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[Big Rat]

I see that there’s a launch edition Lc on the above site with less than 2k miles, it’s a 17 plate and being sold by reputable dealership in Gloucestershire, I guess if you are happy with the fussy interior on these could make a remarkable buy if bought for the right money.

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[steve2006]

Strange MOT history, first with an unreadable speedo and 2 tests on same day at different test centres?

Is it a demo model or spent the last 5 years going sideways on track days😀

[Big Rat]

@steve2006 Don’t know the car personally done a little bit of internet research but haven’t found anything……I would suggest that the mileage is a bit low for it to have been a press hack but it is possible 

As regards the MOT history yes I saw that but many cars had these discrepancies during the COVID changes not unusual…..

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[AJ500]

Looks like a car with 2 owners who havent bought it to use. Regardless of virtually no miles on it,the service record isnt in line with Lexus and not carried out by main dealer.Some may see that as a bad mark…..certainly would if it were a Porsche!

The final bid price is subject to a 6% fee so that has to be factored in.

Personally the interior is not for me and its basically a standard model with specific upgrades,eg Sport alloys.

Suspect it may end up with one of the specialist dealers and marked up accordingly.

A J.

[Brian R]

Hmm, a launch edition, obviously a rare car/spec. May not be to everyone's taste, but a car I would love to own.

I remember seeing a number of these early last year, and they were snapped up very quickly. I've never seen another till today. Then they were just shy of £50K and given how prices have risen since, I would imagine it will sell for north of that figure, even allowing for commission. Looks like it's got some firm interest, and a bidder I recognise. Less than 9 hours to go as I post this comment.

[Big Rat]

I like the white exterior personally, the interior wouldn’t be for me impart because I’m not sure about the blue, Lexus did this blue with the Anniversary RcF one of which is for sale now.

And as others have mentioned apart from the wheels I don’t believe these were Sport Plus HUD RWS, though happy to be proved wrong.

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[AJ500]

I am certain this limited edition is neither Sport or Sport + spec.

The leather seats are not Sport and nor is the glass roof.It may have HUD and Mark Levinson but they have to be added to all versions.It does have the 21 in wheels.

At fifty something thousand this will be a good buy if the interior is liked.

A J.

[hockeyedwards]

Loveeee the interior on these... to look at, could imagine being a possible ball-ache to care for if used regularly. Have always had bad experiences with light colour interiors.

Interesting comments about the spec and history, so I guess the 'right price' with fees factored in, could be a solid investment.

[Brian R]

Just noticed the auction description states "electric sunroof". Surely that cannot be right?

Price has now climbed to £49K via a "new" bidder..........

 

[AJ500]

Brian,I am certain the roof is a fixed glass one but with a sliding lining panel to give the impression of a standard sun roof.That is what is in the standard LC model and I had an extended demo of one of those.After back to back comparison with my Sport I knew I preferred the Sports seats and Carbon fibre roof,plus the 21s.

A J.

[Brian R]

Ah, that makes sense AJ. Just had a look see and with 1hr 15 mins to go the bid is £50500 and from a new bidder.

[Big Rat]

So it’s sold £54k plus the 6% that’s by my 11+ maths another £3240……for those that can remember the 11+…..🙂

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[AJ500]

Be interesting to see if it turns up at some dealer,marked up accordingly.I suspect not as it would be an expensive 17 plate for any decent profit to be made.

Just needs a proper main dealer service to secure the Lexus 10 year warranty deal.

A J.

[Brian R]

I too wonder whether it will turn up on a dealers forecourt. At the moment stock does seem to be selling for pretty good money but I should have thought 60k tops for this car.