Who here is getting a lfa! Help!
06-10-10, 02:34 PM
#5
Lexus Test Driver
For me, the initial $10k deposit was refundable until I put in my actual order along with the second deposit of $50k (these details were stated in my initial allocation letter, so check yours), so if you're leaning towards getting the car I'd simply put down that first deposit. Just FYI, they do cash that initial deposit check immediately, so it's not one of those "holding check" type of deposits.
Just be aware that Lexus has already gotten and continues to get lots of orders, so your delivery date is sliding backwards quite rapidly with every day you don't order and make that second deposit. According to one rep I spoke to, the order response has not only exceeded Lexus' estimates to this point, but more people than expected are ordering basic colors to try to move ahead in the delivery queue - so they've actually had to revise their preliminary delivery guidelines back.
Of course, if you pick one of the special colors, this is less relevant.
A lot of people who received allocations did not deposit, which Lexus expected. That's why they did allocations in waves, so that they could work their way through the list of interested customers. There's no way response for such a car could be 100%, no matter how amazing the car or the economy. And the latter stinks right now. I even heard from a Ferrari salesman at Wynn-Penske that 458 sales to first-time Ferrari buyers are far exceeding any past models.
Just be aware that Lexus has already gotten and continues to get lots of orders, so your delivery date is sliding backwards quite rapidly with every day you don't order and make that second deposit. According to one rep I spoke to, the order response has not only exceeded Lexus' estimates to this point, but more people than expected are ordering basic colors to try to move ahead in the delivery queue - so they've actually had to revise their preliminary delivery guidelines back.
Of course, if you pick one of the special colors, this is less relevant.
A lot of people who received allocations did not deposit, which Lexus expected. That's why they did allocations in waves, so that they could work their way through the list of interested customers. There's no way response for such a car could be 100%, no matter how amazing the car or the economy. And the latter stinks right now. I even heard from a Ferrari salesman at Wynn-Penske that 458 sales to first-time Ferrari buyers are far exceeding any past models.
Last edited by gengar; 06-10-10 at 02:39 PM.
06-10-10, 02:42 PM
#6
Lexus was great to work with.
No one was upset. I got my $10K back and put the other $50K I had shaken out of the Intelligensia coffee can to other purposes and life moves on.
My dealer had 5 folks who were told no allocation for you buddy.
I do not know if they had other folks who were in the queue that
were not rejected outright. It is likely that someone in Chicago got my allocation, maybe a Blackhawk who can drive the cup around in it.
Regarding the pros and cons
The cons are around a price that can't be justified through a rationale logic set and a knowledge that competitors will up their value proposition in a big way (NSX made Ferrari work harder and S2000 made Porsche work harder).
Pros
If you are someone who understands and appreciates a water view place crafted with fine materials, using excellent design is worth (to you) ten times what a similarly sized place would cost in a nondescript neighborhood, this might be your car.
Groundbreaking effort from the top quality producer in the industry.
Should have a permanent following based on rarity and how special it is.
Top shelf ownership experience due to corporate and dealership commitment.
Having been on two tracks with two unreal drivers with the LFA, it is a spectacular car and if you bite, you get at least two years of fun with one.
No one was upset. I got my $10K back and put the other $50K I had shaken out of the Intelligensia coffee can to other purposes and life moves on.
My dealer had 5 folks who were told no allocation for you buddy.
I do not know if they had other folks who were in the queue that
were not rejected outright. It is likely that someone in Chicago got my allocation, maybe a Blackhawk who can drive the cup around in it.
Regarding the pros and cons
The cons are around a price that can't be justified through a rationale logic set and a knowledge that competitors will up their value proposition in a big way (NSX made Ferrari work harder and S2000 made Porsche work harder).
Pros
If you are someone who understands and appreciates a water view place crafted with fine materials, using excellent design is worth (to you) ten times what a similarly sized place would cost in a nondescript neighborhood, this might be your car.
Groundbreaking effort from the top quality producer in the industry.
Should have a permanent following based on rarity and how special it is.
Top shelf ownership experience due to corporate and dealership commitment.
Having been on two tracks with two unreal drivers with the LFA, it is a spectacular car and if you bite, you get at least two years of fun with one.
06-10-10, 08:05 PM
#7
i like the car i do but i keep thinking of other cars for that kinda of money like ferrari and lambo and i could save money! yes i do understand all the work that has been put into this car! Colors for me is matte black if i do decied or the orange! I am not rich so money is a concern! also i have a 16 month old and my wife is due in oct and she wants a bigger house! these all lean me towards saying no. thanks for your imput guys i am going to frame my letter so i can always remember i chose something instead of the perfect car! Those who did get one i hope the car is perfect as i know it will be!
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06-10-10, 09:44 PM
#9
i will be honest and say this. if you are at the position of worrying about getting a bigger home, a 16-month and expecting another one later this year, then you are probably not at the stage of getting a car like this (in the 400k range). i am making some assumptions here of course and i am not trying to offend or disrespect at all. people i know how are really capable of getting cars in this range, they are usually pretty financially "secured".
but you still have your isf, still a great car
but you still have your isf, still a great car
06-11-10, 08:53 AM
#10
i will be honest and say this. if you are at the position of worrying about getting a bigger home, a 16-month and expecting another one later this year, then you are probably not at the stage of getting a car like this (in the 400k range). i am making some assumptions here of course and i am not trying to offend or disrespect at all. people i know how are really capable of getting cars in this range, they are usually pretty financially "secured".
but you still have your isf, still a great car
but you still have your isf, still a great car
06-11-10, 01:42 PM
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06-11-10, 01:57 PM
#15
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I'm going to be among the last people on this board to tell you not to go for what you want, but you have to make sure - with all facts considered - that in fact it truly is what you want. I don't know what your cash flow is or what your employment situation is, but given the facts you've stated, I simply think you can find a lot better uses for the $500k+ you're going to tie up in this car over the first couple years of use, and you're going to get more chances to own more great cars in the future.
I personally would bank on the LFA depreciating like a typical supercar - in other words, quite rapidly. Cars should not receive financial treatment or consideration as investments.
Last edited by gengar; 06-11-10 at 02:02 PM.