I see a lot more GXs than LCs in Boston. The local Toyota dealer has very little LC stock, just 1 1958 that hasn't moved so they added leather seats to it, I was just there buying my Ex Wife a Grand Highlander so was asking about them. My girlfriend just inquired about the GX (she's been wanting one since before I got my LC), there's 12 available on the lot at the Lexus dealership. She didn't want to pay over $1k a month on a lease for a car she'll only drive 20 miles a week on so she's keeping her little NX. Kinda happy about that, I was getting a little jealous, haha...
LC vs GX sales?
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Lexus is a chick car brand, IMHO, or older people. Nice vehicles, but boring.
I don't mean to insult anyone, because this is just a general statement, but I was watching the GX and LC groups on FB before purchasing... Most of the GX people were pretty ignorant. I think they bought it because it said "Lexus" and was boxy/new.
Of course, I bought the LC because it said "Land Cruiser" and was boxy.
I live in Vegas and other than fellow forum member JT, I don’t personally know anyone with an LC. I see maybe one or 2 a week on my daily drives.
In comparison, there are 2 GX550s that I frequently see parked at work (though I don’t know them personally), a Nori green overtrail
and an incognito. Several various colors parked at the gym that I go to. And multiple others when I drive around town.
Anecdotal for sure, but seems likely GXs are much more common from my observation. Likely people prefer the V6 or simply the luxury brand.
In comparison, there are 2 GX550s that I frequently see parked at work (though I don’t know them personally), a Nori green overtrail
and an incognito. Several various colors parked at the gym that I go to. And multiple others when I drive around town.Anecdotal for sure, but seems likely GXs are much more common from my observation. Likely people prefer the V6 or simply the luxury brand.
Around here (Boise) I see probably 10 LC250s for every 1 GX550. There's three 250s within a couple blocks, and about a dozen more older models. And that's just street parked cruisers, who knows what is hidden in garages!
I had no idea I lived in Land Cruiser country until I started paying attention to it a couple years ago.
I had no idea I lived in Land Cruiser country until I started paying attention to it a couple years ago.
Their dealerships here are so gracious to patrons of the service department. "Take this Lexus embossed Yeti on us.", etc. While they make my 460's steering wheel turn again. But then that is after all, the service department. Their sales people do give a presumptuous and pretentious vibe that says "He's at a Lexus dealership. He can afford it." They are horrible at reading and relating to people. If I did that in my business I'd be eating out of a garbage can.
It doesn't impress me and their hideous, open wide at the bottom of the grill-front end is off-putting IMO. That's what made me part with LS460s after my '07.
When they get that grill sorted out I may return to their sedan for my wife but no way would I choose a GX over a LC for myself.
We called about 20 Lexus dealers nation wide, there's a handful of "rental white" gx550 getting delivered in California but that seems like about it. We've seen 2 on the road so far in the last year and one parked in south bay. From what I can tell either they're making very few gx550 or the US is getting a much smaller allocation than is needed. That was our first choice but lead time is 60+ days and they're only shipping white ones right now which is a hard no from us.
Meanwhile about 6 LCLC were delivered to our local Toyota dealership last month and we snagged one. We see 2-3 if we're out all day, usually white but there's another mustard yellow one nearby.
A handful of dealerships have the base model on the lot for $1000 off.
Meanwhile about 6 LCLC were delivered to our local Toyota dealership last month and we snagged one. We see 2-3 if we're out all day, usually white but there's another mustard yellow one nearby.
A handful of dealerships have the base model on the lot for $1000 off.
We tried to buy a GX OT that was on the lot in florida (out of state) and they wouldn't sell it to us. Said they were keeping their GX allotment for their local customers. They did contact me 3 months later asking if i was still interested. We had LC already at that point.
For what it's worth, the Lexus salesman I spoke with told me that they produce less than what meets demand because too many sales of the GX550 lowers their overall fuel economy ratings, whereas Toyota has plenty of high mileage cars so they can "afford" to produce more LC's.
In my neck of the woods, I have one of the few LCs, the GX550 mostly base or premium are ubiquitous if I am going to see a 250 series.
The Lexus Dealership in my area has a number of GX550s mainly because the dealership is trying to mark it up and people are not willing to pay the markup.
The Lexus Dealership in my area has a number of GX550s mainly because the dealership is trying to mark it up and people are not willing to pay the markup.
