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Badhobz 10-03-2023 07:25 AM

LEXUS LM (why dont they bring this over here)
 
Jesus christ, i love this thing. id buy one in a heartbeat

https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content...-1024x576.webp
https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content...xus-LM-42.webp
https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content...xus-LM-62.webp
https://www.carscoops.com/2023/10/20...995-in-the-uk/

pastarocket 10-03-2023 07:39 AM

I think that Toyota/Lexus don't sell the LM or the Alphard in North America because there is not enough customer demand for this type of vehicle. They won't make the profit to justify selling this type of vehicle in Canada or the U.S.

Americans and Canadians drive SUVs if they need a vehicle for more passengers or extra storage.

Why spend so much money on an LM or Alphard that can be seen as a overpriced minivan when you can buy an SUV?

I think that in North America, the biggest perception of these mini vans are that their styling looks too basic as an everyday vehicle.

jcmaz 10-03-2023 07:46 AM

Doesn't pass crash regulations. The front overhang is quite short and in an event of a frontal impact, the engine/tranny will most likely hit the driver.

Also, the rear bumper might not have a proper crash bar either. That's usually how JDM cars get away with length limitations

Badhobz 10-03-2023 07:50 AM

i still dont understand it, the engineering is already DONE as they are selling this thing in the EU now. The EURO crash certifications are higher standards than north american ones, so if it passes euro tests, it'll pass north american ones too.

Yeah they gotta pay some $$$ to do the certs here, but id still think it would make more sense to do that than say put out a crazy ass niche GT car like my ratrolla and only sell like 1500 units a year GLOBALLY.

Id pick one up, and im sure a lot of people locally here would as well.

donk. 10-03-2023 08:01 AM

Pre order the new century, same price too

But your gonna need a butler to drive you around

trollface 10-03-2023 08:11 AM

Front looks like asssss

Qmx323 10-03-2023 08:54 AM

This thing is a potential brothel on wheels!

radeonboy 10-03-2023 08:54 AM

Those Alphards / Vellfires aren't the fun to drive around as everyday vehicles - they're really best enjoyed in the second row seats. I think they're also too small on our roads - the OG Alphards looked big in a tight city like Hong Kong, but they're like a 3/4-sized minivan next to other cars here.


Quote:

Originally Posted by Qmx323 (Post 9110820)
This thing is a potential brothel on wheels!

Reminds me of the time I pulled up to next to one in HK and realized there were two people going at it inside :lol

Badhobz 10-03-2023 09:28 AM

to be honest thats the only reason i like boxy / van shaped cars

Nissan cube : HEY I CAN FUCK INSIDE IT!
VW Sportwagen: HEY I CAN FUCK INSIDE IT!
This thing: HEY I CAN FUCK INSIDE IT!

jcmaz 10-03-2023 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badhobz (Post 9110823)
to be honest thats the only reason i like boxy / van shaped cars

Nissan cube : HEY I CAN FUCK INSIDE IT!
VW Sportwagen: HEY I CAN FUCK INSIDE IT!
This thing: HEY I CAN FUCK INSIDE IT!

Ratrolla: HEY I CAN FUCK INSIDE IT!

roastpuff 10-03-2023 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcmaz (Post 9110830)
Ratrolla: HEY I CAN FUCK INSIDE IT!

No way, you'd need chiro after trying that in the Ratrolla.

Badhobz 10-03-2023 11:16 AM

too bad nobody ever wants to be fucked in a nissan cube, or a vw sportwagen

MAYBE 3rd times the charm!?

RabidRat 10-03-2023 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pastarocket (Post 9110809)
I think that Toyota/Lexus don't sell the LM or the Alphard in North America because there is not enough customer demand for this type of vehicle. They won't make the profit to justify selling this type of vehicle in Canada or the U.S.

Americans and Canadians drive SUVs if they need a vehicle for more passengers or extra storage.

Why spend so much money on an LM or Alphard that can be seen as a overpriced minivan when you can buy an SUV?

I think that in North America, the biggest perception of these mini vans are that their styling looks too basic as an everyday vehicle.

Yeah it's a marketing / image thing for sure.

But these days all you need to do is throw on a lift, A/Ts, cladding, and boom, profits.

TRD Pro that shit!

JDMDreams 10-03-2023 11:49 AM

Just get a second Gen with the royal lounge, close enough :accepted:

https://picture1.goo-net.com/100/100...1114W00133.jpg

asian_XL 10-04-2023 05:54 AM

99% of the time I drive the Alphard by myself. The boat eats 40 cents of gas per km lol

by the way, my Mazda5 is better place to fuck than the Alphard, those captain seats suck.

JDMDreams 10-04-2023 11:26 AM

What's wrong with the seats? I'm considering one right now.

68style 10-04-2023 11:29 AM

They're not good for fucking?

Badhobz 10-04-2023 05:28 PM

or their fucking good seats. either way, lots of fucking

JDMDreams 10-04-2023 09:05 PM

Looks like best angle for bj, not even long wheelbase sedans offer this much leg room.

donk. 10-05-2023 09:07 AM

The leg room isn't for the person sitting
It's for the person doing the sucking

68style 10-05-2023 09:17 AM

I like how donk ungendered the situation

CivicBlues 10-05-2023 09:57 AM

Love how every other thread now is about banging. A testament to how RS members all have healthy sex lives. Right? RIGHT??

68style 10-05-2023 10:09 AM

No such thing as too much of a good thing :megusta:

JDMDreams 10-05-2023 12:50 PM

RS members don't have a house to bang in or live at home with parents so we can only bang in the car:pokerface::lawl:

Badhobz 10-05-2023 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CivicBlues (Post 9110996)
Love how every other thread now is about banging. A testament to how RS members all have healthy sex lives. Right? RIGHT??

we might have all physically gotten older, but inside we still the ricers that just talk shit and want to screw all day everyday:badpokerface:


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