Lexus Dealership – Opening Delayed indefinitely

[bearishgurl]

svelte, I feel the defective gas pedal recall is just one of Toyota’s “peremptory strikes.” I stand by my assertion that the recent/current hulabaloo over Toyota’s “quality and safety defects” is NOT OVER until the “fat lady sings.”

If you will recall, I stated that my current vehicle is 16 years old and my friends’ vehicles are similar ages. I don’t have any experience with the newer Toyotas except by looks and looking in the vehicle’s window comparison. I don’t know about the quality, per se, but I DO FEEL the standard equipment and size of interior has gone down a couple of notches in recent years, for the same model category of vehicle.

The most fun cars I have ever had were a bronze 1976 Celica and a Navy 1980 Celica with T-Top. I also had a red pearlized 1981 Honda Prelude. That was also very fun to drive, as were my friends’ Z-cars in the ’70’s (so much leg room – LOL).

I’ve sold and bought all my cars privately through the ads and Auto Trader. I’ve only owned two *new* vehicles in my whole life, both Toyotas. One was a brand new loaded ’79 Corolla Deluxe for $5400. I recall that I put down $1400 and borrowed $4000 for 3 yrs. at $145 mo (I’ve never had a car payment since). The other *new* veh. was purchased directly from an overseas distributor for cash, thus no dealer overhead 🙂

IMHO, I see absolutely no reason whatsoever to pay a “new-car premium” or pay for a vehicle on time.

[svelte]

[quote=bearishgurl]The most fun cars I have ever had were a bronze 1976 Celica and a Navy 1980 Celica with T-Top. I also had a red pearlized 1981 Honda Prelude. That was also very fun to drive, as were my friends’ Z-cars in the ’70’s (so much leg room – LOL).[/quote]

Preludes and Z-cars are not Toyotas. As I recall, the early 80s Preludes were nicknamed “Quaaludes” at the time (meaning they would put you to sleep)…by my group of friends anyway. lol

240Zs were da bomb though. Loved driving those things.

[svelte]

[quote=bearishgurl]The most fun cars I have ever had were a bronze 1976 Celica and a Navy 1980 Celica with T-Top. I also had a red pearlized 1981 Honda Prelude. That was also very fun to drive, as were my friends’ Z-cars in the ’70’s (so much leg room – LOL).[/quote]

Preludes and Z-cars are not Toyotas. As I recall, the early 80s Preludes were nicknamed “Quaaludes” at the time (meaning they would put you to sleep)…by my group of friends anyway. lol

240Zs were da bomb though. Loved driving those things.

[svelte]

[quote=bearishgurl]The most fun cars I have ever had were a bronze 1976 Celica and a Navy 1980 Celica with T-Top. I also had a red pearlized 1981 Honda Prelude. That was also very fun to drive, as were my friends’ Z-cars in the ’70’s (so much leg room – LOL).[/quote]

Preludes and Z-cars are not Toyotas. As I recall, the early 80s Preludes were nicknamed “Quaaludes” at the time (meaning they would put you to sleep)…by my group of friends anyway. lol

240Zs were da bomb though. Loved driving those things.

[svelte]

[quote=bearishgurl]The most fun cars I have ever had were a bronze 1976 Celica and a Navy 1980 Celica with T-Top. I also had a red pearlized 1981 Honda Prelude. That was also very fun to drive, as were my friends’ Z-cars in the ’70’s (so much leg room – LOL).[/quote]

Preludes and Z-cars are not Toyotas. As I recall, the early 80s Preludes were nicknamed “Quaaludes” at the time (meaning they would put you to sleep)…by my group of friends anyway. lol

240Zs were da bomb though. Loved driving those things.

[svelte]

[quote=bearishgurl]The most fun cars I have ever had were a bronze 1976 Celica and a Navy 1980 Celica with T-Top. I also had a red pearlized 1981 Honda Prelude. That was also very fun to drive, as were my friends’ Z-cars in the ’70’s (so much leg room – LOL).[/quote]

Preludes and Z-cars are not Toyotas. As I recall, the early 80s Preludes were nicknamed “Quaaludes” at the time (meaning they would put you to sleep)…by my group of friends anyway. lol

240Zs were da bomb though. Loved driving those things.

[NewtoSanDiego]

RUTH CHRIS STEAKHOUSE!!!

http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/escondido/article_95ed4423-806f-539c-af91-e81e50f0ae81.html

[NewtoSanDiego]

RUTH CHRIS STEAKHOUSE!!!

http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/escondido/article_95ed4423-806f-539c-af91-e81e50f0ae81.html

[NewtoSanDiego]

RUTH CHRIS STEAKHOUSE!!!

http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/escondido/article_95ed4423-806f-539c-af91-e81e50f0ae81.html

[NewtoSanDiego]

RUTH CHRIS STEAKHOUSE!!!

http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/escondido/article_95ed4423-806f-539c-af91-e81e50f0ae81.html

[NewtoSanDiego]

RUTH CHRIS STEAKHOUSE!!!

http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/escondido/article_95ed4423-806f-539c-af91-e81e50f0ae81.html

[Jim Jones]

[quote=NewtoSanDiego]Well, out of curiousity I stopped by the dealership last weekend. It was a surreal experience to say the least!

In the parking lot, before I even turn off the engine of my car there were 4 salesman and 1 saleswoman surrounding my car. One of them even went so far as to open my door and proclaim “Welcome to the Greatest Lexus Dealership in the world, how can I help you!” I was a bit taken aback!

It looked like the the normal car saleman ettiquette of rotating new customer contacts between salesman had taken a back seat to dog-eat-dog survival instincts……run…that is my customer!!! My commission! I need to put food on the table

Needless to say, I went with the pretty blond saleswoman.

We struck up a nice conversation, talked about the weather, my dreams, goals and what my timeframe was for a new vehicle purchase.

Inside, I’ve never seen any dealership like it before. In one corner was a japanese bonsai forest and rock garden, a tranquil stream flowed gently over what looked like Japanese river rocks that came from Shinjuku prefecture.

In the other corner, was what looked like a full service spa with 4 to 5 stations, in front of each a sign, “Shiatsu”, “Foot Therapy”, etc.

The saleswoman told me they like to make their customers comfortable and suggested the foot massage. I was floored!

So get this! I sit down and heavy set woman appears out of nowhere and and proceeds to take off my shoes and socks. While she kneads my calfs and feet, the saleswoman continues her pitch. I am offered tea, coffee, danish, doughnuts and even a small plate of sushi from their on-site sushi chef! Wow!

Anyway, I was pretty impressed overall. Just some wanted to relay some of my thoughts

Thanks,
NSD[/quote]

Looks like I have just found a new lunch spot for when I am up in North County!

[Jim Jones]

[quote=NewtoSanDiego]Well, out of curiousity I stopped by the dealership last weekend. It was a surreal experience to say the least!

In the parking lot, before I even turn off the engine of my car there were 4 salesman and 1 saleswoman surrounding my car. One of them even went so far as to open my door and proclaim “Welcome to the Greatest Lexus Dealership in the world, how can I help you!” I was a bit taken aback!

It looked like the the normal car saleman ettiquette of rotating new customer contacts between salesman had taken a back seat to dog-eat-dog survival instincts……run…that is my customer!!! My commission! I need to put food on the table

Needless to say, I went with the pretty blond saleswoman.

We struck up a nice conversation, talked about the weather, my dreams, goals and what my timeframe was for a new vehicle purchase.

Inside, I’ve never seen any dealership like it before. In one corner was a japanese bonsai forest and rock garden, a tranquil stream flowed gently over what looked like Japanese river rocks that came from Shinjuku prefecture.

In the other corner, was what looked like a full service spa with 4 to 5 stations, in front of each a sign, “Shiatsu”, “Foot Therapy”, etc.

The saleswoman told me they like to make their customers comfortable and suggested the foot massage. I was floored!

So get this! I sit down and heavy set woman appears out of nowhere and and proceeds to take off my shoes and socks. While she kneads my calfs and feet, the saleswoman continues her pitch. I am offered tea, coffee, danish, doughnuts and even a small plate of sushi from their on-site sushi chef! Wow!

Anyway, I was pretty impressed overall. Just some wanted to relay some of my thoughts

Thanks,
NSD[/quote]

Looks like I have just found a new lunch spot for when I am up in North County!

[Jim Jones]

[quote=NewtoSanDiego]Well, out of curiousity I stopped by the dealership last weekend. It was a surreal experience to say the least!

In the parking lot, before I even turn off the engine of my car there were 4 salesman and 1 saleswoman surrounding my car. One of them even went so far as to open my door and proclaim “Welcome to the Greatest Lexus Dealership in the world, how can I help you!” I was a bit taken aback!

It looked like the the normal car saleman ettiquette of rotating new customer contacts between salesman had taken a back seat to dog-eat-dog survival instincts……run…that is my customer!!! My commission! I need to put food on the table

Needless to say, I went with the pretty blond saleswoman.

We struck up a nice conversation, talked about the weather, my dreams, goals and what my timeframe was for a new vehicle purchase.

Inside, I’ve never seen any dealership like it before. In one corner was a japanese bonsai forest and rock garden, a tranquil stream flowed gently over what looked like Japanese river rocks that came from Shinjuku prefecture.

In the other corner, was what looked like a full service spa with 4 to 5 stations, in front of each a sign, “Shiatsu”, “Foot Therapy”, etc.

The saleswoman told me they like to make their customers comfortable and suggested the foot massage. I was floored!

So get this! I sit down and heavy set woman appears out of nowhere and and proceeds to take off my shoes and socks. While she kneads my calfs and feet, the saleswoman continues her pitch. I am offered tea, coffee, danish, doughnuts and even a small plate of sushi from their on-site sushi chef! Wow!

Anyway, I was pretty impressed overall. Just some wanted to relay some of my thoughts

Thanks,
NSD[/quote]

Looks like I have just found a new lunch spot for when I am up in North County!

[Jim Jones]

[quote=NewtoSanDiego]Well, out of curiousity I stopped by the dealership last weekend. It was a surreal experience to say the least!

In the parking lot, before I even turn off the engine of my car there were 4 salesman and 1 saleswoman surrounding my car. One of them even went so far as to open my door and proclaim “Welcome to the Greatest Lexus Dealership in the world, how can I help you!” I was a bit taken aback!

It looked like the the normal car saleman ettiquette of rotating new customer contacts between salesman had taken a back seat to dog-eat-dog survival instincts……run…that is my customer!!! My commission! I need to put food on the table

Needless to say, I went with the pretty blond saleswoman.

We struck up a nice conversation, talked about the weather, my dreams, goals and what my timeframe was for a new vehicle purchase.

Inside, I’ve never seen any dealership like it before. In one corner was a japanese bonsai forest and rock garden, a tranquil stream flowed gently over what looked like Japanese river rocks that came from Shinjuku prefecture.

In the other corner, was what looked like a full service spa with 4 to 5 stations, in front of each a sign, “Shiatsu”, “Foot Therapy”, etc.

The saleswoman told me they like to make their customers comfortable and suggested the foot massage. I was floored!

So get this! I sit down and heavy set woman appears out of nowhere and and proceeds to take off my shoes and socks. While she kneads my calfs and feet, the saleswoman continues her pitch. I am offered tea, coffee, danish, doughnuts and even a small plate of sushi from their on-site sushi chef! Wow!

Anyway, I was pretty impressed overall. Just some wanted to relay some of my thoughts

Thanks,
NSD[/quote]

Looks like I have just found a new lunch spot for when I am up in North County!

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