how do lexus cars really compare to european cars?

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The matter here isn't really what's practical but it borders more on social perception. The thread itself says it all "how does Lexus compare to European cars?"

I won't argue with that. We buy cars based on social perception. If we aren't, we'll all be going for the best in-technical-specs and that Hyundai's Equus would be selling like hotcakes now thanks to its features and price.

Any "normal" consumer will have less brand prestige for Lexus compared to European cars. Just ask your sister, your mom, or some of the less fortunate people. Europeans cars have long been equated with luxury is because we were brought up to think that they are luxury. You don't see James Bond driving in a Lexus do you?

Now, driving a Lexus will have less brand prestige than driving a BMW to the usual crowd. They'll say "It's a Lexus" or "It's Japanese!" or "Dude, you're driving a Toyota" or some other low-blows you can throw at it. But that's the point of why Lexus is selling well. Because people want to have a less-eyecandy alternative to the usual German or Italian brands.

All of this boils down to the fact on whether you're satisfied. Who are you pleasing?

Then if you're a speed junkie, a 2 second Alpha 12 GT-R would rank on the same page as a Veyron. It might not have the same chassis, or a W16 engine, or the "holy ****, a Veyron!". But you'll still love it is because it's the epitome of speed. In fact, you'll probably love it more because you can further modify it to your liking.

If you're somebody established, a European car such as a S-Class would be befitting of your stature. On the otherhand, if you're a local politician that's embroiled in our PDAF scam, it might be a better idea to roll around in a Lexus rather than a BMW or Porsche ;)

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If you're somebody established, a European car such as a S-Class would be befitting of your stature. On the otherhand, if you're a local politician that's embroiled in our PDAF scam, it might be a better idea to roll around in a Lexus rather than a BMW or Porsche ;)

I am so lost.....so if you are someone established everyone should get an S-class???
If you are a politian with scams it would be a "better" idea to "roll around" in a Lexus rather than BMW or Porsche???
I don't get it...says who???? Is there some kind of law or practical reason why someone in the right mind should do these???

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Any "normal" consumer will have less brand prestige for Lexus compared to European cars. Just ask your sister, your mom, or some of the less fortunate people. Europeans cars have long been equated with luxury is because we were brought up to think that they are luxury. You don't see James Bond driving in a Lexus do you?

All of this boils down to the fact on whether you're satisfied. Who are you pleasing?

Then if you're a speed junkie, a 2 second Alpha 12 GT-R would rank on the same page as a Veyron. It might not have the same chassis, or a W16 engine, or the "holy ****, a Veyron!". But you'll still love it is because it's the epitome of speed. In fact, you'll probably love it more because you can further modify it to your liking.

What is a "normal" consumer??? So everyone who buys a Lexus or perceives Lexus as the best car in its class is "normal" or everyone else is what? Abnormal???

Do you have to ask "your mom, sister and less fortunately people" what car you should buy and what they this is the best??? I don't. I buy what I think meets my needs, my wants and my budget. In fact, I don't know anyone who consults their mom or sister, or anyone who is "less fortunate" than me to decide what is the best car or brand for me. I hope you don't buy cars from consulting "less fortunate people"...and its funny you put "mom", "sister" and "less fortunately people" in the same sentence....

I'm sorry, but I feel like I'm talking to a 15 year old here....Thanks for your inputs by the way...I'll try to keep that in mind next time I buy a car...