RE: Lexus LFA Nurburgring: Spotted

[Chris Y]

The LFA looks fantastic but the best thing about them is the noise which is absolutely amazing (better than anything else imo).

[soad]

bass2rez said:

I think this car is fantastic, if only more were sold in Europe, we would have more of a chance of seeing them around.

I have only ever seen one, and that was at Goodwood. I have never seen one on the road.

If only 40 were sold to Europe, where were the other 460 sold? That's quite a lot of cars.

One-third of the European orders came from Germany?

"Rather than selling the LFA first-come first-serve, Lexus allotted a specific number of LFAs to their worldwide regions.
For instance, Canada has 10, Australia gets 9, and Japan kept 165.
Lexus’ biggest market, the USA, has an allotment of 173 — of which it’s said only 20 remain (as of January 2011)."

http://lexusenthusiast.com/2011/06/02/is-the-lexus...

[gigglebug]

DanielSan said:

As much as Iike a huge wing and aero type stuff, I do prefer the standard LFA, in blue please.

Now if I could just have my numbers come up tomorrow night I might be able to actually buy one, sod all hope otherwise.

Definitely, the dark metallic blue looks spot on to me! The interior is the best I've seen as well and will no doubt will still be working perfectly for many years to come. Slightly surprised this hasn't been snapped up quicker with the reputation it's gained

Edited by gigglebug on Thursday 5th February 13:25

[kambites]

Perhaps a candidate for the best sports car engine ever? I've never been convinced by the styling but I suppose that's hardly the point, the body's construction quality appears to be stunning.

Certainly the most desirable modern hypercar for me.

[dufunk]

After all the snobbery clarkson did end up saying it was the best car he ever drove whilst in the US. First proper supercar built by toyota/lexus achievement in itself the fact it will go down as one of the best ever. Shows the potential the company has to building future supercars.

[scarble]

Right, who voted less than 10?
Out with you, go on, vamoose.

[gigglebug]

dufunk said:

After all the snobbery clarkson did end up saying it was the best car he ever drove whilst in the US. First proper supercar built by toyota/lexus achievement in itself the fact it will go down as one of the best ever. Shows the potential the company has to building future supercars.

It was really Hammond that laid into it because of who made it but then I saw his review of the NSX-R yesterday and he moaned about that for being too finicky so what does he know?? That's always been my problem with Topgear though, they would rather say something they didn't truly believe to sound cleaver than just give an honest appraisal

[MikeGalos]

soad said:

"... the USA, has an allotment of 173 — of which it’s said only 20 remain (as of January 2011)."

Well, at least one of those lives here in the "Eastside" suburbs of Seattle since I saw a white LFA driving through Kirkland on Tuesday. Unusual even for a town where Ferraris and Lamborghinis are fairly common.

[havoc]

So much want...not sure about the bodykit but still...

Steamer said:

New crate engine reduced down to £60K

Ouch.

For what that engine can do, that seems like a good price, to be honest!

[SteveJL]

I will just leave this here then...

[turbo-ww]

The biggest for me was this at the bottom of the original advert....

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/lightbox?ad...

£375,000.....

[soad]

turbo-ww said:

The biggest for me was this at the bottom of the original advert....

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/lightbox?ad...

£375,000.....

Has to be a GT3?

[405dogvan]

soad said:

turbo-ww said:

The biggest for me was this at the bottom of the original advert....

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/lightbox?ad...

£375,000.....

Has to be a GT3?

and let's be honest, it's a bargain compared to the Lexus ;0

[turbo-ww]

GT3 RS 4.0

(Someone better than me may be able to actually post a photo)

[gigglebug]

405dogvan said:

and let's be honest, it's a bargain compared to the Lexus ;0

Is it a bargain? The price of the Lexus has only risen by a small percentage on it's list price where as the 4.0 RS has virtually trebled in price. Regardless of any personal opinions on which might be the better car I'd hardly call that good value?? I'd have both if I could but for me the exclusivity of the LFA shape, that engine and the vastly more appealing interior would get my vote as I can't see there being much in it as far as the sensation of driving is concerned

[dinkel]

It's different.


Soundtrack is unmatched.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Apparently I've a reason to team it up with the lot.

[alexpa]

soad said:

matpilch said:

soad said:

Do they cost as much to service as say, Veyron?

and how would I know that?

Lexus LFA parts catalogue, read it and weep!

Yikes!!

[northo]

Dale487 said:

This car has been up for sale with Joe Macari for a while - at least a month.

Evo magazine rated the standard LFA as better than the Ferrari 599GTO.

Personally I prefer the looks of the standard LFA - still a fab car.

Longer than that I think. I'm sure I saw it in the showroom when the made that telly program which must have n=been a few months ago.

It has to be said, the classifieds providers seem to getting increasingly involved in pushing cars for dealers. Is it a responsible practice?

[exceed]

I hate you all, been telling everyone these are crap so that they go down to ~£200k.

Would love to have one of these machines, just a bit too expensive currently. And can definitely see it as a long term investment even with some miles on the clock (it is a Lexus after all!).

[DanielSan]

SteveJL said:

I will just leave this here then...

Who would buy a 4.0 GT3 RS over that!?