2013 Lexus LS Unveiling
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Interesting..I have not seen any recent sales data on the matter. I'm ready to buy..just need to find one with all the options I want..I know I can't pull off a brand new one buy my broker is on the hunt for a LWB..a 2010 600hL would be butter but they are still floating around $75k at auction pricing...so at what point do prices start to fall? At first rumor of new body, at actual release of new body or when they actually go on sale? As a fan of the LS..I hope this new body wows me more than the new GS did
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New LS getting revealed july 30 http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...onth?fbfanpage
Ahead of the event, which is scheduled for July 30, Lexus has confirmed that the 2013 LS will be available as the LS 460, LS 460 L long-wheelbase model, LS 600h L long-wheelbase hybrid sedan and the all-new LS 460 F Sport performance model.
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considering the call it "new" 2013 LS while they call F-Sport "all-new", i suspect it is really an facelift like RX and that we might not see large changes in interior, just exterior, especially f-sport. So some different colors inside, few materials changed, new steering wheel and thats about it... with f-sport having slightly different suspension and transmission, similar to Sport model we had last year and much more in-your-face grille?
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So I guess it's going to be a "facelift".........but a major one. So I guess an FMC (Full Model Change) will probably follow after a year or two maybe.
Hmm......
I wonder if there will be an LS-F though (doesn't have to be now..........it can be for the next FULL MODEL CHANGE).
Hmm......
I wonder if there will be an LS-F though (doesn't have to be now..........it can be for the next FULL MODEL CHANGE).
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considering the call it "new" 2013 LS while they call F-Sport "all-new", i suspect it is really an facelift like RX and that we might not see large changes in interior, just exterior, especially f-sport. So some different colors inside, few materials changed, new steering wheel and thats about it... with f-sport having slightly different suspension and transmission, similar to Sport model we had last year and much more in-your-face grille?
So I guess it's going to be a "facelift".........but a major one. So I guess an FMC (Full Model Change) will probably follow after a year or two maybe.
Hmm......
I wonder if there will be an LS-F though (doesn't have to be now..........it can be for the next FULL MODEL CHANGE).
Hmm......
I wonder if there will be an LS-F though (doesn't have to be now..........it can be for the next FULL MODEL CHANGE).
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In Bozeman? Probably not. In LA or Miami, yes they would sell.
Cars like that are not made for high volume sales anyway. See: LF-A. (Which is almost sold out).
The main point is to draw attention to the brand, not the actual car. If Lexus followed your rationale, we would have never seen the LF-A or IS-F. This is a brand, in dire need of some performance vehicles.
I for one, would welcome any new TMG or F models. IMO it's critical if Lexus wants to increase sales.
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It all depends on where you are located. Where I live, S65s are common. (210k MSRP)
In Bozeman? Probably not. In LA or Miami, yes they would sell.
Cars like that are not made for high volume sales anyway. See: LF-A. (Which is almost sold out).
The main point is to draw attention to the brand, not the actual car. If Lexus followed your rationale, we would have never seen the LF-A or IS-F. This is a brand, in dire need of some performance vehicles.
I for one, would welcome any new TMG or F models.
In Bozeman? Probably not. In LA or Miami, yes they would sell.
Cars like that are not made for high volume sales anyway. See: LF-A. (Which is almost sold out).
The main point is to draw attention to the brand, not the actual car. If Lexus followed your rationale, we would have never seen the LF-A or IS-F. This is a brand, in dire need of some performance vehicles.
I for one, would welcome any new TMG or F models.
I welcomed the progression of the brand to make exciting cars and push the envelope with new tech, Lexus has to change b/c their customers are changing and the brand needs to reflect that change. Lexus has made a mint off a certain domo but now its time to shake things up by moving forward (while keeping what made them great) or get left behind.