I know this is technically not the correct forum for a discussion about the Lexus LFA but I figured it was the most likely place to get some response/feedback.
I've got the opportunity to buy one of these but am really in two minds. I'd especially love some input from anyone who owns or has even driven one of these things, because I haven't and won't be able to get into the UK demonstrator until after I've got to make my decision and put the (not inconsiderable, and non-refundable) deposit down. Yes I know that at circa 350k they don't look great value next to an Aventador or pretty much anything out there, but that's not really the main issue for me. I love the way they look and being slightly geeky I can appreciate the amazing detail and technology that has gone into them. I just have no idea what they're like to drive and whether to take the plunge. I don't have a vast collection of exotica and so this wouldn't be the 5th or 25th car in the garage. Just my main 'toy'. Any thoughts welcome!

i wouldn't mind being a second owner ( good car, techy interest, lexus reliability and costs ) after the first had taken what must be a record-breaking depreciation hit

Sometimes it is good to be different. I for one would love to see an LFA on the road! If I was ever in the position to buy an LFA I would, then head for the nearest tunnel...
I doubt it will ever go wrong being Japanese, and if LHD i'm sure someone it would appeal to some American as a large proportion seem to be over there. (When it comes to selling)

Extraordinarily expensive, but Evo did prefer the LFA to the 599 GTO in a group test. I also recall PH's Mr Harris stating the LFA Nurburgring Edition was the greatest ever road car he's driven at the ring.

I think the LFA is one of the most underrated cars on this earth .
It is utterly ( I mean UTTERLY ) bespoke , in its own way as much as a Zonda for example ( except we all know that Toyota probably spent more money on the electric window switches in r and d than Horacio did on the whole car ) .
The car is built so beautifully and sounds so glorious it has to be experienced to be believed . With respect its absolutely nothing like a GTR , the only thing they have in common is the country of origin .
Sure in a straight line many things out gun it but if you want something completely unique , beautiful in an original way , yet doesn’t stick out like a sore thumb , with unrivalled build quality its one of the true greats , its never been about straight line speed .
I can’t comment on the drive as I refuse to drive or indeed even go near one because I know if it drives any way near as good as they say , combined with its other attributes I will not be able to resist it .
I have no knowledge of depreciation etc ( as others somehow seem to ) as I have never ever seen a second hand one for sale so won't comment on that .

I've met many car collectors & the LFA is considered rare & special enough to be on their A List. You will not be loosing money on it I think you'll find. The noise is simply epic & you could use it every day if you wanted to.

One in the US http://www.jameslist.com/cars/lexus/lfa/2012-for-s...

It'll be an awesome and rare car. Tbh can't see them depreciating massively simply because there's sod all about.

Apparently the gearbox is a major let down. Yes it is rare but only for the connoisseur - for everybody else it is a Lexus. It obviously depends on price but i doubt whether these cars will ever appeal to a broad audience. Would be interesting to hear from an owner.

You need to track down a copy of EVO where they took a LFA and a 599 GTO to scotland (sept 2011 I think)

That article did it for me, this car is the amazing. 350K is a lot of money, but the LFA is a one off.

At the end of the day it is your choice, it is hard to take a leap before you try, but you only live once and it is only money.

Get a LFA and use it as it is intended,