Lexus LFA
08-21-2011, 06:04 PM
#11
I wish, I wasn't actually on the books so it would have been an insurance issue if, ... something happened. I'm sure that I'll get a chance to drive one of these eventually though, especially if a customer has a concern about a rattle 
...Now, if a customer special orders a niche market vehicle like this, then backs out at the last second, that's a different story. ... but I'm sure that since these are limited special order items there has to be some sort of "non-refundable deposit" clause in there. I'm pretty sure that this particular car was in transit when the customer changed his mind though, which rules out the "I didn't like the way it looked" scenario. ... Point is, that's a typical Lexus customer...changing the rules to suit themselves with absolutely no consideration for anyone else involved who did their part to try and do the right thing for them.
...Now, if a customer special orders a niche market vehicle like this, then backs out at the last second, that's a different story. ... but I'm sure that since these are limited special order items there has to be some sort of "non-refundable deposit" clause in there. I'm pretty sure that this particular car was in transit when the customer changed his mind though, which rules out the "I didn't like the way it looked" scenario. ... Point is, that's a typical Lexus customer...changing the rules to suit themselves with absolutely no consideration for anyone else involved who did their part to try and do the right thing for them.
Convo betw. Salesman or Mgr. & customer...
"What's that?"
LFA.
Who that's?
"1 of our techs!!!" Billy, get over here u @$%@, & ... #*< ^, you're outta here!!
I hear ya, so how many are they makin?
Change to, "typical exotic" owner . They all have more $ than brains, & certainly more money than most of us.
As for that exh. note, sounds like most hi-end exotics.
Last edited by fastnblu; 08-21-2011 at 06:12 PM. Reason: Exh. note.
08-21-2011, 06:11 PM
#12
)I believe that the first run of 2011's is about 500 vehicles, not sure what's planned for 2012, or how many years they plan to produce them. I believe that they're supposed to have a short production run, but I'm not sure...guess it all depends on how many units we can move. I'd think that it would be bad timing for this kind of vehicle, considering the economy, but it seems like the folks who can afford this **** don't feel the same recession crunch that the rest of us poor workin folk do
Last edited by budhayes3; 08-21-2011 at 08:30 PM. Reason: forgot a few zeros in the price!
08-21-2011, 06:30 PM
#14
...I'll drive one eventually...probably this exact one when it comes in for service, and as I mentioned, probably a customer's ridiculous rattle complaint (remember, their $380 race car should be whisper quiet )
I believe that the first run of 2011's is about 500 vehicles, not sure what's planned for 2012, or how many years they plan to produce them. I believe that they're supposed to have a short production run, but I'm not sure...guess it all depends on how many units we can move. I'd think that it would be bad timing for this kind of vehicle, considering the economy, but it seems like the folks who can afford this **** don't feel the same recession crunch that the rest of us poor workin folk do
)I believe that the first run of 2011's is about 500 vehicles, not sure what's planned for 2012, or how many years they plan to produce them. I believe that they're supposed to have a short production run, but I'm not sure...guess it all depends on how many units we can move. I'd think that it would be bad timing for this kind of vehicle, considering the economy, but it seems like the folks who can afford this **** don't feel the same recession crunch that the rest of us poor workin folk do
Better?
If they're only $380 I'll get 1 for our harsh winters.
In blue, of course.
Rich, truly rich, are unaffected by financial woes. Unless, they buy a LFA. Then, after their bank acct. gets back to pre-LFA balance, they're good to go.
08-21-2011, 08:29 PM
#15
"#1 master diagnostic tech, Billy, get over here u @$%@, & ... #*< ^, you're outta here!!
Better?
If they're only $380 I'll get 1 for our harsh winters.
In blue, of course.
Rich, truly rich, are unaffected by financial woes. Unless, they buy a LFA. Then, after their bank acct. gets back to pre-LFA balance, they're good to go.
Better?
If they're only $380 I'll get 1 for our harsh winters.
In blue, of course.
Rich, truly rich, are unaffected by financial woes. Unless, they buy a LFA. Then, after their bank acct. gets back to pre-LFA balance, they're good to go.
and yes, much better!
08-22-2011, 03:04 PM
#16
TECH Resident
Definatly a great looking car and a great performing car. Too bad it cost so much. I can have two zr1's for that price and both of them will out perform the LFA. If you get a chance to see the customer that "ordered" one kick him in the nuts for me. Deposit = not your money anymore. 
08-22-2011, 06:52 PM
#19
BH3, FYI, 500 copies. Oh, if u get the really special one, only 50 will be made. Those 50 are part of the build of 500 by the way. Not sure on how many years, if addt'l model yrs. are planned. Ad I don't even work for Lexus, u should be ashamed of not knowing your product. 
08-23-2011, 07:22 PM
#20
BH3, FYI, 500 copies. Oh, if u get the really special one, only 50 will be made. Those 50 are part of the build of 500 by the way. Not sure on how many years, if addt'l model yrs. are planned. Ad I don't even work for Lexus, u should be ashamed of not knowing your product.
I do remember hearing about the 50 "special" whatevers...can't remember the whole scoop though.I'm curious as to how long the LFA will be hanging around our place before it gets leased, or sent to the regional office, or whatever happens to it.