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“Deep down I have always believed Toyota gave us the LC to prove they were equal to the legacy brands, but with their subtle twist and balance between performance and design and luxury and a lower price subsidized ( just me guessing and knowing what pride is) by corporate.”
Spot on in my opinion. This is what I meant by overall exceptional car, it’s a superbly put together package of the variables that you cite. It is its own thing. I think the LFR is meant to directly take on 911s, and twin turbo V8 German competitors. if Lexus puts its mind and resources toward that goal, it can certainly accomplish this ( It will in my opinion). Additionally, it will have a built quality and craftsmanship the others don’t quite match. I can see $175- 200K+ easily. We shall find out soon.
I have a feeling it'll top $200k easily. I've budgeted $300k for this car so unless something DRASTICALLY turns me off in this reveal, definitely purchasing. Originally Posted by 400Mman
@Ratchett“Deep down I have always believed Toyota gave us the LC to prove they were equal to the legacy brands, but with their subtle twist and balance between performance and design and luxury and a lower price subsidized ( just me guessing and knowing what pride is) by corporate.”
Spot on in my opinion. This is what I meant by overall exceptional car, it’s a superbly put together package of the variables that you cite. It is its own thing. I think the LFR is meant to directly take on 911s, and twin turbo V8 German competitors. if Lexus puts its mind and resources toward that goal, it can certainly accomplish this ( It will in my opinion). Additionally, it will have a built quality and craftsmanship the others don’t quite match. I can see $175- 200K+ easily. We shall find out soon.
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[QUOTE=Vitveet;11977881]I have a feeling it'll top $200k easily. I've budgeted $300k for this car so unless something DRASTICALLY turns me off in this reveal, definitely purchasing.
I don’t disagree that it could be priced well above $200,000. Given its expected level of power and performance and assuming built quality on the same level as the LC 500 it’s going to cost some serious money. I’ve believed that the LC 500 was a bit under priced given its high quality construction and fit and finish level. I could see the LFR being double (Or more) the cost of the LC 500.
I don’t disagree that it could be priced well above $200,000. Given its expected level of power and performance and assuming built quality on the same level as the LC 500 it’s going to cost some serious money. I’ve believed that the LC 500 was a bit under priced given its high quality construction and fit and finish level. I could see the LFR being double (Or more) the cost of the LC 500.
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An absolutely lame live stream.
No English subtitles....no US-market car announcements....they say the GT/LFR car will be shown later this year? All they did was play a sound clip of it with the LFA and GT 2000.
I used Google Translate Conversation Mode to translate most of it.
Sounds like it will be shown at the Tokyo Auto Salon in Jan 2026....
No English subtitles....no US-market car announcements....they say the GT/LFR car will be shown later this year? All they did was play a sound clip of it with the LFA and GT 2000.
I used Google Translate Conversation Mode to translate most of it.
Sounds like it will be shown at the Tokyo Auto Salon in Jan 2026....
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No English subtitles....no US-market car announcements....they say the GT/LFR car will be shown later this year? All they did was play a sound clip of it with the LFA and GT 2000.
I used Google Translate Conversation Mode to translate most of it.
Next up is the Japan Mobility show in 3 weeks.....and then the Tokyo Auto Salon in Jan 2026....
Yeah watched the whole thing, 92 mins...was waiting for some one to jump out and scream "APRIL FOOLS".........Originally Posted by 355F1
An absolutely lame live stream.No English subtitles....no US-market car announcements....they say the GT/LFR car will be shown later this year? All they did was play a sound clip of it with the LFA and GT 2000.
I used Google Translate Conversation Mode to translate most of it.
Next up is the Japan Mobility show in 3 weeks.....and then the Tokyo Auto Salon in Jan 2026....
Just me, but I'm not that interested in what I've seen of the LFR so far. For ~$225K I'd rather buy one of the NC NSX Type S's that some collector has been sitting on. Exotic looks, engine in the right place.
(in truth I'm not super interested in either one since the tops don't come off)
(in truth I'm not super interested in either one since the tops don't come off)
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“Deep down I have always believed Toyota gave us the LC to prove they were equal to the legacy brands, but with their subtle twist and balance between performance and design and luxury and a lower price subsidized ( just me guessing and knowing what pride is) by corporate.”
Spot on in my opinion. This is what I meant by overall exceptional car, it’s a superbly put together package of the variables that you cite. It is its own thing. I think the LFR is meant to directly take on 911s, and twin turbo V8 German competitors. if Lexus puts its mind and resources toward that goal, it can certainly accomplish this ( It will in my opinion). Additionally, it will have a built quality and craftsmanship the others don’t quite match. I can see $175- 200K+ easily. We shall find out soon.
Well stated. This was a additional sentiment I had, but thought it would cloud my quoted post and I could not express it well as you have. Not a sociologist, but feel Toyota Corporate, coming off the lack of economic traction of the "no compromise LFA" has the desire to show they are masters of producing something like the LC for its intended purpose, but also to producing something in the LFR for its intended purpose of challenging the legacy speed masters; this time at a relative value price.Originally Posted by 400Mman
@Ratchett“Deep down I have always believed Toyota gave us the LC to prove they were equal to the legacy brands, but with their subtle twist and balance between performance and design and luxury and a lower price subsidized ( just me guessing and knowing what pride is) by corporate.”
Spot on in my opinion. This is what I meant by overall exceptional car, it’s a superbly put together package of the variables that you cite. It is its own thing. I think the LFR is meant to directly take on 911s, and twin turbo V8 German competitors. if Lexus puts its mind and resources toward that goal, it can certainly accomplish this ( It will in my opinion). Additionally, it will have a built quality and craftsmanship the others don’t quite match. I can see $175- 200K+ easily. We shall find out soon.
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Excellent article.
WOW. This is making me think now….
WOW. This is making me think now….
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I will stop following all these guesses and rumors.
I’ll have to see it to believe it.
I’ll have to see it to believe it.
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WOW. This is making me think now….
I hadn't anticipated this news or direction. I can believe Toyota may have turned away from the Lexus brand, having already achieved the pinnacle of the brands affordable luxury GT in the LC and then failed LFA (economically) to the more muscular perceived Toyota brand. Of course, I think we are all speculating, and having fun doing so with the masters of deception, intrigue, clues and puzzle-working.Originally Posted by 355F1
Excellent article.WOW. This is making me think now….
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MODS—can we please change the title of the thread to reflect Dec 4?
Done ...... Originally Posted by 355F1
Interesting new countdown to Dec 4th: https://toyotagazooracing.com/jp/gr/..._on/countdown/MODS—can we please change the title of the thread to reflect Dec 4?
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