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07-07-10, 03:00 AM
#1906
Moderator: LFA, Clubhouse
I think I mentioned in past posts/threads discussing the lease that the affordability just isn't an issue here. Under the 1Pay forced lease, 75% of the total lease amount is due at delivery anyway. If the alternative is cash purchase at stated MSRP, a buyer would effectively be paying nearly $20,000 interest for a 2-year loan of something like $75,000. That's just silly to even type out much less think about. IMO, Lexus changed this because enough people complained about having to pay off Lexus Financial Services (I sure did).
Now again, I don't know the exact terms yet. Obviously the full cash purchase is only advantageous if it's the MSRP and not the forced 1Pay lease figure.
Last edited by gengar; 07-07-10 at 03:07 AM.
07-07-10, 08:07 AM
#1907
Lexus Fanatic
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07-07-10, 08:38 AM
#1908
For me personally, the only problem I had with the forced lease was the forced financing. We were basically required to pay off Lexus Financial Services to the tune of around $20,000 (and that amount is also subject to tax) over the MSRP, effectively pushing the actual base price of the car to somewhere around $400,000. Since the lease was required, it might not have been too difficult to fool the mind into thinking the "real" MSRP was in fact the forced lease total... but at the end of the day, it's not.
I think I mentioned in past posts/threads discussing the lease that the affordability just isn't an issue here. Under the 1Pay forced lease, 75% of the total lease amount is due at delivery anyway. If the alternative is cash purchase at stated MSRP, a buyer would effectively be paying nearly $20,000 interest for a 2-year loan of something like $75,000. That's just silly to even type out much less think about. IMO, Lexus changed this because enough people complained about having to pay off Lexus Financial Services (I sure did).
Now again, I don't know the exact terms yet. Obviously the full cash purchase is only advantageous if it's the MSRP and not the forced 1Pay lease figure.
I think I mentioned in past posts/threads discussing the lease that the affordability just isn't an issue here. Under the 1Pay forced lease, 75% of the total lease amount is due at delivery anyway. If the alternative is cash purchase at stated MSRP, a buyer would effectively be paying nearly $20,000 interest for a 2-year loan of something like $75,000. That's just silly to even type out much less think about. IMO, Lexus changed this because enough people complained about having to pay off Lexus Financial Services (I sure did).
Now again, I don't know the exact terms yet. Obviously the full cash purchase is only advantageous if it's the MSRP and not the forced 1Pay lease figure.
so, gengar, it seems like you are likely to take the cash buyout option?
07-08-10, 06:02 PM
#1911
so after watching the video, wow, nice to see the car being pushed this hard! that's awesome!!!! i always like tiff, from the video, can totally see how sensitive the throttle is, and the car just break lose right the way
he did comment on the transmission shifting, another interesting point
looks like he had a lot of fun, oh, and worth every penny
he did comment on the transmission shifting, another interesting point
looks like he had a lot of fun, oh, and worth every penny
You can tell he was luv'n every minute of his drive.
07-08-10, 06:23 PM
#1914
but on the other hand i think tiff kind of push the car harder too to get it loose. that seems to be his style of driving a lot of times, kick the car out more and correct it. it does have a lot of cool factor on tv
07-08-10, 06:48 PM
#1915
Lexus Champion
Yes that's why I thank god I am not into boat or plane, both are unobtainable for regular folks. I know people that like to fly, even getting the pilot license cost a whole lot of time and money!
Cars are easy, if you know cars and know how to take care of it, $20k~$30k can get you a pretty fancy used car. Which is within reach for most folks.
Cars are easy, if you know cars and know how to take care of it, $20k~$30k can get you a pretty fancy used car. Which is within reach for most folks.
Does that mean people from overseas will be able to buy one?
07-08-10, 06:51 PM
#1916
Lexus Test Driver
Tiff always pushes the car into oversteer on purpose. I think his issue was with not being able to adjust to a throttle response that is this sensitive. He could not modulate it correctly to bring the car back straight.
07-08-10, 11:25 PM
#1918
hehe, dave, is that giving you SOME ideas? 
haha, that's been the case for a long time imho. top gear reviews / videos (especially by clarkson) a lot of times are for entertainment / jokes / fun. he does give some good points, but when it comes to really about the car, i always think tiff gives better reviews.
haha, that's been the case for a long time imho. top gear reviews / videos (especially by clarkson) a lot of times are for entertainment / jokes / fun. he does give some good points, but when it comes to really about the car, i always think tiff gives better reviews.
07-08-10, 11:38 PM
#1919
Lexus Champion
07-08-10, 11:41 PM
#1920
have you looked into the possibility of getting the car in say hong kong or uk? don't know where else has rhd.
personally i believe lexus still have cars waiting to be sold. i was trying the 866 number randomly and it's still working.
how's your relationship with the lexus dealership? if you know some higher up people, i wonder if you can plead your case and get some attention?
personally i believe lexus still have cars waiting to be sold. i was trying the 866 number randomly and it's still working.
how's your relationship with the lexus dealership? if you know some higher up people, i wonder if you can plead your case and get some attention?