View Poll Results: WTF? No Lexus?
I don't want to live on this planet anymore
7
9.21%
You clearly are posting on the same crack Acura designers are on
7
9.21%
Join the darkside (enter what brand you think is darkside)
8
10.53%
Get a fully loaded Goat
12
15.79%
I am the player hater of the year and I hate you and your guts 1sick
8
10.53%
Good luck, time for a change!
15
19.74%
Group Buy on the LFA? We get 10 people to chip in on one LFA?
19
25.00%
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The Mayans were right...world is ending....car shopping...likely not gonna be a Lexus
10-11-12, 05:37 PM
#23
Must have written this up a few times before not posting it. To make a long story short I'm car shopping for something to add and it likely won't be a Lexus and I honestly am all over the map from vehicles to prices.
I simply am a "free agent" right now.
I've driven so many vehicles the last few months I can't even begin to do long reviews from stock to modded from econo cars to exotics.
Most luxury brands are in the mix, non luxury brands, wagons, 2 seaters, etc. I have no flaming idea at this point. No SUVs though since the wife has one.
Must be an auto so wife can drive and others can take for a spin. My logical side wants utility but my growing "**** it" side says go for a sporty car.
Buying or leasing new or buying used. Not sure. 20-80k price range.
There will ALWAYS be a Lexus in my garage but after 16 years I think its time to change it up.
I simply am a "free agent" right now.
I've driven so many vehicles the last few months I can't even begin to do long reviews from stock to modded from econo cars to exotics.
Most luxury brands are in the mix, non luxury brands, wagons, 2 seaters, etc. I have no flaming idea at this point. No SUVs though since the wife has one.
Must be an auto so wife can drive and others can take for a spin. My logical side wants utility but my growing "**** it" side says go for a sporty car.
Buying or leasing new or buying used. Not sure. 20-80k price range.
There will ALWAYS be a Lexus in my garage but after 16 years I think its time to change it up.
Or new Boxster.
Or BRZ and mod the heck out of it.
10-11-12, 06:25 PM
#26
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911 Turbo I've thought but I just had a good but buy a 996 and 1 month later they are 7k in repairs and they did their H.W
Scares me. Wow, you not buying a Lexus?
My suggestion for your price range is, put $80k down on a LFA, then $3k a month for 96 months? With all the unsold LFAs sitting on the lot, I am sure they are heavily discounted.
I don't think you can sleep without owning a Lexus
On a serious note, Tesla Model S signature performance is pretty sick, fit your electric drive fetish
My suggestion for your price range is, put $80k down on a LFA, then $3k a month for 96 months?
With all the unsold LFAs sitting on the lot, I am sure they are heavily discounted.I don't think you can sleep without owning a Lexus
On a serious note, Tesla Model S signature performance is pretty sick, fit your electric drive fetish
Love it though but a facelift is coming soon. I'm not asking for financial advice, I'm asking for suggestions as I might have missed something.Hoovey, I've been told "wait" but I don't want to wait. I know Lexus has some heat coming in the next 2-3 years but today I have a 4GS to pick from and the IS F we know will be replaced. Since I have access to a 4GS and not jumping to the new 450h left that kinda leaves the IS-F. Which is SUPERB with the updated suspension, it dreams so different from the 08 version.
But I kind of want the "new face of Lexus".
it's good to do things out of the box anyway. lexus is great for what they are / for, but on certain aspects, there could be better options out there
anything other than nsx wouldn't fit his way. and if getting an auto nsx that's kind of a waste as well
somehow tesla doesn't sound very exciting to me. maybe coz' i haven't driven one
and lol, lfa, it will be quite a bit more than 3k a month with those terms still
anything other than nsx wouldn't fit his way. and if getting an auto nsx that's kind of a waste as well
somehow tesla doesn't sound very exciting to me. maybe coz' i haven't driven one
and lol, lfa, it will be quite a bit more than 3k a month with those terms still
Tesla, no thanks, I don't feel like being an experiment from an unproven company. Its not like Lexus hybrids backed by Toyota. Looks great though and the 7 seat option just makes sweet love to my logical side.
Don't need a truck yet. You know I did not think of Vipers. THanks for the suggestion!
Okay so for whatever reason the CR-Z oddly, ODDLY appeals to me b/c no one likes it and its a hybrid. It would be different. But I've driven it and the CT is sportier which bogs the mind. Its also impractical and doesn't get outstanding MPG for its size.
Okay we need 8 more people
Keep the Lexus/LFA jabs elsewhere please. GT-R ain't selling great and its 1/4 the price. Speaking of, GT-R appeals to me, love it. Kinda shocked at how the price has skyrocketed 30k in what 4-5 years.
Cayman's also on the radar...the S model and I saw a nice Porsche Design in black that was sick...
Kinda over my Prius fetish. The utility appeals to me. MPG isn't high on the priority list.
BRZ/FRS I am liking. Sadly like many, I want a combo of the 3 cars they don't make. So I am going to have to mod the heck out of it like you said.
I think the new Boxster is amazing in person, looks exotic. I like it better than the 911 so far. Looks stunningly good. Gets pricey with some options.
End/thread
10-11-12, 07:07 PM
#30
I've been thinking about replacing my LS 430. I'm also not cross shopping similar cars from different manufactures. Instead, here's my radar list:
1. Porsche Cayman S (or R) (2009 or newer) <-- for ? (mid-engine goodness)
2. Lexus GS350 F Sport (w/ ML) <-- 3-yr lease for daily grind / long trips and then see what's around
3. Scion FR-S (or Subaru BRZ) <-- for daily grind / track toy (so cheap, could keep the LS)
4. Lexus CT-200h F Sport <-- for daily grind.
Other possibilities:
5. BMW 330i <-- leased for daily grind (if everyone is trying and failing to beat this car, why not just get one.)
6. BMW M5 <-- Can't afford
7. Some kind of Porsche 911 <-- must be used to be in my price range.
8. Porsche 914 <-- for track toy / toy toy
9. Fiat 500 <-- cheapest possible leased only for daily grind / 2-mile commute (keep LS ??)
10. Just added to my list: one-eigth of an LFA. (Debs on Oct / Nov!)
Clearly, I'm confused.
1. Porsche Cayman S (or R) (2009 or newer) <-- for ? (mid-engine goodness)
2. Lexus GS350 F Sport (w/ ML) <-- 3-yr lease for daily grind / long trips and then see what's around
3. Scion FR-S (or Subaru BRZ) <-- for daily grind / track toy (so cheap, could keep the LS)
4. Lexus CT-200h F Sport <-- for daily grind.
Other possibilities:
5. BMW 330i <-- leased for daily grind (if everyone is trying and failing to beat this car, why not just get one.)
6. BMW M5 <-- Can't afford
7. Some kind of Porsche 911 <-- must be used to be in my price range.
8. Porsche 914 <-- for track toy / toy toy
9. Fiat 500 <-- cheapest possible leased only for daily grind / 2-mile commute (keep LS ??)
10. Just added to my list: one-eigth of an LFA. (Debs on Oct / Nov!)
Clearly, I'm confused.
