Toyota Q&A! You asked, I’m answering in my 1 year on YouTube anniversary Q&A!
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- čas přidán 1. 07. 2024
- Hey friends! Welcome to my 1-year CZcams Anniversary Q&A! You all had A TON of questions for me on all things Toyota, so let’s get into it! I know it’s long, so grab a cup of coffee and settle in. OR, break it up and join me over a few different sessions!
UPDATE: THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE GIVEAWAY. ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED.
VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
01:11 What made me want to start my channel?
03:05 Will I review other non-Toyota cars?
03:42 Do I work for Toyota?
04:58 What is my day job?
05:49 Are Toyotas too expensive? Why are they so expensive?
10:25 Do I plan and script my videos?
12:37 Ceramic coating vs paint protection film (PPF)?
14:32 PPF at the dealer vs a detail shop
16:05 Can Toyota people be car enthusiasts?
17:41 Why do you buy base model cheap cars and fully loaded luxury cars?
19:29 Why didn’t I get captains chairs in the GX?
20:53 What is NuLuxe and why do I like it?
23:13 Any reason to hesitate on the 2024 NX350h?
24:16 What do I think of fuel cell cars (like the Mirai)?
26:05 Thoughts on buying a Toyota BEV (BZ4X/RZ) and PHEVs?
29:11 Thoughts on the Crown Signia?
32:31 Lexus’ paradigm shift away from traditional American luxury?
35:20 CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid or Lexus NX350h for $6K more
37:00 Should you trade a V6 ES for a hybrid ES?
37:56 Where did I get my Toyota diecast cars?
39:15 What is my take on the new Land Cruiser?
40:41 Prius HEV or Prius Prime PHEV?
41:42 Toyota Prius vs Lexus UX?
42:54 Prius/UX or Camry/ES with the V6?
43:36 Upgrading from a 23 4Runner TRD Off Road Premium to a Lexus GX460 Premium Plus?
44:48 What’s made at the Tahara plant?
45:12 Is new Lexus worth the price or are we just paying for the badge?
47:51 Thoughts on the run flat tires on Toyota/Lexus cars?
49:39 How do I like our Michelin Cross Climate2s?
51:45 Wrap up, A HUGE THANK YOU, and the GIVEAWAY! - Auta a dopravní prostředky
You make excellent high-quality videos.
Thank you so much! I appreciate you saying so!
Hi Josh your Toyota and Lexus videos are some of the best content apart from Car Care Nut. Please keep up the good work and still waiting on your road trip video with your GX hehe 😅
Happy anniversary bro!
Wow what a compliment! We are finally taking the GX on a roadtrip to Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah this summer! Hopefully getting all the way to the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum in Salt Lake City! 😁
@@joshjamescars most welcome! And well deserved. Pls take pictures and videos of the Land Cruiser museum, hope you can do a video of that too. Segue : it’s very hard to find second hand LC200’s and J150 Prados because nobody wants to sell it 😁
Love the energy and positivity of your reviews
Thank you so much!
You are a TRUE enthusiast of not just Toyota vehicles, but you really do appreciate quality. Just like the Toyotas and Lexus's of yore, you are for sure a dying breed and so glad folks like you are around to see what is a legitimately good product. I am not looking forward to the day we are all subjected to entirely electric fleets.
This is such a kind comment, thank you! And same. I think one day we’ll have amazing EV cars and EV infrastructure but I don’t see that being anytime soon. And even when we get there I expect better plastics and overall quality from Lexus, LOL!
Congratulations! Your reviews are very authentic. I am a new owner of a Toyota Corolla and built in Japan!
Congratulations!!! I remember you saying you were searching or hoping for one so I’m so glad you got one! Which did you end up with?
@@joshjamescars Thanks! I went with a Corolla LE. I don’t like the low-profile tires on the SE/XSE which result in a harder driving experience and are totally impractical for the terrible road surfaces in the New York area where I live. The tires can possibly for swapped but I didn’t want to get into that situation. The deal-maker for me was renting a Corolla for a few hours, and I came away liking it very much-There was nothing to dislike, actually.
This 33:54! To me, my 2023 GX 460 exudes 'luxury', reliability, longevity, and that old-school "relentless pursuit of perfection". Sadly, I think that the 2024 LC with its NA V8 is the only remaining Lexus model that harkens back to this era or philosophy ...
Congratulations on your 1 year (+) anniversary!
P.s. I’m also a JPMC IT person … retired 18 years ago. Still have my slide rule! 😂
2024... the year you become a professional CZcamsr and have access to all the new cars they can throw at you. ;)
Haha! You are too kind, as always! To be honest though I’m not sure if I would ever want to become a full time professional CZcamsr. I really enjoy it as a hobby because I don’t have to do anything I don’t want to do. But driving more cars is always fun!! Like can I have the press cars without having to do the press? 😂😅
@@joshjamescars LOL!!! I totally get it. Ok, you can just keep it simple, and this channel will still be awesome. ;)
I have yet to see Crown Signia of course but it looks almost perfect to me! I want a raised wagon plus trusted Toyota brand! Only drawbacks I can think of are: more ground clearance & lack of fog lights.
I have high hopes for the Crown Signia! As for ground clearance, do be aware that it’s not meant for off roading so it won’t be as good as a Subaru Outback if you have plans to take it off the pavement, especially with the hybrid drivetrain and battery underneath.
8:40, you got it partner
Josh, thank you for an amazing year! looking forward for future vdeos . Wish you the best growing the channel.
Thank you so much, Phillip!
great video! also appreciate the amount of work you put into them.
Thank you so much!
Nice job on the questions. Regarding your comment on the possible lack of power in the crow signia, you failed to identify the horsepower difference between it and the Venza it replaces. The Venza is 219hp, the signia is 243hp. That 24hp boast will easily make up for the slightly larger vehicle weight of the signia. Ive found the Venza to be much more powerful & quicker than I anticipated, the signia will undoubtably be comparable in relative power as well.
I hope you’re right, but as mentioned in the video, the Crown Signia shares the same powertrain with the RX350h (and is the same size and weight as an RX350h, versus your Venza which is a COMPACT much more similar to an NX) and the RX350h is dog slow.
Excellent. I happen to think that Camrys and Accords are quite the value nowadays. Generally speaking, cars have gotten to $$. But Camrys and Accords can be bought below $40K if I’m not mistaken.
Yes!! They are the hidden gem and secret steal in the car market. We got our fully loaded Camry XSE V6 for $39K. You can’t even get a fully loaded Rav4 for that price now.
Great job friend 👏 totally agree that the newer Lexus doesn’t seem to have any better quality of materials. I definitely prefer the technology.. the 23 Venza had better tech then the 22 RX 😊
Between the 2 definitely can tell the quality difference, but miss the gas mileage of the Venza lol 😆
Hello!! Thank you, bestie!! And yes TOTALLY agree with everything you say here. I definitely miss my 23 NX tech but like you, from that to the GX you can also feel the feel the difference in quality!
Agreed 💯
Love your channel and your well thought -out videos. Every time you post you make me jealous that I was too young to experience the “Golden Age” of Toyota & Lexus 😂
Thank you so much! Though I’m jealous that you’re younger than I am. 😂😅
First, congratulations on your aniversary! I was a bit doubtful that I could sit through the close one hour Q&A sessio. But as soon as I started listening I couldn't stop it watching...As discussed in your session the one thing I like most in your videos is that you actually operated the vehicles you talk about iand you have an OPINION! The big majority of car videos is nothing more than the endless regurgitation of car specs with usually minimum opinion other than the obvious. Who would say a good word about a CD player or the old track pad? That would be against the mainfield grain, so nobody says anything. You did! Watching car videos I want to hear opinions to challenge me and spur me to think differently about my preformed opinions. Thanks for fulfilling that great role.
Thank you so much, Frank! I know it was so long I figured most people would break it up over a few different days haha! But you are so kind to say everything you have here and I’m so glad that my channel has been enjoyable and interesting! Thank you so much for being a part of this fun adventure!
Hey, Josh
Just started watching your channel a couple months ago, and wanted to say you make some great videos. Entertaining with very useful insights.
I know supply chain issues and the economy are big factors for the big price increases but also is dealer greed in exploiting loyal Toyota buyers, just my opinion.
Again I really enjoy watching your videos.
Hello and thank you so much!! And YES I completely agree! In the video I was just talking about the MSRP of cars these days. The scummy dealer network makes everything even worse!
Was a previous 2022 NX owner, crossed shopped a 4-Runner and then ended up with a 2023 GX. Your videos were very helpful, thank you!
Terrific!! Sounds like we had a very similar journey to our GXs!
I have a 21 Camry that gets lots of use commuting with trucks on the interstate. My new 2023 GX460 serves the same role for me as yours does. I’d like to have two of them. For long term glad I got Premium Plus.
Terrific choices and congratulations! The Camry is one of the best commuter cars, as we should know! ;) Cheers!
My sister is considering the car.
Good stuff …. 😊
Thank you! And hello to a fellow JPMC IT veteran!
Love your passion for Toyotas! What do you use to edit your videos?
Thank you so much! I use iPhones to film and Final Cut Pro to edit! Very low tech and low budget! ;)
Hi Josh. Another great informative video. I would like to see you do a video on the new GX550 and do a comparison with the GX460. It appears that there are so many posts about that truck it’s sickening. Most those reviewers don’t own a Lexus or Toyota vehicle but they have a lot to say and always comparing it to something else.
Thank you! And I agree 1000% with everything you say here. Most reviewers don’t own a Lexus nor do they actually understand what and why we have all bought them in the first place. I definitely hope to be able to get my hands on one at some point to do a comparison, though!
Love your videos. Indeed, it drove us to get a GX over the 4Runner. Our only complaint so far is that, when the road is wet, there is lots of noise coming through from the rear (wheels, presumably). Are you experiencing similar issues? Keep up the great work!
Hello! That’s odd… something might be loose back there or the tires that came on the car aren’t great (mine came with Michelin Latitude Tours but others have said they got junky Dunlop tires). If you can rule out the tires, take it to the dealer for sure.
@@joshjamescars ours came with Dunloop Dueler. I didn’t know that tires can make such a big difference!
In case Micheline help, do you have any suggestions what to do with the Dunloops?
@georginachang7877 Aha! That’s so weird to me that some GXs are being delivered with those! You’re the fourth or fifth person to tell me that, and unfortunately the Duelers are basic cheap tires that usually come on Subarus and things. Or a basic 4Runner. If you choose to change tires, a tire shop like Discount Tire will dispose of the Dunlops for you as part of the installation of the Michelins.
I just got a 21 CPO RX350. What’s your take on Lexus’ 10k oil change interval?
Hello! I think it depends on how much you drive and what brings you peace of mind. I change the oil in my GX every 5,000 miles but only because it sits in the garage 95% of the time. It’s 6 months old and only has 2,200 miles on it. So I feel better keeping fresh oil in it. But if you drive your car on a daily basis and the engine isn’t just sitting like mine is, you’re probably fine doing every 10K. I let the Prime go 10K between oil changes too. But if you’ll feel better about doing it every 5K/6 months, do that! :)
I am a big Toyota fan, but because of the crazy pricing, I am not buying Toyota vehicles in the future.
I'm poor so I still drive a 2004 Highlander, 1999 Prizm, and 2000 Sienna.
But that’s why we buy Toyotas (including the Prizm in that)! So they’ll run for the next 20+ years!! :) Congrats on keeping them going so long!!
I love your videos Josh :) I am still deciding whether I should go with CRV Hybrid Sport Touring or NX 350H Premium.. the price difference is $46000 vs $59000 with tax+registration :o
That’s so tough with your Canadian pricing. Honda really should make the CR-V $5K less or so and then it would be a much easier choice.
@@joshjamescars I ended up getting NX350h in white exterior and palomino interior. It is beautiful. Thanks for all the review videos of nx350h. It helped me to go with the lexus :)
Fantastic!! That’s a beautiful color combo, congratulations!! I’m sure it will bring you decades of great driving!
@@joshjamescarsI have a similar query. The CRV hybrid,available in only one spec here in Australia, is $20,000 cheaper than the base model,”LUXURY”NX350 hybrid(2WD).Our Lexus are Japanese built.I’m retired and pay cash for my cars. CRV is$60000, Lexus is $80,000,as I said, base form. Reviewers are raving about CRV,I find the RAV4 to be the ugly sister of these two. Is the NX worth the $20,000 extra?
@apopisso6302 It’s hard for me to answer that because I’m not entirely sure how your models are spec’d in terms of features. Assuming you mean $20,000 AUD, which is about $13,000 USD, I’d say probably not. I found the CR-V that we get in our market to ride way more nicely than the NX But some people feel the CR-V is underpowered, so I’d test drive both. If it’s just down to cost I’d probably save myself the $20,000.
The new electric inside door handles would keep me from buying any.
I agree, I didn’t mind them on the NX but they’re definitely not my favorite.
I agree with about not having a spare tire. I own a 2023 Prius AWD and ordered parts so I can have a spare tire. I am planning to make a trip and want to have the spare and don't mind losing the mileage..
Great choice on the Prius and yes I highly recommend figuring out your own spare. Do be careful about how you store it. Since you have the AWD version there’s a high voltage cable that cuts right through the sub-floor of the vehicle (under the load floor) to the rear drive motor underneath and so you’ll need to keep it just sitting in the trunk area and you don’t want to have anything sitting on or near that. You’ll want to tie that down somehow so it doesn’t come lose and inadvertently crash through the glass hatch. I had that almost happen with mine.
@@joshjamescarsthere is a video that I watched and there are parts you can order to protect that area, if your interested I can show you the youtube video
@@joshjamescars czcams.com/video/lIu7MdLzVcA/video.html
It looks really professional and they are all original toyota parts
Oh I see what you mean by spare tire. something to keep in mind about the new Prius is that the new Prius is the only car in the country that uses the really obscure 195/60R19 size. As there are so few of them on the road, tire shops don’t ever stock tires in that size as it doesn’t make sense for them to do so. That means if you were to get a flat, a shop would need to order it, wait 3-7 days for the tire to arrive, and then when it comes in they can replace yours. What I thought you were meaning by spare was a full size spare which I highly recommend having since donut spares are typically only good for 50 miles total travel and 50mph. Good to have one in addition to your spare since it could easily be a week or more until a full size replacement tire can be fitted to your car.
They're also increasing the price indirectly - a i4 has always been much cheaper than a V6, which is cheaper than their V8s. Metals getting thinner might save fuel, but also get door dings really easy. Someone pull back the various parts of a Camry from about 12 years ago and today's has almost no sound proofing and the cushioning in the seat bottom and rear bench is less... they keep cutting cost, which cuts the quality and comfort of Toyota/Lexus, but keep charging more - that is getting annoying. If GM or someone ever gets their... together, I think they could easily give Toyota a run for their money. For example, the Tahoe etc... very popular vehicle, but the afm technology is a big fail which they refuse to fix lest they indirectly admit that it is problematic and their pending lawsuits end up making them payout out billions. However, even their 3800 series, they could have fixed its few major problems and started putting it in all their vehicles to compete with Toyota - it's a shame with the incompetence at GM. Anyways, hopefully Toyota will find people don't like some of the current direction and they'll take corrective action.
While I agree with you, they likely won’t take corrective action on the things you’re talking about and so you may want to look elsewhere now rather than wait. Toyota is going all-in on hybrid and turbo-hybrid 4s to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy and unfortunately the thinner and lighter materials are how they keep those numbers up. You might want to check out the Nissan Armada/Infiniti QX80 before it gets redesigned as I seem to recall them being VERY comfortable and being a Nissan Patrol, incredibly durable and reliable. Rumor has it they will also be redesigned with a turbo-6 and likely a lot of shared technology with Renault (not a good thing).
Josh do you think $38,000 is a bad price for a fully loaded Camry xse with V6 engine?
Hello! I think that’s an amazing price for a loaded XSE! We paid $39K for ours with all the options added!
Finally I was able to watch your video.... And...
1- The lack of supplies is totally bogus for me , how just in 1 year the auto industries don't have supplies for their cars? Its like you mention about the why they increasing the prices, they took huge loans and now they out here looking like chickens with no heads to pay to the investors
2 -Toyota is acting like Mercedes and BMW, they are charging big boys money for what they are offering lately in their vehicles... Wonder if is just here in US Toyota or is worldwide the lack of luxury in their products .
3- Abt EV products...no thank you. I presume that you saw on the news the blizzard in Midwest and EV cars were totally garbage. Check what Toyota CEO said abt the EV products, I don't know if they really are going to invest that amount of money on EV cars, For exemple ,:African countries are not prepared for EVs or even Asian countries even here in US.
Btw your channel growing ☺ thats noice🥳, and abt auto journalists here in YT... My fav of all time is Savagegeese(I think you will like them) and then Topher .
I fill im missing some...oh well...continue.....
Hello! To your first question, most automakers (Toyota being one of them) use the “Just in time” production method. This means that parts aren’t made in surplus, they’re made right alongside the cars. This reduces the cost for overhead to store vast supplies of extra parts, plus eliminates unnecessary aging of parts while they wait to be assembled (imagine various components of your brand new car actually being 2-3 years old). So the problem with COVID was production at some facilities shut down, and because parts always arrived “just in time” of a sudden those parts were then MIA. Same with the chip shortages. Google just in time manufacturing and you’ll understand why that really messed up production and supply chain. And then to catch up they had to make twice as many at twice the speed, likely at twice or more the cost.
I completely agree with your latter points however! And to your comparison with Mercedes and BMW, Lexus is now going all in on expensive, a la carte options so that their base prices are “low” but once you add a package and 3 other options you’ve added $10K to that! Ridiculous!
And I did see the complete mess of EVs in Chicago. I was surprised by that, though, because the Nordic countries in Europe have huge adoption rates for EVs and they seem to do okay during their frigid winters. Whatever the underlying cause of that, I hope the infrastructure providers figure it out soon. That cold was life threatening for those poor people stuck outside with their dead EVs.
That makes sense@@joshjamescars , but to be honest...They will not lose money if they overproduce certain car supplies...shoot they can sell to countries in Africa that have huge problems in having access to those car supplies. but hey it is what it is .
Josh let me ask you this... Did you see the new Lexus LBX Morizo RR docu video with Toyota CEO?? If yes....can you do a reaction video for us and share with us your opinion?
@wonderboy1998 Ohhhh that’s on my watch list!! I’ve been meaning to get to it, let me check it out and see what my reaction is, haha! 😅