb 2006 07:39:55 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33453 Was curious about why the car was recalled in the 1st place, and decided to do some digging. funny how a highend brand like lexus, technically a toyota, practically the worlds no.1 car maker can also make mistakes like this. very nice car though, seems to somehow resemble the current s40, and E46 at certain angles. Make : LEXUS Model : IS250 Year : 2006 Build Dates : 20050830 - 20051202 Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3567 Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY TEMPORARILY BECOME STUCK IN THE PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION DUE TO INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LINKAGE AND A PLASTIC PAD EMBEDDED INTO THE VEHICLE'S CARPET. Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. <a href="http://auto-recalls.justia.com/content/05V565000-LEXUS-IS250-2006.html" rel="nofollow">http://auto-recalls.justia.com/content/05V565000-...</a> Was curious about why the car was recalled in the 1st place, and decided to do some digging.

funny how a highend brand like lexus, technically a toyota, practically the worlds no.1 car maker can also make mistakes like this.

very nice car though, seems to somehow resemble the current s40, and E46 at certain angles.

Make : LEXUS Model : IS250 Year : 2006

Build Dates : 20050830 – 20051202

Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3567

Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY TEMPORARILY BECOME STUCK IN THE PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION DUE TO INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LINKAGE AND A PLASTIC PAD EMBEDDED INTO THE VEHICLE'S CARPET.

Consequence:

THIS CONDITION MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL

RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

http://auto-recalls.justia.com/content/05V565000-…

]]> By: vai http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33452 vai Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:08:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33452 Lexus will be opening its door in Mutiara Damansara in Q4. :))) Lexus will be opening its door in Mutiara Damansara in Q4. :) ))

]]> By: i'm run http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33450 i'm run Tue, 14 Feb 2006 22:28:09 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33450 Argh... damn cool car... I wish i has one.. Argh… damn cool car… I wish i has one..

]]> By: izudeen http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33449 izudeen Tue, 14 Feb 2006 22:26:16 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33449 Paul, Please do update us on Proton issues as well... <a href="http://www.jeffooi.com/2006/02/post_3.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.jeffooi.com/2006/02/post_3.php</a> Paul,

Please do update us on Proton issues as well…

http://www.jeffooi.com/2006/02/post_3.php

]]> By: aksMs http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33445 aksMs Tue, 14 Feb 2006 21:59:12 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33445 testing testing

]]> By: marmitecrab http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33444 marmitecrab Tue, 14 Feb 2006 19:10:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33444 Like I said, fantastic marketing move by Lexus. You rarely see the other so-called "superbrand" car makers doing the same thing. I'm sure when the S-Class is late delivered, no free gifts (although I've yet to confirm with MB :-)) I'm sure Lexus will do well here. I've seen quite a few grey imports already on the road. With full service backup and warranty, I'm sure many will view it as a viable alternative to the German makes. Like I said, fantastic marketing move by Lexus. You rarely see the other so-called "superbrand" car makers doing the same thing. I'm sure when the S-Class is late delivered, no free gifts (although I've yet to confirm with MB :-) )

I'm sure Lexus will do well here. I've seen quite a few grey imports already on the road. With full service backup and warranty, I'm sure many will view it as a viable alternative to the German makes.

]]> By: Initial D http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33443 Initial D Tue, 14 Feb 2006 18:54:30 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33443 luvaduck, lexus .........oh lexus.............why the PR so bagus????? I cannot tahan liao, i am gonna order a lexus , then complain slow delivery. When free gift's coming, i cancel the booking n say very slow, can't wait liao, the salesman sure muntah darah. hehehehehe......... luvaduck, lexus ………oh lexus………….why the PR so bagus????? I cannot tahan liao, i am gonna order a lexus , then complain slow delivery. When free gift's coming, i cancel the booking n say very slow, can't wait liao, the salesman sure muntah darah.

hehehehehe………

]]> By: Paul Tan http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33442 Paul Tan Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:49:46 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33442 test test

]]> By: outspoken http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33425 outspoken Mon, 13 Feb 2006 18:00:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33425 compare apple with apple please..... a superbrand (lexus) vs Proton.. give me a break compare apple with apple please….. a superbrand (lexus) vs Proton.. give me a break

]]> By: Jason http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33424 Jason Mon, 13 Feb 2006 17:51:37 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33424 Aiya, Lexus is luxury car, that's why PR so good. The gifts also very expensive wan. For Malaysian cars, best would be Touch N Go card, vouchers, that kinda stuff like onekaicha said. Btw, this car looks abit like Volvo S40. Aiya, Lexus is luxury car, that's why PR so good. The gifts also very expensive wan. For Malaysian cars, best would be Touch N Go card, vouchers, that kinda stuff like onekaicha said. Btw, this car looks abit like Volvo S40.

]]> By: waimak http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33419 waimak Mon, 13 Feb 2006 17:20:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33419 Very nice car. The free gift is even nicerr!! Very nice car. The free gift is even nicerr!!

]]> By: Paul Tan http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33417 Paul Tan Mon, 13 Feb 2006 16:42:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33417 Oops, mis-read. Iswara. Cool. Oops, mis-read. Iswara. Cool.

]]> By: onekaicha http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33416 onekaicha Mon, 13 Feb 2006 16:40:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33416 Paul, It is Iswara, and the dealer is along the federal highway near the old Motorola. Good Luck Paul,

It is Iswara, and the dealer is along the federal highway near the old Motorola.

Good Luck

]]> By: Paul Tan http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33415 Paul Tan Mon, 13 Feb 2006 16:15:48 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33415 Where did your friend buy his Savvy from? Where did your friend buy his Savvy from?

]]> By: onekaicha http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33414 onekaicha Mon, 13 Feb 2006 15:57:49 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33414 A friend booked an Iswara Aeroback last December. There were delays due to lack of the right colour availability, and also due to financing paperwork arrangements. He was given a Savvy courtesy loan car for two weeks, and a Waja for one week. Plus Touch n Go card, petrol voucher, etc etc. I had of course not believed him initially, and have followed him down the basement car park to see for myself. , Has things changed ? This may sound like a believe it or not story. Believe it, it is real. I have sat in the black savvy and enjoyed it's powerful aircon and ok sound system. And envied my friend's good luck. He must have met the right salesman and sales manager. No? Are there any other excellent service cases out there ? A friend booked an Iswara Aeroback last December. There were delays due to lack of the right colour availability, and also due to financing paperwork arrangements.

He was given a Savvy courtesy loan car for two weeks, and a Waja for one week. Plus Touch n Go card, petrol voucher, etc etc. I had of course not believed him initially, and have followed him down the basement car park to see for myself.

,

Has things changed ? This may sound like a believe it or not story. Believe it, it is real. I have sat in the black savvy and enjoyed it's powerful aircon and ok sound system. And envied my friend's good luck. He must have met the right salesman and sales manager. No?

Are there any other excellent service cases out there ?

]]> By: KingKong http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33412 KingKong Mon, 13 Feb 2006 15:49:06 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33412 nice Lexus-IS!!! i heard Lexus will be here by Q3 or Q4 this year. before this, most of Lexus car sold here under Toyota brand. i would happy if Lexus itself open a showroom with full-range of model. but unfortunately, Lexus-IS interior not that good as 3-series.. nice Lexus-IS!!!

i heard Lexus will be here by Q3 or Q4 this year.

before this, most of Lexus car sold here under Toyota brand.

i would happy if Lexus itself open a showroom with full-range of model.

but unfortunately, Lexus-IS interior not that good as 3-series..

]]> By: speedmaster http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33408 speedmaster Mon, 13 Feb 2006 14:27:15 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33408 Classy move! Now I wish I'd ordered one. ;-) Classy move! Now I wish I'd ordered one. ;-)

]]> By: E-Nabill http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33405 E-Nabill Mon, 13 Feb 2006 14:04:15 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33405 proton give 50 inch plazma tv wat! proton give 50 inch plazma tv wat!

]]> By: pycazu http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33404 pycazu Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:44:52 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33404 As one of d victim still queuing up for Myvi, i'll ratherd car arrived earlier than giving any free gift. I think P2 gonna bankrupt if giving out ipod for one week delay. Apparently, their delayed delivery just unacceptable slow... As one of d victim still queuing up for Myvi, i'll ratherd car arrived earlier than giving any free gift. I think P2 gonna bankrupt if giving out ipod for one week delay. Apparently, their delayed delivery just unacceptable slow…

]]> By: marmitecrab http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33403 marmitecrab Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:22:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33403 Goes to show how for car companies will go to keep their customers happy. Now, that's what I call customer service. Actually, I bet not many other car companies would do something like this, too. Fantastic PR exercise by Lexus. This should win it even more customers. Goes to show how for car companies will go to keep their customers happy.

Now, that's what I call customer service. Actually, I bet not many other car companies would do something like this, too. Fantastic PR exercise by Lexus. This should win it even more customers.

]]> By: kody http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33397 kody Mon, 13 Feb 2006 11:32:19 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33397 Wahlaueh... If proton serves like this then we are going to buy wira at price of RM100K... haha... cannot compare 'durian' & apple'. Lexus is luxury sedans... Wahlaueh…

If proton serves like this then we are going to buy wira at price of RM100K… haha…

cannot compare 'durian' & apple'. Lexus is luxury sedans…

]]> By: cratzelogy http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33396 cratzelogy Mon, 13 Feb 2006 11:21:41 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33396 What gifts should those Myvi customers get if P2 were to provide one? Origami Myvi? What gifts should those Myvi customers get if P2 were to provide one? Origami Myvi?

]]> By: cratzelogy http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33395 cratzelogy Mon, 13 Feb 2006 11:13:58 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33395 :) if there is a free gift to be given out. what would they give to those customers who booked Innova High Grade and Myvi ? I heard their waiting list was way longer than the Lexus. :) if there is a free gift to be given out. what would they give to those customers who booked Innova High Grade and Myvi ? I heard their waiting list was way longer than the Lexus.

]]> By: Xoomie http://paultan.org/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33394 Xoomie Mon, 13 Feb 2006 11:06:19 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/02/13/lexus-gives-away-ipod-nanos-for-is250-recall/#comment-33394 I wish Proton can serves their customer like this... I wish Proton can serves their customer like this…

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