2006 GS MSRP posted pg2!!
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Originally Posted by flipside909
That would have to depend on region.
I'm a fan of special ordering your car. That way you choose exactly what you want. I guess it's a decision more pertinent to German than Japanese cars, though.
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Originally Posted by Incendiary
I'm a fan of special ordering your car. That way you choose exactly what you want. I guess it's a decision more pertinent to German than Japanese cars, though.
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Originally Posted by flipside909
Yeah I would have to agree with you on that. I know if I ever buy a MB or BMW, i would do that program to fly into Germany and drive it around before it gets shipped here.
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And there aren't very many "long stretches" to enjoy your Lexus vehicle compared to lets say the European Delivery of a MB or BMW. I still would jump on the opportunity to drive my Lexus from it's homeland if that were ever the case!
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Originally Posted by flipside909
And there aren't very many "long stretches" to enjoy your Lexus vehicle compared to lets say the European Delivery of a MB or BMW. I still would jump on the opportunity to drive my Lexus from it's homeland if that were ever the case! ![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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I wonder if Lexus would consider it if we started a petition... Anyone?
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Originally Posted by flipside909
And there aren't very many "long stretches" to enjoy your Lexus vehicle compared to lets say the European Delivery of a MB or BMW. I still would jump on the opportunity to drive my Lexus from it's homeland if that were ever the case! ![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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Yes, that strech of Autobahn from the Munich factory down towards the mountains is a nice bonus for BMW ED buyers.
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Originally Posted by biker
Just one small problem - Lexus could never do that cause your US spec Lexus wouldn't be allowed on the roads in Japan.
Yes, that strech of Autobahn from the Munich factory down towards the mountains is a nice bonus for BMW ED buyers.![Cool](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/cool.gif)
Yes, that strech of Autobahn from the Munich factory down towards the mountains is a nice bonus for BMW ED buyers.
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[QUOTE=biker]Just one small problem - Lexus could never do that cause your US spec Lexus wouldn't be allowed on the roads in Japan.
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Any particular reason why this is the case? I have a few friends in Japan (Some military while others US civilians working on military bases) that shipped their US designated cars up to Japan and have been driving it there for years now. Some of them enter local Japanese car shows and pretty much do everything with their cars up there. Seriously, I don't know how it works and maybe the military connection has something to do with it, but I wasn't aware you couldn't drive US spec cars on Japanese roads.
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Any particular reason why this is the case? I have a few friends in Japan (Some military while others US civilians working on military bases) that shipped their US designated cars up to Japan and have been driving it there for years now. Some of them enter local Japanese car shows and pretty much do everything with their cars up there. Seriously, I don't know how it works and maybe the military connection has something to do with it, but I wasn't aware you couldn't drive US spec cars on Japanese roads.
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The only reason those folks can drive their cars there is because of special agreement. You need special permission to drive a LHD drive in Japan (or any RHD drive country for that matter) - same reason you don't see any LHD cars in the US (technically you could have one in the US, but it is cost prohibitive except in some very rare cases - antiques)
Originally Posted by biker
Just one small problem - Lexus could never do that cause your US spec Lexus wouldn't be allowed on the roads in Japan.
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Any particular reason why this is the case? I have a few friends in Japan (Some military while others US civilians working on military bases) that shipped their US designated cars up to Japan and have been driving it there for years now. Some of them enter local Japanese car shows and pretty much do everything with their cars up there. Seriously, I don't know how it works and maybe the military connection has something to do with it, but I wasn't aware you couldn't drive US spec cars on Japanese roads.
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Any particular reason why this is the case? I have a few friends in Japan (Some military while others US civilians working on military bases) that shipped their US designated cars up to Japan and have been driving it there for years now. Some of them enter local Japanese car shows and pretty much do everything with their cars up there. Seriously, I don't know how it works and maybe the military connection has something to do with it, but I wasn't aware you couldn't drive US spec cars on Japanese roads.
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Originally Posted by Incendiary
They could build a small test track where they allow JD buyers to drive, a Japanese version of the 'ring, perhaps. They could provide a tour of the Lexus factories in Japan, the museum (if they have one), and maybe a meeting with some corporate higher-ups where they discuss upcoming models or whatever. It can be done, and should, in some shape or form. Or maybe they can petition the Japanese government to allow special tourist DL's for LHD cars... ![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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".....same reason you don't see any LHD cars in the US......"
My car is LHD, my wife's car is LHD, and so is essentially every other car on the road in the US (except the US Postal Service mail delivery vans).
biker, I think you have us confused with another country........
My car is LHD, my wife's car is LHD, and so is essentially every other car on the road in the US (except the US Postal Service mail delivery vans).
biker, I think you have us confused with another country........
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Originally Posted by biker
Just one small problem - Lexus could never do that cause your US spec Lexus wouldn't be allowed on the roads in Japan.
Yes, that strech of Autobahn from the Munich factory down towards the mountains is a nice bonus for BMW ED buyers.![Cool](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/cool.gif)
Yes, that strech of Autobahn from the Munich factory down towards the mountains is a nice bonus for BMW ED buyers.
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http://www.xclusiv.jp/
Consider them the MotoRex equivalent in Japan, but for US Spec Japanese luxury cars.
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Originally Posted by mooretorque
".....same reason you don't see any LHD cars in the US......"
My car is LHD, my wife's car is LHD, and so is essentially every other car on the road in the US (except the US Postal Service mail delivery vans).
biker, I think you have us confused with another country........
My car is LHD, my wife's car is LHD, and so is essentially every other car on the road in the US (except the US Postal Service mail delivery vans).
biker, I think you have us confused with another country........
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Originally Posted by flipside909
And how do you know this? There are importers in Japan that sell US spec vehicles in Japan. They have many ads in many Japanese publications i.e. VIP CAR, Option and etc selling used US Left Hand Drive imported vehicles i.e Toyota Sequoia, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Sienna, several Lexus models and many Nissan models that are only exclusive to the North American market. Please don't talk about things you have no clue on.