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I was just talking to the salesman at my dealer and he told me the following rather startling story: He asked me if I wanted to order a Nieman-Marcus edition of the LS600HL. At first I thought he was joking. But he was serious. I responded by stating that there is no way I could get one even if I wanted one since they are all sold out. He said that they were all originally "sold" but evidently there have been cancelled orders (I think he said 180 orders cancelled). I did not ask him why but for one reason or another a person can get one right now at the same price as the regular version ($104,000 base). I have no reason not to believe what he told me. He is not the type of person that makes things like that up. Folks, go ahead and spit out your theories. My GUESS is that there are more folks like me that are cancelling orders strictly because of the relatively low mpg rating for a hybrid. |
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Replying to: cyclone4 (May 15, 2007 10:03 am) In fact, we were interested in the Neiman Marcus edition at some point last month, but the $130K pricetag shattered that notion. I am not willing to spend that much money on a car, not for at least five more years. But $105,000, on a lease, as it makes sense for her, is definitely do-able. I'll have to contact my Lexus dealer, and see if they can get one to my by next year... well, I'll talk to the wife first!  '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet • '04 Lexus RX330
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Replying to: esf (May 20, 2007 6:13 am) |
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link title Amazing machine! 0-100km in 5.5s, 12.2km/l (28.7mpg), 190.3g CO2/km in Japanese 10-15 test cycle |
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Replying to: cyclone4 (May 15, 2007 10:03 am)
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Replying to: gtoskyline (May 20, 2007 8:00 pm) for 2007, 600 LS600hL's. Here is an item from the Wall Street Journal online from last Friday: Toyota Prepares a Pricey Hybrid Toyota Motor plans to roll out its most expensive hybrid car yet. The $124,000 Lexus LS Sedan is the first version of its luxury model that Toyota expects to sell better in Europe and Asia than in the U.S. The company believes it will sell about 100 of the models each month in the U.S. beginning in July, but forecasts that it will sell 180 models a month in Europe and some 400 in Japan, where overall Lexus sales reach only about 30,000 vehicles annually. Toyota says it plans to sell 100 LS sedans a month in China starting in August. Unlike in Japan, where even the wealthiest consumers demand fuel efficiency, analysts say Americans spending more than $100,000 on a car tend to be more concerned with performance than gas prices. Chief Lexus engineer Sam Sadakata said there's "a real difference in the acceptance of hybrid systems in the U.S., Europe and Japan." |
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Price tested: $106,315 0-60: 5.4s 0-100mph: 12.6s 1/4m: 13.8  105.1mph 200ft skidpad: 0.83g (R&T: LS460 SWB 0.8g) 700ft slalom, 100ft spacing: 63.6mph (LS460 SWB 59.9mpg) (I don't think the car equipped with Active Stabilizers, which should improve LS600hL's handling quite a bit.) Observed FE: 20.8mpg "What's remarkable is the Detail Refinement and how Seamlessly it all works together..." "The 2.5-ton sedan responds more nimbly than something with 121.7inches between its axles really should..." "Efficient, Comfortable and Safe, the G550 is the Lexus (600hL) of Large business jets..." |
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I've been in the market for a replacement vehicle to my fully loaded 2001 LS 430. I have enjoyed owning this car and would drive it till the wheels fall off, but am looking for AWD to better navigate the Midwest winters. Upon finding out about the new 600h I immediately placed an order for one. However, when called by my Lexus Rep recently and determining that the cost for mine would be between $116,000 and $120,000 I cancelled the order. I'm confident the 600hL is a fabulous vehicle, but I'm not willing to spend that much for that ride. My ideal car would be mine with AWD. Does anyone here know if Lexus has any intentions to add AWD to the 460L? Otherwise I'm leaning on a Black S550 with 4 Matic. I've owned numerous Lexus over the past 10 years. However, I find myself moving toward Mercedes Benz as we bought my wife a new loaded GL 450. Lexus has pushed to gain buyers from Mercedes and other Luxury makers. We're Lexus loyal, but just haven't found the right vehicle at the right time for our needs.
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Replying to: leaddawg (Jun 06, 2007 9:06 am)
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Replying to: kullenberg (Jun 10, 2007 3:58 pm) Is there anyone out there that owned an '01 to '03 LS 430 with the Ultra Luxury Package that purchased the new LS 460 L or a new 600hL? I'm curious what your thoughts are comparing the vehicles.
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