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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 07:55 AM
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So what would I get?
cyber truck. With real estate ads plastered all over the side lol
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 08:01 AM
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cyber truck. With real estate ads plastered all over the side lol
Rolling dumpster.
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 08:10 AM
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Haha, perfect
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 11:36 AM
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Looking at the TX550h+

Firstly, waiting on the refresh of it.

Secondly, what I would really like is the, 550h+ with the F-Sport Handling Package. Don't think there's an option for though??
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 11:53 AM
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Looking at the TX550h+

Firstly, waiting on the refresh of it.

Secondly, what I would really like is the, 550h+ with the F-Sport Handling Package. Don't think there's an option for though??
I also looked into the TX550h+, problem is finding one. They are almost IMPOSSIBLE to find. Lease deals are terrible, will pay MSRP if you're lucky so I could lease a $100k GLS450 for what it would cost to lease a TX550h+, GLS is a much better vehicle for the money.
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
I also looked into the TX550h+, problem is finding one. They are almost IMPOSSIBLE to find. Lease deals are terrible, will pay MSRP if you're lucky so I could lease a $100k GLS450 for what it would cost to lease a TX550h+, GLS is a much better vehicle for the money.
Yes. Sadly, I've been reading that Lexus is intentionally limiting the production of the TX, increasing the demand with limited supply??
I have some time to play with, I'll be deciding after the model refresh!
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by tinmanwpk
Rolling dumpster.
Why you wanna be so mean?
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by RX469
Yes. Sadly, I've been reading that Lexus is intentionally limiting the production of the TX, increasing the demand with limited supply??
I have some time to play with, I'll be deciding after the model refresh!
Thats Toyota/Lexus M.O. right now. Makes it very unlikely I will ever buy another one.
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by RX469
Yes. Sadly, I've been reading that Lexus is intentionally limiting the production of the TX, increasing the demand with limited supply??
I have some time to play with, I'll be deciding after the model refresh!
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Thats Toyota/Lexus M.O. right now. Makes it very unlikely I will ever buy another one.
Gotta search and be willing to travel to pick it up or have it shipped and possibly buy before seeing in person.

I had to search for my PHEV RAV4 with premium package. Traveled little over 4hrs away one way. Towed it home. I was willing to travel further.

I actually like hunting vehicles down.
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex
Gotta search and be willing to travel to pick it up or have it shipped and possibly buy before seeing in person.

I had to search for my PHEV RAV4 with premium package. Traveled little over 4hrs away one way. Towed it home. I was willing to travel further.

I actually like hunting vehicles down.
Or I can just buy a car from a different manufacturer lol

Toyotas aren't worth all that effort.
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Or I can just buy a car from a different manufacturer lol

Toyotas aren't worth all that effort.
But to get exactly what you want have to be willing to do the leg work or hire a broker.

Over 950 miles one way to find exact truck I wanted. It was also a Toyota🙃
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 01:30 PM
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But to get exactly what you want have to be willing to do the leg work or hire a broker.

Over 950 miles one way to find exact truck I wanted. It was also a Toyota🙃
No, I can get exactly what I want from a manufacturer that doesn't play games with production and inventory to prop up their own profits over providing enough selection for their customers.

I don't have the time or energy to drive 950 miles to get a car I want. Plenty of cars in the world!
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by RX469
Yes. Sadly, I've been reading that Lexus is intentionally limiting the production of the TX, increasing the demand with limited supply??
I have some time to play with, I'll be deciding after the model refresh!
It’s not intentional. They try to predict what people will want and the TX 550 was only about 3-5% or total allocation. It sounds like that could hit 7-9%.

Secondly they thought they would sell 50-55k a year and sold 70k in 2025. Most being 350s. Then 500h then 550.

I’m sure the got feedback on making more 550s. They got the feedback on adding the pano roof which they did.

I’ve driven them extensively and it hits all the logical heart parts for me. I wood just get it in black. Hoping the refresh adds triple LEds and some interior upgrades.
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
^^^ haha, the struggle is real and i feel your pain.

suv, sedan, or 2 door sports car. why not one of each? i’m done with sports cars though (don’t like to sit that low), and sedans no longer make any sense to me with cuvs/suvs being so much roomier or more practical. my friend’s tesla model s is a pretty cool sedan though and the rear hatch makes the back area pretty huge. but if the space isn’t provided vertically but horizontally instead, then the sedan becomes long. the model s is 10” longer than the model y for example.
Lol I already find it difficult keeping up with maintenance of 2 vehicles, I don't want to add another. I like doing everything myself. So I wash, do all maintenance and all repairs. I even use to change and balance my own tires but I've finally let go of that and go to a tire shop lol. Partly the reason why I say my life would be so much easier owning a Camry hybrid lol.

I love sitting low which is why I miss sedans. I usually have my seat on the lowest setting possible. Drove my brother's 981 a couple weeks ago and it felt like I was sitting on the ground...felt good haha.

I agree, cuvs / SUVs makes more sense, especially when you can get an SUV that can handle almost just as well as sedans. But I love the look of a big body sedan. I love the Model s, S class, or those long coupes like the amg gt).

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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Margate330
Why you wanna be so mean?
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Actually, I was being kind!
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