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Old 06-19-12, 05:39 PM
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Default Lexus LFA almost sold out - report

Only a handful of models are available
In a recent interview, Lexus' US vice president of sales said the LFA has almost been sold out.

Speaking with The Detroit Bureau, Tim Morrison revealed the "supply is down to single digits." While it took nearly two years to sell all 500 models, Morrison believes the LFA was successful because it was an important halo vehicle for the brand.

A Lexus spokesperson said there were "no plans for a replacement," but previous reports have indicated an LFA Roadster could debut in mid-2014.

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012...ld-out-almost/
Looks like no more new models after this.
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Old 06-19-12, 06:10 PM
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I would love too know if all the LFA's in Canada have been placed and where. I would love too see one here in Montreal.
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Old 06-19-12, 06:14 PM
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When I was at the NY AutoShow the rep did say there were only three available for sale in the US
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I'll just have to wait until a used one comes along hah
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Old 06-19-12, 07:00 PM
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Congrats to Lexus...this is an accomplishment that no other Asian brand has come close to achieving. Quite amazing when you think about it. Kudos to all the buyers looking past the badge and buying based on its merits!

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Old 06-19-12, 08:15 PM
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Even if it took 2 years to sell every vechicle made for full price, if not more. That is a success!
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Old 06-20-12, 09:52 AM
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This is great to hear. Although there was some confusion on how LFA was going to be sold initially but its good to know they are almost gone.

Now if I can only win the lotto to buy #500. LOL
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
I'll just have to wait until a used one comes along hah
and when both of my kids are OUT of college, then I MIGHT have a slim chance

It would be interesting to see who gets the #500.
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Time for me to buy some lotto tickets LOL
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Old 06-20-12, 10:24 AM
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I thought people kept saying that they were all sold out when the car was first released. I knew it sounded a bit off
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Yes, that's what I heard, I thought they were sold out already. So jump on it while it lasts!
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Seems like Lexus is ahead of schedule. Remember, Lexus only produces 500 units of these.......and they only need to sell within the 5-year time limit. Looks like with single-digit supplies left (meaning 9 units or less to go), they're definitely ahead of schedule.
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Would this be a good investment "vehicle?"
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Originally Posted by tzu911
Would this be a good investment "vehicle?"
I would think not considering it's taking two years to sell out.
A Enzo Ferrari was sold out before it's production.That's an investment vehicle..

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Originally Posted by Joeb427
I would think not considering it's taking two years to sell out.
A Enzo Ferrari was sold out before it's production.That's an investment vehicle..
Sounds about right to me. I still think the LFA will increase in value but maybe over a greater period and just not as much.

Does anyone know if the total of 500 includes the nurburgring editions or is that an additional number to the base 500 units
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