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Lexus and Japanese Cars in General?

Why is it that from the most expensive Lexus to the cheapest Nissan, the interiors of ALL Japanese cars smell like those plastic toy soldiers we played with when we were 9 yrs old?

Update:

Actually, I was comparing them to cars from Europe and Scandinavia...

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  • Anonymous
    10 years ago
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    Because as high end as they try to be, Lexus is still just a glorified Toyota. And like many cars that come from the same region of the world (Lexus is still assembled and manufactured in Japan, unlike many Toyota's now) they use the same suppliers for parts as all the other companies. Look closely at some small details and you will notice they are the same parts as on other cars. In addition, when you compare them to cars form Europe and Scandinavia, there is almost no comparison. Those cars are engineered totally differently, and their standards are very different. Unlike the Japanese, they actually rely on humans that are looking for more than just building a robot of a perfect car. They are concerned about all of the little details, including how the plastics feel and hold up over time and smell.

    Source(s): Experience
  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    Is Lexus Japanese

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    6 years ago

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    Lexus and Japanese Cars in General?

    Why is it that from the most expensive Lexus to the cheapest Nissan, the interiors of ALL Japanese cars smell like those plastic toy soldiers we played with when we were 9 yrs old?

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  • 10 years ago

    The previous answer by Johnmichael encapsulated whatever I wanted to say.

    My cousin has a Lexus GS, and the moment my brother and I climbed aboard, my brother complained that he couldn't breathe properly and had to wind down the window for a breath of proper air.

    I agree that Lexus cars might have a slightly iffy smell, but for me I think that the smell is actually okay. Somehow, it keeps reminding me of the plush interior of the car.

    My dad had a Volvo S60 and now an Audi A6, and I must say that they smell so much more pleasant. Volvos are actually rather fragrant.

    I once flagged down a Toyota Wish taxi (it's an MPV). It was crude and the cabin felt... hollow. However, this might be due to the fact that I frequently ride in luxury cars, so a ride in a conventional car might be a different experience for me.

    I also noticed that the window switch button is exactly the same as the one used in the Lexus GS. What a turn off.

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    5 years ago

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    Pelase do not mention American cars in the same sentence as German and Japanese cars. The Germans and Japanese make good cars. The Americans do not. To answer your question, no, German used cars hold their value well. American cars do not because they are no good.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    get air freshener...place in car...problem solved

  • ?
    Lv 6
    10 years ago

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