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Old 02-20-2006, 12:48 PM
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Old 02-20-2006, 01:16 PM
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lexus models are too sporty for their tastes?

wha? they selling stuff i'm not familar with there?

no wonder they used to restrict HP to 300 lol
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Originally Posted by Christople,Feb 20 2006, 02:16 PM
wha? they selling stuff i'm not familar with there?
"lexus brand developed in n america"

there are alot of japa domestic products that never reach n america, some say they just ship the junk, keep the rest. maybe lexus dosnt sell because its junk by some people?
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hmm
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Originally Posted by jah,Feb 20 2006, 03:30 PM
"lexus brand developed in n america"

there are alot of japa domestic products that never reach n america, some say they just ship the junk, keep the rest. maybe lexus dosnt sell because its junk by some people?
Not in the case of Lexus. Lexus in the US is just high-end rebadged JDM Toyotas.

Altezza = IS200/300
Windom = ES330
Land Cuiser = LX470
Soarer = SC300/400
Aristo = GS300

I guess bringing the brand back over to Japan is flopping.
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