Sightings Lexus LFA Spotted at Local Jo'burg Dealer...

martinbo

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• Sep 8, 2011

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Ok, ok, lousy BlackBerry pics again but I just had to share. Lexus Fourways in Johannesburg has an LFA on the floor and it probably won't be there for long. I believe that this is LFA #4 in the country. At R 5.5 million the LFA is monstrously expensive in South Africa - directly converted currency for currency this is EUR 550,000!!!

Hey, we all know it's expensive but man in the 'fibre it looks ridiculously good. It's a special beast to behold and the interior is just magnificently turned out. Extraordinary! Oh well here goes with the crappy cellphone pics. Sorry.

 

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WOW.... AMAZING...People still use Blackberry's these days.... .. Just kidding Martin.

Greatly appreciate you sharing these photos of this spectacular beast! Definitely a master-class in Function-is-Form!


So be honest... how long did you just stand there admiring and studying the LF-A? Maybe by the time the Jo'burg Motor Show comes around you'll be able to get your hands on a more practical camera.

 

martinbo

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• Sep 8, 2011

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15 minutes of admiration time. I have a lovely old Sony F828 that takes nice pics. I'll be sure to take it along to JIMS.

 

NarutoRamen

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• Sep 10, 2011

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I must admit, not liking the silver on it. Looks too "normal" for it.

 

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• Sep 10, 2011

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cool! Is this one sold, or are they fishing for buyers?

 

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• Sep 11, 2011

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Cashmere said:

cool! Is this one sold, or are they fishing for buyers?

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You wanna go halvsie buddy ?

I have a lovely old Sony F828 that takes nice pics. I'll be sure to take it along to JIMS.

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Very nice! Looking forward to those photos buddy.

 

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• Sep 11, 2011

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Some more pictures of the same LFA being delivered in South Africa. This is LFA #134. Lexus is over 1/4th of the way through building all the LFAs:

 

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• Sep 11, 2011

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NarutoRamen said:

I must admit, not liking the silver on it. Looks too "normal" for it.

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I see what you are saying, but I would still love it in puke green.

In fact, I don't mind the run of the mill silver, as it gives it appears discreet (or is it discrete? I always forget)

 

NarutoRamen

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• Sep 12, 2011

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hoffmeister_fan said:

I see what you are saying, but I would still love it in puke green.

In fact, I don't mind the run of the mill silver, as it gives it appears discreet (or is it discrete? I always forget)

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Oh yeah, no doubt. Puke green you say? Hell, I'd take this even if big ass Green Hulk puked on it.

 

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• Sep 12, 2011

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Thanks for sharing Martin! Nice to see exotics making their way here, I hope that is an indication of where our local economy is heading

Honestly though, this is the total last super car on my list There are just to many better cars from Italy, Germany and GB to choose from.

 

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• Sep 13, 2011

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I also had seen a white one at the local car show and in real life, it looks spectacular with a very overwhelming presence inspite of being several inches shorter than even a compact Toyota Corolla.

I did not have the good fortune to hear that unbeatable V10 in real life.

My local Lexus dealership says, two LFAs are coming to my city. One of them is a standard LFA and the other will be an LFA with Nurburgring package. If I am lucky, I will be able to see them driving around on the road.

 

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Human said:

Honestly though, this is the total last super car on my list There are just to many cheaper, but not much worse, cars from Italy, Germany and GB to choose from.

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Corrected.