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Alx · 03-21-2006, 11:57 AM

I think every brand should do this, it would make much better drivers with performance vehicles. Safet 1st.

Time was when the notion of "Lexus performance" was measured in terms of panel gaps and service intervals. But as part of Toyota's plan to add driving emotion to the brand, the upscale marque is reportedly considering opening a series of high-performance driving schools... not unlike that of Ferrari or Land Rover.
According to Inside Line, the academy could possibly focus on more driving-dynamics oriented models, like the 2006 IS 350.
[Source: Edmunds Inside Line]

The Artist · 03-21-2006, 12:01 PM

i think MB has this in sweden..there was a course in norht sweden..
i read about it Mercedes owners magazine

Alx · 03-21-2006, 12:17 PM

Really??? Id like to hear more about that Artist, see if you find anything mentioning it... It hink it is a superb idea and post the info here if you can find it.... Thanks!!!

MikeJ · 03-21-2006, 12:21 PM

I think BMW, MB, Audi and Porsche all have these... At least Porsche and BMW offer winter driving courses in Northern Finland.

Just_me · 03-21-2006, 12:47 PM

Its a shame its so expensive. also if you own a M car you can take a drivers course on a track with BMW

Alx · 03-21-2006, 01:34 PM

Perhaps Lexus's course will be more affordable and hopefully can teach great precision driving and dynamics.... Sounds interesting, id like to be involved in one myself, lack of time, personally i feel it should be a pre-requisite with certain cars upon purchase.

dOmInIX · 03-21-2006, 01:57 PM

Yea, Audi has these driving schools here also...'The school of safe driving'.

Great thing, if I ever buy some strong car I will certainly go on few courses.

The Artist · 03-21-2006, 02:01 PM

i dont have the mag anymore alx.. but i remember it costin like 500USD weekend with driving lessons buss trip and hotel..

..
pretty okay price imo

Alx · 03-21-2006, 02:20 PM

For advanced driving thats pretty damn cheap...

Giannis · 03-21-2006, 03:31 PM

and it includes the hotel and busses. That's not only cheap. That's a bargain!

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