sk72

Just heard from my buddy that Lexus has opened a branch in Malaysia but currently they only have 2 models LS & GS300.. Heard the IS is coming soon..

Just wanted to Posts the Pricing on the GS300 in Msia to give everyone an Idea on how much we must be thankful to drive these cars here

LEXUS GS 300 SPECIFICATIONS
PRICE LIST OF CBU LEXUS GS 300 (Peninsular Malaysia)


LEXUS MALAYSIA
MODEL DESCRIPTION: LEXUS GS 300
MODEL CODE: GRS190R-BETQK

REGISTRATION TYPE

Selling Price RM 400,477.50
Registration Fee RM 300.00
Road Tax (1year) RM 2,132.50
Puspakom Inspection Fee RM 40.00
Ownership Endorsement Fee RM 50.00
Retail Price without Insurance RM 403,000.00
Insurance Premium (12 months) RM 10,688.20


On-The-Road Price with Insurance 413,688.20
USD Estimate RM 413,688.20 / 3.52 = USD $117,525.05


Ref No.: 290/PM/LEXUS/0 611/GS300

a) Prices and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
b) For company registration, an additional 5% service tax and RM50 for all driver coverage will be added.
c) We recommend windscreen insurance coverage which is not included in the prices above.
d) Selling Price consists of NSP, Excise Duty, Sales Tax, Metallic Paint, Number Plate and Handling Charges.
e) Every LEXUS comes with a 3-year warranty from the date of first registration or 100,000km travelled, whichever occurs first.
f) Vehicle and specifications in this price list may vary from the models available locally. Vehicle body and accessory colors may differ slightly from the printed photos in this price list.

Effective Date: 12 December 2006

LEXUS MALAYSIA

The price of a LS ...... heard it was in the RM800,000 ++ = USD 250K +++

AJ

Thats due to their high tax on imported cars (i think it was 120% or something)

PhilipMSPT

iTrader: (5)

You've gotta love Lexus to get it at that price.

Any price comparisons to similar models, such as the 5 and 7 Series? The E and S Class?

Lexmex

When Toyota opened down here, just the Camry and then immediatley the Corolla. In some countries like Brazil, I think they are left with just the ES and LS, though they used to have the RX. Bolivia I remember just has the LS.

Be fortunate that you have Lexus, as in Mexico, we have none.

Lexmex

I took a look at the ES330 in Brazil,
http://yahoo.carros.com.br/icarros/a...sao=3843&tab=1

177,135.00 Brazilian Real=$82,715.38 USD

LS430,
http://yahoo.carros.com.br/icarros/a...sao=3334&tab=1

296,294.00 Brazilian Real=$138,358.16 USD

rominl

iTrader: (4)

very true, but my guess is mb and bimmer cost even more

natnut

Price of an IS250 = 140,000 SGD = 91,000 USD
GS300 = 180,000 SGD = 117,000 USD
LS460 SWB = 295,000 SGD = 192,000 USD
LS460L = 360,000 SGD = 233,800 USD

Yeah, buying a car sucks too in Singapore.

You know what's funny. Currently, it's considered a good time to buy cars in Singapore because prices are much lower than in the 90's!!!

thetopdog

Those Brazil prices are crazy. I wonder if there's an arbitrage opportunity there...

My barber buys nice cars, drives them a while then sells them in Africa for a profit. I can't think of another business I'd rather be in than buying nice cars, driving them, then selling them for more than I paid. I'm sure it's not that simple though

ToyotaFan

And here is Lexus Malaysia's 3S(Sales, Service & Spare Parts) centre. it even comes with a Business Suite!

Lexus Malaysia is expecting to sell 150 to 200 units in Malaysia.

http://www.motortrader.com.my/NUS/ar...770/page_m.asp

Man, I wished the local Lexus dealer in Perth was as good as this!

encore888

Nice article, great find ToyotaFan!!!

encore888

The Lexus Malaysia site is up this month, it's a very nicely done intro to Lexus...

http://www.lexus.com.my/

Gojirra99

I think you can probably only get a honda there for the price of a E class Mercedes you pay here . . .

ToyotaFan

A Honda Accord 3.0V6 (Imported from Thailand.) costs 9k more than a similar MB E350 in the US!

We have to pay higher prices for foreign brands (Much worse if it is a parallel-import.) because of one protected (Since they first started.) national car manufacturer, Proton (Somewhat similar to GM in the US. In Malaysia, only 2 out of 20 cars built wouldn't have QC problems, while the export markets get better built, equipped & cheaper priced variants!).

A Corolla Altis 1.8G Costs 111,400 Ringgit (31,692USD) in Malaysia btw! Ouch!

Just to give an idea of how much the Toyotas (Excluding the grey imports.) cost here-> http://star-motoring.com/cars/results.asp?make=32

EDITED BY TF: Jumbled up sentences.

mavericck

That's a nice looking dealership! Especially for Malaysia.

Lexmex

Brazil and most of south and central America jack up the prices ridiculously high. Mexico is not as bad, http://mx.autos.yahoo.com/newcars/to...e_overview.php (use about 10 pesos to 1 USD and you get the idea).