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Lexus LF-A To Be Leased in North America Only – To Be Sold To Customers in Europe

K keshy
Posted onDec 4, 2009 at 1:40 PM

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A few weeks ago we reported that Lexus will be leasing and not selling it’s latest model, the LFA. But now, the latest news is reporting that only cars in North America and Canada will be offered on a lease-only basis, all 150 units that are set for delivery to NA and Canada. Meanwhile in Europe, customers will be able to buy the cars and claim ownership.

Lexus stunned the world with news of the leasing policy last week. In an effort to prevent speculative purchasing and inflated second-hand resale, the Japanese automaker was to maintain ownership of all its cars.

The company has offered no reason for its different direction on the European continent and there has been no news on what direction the company will take for its customers in Asia.

Lexus’ new 4.8-liter V10 supercar is capable of going from 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. The LFA tops out at 325 km/h (202 mph). One of the cars is already on display at the Lexus Park Lane showroom in Mayfair, London.

Orders will be taken on the car beginning in Spring 2010. European delivery of the handcrafted Lexus LFA will take place between 2011 and 2013.

Source: WorldCarFans

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    KS
  • Dec 4, 2009
Worth it meah?? just go buy some other supercars la... and smoke kau it only.
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    zain
  • Dec 4, 2009
Toyota is not known for supercar...Their marketing strategy can be a disaster. If got money, better buy a real italian supercar.

Toyota's Biggest project possibly comes with the biggest flop. Good luck Toyota.
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    qmk9133
  • Dec 4, 2009
for some reason, it looks like a souped-up supra.
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    HBS
  • Dec 4, 2009
only if I can own lotsa super exotic like some of millionaires I wouldnt mind to put this car into my list....

It look good,the interior 110% better than F car,the tech & gizmo also a big leap....the only problem,the car cost too much from what it had to offer...

even I hate to say the ferrari exotic like F430 is overrated,atleast it has mid engine layout & comparable horses with slightly cheaper price...win-win situation...
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    vince69
  • Dec 6, 2009
TOYOTA suck !!! i don't like toyota.

Nissan GTR, giv them a shit !!!!
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    mike
  • Dec 6, 2009
they selling at ..USD375,000 n only 500 units will be produced(USA only).
USD375,000.....if converted into RM i think can buy 2 Nissan GTR or maybe 3 GTR's in malaysia
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    Jangboi
  • Dec 6, 2009
They should bring back the lude.. That will beat this to a pulp
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    TRDmetalhead
  • Dec 7, 2009
I found one article on mag/online which they had an interview with Toyota spoke person ... The last question sounds like this

This type of car is made for who ?
So he answered .. it's for those who loves pure speed and technical .. not for millionaires

When they design LF-A, they're not looking GTR as a big competitor ... they are aiming at Ferrari , Lambo and other same class super car. From my point of view, the Japanese maker don't like to be a 'jaguh kampung', instead they're looking at western car maker. GTR vs Porsche .. LF-A vs Ferrari

I'm not going to bother about the leasing policy , cause a normal people like me cant afford it. hehe
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    links
  • Dec 7, 2009
their listed price in hk was asking hkd$6m....and a brand new GTR 35 premium edition is around hkd$1m so in hk the LF-A is worth around 6 GTR35s or 2 ferrari F430/Lambo gallardo LP560

With the same price, their customer can also choose pagani zonda F..seems its not easy to sell
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    td
  • Dec 7, 2009
For all u haters, worry only if you have the cash to actually own/lease one of these USD375,000 Million supercar. If not, stfu and enjoy the ride =)
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    Xasthur
  • Dec 7, 2009
Im fully behind your back ,Mr td ..I dont understand why human always like to complain ..Why does you all fuckin bother how much they want to sell their product .Is up to them .If you feel it is expensive and not worth it ,then dont fuckin buy it ..Is that suppose to mean that in the future if those rich fucker buy this car ,mean their are a dumb stupid muthafucka ????
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    TRDmetalhead
  • Dec 7, 2009
haha.. that's what i'm trying to tell but my words cant just pop up that ...

My 9sec Wiralution can beat GTR35 ... so buy 30 units of that is worth it .

- proud owner of G**
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    jangboi
  • Dec 9, 2009
My 16 year old prelude will kill it.. And all the rest of the clown cars
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