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Official LF-A(II) thread (Will debut at Tokyo Auto Show, Lexus details Oct 20th, 8pm)

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Old 05-08-09, 03:37 PM
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I know its hard to see because of all of the other visual interior elements on this crystal concept, but IMO, that front end looks totally different than the LF-A II. Concept and even the Roadster Concept. The wheels, headlights, lower front grill look different. Plus it looks like it has front fender flairs. But again, my eyes could be playing tricks on me.

Where are the high res photos?
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Originally Posted by GFerg
I know its hard to see because of all of the other visual interior elements on this crystal concept, but IMO, that front end looks totally different than the LF-A II. Concept and even the Roadster Concept. The wheels, headlights, lower front grill look different. Plus it looks like it has front fender flairs. But again, my eyes could be playing tricks on me.
Could be, but it's hard to tell...the model does seem to not have the 'tear duct' lines on the headlights.





Here's a pic of the model being made:





http://www.flickr.com/photos/intr/3478496549/
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looks nasty
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Originally Posted by GFerg
I know its hard to see because of all of the other visual interior elements on this crystal concept, but IMO, that front end looks totally different than the LF-A II. Concept and even the Roadster Concept. The wheels, headlights, lower front grill look different. Plus it looks like it has front fender flairs. But again, my eyes could be playing tricks on me.

Where are the high res photos?
I thought the exact same thing but didn't post anything because I figured it was just my eyes. The headlights look different and the grille looks wider and taller.

Good eye
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Old 05-08-09, 07:58 PM
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Anyone think LF-A would be shown on new upcoming Terminator movie? They did SC with Terminator 2 and all the cool action movies need a cool car nowadays. Aston Martin is taken, Audi is taken, americans are taken with Transformer, all other etc's are tied up with Fast and Furious. Therefore, If Terminator teams wanna a cool car, It'd be Lexus plus timing is about right too because LF-A is almost production ready. Toyota needs huge impact on general people with LF-A in this type of economy before it is launched
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Old 05-08-09, 08:09 PM
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I didn't notice any LF-A's in all of the Terminator 4 trailers I've seen so far ......
plus the movie's suppose to be set in 2018 right ? If there's an LF-A in it, maybe that's the time we will finally see the LF-A go into production ?
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Old 05-08-09, 08:14 PM
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I recall reports that they offered to place the LF-A in Casino Royale, but they went with Aston Martin IIRC?
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Old 05-08-09, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
^^ Well so was the Mercedes Benz SLR Now while Benz has clearly more AMG cars, the fact is it was made and sold at a price more for Maybach customers, not Benz.

I mean we are begging Lexus to be sportier and here they are going ***** out and we still are complaining?
the pace of progress i wouldn't describe as "***** out".

again, as a car nut i'm glad to see the lf-a, if and when it ever gets launched!
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Old 05-09-09, 04:55 PM
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Just checked out the latest Automobile Magazine and LF-A is listed on the cover and Lexus gets a 3/4 page article; same rumors repeated, production expected for 2010, etc. It says the LF-A is scheduled for a one year limited production run and a cost of $300,000+.
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Originally Posted by encore888
Just checked out the latest Automobile Magazine and LF-A is listed on the cover and Lexus gets a 3/4 page article; same rumors repeated, production expected for 2010, etc. It says the LF-A is scheduled for a one year limited production run and a cost of $300,000+.
I also got info today that Japan will only see 100 to 150 cars. I checked with my dealer and they can't give me an exact answer on how they will be distributed. But it it is deffinately comming out next year.
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wow..i thought 200 K was pushing it...but 300K..yikes
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and maintenance costs on it are going to be SKY HIGH.
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Sigh ... I still would rather see them try to sell more of them at a lower price, that may actually bring them more revenues if they price it appropiately lower ......
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Old 05-10-09, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Gojirra99
Sigh ... I still would rather see them try to sell more of them at a lower price, that may actually bring them more revenues if they price it appropiately lower ......
I am not sure that is what they are looking for though. I am hoping that the research for the V10 will go carry on into a car like uncertain GS-F so they can recoup their money there. Of corse that is the most uncertain of cars to built at this point in time. However the wife would love the little extra room that is in the GS and as the kids get older and she has to take them school ect, the IS will be too small. I would rather stay away from the E class AMG if I can in the future.
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Old 05-10-09, 10:45 PM
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Yeah the Automobile Magazine article was mentioning how they were going to lose money on every LF-A produced, so that's partly the reason for a limited run.
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