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Okay. So why stop at 2 dealerships. Why don’t you put in deposit at all your local dealships. In fact, do it across the nation as well.
Most likely, Lexus will see the duplicate builds for the same guy with the same address and will just bounce the order right back to the dealership.
good luck with your game.
Most likely, Lexus will see the duplicate builds for the same guy with the same address and will just bounce the order right back to the dealership.
good luck with your game.
As for placing deposits everywhere, that’s not what I’m doing, and I’ve already explained why. I’ve submitted two identical build requests, each with a refundable deposit, and I’ll approve only one if it’s accepted. Im just trying to work within an allocation-driven system that gives consumers zero clarity or control.
I’m fine if Lexus sees both builds and kicks one back. That’s their call. But acting like I’m breaking some unwritten code by trying to improve my odds is overblown.
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Like I said. You do you and whatever you must.
I just think it’s unethical, that’s right, unethical to play this game thinking it’ll improve your odds. And if it’s okay to you and that’s what you want, why stop at 2 dealerships? Do more.
What you think when Lexus see the duplicate builds? You think they would just pick one dealership over the others and build that one? Or they just think you’re a joke.
There are plenty of people who got their Bespoke order. Don’t let the few cancelled orders discourage you and make you do unnecessary things.
I just think it’s unethical, that’s right, unethical to play this game thinking it’ll improve your odds. And if it’s okay to you and that’s what you want, why stop at 2 dealerships? Do more.
What you think when Lexus see the duplicate builds? You think they would just pick one dealership over the others and build that one? Or they just think you’re a joke.
There are plenty of people who got their Bespoke order. Don’t let the few cancelled orders discourage you and make you do unnecessary things.
Last edited by NickL; Jul 30, 2025 at 06:38 PM.
Like I said. You do you and whatever you must.
I just think it’s unethical, that’s right, unethical to play this game thinking it’ll improve your odds. And if it’s okay to you and that’s what you want, why stop at 2 dealerships? Do more.
What you think when Lexus see the duplicate builds? You think they would just pick one dealership over the others and build that one? Or they just think you’re a joke.
There are plenty of people who got their Bespoke order. Don’t let the few cancelled orders discourage you and make you do unnecessary things.
I just think it’s unethical, that’s right, unethical to play this game thinking it’ll improve your odds. And if it’s okay to you and that’s what you want, why stop at 2 dealerships? Do more.
What you think when Lexus see the duplicate builds? You think they would just pick one dealership over the others and build that one? Or they just think you’re a joke.
There are plenty of people who got their Bespoke order. Don’t let the few cancelled orders discourage you and make you do unnecessary things.
I’ve done my homework, talked directly with dealers, and made choices that reflect how the system actually works, not how it’s supposed to in theory. Two refundable deposits isn’t some grand ethical breach. It’s a practical response to an unpredictable process.
Appreciate the dialogue, but I’m good moving forward. We’ll see what Lexus decides.
Last edited by Zeus69; Jul 30, 2025 at 07:11 PM.
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Like I said. You do you and whatever you must.
I just think it’s unethical, that’s right, unethical to play this game thinking it’ll improve your odds. And if it’s okay to you and that’s what you want, why stop at 2 dealerships? Do more.
What you think when Lexus see the duplicate builds? You think they would just pick one dealership over the others and build that one? Or they just think you’re a joke.
There are plenty of people who got their Bespoke order. Don’t let the few cancelled orders discourage you and make you do unnecessary things.
I just think it’s unethical, that’s right, unethical to play this game thinking it’ll improve your odds. And if it’s okay to you and that’s what you want, why stop at 2 dealerships? Do more.
What you think when Lexus see the duplicate builds? You think they would just pick one dealership over the others and build that one? Or they just think you’re a joke.
There are plenty of people who got their Bespoke order. Don’t let the few cancelled orders discourage you and make you do unnecessary things.
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Pole Position
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From: MA
Lol. My point is you can do whatever you want to secure the car. But I wouldn't place multiple orders for many reasons...
1) All your orders got accepted and you purchased them all and sell them on your own. This is fine by me and the right thing to do if your multiple orders are accepted.
2)All your orders will get accepted. You take one and cancel the rest. Now the dealer(s) that got cancelled have to think of what to do. Go on with the build and hope someone will take it or cancel the build and have a bad reputation with Lexus on customer orders. This will also make them cautious about taking custom order for the next guy. And probably why dealers don't want to deal with Bespoke orders.
3)Lexus will see your duplicate orders and say Eff this joker and cancel them all.
4) Most dealerships talk to each other.
5) Everything happened for a reason.
Refundable deposits are usually never serious. I would find a dealer that require a nonrefundable deposit so that they will work harder to secure the allocation for you.
Again, you're free to do whatever you please. But think of the consequences on the choices you make. I've said enough.
1) All your orders got accepted and you purchased them all and sell them on your own. This is fine by me and the right thing to do if your multiple orders are accepted.
2)All your orders will get accepted. You take one and cancel the rest. Now the dealer(s) that got cancelled have to think of what to do. Go on with the build and hope someone will take it or cancel the build and have a bad reputation with Lexus on customer orders. This will also make them cautious about taking custom order for the next guy. And probably why dealers don't want to deal with Bespoke orders.
3)Lexus will see your duplicate orders and say Eff this joker and cancel them all.
4) Most dealerships talk to each other.
5) Everything happened for a reason.
Refundable deposits are usually never serious. I would find a dealer that require a nonrefundable deposit so that they will work harder to secure the allocation for you.
Again, you're free to do whatever you please. But think of the consequences on the choices you make. I've said enough.
Last edited by NickL; Jul 31, 2025 at 10:52 AM.
Lol. My point is you can do whatever you want to secure the car. But I wouldn't place multiple orders for many reasons...
1) All your orders got accepted and you purchased them all and sell them on your own. This is fine by me and the right thing to do if your multiple orders are accepted.
2)All your orders will get accepted. You take one and cancel the rest. Now the dealer(s) that got cancelled have to think of what to do. Go on with the build and hope someone will take it or cancel the build and have a bad reputation with Lexus on customer orders. This will also make them cautious about taking custom order for the next guy. And probably why dealers don't want to deal with Bespoke orders.
3)Lexus will see your duplicate orders and say Eff this joker and cancel them all.
4) Most dealerships talk to each other.
5) Everything happened for a reason.
Refundable deposits are usually never serious. I would find a dealer that require a nonrefundable deposit so that they will work harder to secure the allocation for you.
Again, you're free to do whatever you please. But think of the consequences on the choices you make. I've said enough.
1) All your orders got accepted and you purchased them all and sell them on your own. This is fine by me and the right thing to do if your multiple orders are accepted.
2)All your orders will get accepted. You take one and cancel the rest. Now the dealer(s) that got cancelled have to think of what to do. Go on with the build and hope someone will take it or cancel the build and have a bad reputation with Lexus on customer orders. This will also make them cautious about taking custom order for the next guy. And probably why dealers don't want to deal with Bespoke orders.
3)Lexus will see your duplicate orders and say Eff this joker and cancel them all.
4) Most dealerships talk to each other.
5) Everything happened for a reason.
Refundable deposits are usually never serious. I would find a dealer that require a nonrefundable deposit so that they will work harder to secure the allocation for you.
Again, you're free to do whatever you please. But think of the consequences on the choices you make. I've said enough.
1) If both got accepted (which I’d think is incredibly rare), I’d approve one and decline the other before it goes into production. That’s what the pre-approval step is for. No one’s ending up with two cars unless they choose to.
2) Buyers change plans, life happens, and bespoke builds get sold, even when someone walks away. If anything, it gives the dealer a rare spec car to put on the floor. They’re desirable and often sell at or above MSRP.
3) Lexus doesn’t have a master kill switch for customers submitting two similar build requests. Worst case is one gets approved, the other doesn’t. That’s how allocations work. There’s no blacklist.
4) Sure, theoretically, but they’re also competing for your business. Virginia isn’t calling Chicago to tattletale over a refundable deposit. Each is focused on their own pipeline.
5) Yes, and the reason I’m doing this is because my local dealer refused to help, and the system gives buyers no clear path.
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Lol. My point is you can do whatever you want to secure the car. But I wouldn't place multiple orders for many reasons...
1) All your orders got accepted and you purchased them all and sell them on your own. This is fine by me and the right thing to do if your multiple orders are accepted.
2)All your orders will get accepted. You take one and cancel the rest. Now the dealer(s) that got cancelled have to think of what to do. Go on with the build and hope someone will take it or cancel the build and have a bad reputation with Lexus on customer orders. This will also make them cautious about taking custom order for the next guy. And probably why dealers don't want to deal with Bespoke orders.
3)Lexus will see your duplicate orders and say Eff this joker and cancel them all.
4) Most dealerships talk to each other.
5) Everything happened for a reason.
Refundable deposits are usually never serious. I would find a dealer that require a nonrefundable deposit so that they will work harder to secure the allocation for you.
Again, you're free to do whatever you please. But think of the consequences on the choices you make. I've said enough.
1) All your orders got accepted and you purchased them all and sell them on your own. This is fine by me and the right thing to do if your multiple orders are accepted.
2)All your orders will get accepted. You take one and cancel the rest. Now the dealer(s) that got cancelled have to think of what to do. Go on with the build and hope someone will take it or cancel the build and have a bad reputation with Lexus on customer orders. This will also make them cautious about taking custom order for the next guy. And probably why dealers don't want to deal with Bespoke orders.
3)Lexus will see your duplicate orders and say Eff this joker and cancel them all.
4) Most dealerships talk to each other.
5) Everything happened for a reason.
Refundable deposits are usually never serious. I would find a dealer that require a nonrefundable deposit so that they will work harder to secure the allocation for you.
Again, you're free to do whatever you please. But think of the consequences on the choices you make. I've said enough.
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Actually I found it to be a very worthy discussion. As much as I like Lexus on many levels they do need to rethink their approach to selling their flagship vehicles with regard to the allocation and bespoke processes. There is room for improvement.