Japanese luxury brands and classics - Part I

"El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!" (lightningzone) 12/09/2014 at 10:45 • Filed to: None

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I always said that a classic car needs to be at least 25 years old to be a classic, and not just an old car. Lexus and Infiniti are 25, Acura is a bit older, but are their first models, classics?

I'd say the LS is certainly a classic, it was created to beat the Germans at their own game and did.

The SC is another car that is becoming a classic, and its curves and Supra bones, sure help.

Too bad that some have been ruined...

...and too bad that Lexus had no clear idea what to do with the nameplate after the first gen. and we got that...thing.

The GS, could be a classic, if it's in very good condition.

RX? I don't know, it's one of the first luxury SUV's, but I doubt SUV's will be classics/collectibles.

IS wagon, not old enough to be a classic, but it is a collectible, since it is the only wagon, Lexus ever made.

What Lexus models will become classics/collectibles?

IS F, original F model will be a must have, when F will be on par with /// M .

LFA.

Duh, of course it will be a classic collectible.

CT, the first Lexus hatchback.

What else is there?

Trevor Slattery, ACTOR > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/08/2014 at 16:37

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I was always fond of the Legend Coupe.

Milky > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/08/2014 at 16:39

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"Too bad that some have been ruined…" :'(

I'M SORRY

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > Trevor Slattery, ACTOR 12/08/2014 at 16:40

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I'm making posts about Acura and Infiniti, too.

TheHondaBro > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/08/2014 at 16:41

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The Acura 3.2 CL Type-S destroyed the BMW 330Ci.

E92M3 > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/08/2014 at 16:41

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Half of those were produced in too much quanity. Kind of like a CRX vs NSX. Is the CRX a classic? Yes... Is it a collector car? No.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Trevor Slattery, ACTOR 12/08/2014 at 16:44

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My dad's '88 Legend sedan 5-speed was a great car.

RazoE > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/08/2014 at 16:44

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I know euro models had these lights in the bumpers, but are they a 2nd set of fogs, or what?

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > E92M3 12/08/2014 at 16:45

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Classic status is good too, it's better to be a classic than just an old car.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > Milky 12/08/2014 at 16:46

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That's not as bad as putting 40 inch wheels on it.

RazoE > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/08/2014 at 16:48

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The SC does not have Supra bones, it's the other way around. In 1991 the Toyota Soarer was used to create the Lexus SC300/400. The MKIV Supra was released in 1993.5. The Soarer/Supra have been twins until 1991 when it was updated, yet the MKIII Supra continued for 2 more years.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > RazoE 12/08/2014 at 16:50

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I don't' know, I just wanted a car with German number plates, for its symbolism. I guess the Euro safety rules require lower mounted fog lights, or something

Milky > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/08/2014 at 16:54

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At least I had a ton of fun in it first. But still, she gone …..

FKA-RacecaR > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/08/2014 at 17:04

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WHY!?!?!?!?!!?

FKA-RacecaR > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/08/2014 at 17:06

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My wife and I discussed getting her an SC to "play" with in a few years. I would love to have one for her.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/08/2014 at 18:48

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Cool picture.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Milky 12/09/2014 at 10:51

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She Kinja'd

Leadbull > Milky 12/09/2014 at 10:53

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Wait the heck happened there, man?

Milky > Leadbull 12/09/2014 at 11:00

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Street drifting for a couple years eventually catches up to you …. when you catch a curb (and pole).

Milky > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 12/09/2014 at 11:02

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and there is no one to blame but myself …. IM SORRY FOR THE WRONGS I HAVE DONE TO YOU SC. PLEASE FORGIVE ME.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Milky 12/09/2014 at 11:03

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error 404/car not found.

Funktheduck > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/09/2014 at 11:08

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I loved my GS. It was a pain to work on and parts were really expensive, but it was a great car.

OPPOsaurus WRX > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/09/2014 at 11:11

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i like how these look but i dont think they have the performance to back it up. LFA swap? its ok if u wanna put it in the back like a Clio

Milky > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 12/09/2014 at 11:13

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I do wonder what happened to it. Guys that bought it from me said they were going to turn it into a drift car (like it wasn't already). My guess is they found out how damage there really was and took the engine out and scrapped it.

Leadbull > Milky 12/09/2014 at 11:19

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Ouch

Milky > Leadbull 12/09/2014 at 11:56

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Yea, I miss it but I aint even mad in all honesty. I had a ton of fun and got my monies worth out of it.