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09-08-04, 11:52 AM

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How many of you read the magazine, "Dupont Registry"? If you don't know about it, it's pretty much a big classified magazine of luxury vehicles. You'll be lucky to find an LS430 or SC430 in there. Lexus is a very good competitor in the near luxury ( i.e. Acura CL,G35, Audi A4, 3-series, CTS, I35, C230, 9-3, S60) and the mid-luxury (i.e. TL/ RL, A6, 5-series, Seville, the S-Type, CLK500, S80) but compared to the cars (really just Benzes) in the ultra-luxury category (i.e. the rest of MB, 745/760/645, XK8/XKR, A8, Phaeton, Q45) I think Lexus's affordability hurts them. The LS is about the same price as the Q45 which are both 20 grand less than the comparible MB S430. And as far as the enthusiast's category, well Lexus doesn't offer anything...yet. Maybe this is the real question...Does Lexus want to compete with MB/BMW? Or are they happy where they are? Perhaps this is their most profitable position. If they become too expensive, would people just say, "Ah, to hell with it, I'll just get a 7-series, that way my neighbors will definitely know I'm ballin'". But to compete with MB/BMW the prices will have to increase. A super LS will have to come out, a serious sports car will have to emerge, an AMG/M rival will be necessary. That's a lot to think about.

So I says to myself, why not just post awards from Infiniti.com and Lexus.com and let the facts speak for themselves. So tucked away behind this link, there are the Infinit awards.
http://www.infiniti.com/content/0,,sctid-52138,00.html

STUNNING STYLING, TERRIFIC TECHNOLOGY, AND EXCELLENT VALUE - TWO YEARS RUNNING.
The G35 is once again recognized as one of the year's 10Best Cars from Car and Driver, which looks for "Stunning styling, terrific technology, and excellent value..." in its winners.
G35 Wins 2004 Car and Driver 10Best Award
Q45 Earns "Best Pick" Designation
AutoWeek Calls the G35 "America's Best Coupe"

So 3 maybe?

09-08-04, 11:55 AM

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http://www.lexus.com/about/awards/index.html

Lexus has had an incredible tradition of receiving countless prestigious honors since our first cars hit the showrooms, and you can find a listing of the most noteworthy in Awards & Accolades.

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LS 430 LS 430  	
		
2004
	- 	Best Overall Value, Luxury Segment (IntelliChoice magazine)
	
		
2003
	- 	Best Premium Luxury Car in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
2002
	- 	Best Premium Luxury Car in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
2001
	- 	Best Premium Luxury Car in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	Most Appealing Premium Luxury Car (APEAL) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		LS 400 	
		
2000
	- 	Best Premium Luxury Car in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
1999
	- 	Best Premium Luxury Car in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
1998
	- 	Best Premium Luxury Car in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	Most Appealing Premium Luxury Car (APEAL) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
1997
	- 	Best Premium Luxury Car in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
1996
	- 	Best Car Model in Vehicle Dependability at Five Years of Ownership (VDI) (Tie) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	Most Appealing Premium Luxury Car (APEAL) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
1995
	- 	Popular Mechanics' Design & Engineering Award
	- 	Best Model in Vehicle Dependability Study at Five Years of Ownership (VDI) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
1994
	- 	Among the Top Ten Models in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	Best Model in the $29,001 and Up Price Class in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	Best Overall Model in Vehicle Performance in Three Years of Ownership (VPI) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
1993
	- 	Among the Top Ten Models in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	Best Model in the $29,001 and Up Price Class in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	Named Best in Class (Over $30,000) by Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine
	
		
1992
	- 	Among the Top Ten Models in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	Best Model in the $29,001 and Up Price Class in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	Highway Loss Data Institute's Lowest Overall Injury Claim Rate for Luxury Cars
	
		
1991
	- 	Among the Top Ten Models in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	One of Automobile Magazine's Top Ten All-Stars
	- 	Highway Loss Data Institute's Lowest Overall Injury Claim Rate for Luxury Cars (Tie)
	- 	Popular Mechanics' All Time Best Award for Dealer Service and Mechanical Problems
	
		
1990
	- 	Car and Driver's New Car Buyers Survey: Highest Overall Satisfaction Score and Highest Satisfaction Ever in Six Areas
	- 	One of Car and Driver's 10Best Cars
	- 	MotorWeek (TV) Driver's Choice Award
	- 	Motoring Press Association's Best Import Car of the Year
	- 	One of Automobile Magazine's Top Ten All-Stars
	- 	Motor Trend's Top Ten Imports Winner for Luxury Sedan
	- 	Among the Top Ten Models in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	American Marketing Association's Edison Award
	
		
1989
	- 	Popular Science, Best of What's New: Best Car

09-08-04, 11:56 AM

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 	GS 430  	GS 430  	
		
2004
	- 	Highest Ranked Mid Luxury Car in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
2003
	- 	Best Mid Luxury Car in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
2001
	- 	Most Appealing Mid-Luxury Car (APEAL) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		GS 400 	
		
2000
	- 	One of Car and Driver's 10Best Cars (January 2000 Issue)
	
		
1999
	- 	One of Car and Driver's 10Best Cars (January 1999 Issue)
	
		
1998
	- 	"Motor Trend 1998 Import Car of the Year"
	
		GS 300 	
		
2004
	- 	Highest Ranked Mid Luxury Car in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
2003
	- 	Best Mid Luxury Car in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
2001
	- 	Most Appealing Mid-Luxury Car (APEAL) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
1994
	- 	Among the Top Ten in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)

09-08-04, 11:57 AM

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 	ES 300  	ES 300  	
		
2004
	- 	Best Overall Value, Near Luxury Segment (IntelliChoice magazine)
	
		
2003
	- 	Best Entry Luxury Car in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
2001
	- 	Best Entry Luxury Car in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	Most Appealing Entry Luxury Car (APEAL) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
2000
	- 	Best Entry Luxury Car in Initial Quality (IQS) (Tie) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
1999
	- 	NHTSA Crash Test "Five-Star Rating" in Front Seat Side Crash Test
	
		
1998
	- 	Best Entry Luxury Car in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	NHTSA Crash Test "Five-Star Rating" in Front Seat Side Crash Test
	
		
1997
	- 	Most Appealing Entry Luxury Car (APEAL) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
1996
	- 	Best Entry Luxury Car in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	NHTSA Crash Test "Five-Star Rating" in Front Seat Side Crash Test
	
		
1994
	- 	Among the Top Ten in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
1993
	- 	Among the Top Ten in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	Motor Trend's Top Ten Import for Import Luxury Sedan
	- 	Named Best in Class (Over $30,000) by Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine
	
		
1992
	- 	One of Automobile Magazine's Top Ten All-Stars
	
		ES 250 	
		
1991
	- 	Among the Top Ten Models in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates

09-08-04, 11:57 AM

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SC 430 SC 430

2004
- Highest Ranked Premium Luxury Car in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)

SC 400/300

1996
- Best Premium Luxury Car in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)

1994
- Among the Top Ten in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)

1993
- Among the Top Ten in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)

1992
- Among the Top Ten in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)

SC 400

1993
- Winner of Car and Driver's Luxury Coupe Comparison Test

1992
- Motor Trend's Top Ten Import for Personal Luxury Cars
- One of Automobile Magazine's Top Ten All-Stars
- Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year
- One of Car and Driver's 10Best Cars
- One of AAA's Best Cars in the $35,000 - $40,000 Range (Tie)
- Playboy's Car of the Year
- Among the Top Ten in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)

1991
- Motor Trend's Top Ten Import for Personal Luxury Cars
- Motor Trend's Auto Exotica Highest Ranking Car for Sports Coupes

SC 300

1997
- One of Automobile Magazine's Top Ten All-Stars (5th consecutive year)

1996
- One of Automobile Magazine's Top Ten All-Stars

1995
- One of Automobile Magazine's Top Ten All-Stars

1994
- One of Car and Driver's 10Best Cars
- One of Automobile Magazine's Top Ten All-Stars

1993
- One of Automobile Magazine's Top Ten All-Stars
- One of Car and Driver's 10Best Cars

1992
- First in a Road & Track Coupe Comparison Test (Tie)

09-08-04, 11:58 AM

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 	LX 470  	 	LX 470  	
		
2004
	- 	Highest Ranked Premium Luxury Sport-Utility Vehicle in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
2000
	- 	Best Luxury Sport-Utility Vehicle in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
1999
	- 	Most Appealing Luxury Sport-Utility (APEAL) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	Automobile Magazine's All-Star "Best Large Sport-Utility Vehicle"
	- 	First Place in May 1999 Automobile Magazine's Competitive Comparison, "Javelinas Grandes"
	- 	Best Luxury Sport-Utility Vehicle in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		LX 450 	
		
1997
	- 	Named Best Full-Size Sport-Utility Vehicle in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)

09-08-04, 11:59 AM

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  	 	GX 470  	  	 	GX 470  	
		
2004
	- 	GX Named Four Wheeler of the Year for the Second Year in a Row, by Four Wheeler Magazine
	
		
2003
	- 	GX 470 Named "2003 4x4 of the Year" by 4-Wheel & Off-Road Magazine
	- 	GX 470 Wins Four Wheeler Magazine's "2003 Four Wheeler of the Year"

09-08-04, 11:59 AM

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RX 330 RX 330  	
		
2004
	- 	Best SUV Over $30,000 (IntelliChoice magazine)
	- 	Highest Ranked Entry Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		RX 300 	
		
2001
	- 	Best Luxury Sport-Utility Vehicle in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
1999
	- 	Motor Trend 1999 Sport/Utility of the Year
	- 	Money Magazine's "Best Deal on the Road" Sport-Utility Class
	
		
1998
	- 	Most Appealing Luxury Sport-Utility (APEAL) (J.D. Power and Associates)

09-08-04, 12:00 PM

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 	LEXUS  	LEXUS  	
		
2001
	- 	#1 Nameplate in Customer Satisfaction with Dealer Service (CSI-2) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
2000
	- 	#1 Nameplate in Long-Term Dependability (VDI) (J.D. Power and Associates) (6th year in as many years of eligibility)
	- 	#1 Nameplate in Customer Satisfaction with Dealer Service (CSI-2) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
1999
	- 	#1 Nameplate in Vehicle Dependability (VDI) (J.D. Power and Associates) (5th year in as many years of eligibility)
	- 	#1 Nameplate in Customer Satisfaction with Dealer Service (CSI-2) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
1998
	- 	#1 Nameplate in Long-Term Dependability (VDI) (J.D. Power and Associates) (4th year in as many years of eligibility)
	- 	#1 Nameplate in Customer Satisfaction (CSI) (J.D. Power and Associates) (7 awards in the past 8 years)
	
		
1997
	- 	#1 Nameplate in Long-Term Dependability (VDI) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	#1 Nameplate in Customer Satisfaction (CSI) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
1996
	- 	Best Overall Carline in Vehicle Dependability at Five Years of Ownership (VDI) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	Best Overall Nameplate in Sales Satisfaction (Tie) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
1995
	- 	Best Overall Carline in Vehicle Dependability at Five Years of Ownership (VDI) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	#1 Carline in Customer Satisfaction (CSI) (J.D. Power and Associates) (Received 5 years in a row)
	
		
1994
	- 	Best Overall Carline in Sales Satisfaction (SSI) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	#1 Carline in Customer Satisfaction (CSI) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	Best Overall Carline in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	Best Overall Carline in Vehicle Performance in Three Years of Ownership (VPI) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
1993
	- 	Best Overall Carline in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	#1 Carline in Customer Satisfaction (CSI) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
1992
	- 	Best Overall Carline in Sales Satisfaction (SSI) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	#1 Carline in Customer Satisfaction (CSI) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
1991
	- 	Best Overall Carline in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	Best Overall Carline in Sales Satisfaction (SSI) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	- 	#1 Carline in Customer Satisfaction (CSI) (Tie) (J.D. Power and Associates)
	
		
1990
	- 	Best Overall Carline in Initial Quality (IQS) (J.D. Power and Associates)

09-08-04, 12:01 PM

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If we even go into othe bonuses like racing, here is the last race

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August 9, 2004 August 9, 2004

CompUSA Lexus Dominates Mid-Ohio in Rolex Series Win;
Lexus Puts Two on Podium

August 9, 2004 - Lexington, OH - In a dominating performance, the #01 CompUSA Lexus-Riley driven by Max Papis and Scott Pruett led all but a handful of the 95 race laps to win from the pole in Saturday's Grand American Rolex Series' EMCO Gears Road Racing Classic at Mid-Ohio on Saturday.

After winning the pole on Friday, Papis led the first 33 laps around the Ohio road course before giving up the lead shortly before the first round of pit stops. The Lexus-powered machine didn't stay in second long, though, as five laps later, the CompUSA Ganassi Racing team won the race out of the pits. Included in the stop was a driver change and once Pruett emerged from the pit-lane with the lead, he would never relinquish the top spot again in winning the duo's series-high third race of the season. The triumph marked the team's fifth consecutive top-two finish.

The Pruett/Papis effort wasn't the only highlight of the day for the CompUSA team. The Ganassi team car of Jimmy Morales and Luis Diaz placed third to give the squad and Lexus two cars on the post-race victory podium. The third matches the best finish of the season for Morales and Diaz.

The Lebanon, Ohio-based Doran-Lista Racing team made it three Lexus' in the top-10 with a seventh-place finish by drivers Didier Theys and Ben Leuenberger.

Things didn't go quite as well for Michael Shank Racing, the other Ohio-based Lexus squad. After running in the top three in the early going, the #6 Lexus went off track on Lap 44 and lost a number of laps. The team soldiered on and returned to finish 12th in class.

With the victory, Pruett and Papis have opened up a 23-point lead in the driver's championship with just five races remaining. In addition, Lexus pulls within three points of the Manufacturer's Championship lead in its first season of Daytona Prototype competition.

The Rolex Series returns to action next Friday at Watkins Glen International with the Glen 200. SPEED will provide same-day coverage beginning at 10 p.m.

09-08-04, 12:03 PM

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Lexus Exceeds 9,000 Pre-Sold Customer Orders for 2006 RX 400h Hybrid

September 7, 2004 - Torrance, CA - Lexus announced today that its dealers have received more than 9,000 pre-sold orders for the 2006 RX 400h luxury gas-electric hybrid SUV through August month-end. The RX 400h provides a powerful new performance dimension to the traditional hybrid advantages of high mileage and low emissions.

"We've received significantly more pre-launch orders for the 400h than we've had for any vehicle in our entire 15-year history," said Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager, Denny Clements. "Although we're pleased with the early public response to the 400h, we are mindful of our need to respond to these customers in a timely manner," he added.

Lexus recently announced to dealers that the 400h will arrive in showrooms early next year as a 2006 model. The company said after pre-production prototypes are evaluated later this month, it will announce specific on-sale launch timing for the U.S. and other global markets.

"It's imperative we provide accurate information to our dealers and their customers regarding the anticipated arrival of these vehicles," said Clements. "We're already planning ahead with the development of a new retail ordering program, and we've started a dedicated customer communication system," he added.

The new customer communication system will correspond directly with wait-list customers on at-least a quarterly basis with updated information about their RX 400h order. The retail ordering system will provide Lexus dealers with the ability to assign a customer name to a specific vehicle prior to its production and then track that vehicle throughout the distribution process. This is a first for Lexus and will provide timely updates on the progress of a customer's order and their expected vehicle delivery date.

Additionally, Lexus Financial Services will extend lease agreements by as much as 12 months, if necessary, to current Lexus owners who have placed orders for a RX 400h. The plan is designed to accommodate customers who have voiced concern that their Lexus lease might run-out before their RX 400h arrives.

09-08-04, 01:18 PM

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Come on 1Sick...repost.

It is a nice article, I'll give you that.

James

09-08-04, 01:29 PM

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Come on 1Sick...repost. It is a nice article, I'll give you that.

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Triple repost

it's posted twice in the RX forum, & once here already.

09-08-04, 02:20 PM

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As I've stated before, Lexus has commented that they will come out with one or two $100,000+ products in the next 2-3 years, as well as a high performance line, more performance, more passionate designs, more hybrid models and a diversified product line (sedan, coupe, convertible and sport versions of the next IS, GS based wagon (HPX), new SC, LS and LX are around the corner).

Considering that, Lexus brand image can ONLY go up from here, and will elevate them to the level of Mercedes and BMW (IMO).

-Michael-