I think this strategy has kept Lexus from being seen as an aspirational brand.

Nobody wants to get what’s there.
Luxury shoppers want things the way they want it specifically and are happy to pay a premium to get it. Lexus should do a case study on high end fashion / watches. Their brand value has declined over the years.

Toyota on the other hand has a more interesting lineup than at any point since the 90s heyday maybe. You have GR, TRD subrands and overall solid offerings at every level. I do wish they would bring back a new V6 engine especially for the big Suvs.

 

actually really great, my buyout is 38k and CarMax quoted me 52k-55k, I checked autotrader, most 2022 LS500s under 20k miles are going in the 50-60k range, so I think i would make out great. That's a nice down on a S580 hahaa

 

Hahaha, that’s great! That’s a great buy for sure.

 

thanks! Plus it buys me time to see if Lexus has anything cool in the next couple years, I only drive like 2-3k per year, since I work remote sales, so equity should stay high for a while. I also want to see the next gen S and 7 to see how they shape out.

 

Any issues with your LS500? The 500 has a controversial powertrain found in other models.

 

I keep going back and forth on whether or not I really "need" a 3-row SUV, or if I should just say F-it, and buy an RX without it. No doubt a 18-22 RX with the options i want will be MUCH easier to find without the 3rd row. I want the triple beam headlamps and HUD, in either Matador Red, Atomic Silver, or dark blue (can't remember the actual name of the color off-hand). Hard to find in any used RX, virtually impossible in the "L" model.

 

honestly, I have not one single issue in almost 4 years, car has been rock solid.

 

I sure wish I could say the same for my LS460

 

Its old! Cut it some slack lol

 

To be fair, I am not very nice to it. It has a V8 and I treat it as such

 

Did you ever have any kids? ......I don't remember. Most people who have, or need, a 3rd-row have at least a couple of kids or more.

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Originally Posted by SW17LS

Its old! Cut it some slack lol

Only tailors cut people some slack.

 

They definitely were at one time. I used to lust after them back in the day. Now, there's only one Lexus I'd even drive. One.

But as an SL owner, I can tell you that it's my opinion an LC500 convertible is massively more desirable than a new SL. It's how far that car has fallen and how good the LC is.

So it's not allllll terrible. I actually see more new LCs than new SLs around town.

 

What is aspirational depends on where you are in your life. Lexus is still an aspirational brand, you see it when you see people talk about a Lexus, they look forward to one day affording a Lexus...they want their families to be driven around in a Lexus, etc.

I'm looking to buy a vehicle that can be a family vehicle but ALSO be a premium vehicle for my wife that telegraphs success because she's out selling real estate now...a Lexus still accomplishes that.

 

 

I have one 6 y/o daughter. But we go places frequently with our friendcouple that has a 5 y/o boy. Tired of having to take multiple cars to restaurants, shows, etc.

Epic dad joke mm!