Shortage of the lexus ls 460
02-15-12, 09:04 PM
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Shortage of the lexus ls 460
It has become impossible to get a new 2012 lexus LS or a 2011 used. I am hearing that due to the tsunami in japan there is going to be a major shortage. Has anybody else heard this.
the following is an article I found (see below):
We have a list of all the Japanese manufacturers and the vehicles that are exported for U.S. sale below along with official statements regarding the earthquake and tsunami.
The most notable is Toyota and its Lexus brand. All Lexus cars are built in Japan and exported to the U.S. We noted earlier this month how the brand was already low on U.S. inventory before the quake, and dealers could find themselves with few options to offer shoppers as disruptions mount.
It’s a lack of inventory and the unknown timeframe that will make it hard on car shoppers of these impacted brands and the specific vehicles imported from Japan. a lower supply typically means higher prices or in today’s shopping world, fewer incentives. However, current advertised incentives should still be valid.
the following is an article I found (see below):
We have a list of all the Japanese manufacturers and the vehicles that are exported for U.S. sale below along with official statements regarding the earthquake and tsunami.
The most notable is Toyota and its Lexus brand. All Lexus cars are built in Japan and exported to the U.S. We noted earlier this month how the brand was already low on U.S. inventory before the quake, and dealers could find themselves with few options to offer shoppers as disruptions mount.
It’s a lack of inventory and the unknown timeframe that will make it hard on car shoppers of these impacted brands and the specific vehicles imported from Japan. a lower supply typically means higher prices or in today’s shopping world, fewer incentives. However, current advertised incentives should still be valid.
Last edited by alexisi55; 02-15-12 at 09:10 PM.
02-15-12, 09:25 PM
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Little below there's a link to the LS forums. I did a search in cars.com, and it shows about 12 new LS460 for sale in my area ... not sure if that counts as shortage.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...nd-ls600h-178/
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...nd-ls600h-178/
02-15-12, 09:32 PM
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My dealer has plenty. The shortages ended months ago. Moot point anyway with a new model coming soon.
02-15-12, 11:37 PM
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well first of all, technically not all lexus are made in japan, rx350 are made in canada. regardless, i believe toyota/lexus are back in full production by end of 2011 already. supply should be better. but then since the new gs is arriving, allocation might be shifted a little
02-16-12, 12:32 AM
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It appears this is an OLD story - From Late April, 2011
This appears to be an 'old' story ....... dating back almost a full year ! Below is the complete story as it was released .......
"Lexus has been the king of luxury car sales in the U.S. for over a decade, but Toyota's high-end brand will likely lose its crown in 2011, due at least in part to the March 11 earthquake in Japan.
Certainly, Lexus was already facing a great deal of pressure from rivals like BMW and Buick, but Automotive News reports that Toyota VP and Lexus Group Manager Mark Templin says dealers are down to a 30-day supply of most models, and that vehicle shortages will be felt as early as this week. The problem is that some key components from Japan come from plants that are still shut down as a result of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The Lexus CT 200h is reportedly close to sold out due to the issues.
Further complicating matters is the fact that Lexus ramped up the leasing business three years ago, and those customers will soon be bringing back their luxury rides in large numbers. That's good news for dealers looking for products to sell, but it's bad for customers who may not have the ability to purchase a new Lexus model.
The automaker is looking to ease this issue by offering six-month lease extensions. At the same time, Templin knows many customers will simply purchase their lease vehicle outright, and he's asking dealers not to gouge those customers. The fear is that a shortage of models will result in more demand than supply, which could then jack up the price of Lexus models to unreasonable levels.
Since the automaker appears to be out of the running for the 2011 luxury sales crown, it seems natural that Lexus will come back with a vengeance in 2012. But Templin says the automaker may never again grab the sales crown, since luxury car makers are aiming down-market to improve corporate fuel economy averages. Templin opines that it won't be long before a luxury car maker hits 500,000 sales in a year."
Here is the web link if you wish to "check" .......
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/26/l...%28Autoblog%29
Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA
"Lexus has been the king of luxury car sales in the U.S. for over a decade, but Toyota's high-end brand will likely lose its crown in 2011, due at least in part to the March 11 earthquake in Japan.
Certainly, Lexus was already facing a great deal of pressure from rivals like BMW and Buick, but Automotive News reports that Toyota VP and Lexus Group Manager Mark Templin says dealers are down to a 30-day supply of most models, and that vehicle shortages will be felt as early as this week. The problem is that some key components from Japan come from plants that are still shut down as a result of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The Lexus CT 200h is reportedly close to sold out due to the issues.
Further complicating matters is the fact that Lexus ramped up the leasing business three years ago, and those customers will soon be bringing back their luxury rides in large numbers. That's good news for dealers looking for products to sell, but it's bad for customers who may not have the ability to purchase a new Lexus model.
The automaker is looking to ease this issue by offering six-month lease extensions. At the same time, Templin knows many customers will simply purchase their lease vehicle outright, and he's asking dealers not to gouge those customers. The fear is that a shortage of models will result in more demand than supply, which could then jack up the price of Lexus models to unreasonable levels.
Since the automaker appears to be out of the running for the 2011 luxury sales crown, it seems natural that Lexus will come back with a vengeance in 2012. But Templin says the automaker may never again grab the sales crown, since luxury car makers are aiming down-market to improve corporate fuel economy averages. Templin opines that it won't be long before a luxury car maker hits 500,000 sales in a year."
Here is the web link if you wish to "check" .......
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/26/l...%28Autoblog%29
Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA
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02-17-12, 04:15 AM
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Had my LS serviced yesterday. Saw a 2012 LS Sport on the showroom floor. I am sure the dealer has other 2012 LS cars around, but I did not take the time to look. Interestingly, they had a 2007 & a 2008 Mercedes S550 for sale in the used car area.
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