Besides, the LC500 production line is probably too busy building their 300+ coupe and 300+ convertibles for the 2026 inspiration series.

 

fixed it for ya.

 

Haha. This is probably why some of the orders got cancelled and not a lot of LC500 out. They’re saving the parts for these exclusives.

 

I did go to my local Lexus dealer first. They weren’t interested in submitting a bespoke order, and they insisted there wouldn’t be a 2026 model year. Turns out they were wrong.

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.

 

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 get that you see it differently, that’s fine. We don’t have to agree.

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.

 

Why is this unethical? It's perfectly reasonable to put down multiple deposits at different dealers to have better odds. The dealers won't lose anything, you won't lose anything, it's fair play. I have had drastically different exp at different dealers of the same brand and their capabilities also differ drastically when it comes to getting limited production cars.

 

I'm sorry, did someone just mention "ethics" and "car dealers" in the same breath?

 

And we have our winner for the week!

 

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.

 

I didn’t think ordering a Lexus would trigger a full-blown ethics debate, but here we are.
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.

 

Admit it's getting late by my standards. But recent comments makes me feel like a rat in some marketing experiment.

 

This is not how it works. Dealers are not stupid. Once they confirm with the manufacterur and if indeed the car is going into production, they will charge you extra and the deposit will become nonrefundable at that point. If you don't want the car it's extra cash in their pocket. But if you place multiple refundable orders it will never come to that unless you want to buy multiple cars. You will keep one and cancel the rest. The nonrefundable deposit won't hurt anyone, you or the dealer.

 

Anyone else tired of all this and long out of popcorn?! 🙄

 

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.