OMG -Lexus LF-A Supercar Will Cost ~$225,000
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OMG -Lexus LF-A Supercar Will Cost ~$225,000
SANTA MONICA, California — After three auto show appearances and the occasional spy photo and video from Germany's high-speed Nürburgring test circuit, it's no secret that the Lexus LF-A supercar concept is headed for production. With an estimated 500 horsepower coming from the LF-A's 5.0-liter V10, we didn't expect the Lexus to come cheap, but Inside Line has learned that the car will carry a price tag over $200,000.
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7:11 - McLaren F1 (out of production)
7:15 - Porsche 996 GT2 RS (out of production)
7:24 - LEXUS LF-A
7:28 - Pagani Zonda F
7:28 - Porsche Carrera GT
7.32 - Porsche 997 GT2
7:34 - Koenigsegg CCR
7:37 - NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R 35
7:40 - Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
7:40 - Porsche 997 Turbo
7:40 - Bugatti Veyron
7:41 - Manthey Porsche GT3 M410
7.42 - Corvette Z06
7.55 - Ferrari F430
7.56 - Lamborghini Gallardo
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It will be the fastest production one available, if it's made. Until I can sit in the saddle as a consumer, it's all BS.
7:11 - McLaren F1 (out of production)
7:15 - Porsche 996 GT2 RS (out of production)
7:24 - LEXUS LF-A
7:28 - Pagani Zonda F
7:28 - Porsche Carrera GT
7.32 - Porsche 997 GT2
7:34 - Koenigsegg CCR
7:37 - NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R 35
7:40 - Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
7:40 - Porsche 997 Turbo
7:40 - Bugatti Veyron
7:41 - Manthey Porsche GT3 M410
7.42 - Corvette Z06
7.55 - Ferrari F430
7.56 - Lamborghini Gallardo
7:11 - McLaren F1 (out of production)
7:15 - Porsche 996 GT2 RS (out of production)
7:24 - LEXUS LF-A
7:28 - Pagani Zonda F
7:28 - Porsche Carrera GT
7.32 - Porsche 997 GT2
7:34 - Koenigsegg CCR
7:37 - NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R 35
7:40 - Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
7:40 - Porsche 997 Turbo
7:40 - Bugatti Veyron
7:41 - Manthey Porsche GT3 M410
7.42 - Corvette Z06
7.55 - Ferrari F430
7.56 - Lamborghini Gallardo
Still...I dunno. A Lexus will always do what it's supposed to do pretty well...that's nothing new. In this case, it's go fast while running the curves, and it obviously does it well.
But that's never been the problem with Lexus. It's the feel that they can't seem to get right. They have never been able to make a car that feels, rides, or sounds like a real sports car, regardless of how well it may perform. So I hope that for $200k, it doesn't wind up feeling like an LS with stiffer seats and suspension when you're in it...
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This car is the ultimate dream car to me. It has it all. The sound of an F1 race car, just listen to the youtube video. The speed of a race car and the comfort of a Lexus. Oh wait, did I mention it looks absolutely amazing with the reliability of Lexus. You really can't go wrong. Serious car. Serious money..
This car is the ultimate dream car to me. It has it all. The sound of an F1 race car, just listen to the youtube video. The speed of a race car and the comfort of a Lexus. Oh wait, did I mention it looks absolutely amazing with the reliability of Lexus. You really can't go wrong. Serious car. Serious money..
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a car that gets very poor gas mileage.
If these reports are true, I don't think Toyota will be able to move very many of these off their lots.
Regardless whether or not this car will spank a Nissan GTR or Porsche GT2 around the Ring, you have to think about the potential customers who are looking for a car in this segment of the market. It's in the same price range as a F430, the new LP560-4, GT2, Continental GTC, and quite possibly the upcoming SL Black Series.
That's a tough crowd. And to say you spent $200K on a Toyota isn't really the best way to brag about anything.
Perhaps this car is being built as a precursor to the new Supra. I think Toyota may sell this in very limited numbers (look for the debut of the LF-A this weekend at the 24H Nurburgring) and then water it down to what may be the foundation of the next Supra.
Regardless whether or not this car will spank a Nissan GTR or Porsche GT2 around the Ring, you have to think about the potential customers who are looking for a car in this segment of the market. It's in the same price range as a F430, the new LP560-4, GT2, Continental GTC, and quite possibly the upcoming SL Black Series.
That's a tough crowd. And to say you spent $200K on a Toyota isn't really the best way to brag about anything.
Perhaps this car is being built as a precursor to the new Supra. I think Toyota may sell this in very limited numbers (look for the debut of the LF-A this weekend at the 24H Nurburgring) and then water it down to what may be the foundation of the next Supra.
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This car is the ultimate dream car to me. It has it all. The sound of an F1 race car, just listen to the youtube video. The speed of a race car and the comfort of a Lexus. Oh wait, did I mention it looks absolutely amazing with the reliability of Lexus. You really can't go wrong. Serious car. Serious money..![bow](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/bowdown.gif)
This car is the ultimate dream car to me. It has it all. The sound of an F1 race car, just listen to the youtube video. The speed of a race car and the comfort of a Lexus. Oh wait, did I mention it looks absolutely amazing with the reliability of Lexus. You really can't go wrong. Serious car. Serious money..
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Lexus can go eat a bag of DI*KS for all I care. 200K on a toyota is dumbest thing since peanut butter and wonder bread sandwiches. I don't care how fast it is, or how reliable it is, or how it looks.
People that buy cars in that price range are not buying for any of those reasons. I would take a Ferrari, bentley, or Lambo anyday over a toyota.
I spit out my coffee when i read that BS. but hey, I'm just an Ahole with an opinion so, what do I know.
People that buy cars in that price range are not buying for any of those reasons. I would take a Ferrari, bentley, or Lambo anyday over a toyota.
I spit out my coffee when i read that BS. but hey, I'm just an Ahole with an opinion so, what do I know.
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Lexus can go eat a bag of DI*KS for all I care. 200K on a toyota is dumbest thing since peanut butter and wonder bread sandwiches. I don't care how fast it is, or how reliable it is, or how it looks.
People that buy cars in that price range are not buying for any of those reasons. I would take a Ferrari, bentley, or Lambo anyday over a toyota.
I spit out my coffee when i read that BS. but hey, I'm just an Ahole with an opinion so, what do I know.
People that buy cars in that price range are not buying for any of those reasons. I would take a Ferrari, bentley, or Lambo anyday over a toyota.
I spit out my coffee when i read that BS. but hey, I'm just an Ahole with an opinion so, what do I know.
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I have to disagree with you on some of those points.
Many Wealthy people are not like Warren Buffet and Drive a Buick which by the way has surpassed Lexus in reliability.
My co-worker hates his new LS460 because the build quality is worst than his old LS430.
I also hate to break it to you, I spoke with a few extremely wealthy people that worked their way from the bottom and one bought a Ferrari for just over 5 million and the other paid over 7 million for his Ferrari. Wealthy people buy nice cars for many reasons. Some because they can and they enjoy them.
If I was in position to blow 200K I assure you Lexus will be the last thing on my mind and if was that wealthy reliability would not be an issue because I am not looking for a car to put a million miles on.
you'll get plenty of looks in the LF-a but, probably for the wrong reasons. This car is way over priced and if given the choice an F430 would be sitting on my garage for 200K. I think the Ferrari experience would be far more enjoyable.
there's toooo many options out there for that kind of money.
Many Wealthy people are not like Warren Buffet and Drive a Buick which by the way has surpassed Lexus in reliability.
My co-worker hates his new LS460 because the build quality is worst than his old LS430.
I also hate to break it to you, I spoke with a few extremely wealthy people that worked their way from the bottom and one bought a Ferrari for just over 5 million and the other paid over 7 million for his Ferrari. Wealthy people buy nice cars for many reasons. Some because they can and they enjoy them.
If I was in position to blow 200K I assure you Lexus will be the last thing on my mind and if was that wealthy reliability would not be an issue because I am not looking for a car to put a million miles on.
you'll get plenty of looks in the LF-a but, probably for the wrong reasons. This car is way over priced and if given the choice an F430 would be sitting on my garage for 200K. I think the Ferrari experience would be far more enjoyable.
there's toooo many options out there for that kind of money.
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The problem with this car is the price range, the competition is too huge for people to buy a Lexus over other exotic cars!
Also, last time I checked Lexus doesn't have the history of building super cars, which is definitely going to hurt sales for this car.
This car would do a lot better if it was priced around $120-140K when you go into the $200,000 territory you are are playing with the big boys..and sorry a Lexus isn't going to win!
Also, last time I checked Lexus doesn't have the history of building super cars, which is definitely going to hurt sales for this car.
This car would do a lot better if it was priced around $120-140K when you go into the $200,000 territory you are are playing with the big boys..and sorry a Lexus isn't going to win!
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The problem with this car is the price range, the competition is too huge for people to buy a Lexus over other exotic cars!
Also, last time I checked Lexus doesn't have the history of building super cars, which is definitely going to hurt sales for this car.
This car would do a lot better if it was priced around $120-140K when you go into the $200,000 territory you are are playing with the big boys..and sorry a Lexus isn't going to win!![crazy](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/crazy.gif)
Also, last time I checked Lexus doesn't have the history of building super cars, which is definitely going to hurt sales for this car.
This car would do a lot better if it was priced around $120-140K when you go into the $200,000 territory you are are playing with the big boys..and sorry a Lexus isn't going to win!
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too funny
this sounds like when the japanese only made econ cars ... no one would consider them a competitor to mercedes etc.
Guess whats gonna happen???
Guess whats gonna happen???
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I have to disagree with you on some of those points.
Many Wealthy people are not like Warren Buffet and Drive a Buick which by the way has surpassed Lexus in reliability.
My co-worker hates his new LS460 because the build quality is worst than his old LS430.
I also hate to break it to you, I spoke with a few extremely wealthy people that worked their way from the bottom and one bought a Ferrari for just over 5 million and the other paid over 7 million for his Ferrari. Wealthy people buy nice cars for many reasons. Some because they can and they enjoy them.
If I was in position to blow 200K I assure you Lexus will be the last thing on my mind and if was that wealthy reliability would not be an issue because I am not looking for a car to put a million miles on.
you'll get plenty of looks in the LF-a but, probably for the wrong reasons. This car is way over priced and if given the choice an F430 would be sitting on my garage for 200K. I think the Ferrari experience would be far more enjoyable.
there's toooo many options out there for that kind of money.
Many Wealthy people are not like Warren Buffet and Drive a Buick which by the way has surpassed Lexus in reliability.
My co-worker hates his new LS460 because the build quality is worst than his old LS430.
I also hate to break it to you, I spoke with a few extremely wealthy people that worked their way from the bottom and one bought a Ferrari for just over 5 million and the other paid over 7 million for his Ferrari. Wealthy people buy nice cars for many reasons. Some because they can and they enjoy them.
If I was in position to blow 200K I assure you Lexus will be the last thing on my mind and if was that wealthy reliability would not be an issue because I am not looking for a car to put a million miles on.
you'll get plenty of looks in the LF-a but, probably for the wrong reasons. This car is way over priced and if given the choice an F430 would be sitting on my garage for 200K. I think the Ferrari experience would be far more enjoyable.
there's toooo many options out there for that kind of money.
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I never said the car sucked, but make no mistake it does not compare with Ferrari. just look at the history of both companies and it's like apples to oranges. Ferrari does want to be another toyota and Lexus racing heritage is as short as a miget on his knees. unlike Ferrari Lexus car do not increase in value and probably never will. 30 years from now can you imagine driven around in an old as ES250.
hey atleast it will still run, but it will be worthless. Ferrari is about art, lexus....making sure every screw is tight.
the dealer will try to sale the car over sticker, but it will not command a price like Ferrari does. hell the GTB is going for 550K, 200K over sticker.
My evo8 would have beat the pants off a LF-A on the track. with 550WHP and track tuned suspension i was kill a lot of cars, but it's a POS compared to Ferrari. my evo was a great car for the mony and reliable as hell with all the mods, but it will always be a mitsubishi.
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the dealer will try to sale the car over sticker, but it will not command a price like Ferrari does. hell the GTB is going for 550K, 200K over sticker.
My evo8 would have beat the pants off a LF-A on the track. with 550WHP and track tuned suspension i was kill a lot of cars, but it's a POS compared to Ferrari. my evo was a great car for the mony and reliable as hell with all the mods, but it will always be a mitsubishi.