Newport Lexus vs. Fletcher-Jones Benz
11-15-06, 04:50 PM
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Newport Lexus vs. Fletcher-Jones Benz
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/...ars-usat_x.htm
Which would you prefer? 
Newport Lexus customer lounge...
Fletcher-Jones kids play area...
Newport Lexus Tommy Bahama boutique...
Fletcher-Jones Mercedes Boutique...
Cafe Lexus at Newport Lexus, fruit tarts, drinks...yum
These are among the most glitzy luxury dealerships in the world (Newport Lexus claims to be the most expensive in the US)...I have to visit these places...competition is good.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — At Fletcher Jones Motorcars, customers stroll through a gallery of Mercedes-Benzes, linger at the cappuccino bar, tap ***** on the putting green or go for a pedicure.
A couple of blocks away, Newport Lexus boasts marble fireplaces, Oakley and Tommy Bahama beachwear boutiques — and a flat-screen television, tuned to ESPN, of course, mounted above the urinal in the men's room.
The two dealerships are pouring on the fancy fixtures and service extras as they vie for a larger share of one of the nation's most prosperous luxury-car markets, coastal Orange County. But even far from "The O.C.," auto industry officials see the sprucing up of luxury-car dealers as a sign that the high-end market could finally be brightening.
A couple of blocks away, Newport Lexus boasts marble fireplaces, Oakley and Tommy Bahama beachwear boutiques — and a flat-screen television, tuned to ESPN, of course, mounted above the urinal in the men's room.
The two dealerships are pouring on the fancy fixtures and service extras as they vie for a larger share of one of the nation's most prosperous luxury-car markets, coastal Orange County. But even far from "The O.C.," auto industry officials see the sprucing up of luxury-car dealers as a sign that the high-end market could finally be brightening.
Newport Lexus customer lounge...
Fletcher-Jones kids play area...
Newport Lexus Tommy Bahama boutique...
Fletcher-Jones Mercedes Boutique...
Cafe Lexus at Newport Lexus, fruit tarts, drinks...yum
These are among the most glitzy luxury dealerships in the world (Newport Lexus claims to be the most expensive in the US)...I have to visit these places...competition is good.
Last edited by encore888; 11-15-06 at 04:55 PM.
11-15-06, 05:55 PM
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Any pics, descriptions to share? I've heard/seen similar things about Japan too. But the dealerships in Europe that I've seen in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece etc. are nice but rather small, kinda like the ones in Taiwan. There isn't room for the massive frills seen at some US dealerships.
11-15-06, 06:03 PM
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I've been to Fletcher Jones and all I gotta say is their service is not great, takes a million years to talk to a salesman...
The dealership itself is very nice and they hold very nice events.
Never been to the Newport Lexus dealership but it is brand new, you can't really compare a brand new dealership to an older one...it isn't really fair.
Newport Lexus is still great though.
The dealership itself is very nice and they hold very nice events.
Never been to the Newport Lexus dealership but it is brand new, you can't really compare a brand new dealership to an older one...it isn't really fair.
Newport Lexus is still great though.
11-15-06, 08:38 PM
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My Lexus dealership is attached to a freakin Toyota dealer. You really 'feel' the extra luxury of buying a Lexus there (sarcasm).
I've seen some dealerships, and you know you are buying a luxury car with the beautiful settings that are displayed above in the MB and Lexus dealer pics.
I've seen some dealerships, and you know you are buying a luxury car with the beautiful settings that are displayed above in the MB and Lexus dealer pics.
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11-15-06, 11:44 PM
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I've been to Fletcher Jones and all I gotta say is their service is not great, takes a million years to talk to a salesman...
The dealership itself is very nice and they hold very nice events.
Never been to the Newport Lexus dealership but it is brand new, you can't really compare a brand new dealership to an older one...it isn't really fair.
Newport Lexus is still great though.
The dealership itself is very nice and they hold very nice events.
Never been to the Newport Lexus dealership but it is brand new, you can't really compare a brand new dealership to an older one...it isn't really fair.
Newport Lexus is still great though.
11-16-06, 04:40 AM
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Just last week my dad was telling me "how about we take a family vacation to the US this summer". 
If it works out I plan to visit a couple of the important Lexus dealers; like the Newport dealer, Lexus of Glendal and ofcourse, the famous Longo Lexus.
But till that time comes... ( 8 months )
If it works out I plan to visit a couple of the important Lexus dealers; like the Newport dealer, Lexus of Glendal and ofcourse, the famous Longo Lexus. But till that time comes... ( 8 months )
11-16-06, 09:30 AM
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Just last week my dad was telling me "how about we take a family vacation to the US this summer". If it works out I plan to visit a couple of the important Lexus dealers; like the Newport dealer, Lexus of Glendal and ofcourse, the famous Longo Lexus.
But till that time comes... ( 8 months )
If it works out I plan to visit a couple of the important Lexus dealers; like the Newport dealer, Lexus of Glendal and ofcourse, the famous Longo Lexus. But till that time comes... ( 8 months )
11-16-06, 10:00 AM
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Agreed, we bought a 2005 S55 from Fletcher Jones and their service (especially after the fact) is absolutly horrid. Will never go back there again, not even to get the car serviced. I get WAY better service for my 43k IS350 at my local Lexus dealer then I do for a 125k S55 at Fletcher Jones. The service very nearly kept me from purchasing another MB product period, but the ones here in San Diego have pretty decent service.
. It's a zoo! They do have the water bowl outside the room for the doggies-talk about service there. However, the dogs there are even too snobby to drink out of the same bowl I agree about fletcher jones service. The service doesn't equate to the high price.
If you think fletcher jones is bad, house of imports is even worse. Haven't been back so don't know if they changed or not.
I want to check out the Newport Lexus eventually.
11-16-06, 10:06 AM
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