BlackICE
GT Owner
:agree:for that kinda of money id get a CGT all day, pretty sure those wont go down in price anytime soon.
:agree:for that kinda of money id get a CGT all day, pretty sure those wont go down in price anytime soon.
Not sure why all the negativity on the LFA. I would love one. A high powered exotic made by perhaps the highest quality manufacturer in the world with crazy customer service. And 500 made?
Unless Lexus decides to jump in with both feet in exotics world, I have a hard time imagining this car doing anything but going up.
Transmission shifts very smooth and works great. I have driven everything under the sun, including 2 different Veyrons. The Lexus is definitely a great car. FBA, how much seat time have you had in the LFA? Are you commenting on looks, stats, other people's reviews or first hand experience? I'm sorry buddy, but I think you are being a little harsh and close minded on it because it was produced in Japan...
...or any German or Italian cars either.Change "Lexus" to "Ford", "LFA" to "Ford GT", and "Japan" to "America", and just like Yogi Berra said, it's déjà vu all over again.
Personally, I always thought my old man had it right when he said to never buy a car from a country we fought a war against. I guess a Mexican built GMC isn't in the cards for me.
Shelby, no, I have not driven one - and my opinion isn't based on that either, obviously. I am harsh on it, yes, because it was built in Japan? Probably has a lot to do with it - but I just don't see the appeal of a Lexus for close to 400k...nor do I see the value, for me. That's only my opinion, but it's how I feel. Given 400k, I'd buy 3-4 different cars that I would enjoy and will probably own at some point, but a Lexus isn't in the picture...even if it is a great car. Ferrari's are high in demand and many want them; I don't like them - have had a few and will never buy one again. I'm not brand loyal, in fact I can't stand Ford, and don't much like Ford cars and especially Ford Trucks, but love the FGT. I would buy a CGT/ Aventador/ MP412C and a few other cars. I won't buy a GTR, I think that's got the rear end of a late model Malibu and the front of a 370...it's ugly to me. Many say it's a great car, but at any price, not something I'd bother with.Transmission shifts very smooth and works great. I have driven everything under the sun, including 2 different Veyrons. The Lexus is definitely a great car. FBA, how much seat time have you had in the LFA? Are you commenting on looks, stats, other people's reviews or first hand experience? I'm sorry buddy, but I think you are being a little harsh and close minded on it because it was produced in Japan...
Shelby, no, I have not driven one - and my opinion isn't based on that either, obviously. I am harsh on it, yes, because it was built in Japan? Probably has a lot to do with it - but I just don't see the appeal of a Lexus for close to 400k...nor do I see the value, for me. That's only my opinion, but it's how I feel. Given 400k, I'd buy 3-4 different cars that I would enjoy and will probably own at some point, but a Lexus isn't in the picture...even if it is a great car. Ferrari's are high in demand and many want them; I don't like them - have had a few and will never buy one again. I'm not brand loyal, in fact I can't stand Ford, and don't much like Ford cars and especially Ford Trucks, but love the FGT. I would buy a CGT/ Aventador/ MP412C and a few other cars. I won't buy a GTR, I think that's got the rear end of a late model Malibu and the front of a 370...it's ugly to me. Many say it's a great car, but at any price, not something I'd bother with.
It's still a f@cking Lexus...and while they may sound great, we're talking about a Japanese "supercar", not an Italian exotic, or even an FGT. By standards in 2003, that may have been an outrageous car, but today, it's just an outrageous price for a car that IMO, will just sink in value and what does it do that it's so special. It's cute, but it hasn't got the appeal of a Murci /Aventador or an FGT - and for 380k??????
The MP412C does everything better - for over 150k less.
I think the LFA is a glorified GTR...and it's worth maybe 75k more than the GTR, just because GTR's are 100k and are fugly, whereas the LFA is actually nice looking. If I had a spare 400K, I'd have a good look at a lot of other cars long before an LFA. CGT/Aventador/Murci etc...but, I digress...
I have owned several German and Italian cars prior to today...and by no means am I saying they're flawless, in fact quite the opposite. Every car has flaws. All my cars and trucks have some stupid issue with them, but I deal with that; no issue there. I've also driven GTR's more than once but it's still not a car I'd ever want to own.I just drove one. I have owned two gtrs, a 10 and a 12. It is by no way at gtr. Its a great car. If its overpriced thats a personal opinion. If you have not driven either car then you really don't know. Lastly, I also own a german supercar and an italian one as well and I can tell you they have their flaws as well. Dont kid yourself about that.