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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 11:35 AM
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No exagurating, I see at least 3 commercials on the LS460 every day. Why so many commercials when their stock is so limited? I知 in the buying mood and really want the LS460 but cant find the car I want. I知 really considering the BWM7 series at this point.
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 12:00 PM
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[QUOTE=GS430X6;2216028]No exagurating, I see at least 3 commercials on the LS460 every day. Why so many commercials when their stock is so limited? QUOTE]

Answer: To keep their stock very limited. They want to keep the lists as long as possible to maximize profit for as long as possible.

Don't even consider the 7 as they are soon changing the model. Do what I am doing and patiently wait for the LS and get on the list for the redesigned 7 series ('09 model year to be delivered in the fall of '08). Then you will have the best of both worlds!
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by GS430X6
No exagurating, I see at least 3 commercials on the LS460 every day. Why so many commercials when their stock is so limited? I知 in the buying mood and really want the LS460 but cant find the car I want. I知 really considering the BWM7 series at this point.
i have no idea. i ask team one the same exact thing and they have no really good answer for me. it boggles the mind....
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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it is just first month of sales... you want major new introduction to be available easily in first month? That would mean bad product :-).
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 06:56 PM
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The commercials are for the Lexus brand image, not necessarily for selling more LS460s. The same applies to those GS450h commercials.
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 10:00 PM
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They are really pushing it, there are billboards all over Houston with the new LS on it.
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
The commercials are for the Lexus brand image, not necessarily for selling more LS460s. The same applies to those GS450h commercials.
yeah it's about building their image i think. i am sure they don't mind seeing crowded dealerships and people asking about the new LS and putting down deposits
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 05:05 AM
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They are trying to create such hype around it so everyone is excited about (which is working well). It also helps for those people who were waivering as they are more prone to getting one.

Lexus has one time in X amount of years to introduce their all new flagship so they are making the most of this opportunity.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 05:17 AM
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I Found An Ls 460 Silver In Another State But Dont Think Ill Take Ie Still Full Asking Price
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 10:35 AM
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It is a pattern with these folks.

I purchased my IS 350 last year and there was very little inventory to be had.
In the end my car came from an out of market dealer and was flatbedded to my house.

I see that you are in FL. Have you called JM Lexus to see if you can buy an allocated car that may be on the boat or will ship in the near future?
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