Joeb427

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I drove one recently and initially if felt quick zipping around town but it didn't take too long for that to pass.Especially merging on to a highway and trying to pass.
Comfortable seating,nice interior and dash in Sport mode.

Fizzboy7

I agree, this model has a lot going for it. Styling first, then the good mpg's. But I wouldn't be so quick to bake a cake yet. Specialized cars like these often sell very well the first year or two, then have a habit of lingering on dealer's lots later on. I have no idea if the CT will go down that road or not, but I'd give it some more time before heralding it.

gengar

I think the CT success just goes to show the power of a solid product backed by very good marketing. The commercials were top-notch and frequently shown at release, and it got people thinking about the car. There were so many friends/associates who I never thought would consider either a hybrid or a hatchback who gave positive feedback.

rominl

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this. marketing worked magic in this i think. i see quite a lot of ct on the road and most of them are young people, i think that's a job well done.

and i am glad that the ct is doing so well. i had high hope on the car and it's showing

pbm317

The CT also handles and drives better than the HS. So it has a "sporting" demeanor that I think speaks to more younger drivers than the HS does.

SNiiP3R

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Good job! I'm starting to see more and more of them here in NYC.

Mr. Burns

The CT is IMO the first of the "new" Lexus models, with a renewed focus on quality that's evident even in the paint and the design of the car:



Look at where the headlight meets the bend in the grill, just beautiful and not something you'd find on any Audi or Mercedes. The shape of the headlight itself is beautiful too.

I'm dissapointed that the 4GS loses some of that, but I still see trickles of it here and there in the 4GS too, hopefully there will be more of it in the other new Lexuses coming out.



Either way the CT exceeding sales projections may be a sign of things to come for other "new" Lexus models including the 4GS ("new" as in next gen renewed focus not "new" as in not actually new).

Joeb427

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CT200 inventory seems to be pretty good in my area.
I have 98 available in a 25 mile radius.

LexFather

I was told recently inventory is still an issue and there is a 9 day supply for all vehicles. I can believe this b/c my dealership usually is loaded with cars in the rear and there was like 5 there, they are all parked out front.

mmarshall

That, BTW, is, IMO, the CT's nicest color....the mustard-yellow. The metallic brown pearl, though somewhat more dull, is also attractive.