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Old 05-16-2010, 02:26 PM   #67
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Originally Posted by enc0re View Post
Comparing Toyota to Lexus is sensible, since they are the mass market and premium brands of the same concern.

But you know what's pointless? Converting JDM MSRP at market exchange rates to compare prices to a USDM model. That shows you really have no clue.

Example:
JDM Lexus GS 350 ¥5,520,000 => $59,721
USDM Lexus GS 350 $45,600
K, that's my mistake and I'll take that hit, but current currency, of course ¥ > $. The reason why I use 2nd gen Aristo is because Aristo is GS. But you know, I guess I used wrong example.

You want the same currency? Fine, I'll bite on that

'09 JDM Lexus GS460 = ¥6,750,000
'09 JDM Toyota Crown Majesta = ¥6,850,000

and lets compare the highest package/version GS460 & Mejesta price tag

'09 JDM Lexus GS460 Ver L = ¥7,750,000
'09 JDM Toyota Crown Majesta F Package = ¥7,900,000

they both has FR layout, sedan (90% same chassis: Internal chassis is same, but external chassis has minor difference), v8 (same v8: 1UR-FSE). Is that good enough?
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