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  1. Ruksac

    Lexus Launches Complete Lease Program in USA

    Skimming through the posts without reading them, there's an obvious recurring theme. People want to save money with this bundled product. But the numbers I'm reading from members of 500/mo for this level, 600/mo for that level is preposterous. Haven't you all seen the residual values drop on all...
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    Texas Jury Awards $242 Million to Family for Lexus Seat Defects

    The rear ender isn't responsible for manufacturer errors. Per the CBS article, Toyota admitted in open court that they've known about this seat problem for decades. Hence the gross negligence verdict.
  3. Ruksac

    Poll: Do you use your Lexus ECO Mode?

    My 17 NX I've driven exclusively in ECO mode. With the heat in South Florida, the reduced a/c is hardly noticed as the NX air is more than adequate. I've averaged just under 25 mpg since I bought it. I don't accelerate too quickly, but on the highway I'll cruise between 75 and 85. I'm more than...
  4. Ruksac

    2018 LS 500h at my dealership for the weekend

    Happy Friday All! We have an area demo on display here this weekend at Lexus of Pembroke Pines. It's not one we can drive but we do have it plugged in so the electronics can be demonstrated. It's Obsidian with the light beige interior (not sure of the official name yet of this color) and I...
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    Official 5th Generation GS Thread: Returning with Hydrogen Power?

    I'm jaded at this point. To call GS sales flat would be an insult to all things that are flat. GS-F sales are in the toilet. With most people already believing that the demise of the GS is nigh, I hardly think this is a real option. Especially if the put a $120k price tag on it.
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    Lexus Plus Negotiation-Free Pricing at USA Dealerships

    I never worked in the car biz before I started at JM back in 2006. The way I trained there was what set the tone for me as to how I handle my customers and it's served me well. I've worked on the sales side and the service side and I truly have enjoyed helping customers and making their...
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    Lexus Plus Negotiation-Free Pricing at USA Dealerships

    I worled at JM for a long time and what Mike says is true. In fact they treat their associates worse than they treat their customers. A few years ago they tried another sales strategy they called 'break-it'. Break-It was developed in house not by Lexus. Then they changed all the salespeople to...
  8. Ruksac

    Lexus to Add Smartphone-Powered Navigation System to Select 2017 Models

    Here is what's needed, plain and simple. The ability to copy an address from your phone and paste it into your car's nav system. Copy from either a text message, website, facebook post, etc. and plug it into the screen.
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    Lexus Announces 2016 LX 570 with All New Exterior & Interior Design

    Hands down the finest vehicle I sell. Nothing on the market really comes close to it.
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    Lexus Performance Driving School Coming to USA Race Tracks

    That Autobahn club in Illinois is pretty amazing. I had F-Sport training there about 5 years ago. Incredible facility.
  11. Ruksac

    Dear Lexus:

    I totally get you. And yes, the ES is not, nor ever will be deserving of a sportier package or personality. As far as the current GS, I too think Lexus has it balanced. Whether you want to step up from an IS into an entry level GS 200t or 350 you will see a lot of bang for the buck differences...
  12. Ruksac

    Dear Lexus:

    I can appreciate the sentiment that started this thread, and I'm sure there are differing opinions depending on various ages, regions of the country, driving styles, etc. And yes, the aging LS is way overdue for the massive overhaul which, from the rumors, will be exactly what we've been...
  13. Ruksac

    Discussion: Top Five Legendary Lexus Paint Colors

    Bamboo Pearl, Atomic Silver, Tigereye Mica, Infrared, Ultrasonic 2.0. Not in any particular order
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    LX 570 Bicycle Carrier

    Kuat is a pretty spectacular bike rack. It comes standard with two bike slots, but it can be upgraded to accommodate 4 bikes. The bikes can be locked onto the rack, there is even a built in stand to do minor repairs and maintenance such as drivetrain cleaning. It's on the pricey side, but you're...
  15. Ruksac

    Coming Lexus changes we hear from our rep

    It seemed like it was only going to be a refresh on the current design. Even leaving the interior with a touch screen still instead of the remote touch device. No costing information was given at all, but it did seem likely that we'll keep the current design through 2020.
  16. Ruksac

    Coming Lexus changes we hear from our rep

    The GX will stay alive for a couple more years in its current style. The 9710's will come with the captains chairs and the 9700's will be 50/50 with the traditional bench and captains chairs. It's such a profitable vehicle for Lexus, it's really a no-brainer. As far as this Scout navigation...
  17. Ruksac

    Coming Lexus changes we hear from our rep

    Hearing rumors about the GX...The GX will not be discontinued. (yeah!!!!) We are hearing that instead the premium level truck will be available with middle row captains chairs. We will not be getting the 3rd row RX this year. The ES, RX, IS, RC, and NX will Scout Navigation system...
  18. Ruksac

    The Lexus ES Manufacturing Plant in Kentucky

    Awesome Krew! In one of my recent Lexus classes we discussed this plant with great enthusiasm. Our instructor, who also had an amazing slideshow of the Toyota museum in Japan, talked about the months and months of training required to meet the Japanese level of perfection. He said how the plant...