Lexus GS450h Hybrid Auctioned Off $4,000 Below MSRP at Hollywood

roteague · 11-17-2006, 11:48 PM

"While we anxiously await the arrival of the Lexus GS450h hybrid, a couple of A-list celebrities, directors and agents had the chance to spend some time with the car and a chance to win the high-performance hybrid luxury sedan. At the Oceana fundraising dinner Hollywood personalities started the bidding below MSRP. The bidding then ended very soon when Keith Addis, Ted Danson’s manager, raised his paddle for $54,000. The lucky man bought the car for $4,000 below the vehicle’s base price. Seems like Lexus isn’t to hot with Hollywood celebrities who already own cars like Rolls Royce, Bentley or even a Ferrari."

http://www.autospies.com/news/Lexus-...llywood-10099/

Odin · 11-17-2006, 11:51 PM

As Nelson would say Ha Ha!!

asim · 11-18-2006, 12:28 AM

Wow...thats a good price off. Too bad I'm not a celebrity, or that I want a Lexus hybrid.

Phillip · 11-18-2006, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by asim

Wow...thats a good price off. Too bad I'm not a celebrity, or that I want a Lexus hybrid.

Harshly as you put it, I think you've more or less nit the nail on the head. Even if their products have risen to the general standard of European manufacturers, the virtues of a Lexus tend appeal to one's head rather than their heart. I don't think anyone disputes their integrity so much as they do their desirability, which I don't think is particularly high. Much as I respect Lexus' accomplishments, if I was in the salary cap of those celebrities, I wouldn't have bothered.

tgagneguam · 11-18-2006, 09:26 AM

Does one auctioned-off-below-MSRP Lexus paint a realistic picture of the entire Lexus Division? Hardly. After all, this is the same GS450h that Kiplinger's recently praised for its higher than average resale value (3 years/5 years): 63%/49%. (Of course, this is the same magazine that awarded an honorable mention to the STS-V in the category of "SEDANS $45,000 AND OVER" (while picturing a CTS-V)).

Don't be distracted by the headline; this is a clear case of much ado about nothing, if you ask me.

mjd1001 · 11-18-2006, 09:36 AM

I actually like the new GS, and a hybrid option is nice...just I can't go around buying $50,000+ new cars every year or two.

PocoToro · 11-18-2006, 10:50 AM

It looks like "Hollywood Types" want a hybrid that is more of a political statement than a luxury statement.

member12 · 11-18-2006, 11:05 AM

If those types are spending 50-60K for a car, it seems to be an Escalade or Navigator.

Sorry, Lexus. You just aren't as trendy as the king of bling.

Bvonscott · 11-18-2006, 11:27 AM

^^ tHAT'S WHAT i'M SAYING! BOOOORIING!

racy · 11-18-2006, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by PocoToro

It looks like "Hollywood Types" want a hybrid that is more of a political statement than a luxury statement.

BINGO !! The problem for Toyota is that they didn't get it. I think Toyota incorrectly assumed that any Hybrid coming off their production lines would be greeted with Hollywood fanfare.

They should have paid more attention to Honda's dismal hybrid sales of everything but the insight.

GM-Joe · 11-18-2006, 12:03 PM

That isn't too fancy and the prestige level for Hollywoodites is about that of a Plymouth Sundance to us.

GotAWD · 11-18-2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PocoToro

It looks like "Hollywood Types" want a hybrid that is more of a political statement than a luxury statement.

True. Ted Dansons manager isnt exactly a A List celebrity. So its not like its gonna be getting a lot of press but it seems to have made it this far.

cooper8830 · 11-18-2006, 01:40 PM

Read the what the idiots on autospies.com write...they are talking about how its great that they sold it under msrp and how this is going to take over hollywood. Haha WTF? A Shelby GT500 sold for 600k way way over MSRP the Lexus just doesn't grab anyone. Its a Lexus...who cares about a Japanese luxury car in Hollywood when they can buy a Bentley or Rolls-Royce?

Kappa · 11-18-2006, 02:20 PM

From what it looks like, it seems that Lexus may have overestmated itself in the super performance luxury segment. The idea they had was good, but the car isnt a stand out against what its compitition. There is only one thing that really strikes me funny about the GS450h and is that Lexus made a performance hybrid, and can someone tell me is when did Lexus start selling oxymorons?

john1701a · 11-18-2006, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Kappa

can someone tell me is when did Lexus start selling oxymorons?

When people began to disregard the benefit of the engine not running in stop & slow traffic. A performance Lexus is capable of dealing with that by using an electric motor. The competition wastes lots gas by depending solely on a grossly oversized engine for that need.

Also, when people began to dismiss the importance of the SULEV emission rating, which the Lexus hybrid delivers.

JOHN

11-17-2006, 11:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
roteague 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kaneohe, HI Posts: 1,437	Lexus GS450h Hybrid Auctioned Off $4,000 Below MSRP at Hollywood "While we anxiously await the arrival of the Lexus GS450h hybrid, a couple of A-list celebrities, directors and agents had the chance to spend some time with the car and a chance to win the high-performance hybrid luxury sedan. At the Oceana fundraising dinner Hollywood personalities started the bidding below MSRP. The bidding then ended very soon when Keith Addis, Ted Danson’s manager, raised his paddle for $54,000. The lucky man bought the car for $4,000 below the vehicle’s base price. Seems like Lexus isn’t to hot with Hollywood celebrities who already own cars like Rolls Royce, Bentley or even a Ferrari." http://www.autospies.com/news/Lexus-...llywood-10099/ Last edited by Ming : 11-18-2006 at 09:12 AM.

11-17-2006, 11:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Odin 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 774	Re: Lexus GS450h Hybrid Auctioned Off $4,000 Below MSRP at Hollywood As Nelson would say Ha Ha!!

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asim Firebird Concept (the turbine one) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,271	Re: Lexus GS450h Hybrid Auctioned Off $4,000 Below MSRP at Hollywood Wow...thats a good price off. Too bad I'm not a celebrity, or that I want a Lexus hybrid. __________________ I'll make a new sig. Later.

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tgagneguam 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,936	Re: Lexus GS450h Hybrid Auctioned Off $4,000 Below MSRP at Hollywood Does one auctioned-off-below-MSRP Lexus paint a realistic picture of the entire Lexus Division? Hardly. After all, this is the same GS450h that Kiplinger's recently praised for its higher than average resale value (3 years/5 years): 63%/49%. (Of course, this is the same magazine that awarded an honorable mention to the STS-V in the category of "SEDANS $45,000 AND OVER" (while picturing a CTS-V)). Don't be distracted by the headline; this is a clear case of much ado about nothing, if you ask me.

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mjd1001 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Daytona Beach, FL and Upstate NY Drives: 2008 Saturn Vue Redline Posts: 2,629	Re: Lexus GS450h Hybrid Auctioned Off $4,000 Below MSRP at Hollywood I actually like the new GS, and a hybrid option is nice...just I can't go around buying $50,000+ new cars every year or two.

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11-18-2006, 10:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
PocoToro 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jul 2006 Drives: '04 SSR 5.3L Posts: 480	Re: Lexus GS450h Hybrid Auctioned Off $4,000 Below MSRP at Hollywood It looks like "Hollywood Types" want a hybrid that is more of a political statement than a luxury statement. __________________ The Volt is a total electric car with a "range extender" Remove ICE, add more/better battery's and you have the EV-2 "We Probably Could Have Saved Ourselves, But We Were Too Damned Lazy To Try Very Hard......And Too Damn Cheap" Kurt Vonnegut

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member12 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta Drives: pickup truck Posts: 5,370	Re: Lexus GS450h Hybrid Auctioned Off $4,000 Below MSRP at Hollywood If those types are spending 50-60K for a car, it seems to be an Escalade or Navigator. Sorry, Lexus. You just aren't as trendy as the king of bling. __________________ Answer Toyota's FJ and 4Runner...BRING BACK A ZR2 BLAZER!!!!

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Bvonscott 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: California Posts: 1,750	Re: Lexus GS450h Hybrid Auctioned Off $4,000 Below MSRP at Hollywood ^^ tHAT'S WHAT i'M SAYING! BOOOORIING! __________________ Member of the: I Will Never Buy a Japanese Car In My Life Club. www.BADBOYVETTES.com C6 and C6R rule!

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GM-Joe 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Drives: 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 1997 Saab 900 2.0 Turbo Posts: 1,427	Re: Lexus GS450h Hybrid Auctioned Off $4,000 Below MSRP at Hollywood That isn't too fancy and the prestige level for Hollywoodites is about that of a Plymouth Sundance to us. __________________ Current: 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 1997 Saab 900 2.0 Turbo(148,500 Sobbing Saab on blocks) 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 10 (retired 11/12/2007; 219,986 mi.) Dead: 1983 Datsun 280 ZX by Nissan (146,857 mi.) 1986 Lincoln Mercury Lynx (64K mi.) 1979 Chrysler Cordoba w/ Corinthian Leather seats (130K mi.) 1976 Dodge Charger (130K mi.)

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cooper8830 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincinnati Drives: 95 Camaro Posts: 144	Re: Lexus GS450h Hybrid Auctioned Off $4,000 Below MSRP at Hollywood Read the what the idiots on autospies.com write...they are talking about how its great that they sold it under msrp and how this is going to take over hollywood. Haha WTF? A Shelby GT500 sold for 600k way way over MSRP the Lexus just doesn't grab anyone. Its a Lexus...who cares about a Japanese luxury car in Hollywood when they can buy a Bentley or Rolls-Royce? __________________ 95 Mustang GT conv. and 98 & 00 Triumph Speed Triple.

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Kappa 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 336	Re: Lexus GS450h Hybrid Auctioned Off $4,000 Below MSRP at Hollywood From what it looks like, it seems that Lexus may have overestmated itself in the super performance luxury segment. The idea they had was good, but the car isnt a stand out against what its compitition. There is only one thing that really strikes me funny about the GS450h and is that Lexus made a performance hybrid, and can someone tell me is when did Lexus start selling oxymorons?

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