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Old Nov 13, 2025 | 01:27 PM
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At some point Toyota decided that Lexus would be an Acura and Lincoln competitor rather than a BMW/Audi/Mercedes competitor.

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I couldn’t wait till December to pick up the IS 500 Ultimate Edition.😁
I couldn’t wait till December to pick up the IS 500 Ultimate Edition.😁
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Old Nov 13, 2025 | 02:42 PM
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The pure irony of them featuring a model they just killed is so rich as well......
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Originally Posted by FrankReynoldsCPA
At some point Toyota decided that Lexus would be an Acura and Lincoln competitor rather than a BMW/Audi/Mercedes competitor.
I don't know if you will agree with me or not, but IMO, recent Lincolns (on the average) have had far better interiors and more solid materials in their bodies and interiors than recent Lexus products. However, the Lexus drivetrains are likely to be more reliable.
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Old Nov 13, 2025 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Sodbuster1
I couldn’t wait till December to pick up the IS 500 Ultimate Edition.😁
I couldn’t wait till December to pick up the IS 500 Ultimate Edition.😁
Congrats!!

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I don't know if you will agree with me or not, but IMO, recent Lincolns (on the average) have had far better interiors and more solid materials in their bodies and interiors than recent Lexus products. However, the Lexus drivetrains are likely to be more reliable.
I agree
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Old Nov 13, 2025 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Enthusiasts make the brand desirable though. Thats why they should do both.
They are making enthusiasts product, just not as Lexus.


GAZZZZOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO racing (supra, gt, yaris, corolla, and gt86)
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Morizzzzzzzzzzooooooooooooooooooooooo (Lexus LBX)
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That’s a problem…
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Originally Posted by Framestead
They are making enthusiasts product, just not as Lexus.


GAZZZZOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO racing (supra, gt, yaris, corolla, and gt86)
or
Morizzzzzzzzzzooooooooooooooooooooooo (Lexus LBX)
The most enthusiast car on that list is a BMW haha!
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Originally Posted by TGPCanada
Well, seems to be working

Top-selling luxury vehicles in the US (through August 2025)
  • Lexus RX: 52,888 units sold
  • Lexus NX: 38,253 units sold
  • BMW X5: 33,588 units sold
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE: 29,434 units sold
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC: 29,355 units sold
  • BMW X3: 29,029 units sold
  • Buick Envision: 28,737 units sold
  • Lexus TX: 25,147 units sold
i think all or most of those sell with 4 cylinder turbo engines. not very “luxurious” to me, but it’s the ‘new luxury’ i guess…

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I couldn’t wait till December to pick up the IS 500 Ultimate Edition.😁
I couldn’t wait till December to pick up the IS 500 Ultimate Edition.😁
congrats, looks really sharp!
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Old Nov 14, 2025 | 06:39 AM
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i think all or most of those sell with 4 cylinder turbo engines. not very “luxurious” to me, but it’s the ‘new luxury’ i guess…



congrats, looks really sharp!

the 3rd gen IS has aged incredibly well. inside and out.
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Old Nov 14, 2025 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
i think all or most of those sell with 4 cylinder turbo engines. not very “luxurious” to me, but it’s the ‘new luxury’ i guess…



congrats, looks really sharp!
Agreed. Premium more than luxury anymore.

That said, I think they're selling exactly what the modern Lexus buyer wants. A dolled up Toyota that doesn't make too much power.
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Old Nov 14, 2025 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
i think all or most of those sell with 4 cylinder turbo engines. not very “luxurious” to me, but it’s the ‘new luxury’ i guess…



congrats, looks really sharp!
No 4cyl in the X5 and you can get the X3 in either 4cyl or 6cyl.
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Old Nov 14, 2025 | 07:54 AM
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No 4cyl in the X5 and you can get the X3 in either 4cyl or 6cyl.
I commend BMW and MB for giving customers choices. The GLE can be had in a 4 cyl, 6 cyl and an 8 cyl, X5 in 6 and 8. Both have excellent PHEV options also. Choice of powertrain doesn't limit options either, can spec a GLE350 same as a GLE580.
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I commend BMW and MB for giving customers choices. The GLE can be had in a 4 cyl, 6 cyl and an 8 cyl, X5 in 6 and 8. Both have excellent PHEV options also. Choice of powertrain doesn't limit options either, can spec a GLE350 same as a GLE580.
And those vehicles are all on dedicated luxury platforms that aren't just FWD Toyotas with leather seats.
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Old Nov 14, 2025 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankReynoldsCPA
And those vehicles are all on dedicated luxury platforms that aren't just FWD Toyotas with leather seats.
PREMIUM LEATHER. Get it right man!
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