So much for predictions of the 4GS being a flop
02-29-12, 07:39 PM
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Glad to see the new GS doing well in Lexus' home country. I've always thought it was a brilliant decision by TMC/Toyota to introduce Lexus to Japan, while getting rid of Toyota branded JDM models of Lexus cars. Just makes the Lexus brand better, more focused, and global, not to mention that the cars have gotten better and will continue to do so.
Now Lexus: give us the goods they enjoy in Japan and Europe and bring the triple LED and fog lights to the F Sport!! Maybe the 2014 GS will have it
Now Lexus: give us the goods they enjoy in Japan and Europe and bring the triple LED and fog lights to the F Sport!! Maybe the 2014 GS will have it
03-01-12, 06:44 AM
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Au contrare....it's acutally the other way around. The more unusual thew design the quicker it becomes dated.
Doing well this early in Japan is not an indication the car will be a hit.
I don't care how many people buy it, it's still unattractive. I just hope someone makes a bodykit that sweetens it up. After all is said and done, I'd prefer my favorite car company do well with all their cars....if if I don't like a particular model.
Doing well this early in Japan is not an indication the car will be a hit.
I don't care how many people buy it, it's still unattractive. I just hope someone makes a bodykit that sweetens it up. After all is said and done, I'd prefer my favorite car company do well with all their cars....if if I don't like a particular model.
03-01-12, 10:52 AM
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2013 GS Feb sales-2,396 (thanks MP)
This is GS 350 ONLY, not even including GS 450h which should help out 10-15%
For reference (thanks Ryan) here is 2006 GS sales about 2,000
Amazing
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This is GS 350 ONLY, not even including GS 450h which should help out 10-15%
For reference (thanks Ryan) here is 2006 GS sales about 2,000
Amazing
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...mpetitors.html
03-01-12, 02:15 PM
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Below Info via http://lexusenthusiast.com/
Lexus February 2012 Sales Report
Clips from: February 2012 Sales Conference Call
USA
February is in the books, and Lexus has reported total sales of 16,678 units for the month, for a 15.9% increase over 2011 — here are the model-by-model stats:
The new GS accounts for much of the month’s success, with a 559.1% increase (!!!) over 2011 -
Tm Morrison, Lexus USA’s VP of sales, had this to say during the monthly sales conference call:
The 2013 LX 570 also arrived in dealerships last month, and had a more modest (but still impressive) sales gain of 34.7%, and both the CT 200h and the ES 350 had strong February sales.
On the flipside, GX 460 sales continue to drop as the SUV enters its third year of sales, and the LS has started to show some fatigue after six years on the market. The RX is also lagging somewhat, but is sure to rebound once the 2013 update is revealed in Geneva next week (officially confirmed today).
[Source: Lexus USA]
Canada
Lexus Canada didn’t release their total sales for February, but the GS did have a banner month with 62 sales, a 244.4% increase over last year.
[Source: Lexus Canada]
~ Joe Z
P.S... The 2013 GS pulled off 2,396 sold units (USA) in ONLY 23 days of selling in February...
Now that's AWESOME..!!
Lexus February 2012 Sales Report
Clips from: February 2012 Sales Conference Call
USA
February is in the books, and Lexus has reported total sales of 16,678 units for the month, for a 15.9% increase over 2011 — here are the model-by-model stats:
The new GS accounts for much of the month’s success, with a 559.1% increase (!!!) over 2011 -
Tm Morrison, Lexus USA’s VP of sales, had this to say during the monthly sales conference call:
- GS sales totalled 2,396 units…and we’re very excited about the mix…
25% of GS sales have been F-Sport Models…so true driving enthusiasts have taken notice.
Early data indicates the new GS has also been successful in bringing a new buyer into our showrooms…with 30% new to the Lexus brand…and 40% under the age of 50.
The 2013 LX 570 also arrived in dealerships last month, and had a more modest (but still impressive) sales gain of 34.7%, and both the CT 200h and the ES 350 had strong February sales.
On the flipside, GX 460 sales continue to drop as the SUV enters its third year of sales, and the LS has started to show some fatigue after six years on the market. The RX is also lagging somewhat, but is sure to rebound once the 2013 update is revealed in Geneva next week (officially confirmed today).
[Source: Lexus USA]
Canada
Lexus Canada didn’t release their total sales for February, but the GS did have a banner month with 62 sales, a 244.4% increase over last year.
[Source: Lexus Canada]
~ Joe Z
P.S... The 2013 GS pulled off 2,396 sold units (USA) in ONLY 23 days of selling in February...
Now that's AWESOME..!!
Last edited by Joe Z; 03-01-12 at 02:26 PM.
03-01-12, 06:54 PM
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Some posters predicted that 4GS sales would be underwhelming, contrary to my own expectations. I know that's it still too early to gauge longterm sales success...
Some posters predicted that 4GS sales would be underwhelming, contrary to my own expectations. I know that's it still too early to gauge longterm sales success...
anyway, good start, lexus!
03-02-12, 01:03 AM
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Didn't we hear that all the LFA's were pre-order sold outs? I believe that turned out to be not true.
It could be that old sales trick of telling people the product is moving well which makes others want to get one too.
03-02-12, 01:20 AM
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I can understand fudging the numbers a little but 6000 is SIX TIMES the expected numbers so I doubt they would lie so egregiously.
At the very least, the 4GS is selling much better than the 3GS -- as it should --- it's a much better car and the market has correspondingly voted with their wallets.
At the very least, the 4GS is selling much better than the 3GS -- as it should --- it's a much better car and the market has correspondingly voted with their wallets.
Last edited by natnut; 03-02-12 at 01:24 AM.
03-02-12, 07:31 AM
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I do remember that!
03-02-12, 09:53 AM
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Besides it's no different than when the LS, GS, CT, HS etc all launched in Japan, sales exploded against forecasts. One thing to also remember Japanese culture likes the latest/greatest thing tech wise.
Lexus is the only Japanese luxury brand sold in Japan and went from the bottom to the top in sales there.
03-02-12, 10:47 AM
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It would do Lexus more harm than good to lie or fabricate. Historically they have been one of the more honest auto companies.
Besides it's no different than when the LS, GS, CT, HS etc all launched in Japan, sales exploded against forecasts. One thing to also remember Japanese culture likes the latest/greatest thing tech wise.
Lexus is the only Japanese luxury brand sold in Japan and went from the bottom to the top in sales there.
Besides it's no different than when the LS, GS, CT, HS etc all launched in Japan, sales exploded against forecasts. One thing to also remember Japanese culture likes the latest/greatest thing tech wise.
Lexus is the only Japanese luxury brand sold in Japan and went from the bottom to the top in sales there.
However lets put 6000 into perspective - Lexus sales in Feb/2012 in Japan were 3k per month, out of which 1.5k was CT200h... so yes, those are pretty big numbers for Japan as Lexus sells 5x-10x less cars there than in USA.
03-02-12, 06:33 PM
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Why set the benchmark high then end up failing to reach that number? That's stupid logic. And saying they set the bar low so beating it is for PR is just as stupid IMO.