Hi! New member here, but Longtime enthusiast

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Hi my name is Rob and I live in beautiful Orlando, FL. My obsession with Lexus started back in 1999 at 16, when I rode in my old bosses brand new Ls 400. I thought it was the coolest car ever and I wanted one so bad I couldn't stand it! After two years of busting my ass and saving my $$, I ended up with a pearl white 90 Ls 400 with a grey leather interior (closest thing I could afford to a 99 lol) I had a few cars before that one and many cars after, but holy **** that car was the love of my life. Got it from the original owner and with all it's original paperwork and matenence records going all the way back to October of 89 when they bought it new, and got pretty damn lucky with it. It was comfortable fast fun to drive and at the time it didn't look too dated, It lasted me almost 8 years, 8 very hard years, racing it, wrecking it twice, doing all kinds of stupid things with it like putting it sideways at 130 mph and living to talk about it lol. anyway fast forward now almost 20 years and 19 more lexus vehicles later, not only is lexus a hobby for me, its (legit) a way of life. i work between two Lexus Dealerships as the head LTS (lexus technology specialist) ive been with the dealerships 4 years now, but was an enthusiast long before i ever worked here, and im STILL an enthusiast before an employee. ive driven a (or multiple at a time) Lexus through so many phases of my life. its much deeper to me than just a hobby, and a job. i also do all the video tutorials and demos via the dealerships YT page, and other social media accounts as well. im looking forward to being part of the community here!
 

IS-SV

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Hey Rob - Welcome to LE. Looking forward to your perspective based on your years of experience with the Lexus brand.
 

Joaquin Ruhi

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Welcome! Always good to hear and read the perspective of a Lexus Technology Specialist who is, first and foremost, a true Lexus Enthusiast.
 
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thanks for the warm welcome folks! just now getting around to being able to respond to this thread. and yes, although im one of "them" (a dealership employee), LOL! i have very strong opinions about the lexus brand as well as the industry, and im not afraid to speak up, praise, or even bash things that go on. with that said, im a true enthusiast from the bottom of my heart, and with a fierce loyalty to the brand. so, how many of us (dealership people) here? i dont see anyone i know.. yet..