branshew Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Third in my series of giveaways this week: One (1) Lexus Owner's Club static window decal (10" x 2.5" w/ gold writing) I'm going to do this one a little differently this time to give more people a chance since not everyone can get to the Forum right after the thread is posted. I will randomly select a winner (out of a hat) from all of the correct answers that are returned by 6:00 PM EST. PLEASE SEND ME YOUR ANSWER VIA PM! If the answer gets posted in the thread then it defeats the purpose since everyone will be able to copy your answer and it will reduce your chances of winning overall. If you don't want/need the decal, let me know if the PM please so I can get it to someone that wants it. Thanks. - Brandon And now to the question.... Name the initial month & year of release in the US for the following models (not the dates they were debuted, but the dates they went on sale to the general public): Hint - they are all pre 2000. LS 400 ES 250 ES 300 GS 300 GS 400 SC 300 SC 400 RX 300 LX 450 ...stay tuned this Friday for giveaway number 4 - the best "prize" yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branshew Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 Anyone? Too much work for a decal huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexus411 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 October 2005 Lexus introduces the all-new 2006 IS. Led by the 306-hp IS350 and a bold new design philosophy called L-Finesse, it begs the question: Why live in one dimension? May 2005 These four have cornered this year's IntelliChoice awards, as the prestigious magazine names the LS, ES, SC and RX as the Best Overall Values in their respective categories. April 2005 Lexus introduces the world’s first luxury hybrid, the much-anticipated RX 400h. Combining unexpected power, improved fuel efficiency and uncompromising luxury, the RX Hybrid makes automotive history. March 2005 Euphoria is the perfect word to describe the introduction of the powerful all-new 2006 GS, loaded with breakthrough innovations in performance and luxury. May 2004 Three's a charm, as IntelliChoice magazine chooses the LS and ES as Best Overall Values in their categories, and the RX as the Best SUV Over $30,000. April 2004 For the second year in a row, the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS)SM names the GS as the Highest Ranked Mid Luxury Car and the RX as the Highest Ranked Entry Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle. Additionally, the SC was voted Highest Ranked Premium Luxury Car and the LX was dubbed the Highest Ranked Premium Sport Utility Vehicle. May 2003 For the seventh consecutive year, the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS)SM names the LS the Highest Ranked Premium Luxury Car. The same study also designates the GS as the Highest Ranked Mid Luxury Car, while the ES earns the title of Highest Ranked Entry Luxury Car. March 2003 The entirely new Lexus RX 330 has arrived, offering a stunning combination of style, technology and luxury. November 2002 A new kind of adventure begins with the launch of the ruggedly luxurious 2003 Lexus GX 470. August 2002 The Lexus LS 430 ranks as the Best Premium Luxury Car in the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS)SM for the sixth year in a row. November 2001 Lexus is awarded the #1 Nameplate in Long-Term Dependability in the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Index (VDI)SM for the seventh year in a row. October 2001 Lexus finishes first in all three luxury car categories in the J.D. Power and Associates 2001 Automotive, Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study.SM The Lexus LS 430 is ranked Most Appealing Premium Luxury Car, the GS 430 and GS 300 are ranked Most Appealing Mid Luxury Car, and the ES 300 is ranked Most Appealing Entry Luxury Car. October 2001 Lexus redefines luxury with the launch of the 2002 ES 300. August 2001 Launch of the power-potent 2002 IS 300 5-Speed and SportCross. March 2001 A historical union of love and power: The 2002 Lexus SC 430 is launched. November 2000 Lexus is the #1 Nameplate in the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Index (VDI)SM for the sixth straight year. October 2000 The all-new LS 430 flagship sedan launches. June 2000 Lexus launches a car to rock the performance sedan world: the IS 300. December 1999 For the fourth consecutive year, Lexus posts best-ever annual sales. November 1999 Lexus sells its millionth vehicle in the U.S. September 1999 Lexus celebrates the 10th anniversary of its first vehicle going on sale in the U.S. July 1999 Lexus ranks as the #1 Nameplate in the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction IndexSM for the eighth time in nine years. March 1999 Lexus is the #1 Nameplate in the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability IndexSM for the fifth straight year. January 1999 The GS 400/300 is honored as one of Car and Driver's 10Best. October 1998 The RX 300 becomes the first SUV to be named Sport/Utility of the Year by Motor Trend magazine, which creates the new category in recognition of the immense popularity of SUVs. April 1998 Lexus once again is named the #1 Nameplate in long-term dependability after five years of ownership by the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Index.SM Lexus has earned this honor every year it's been eligible. January 1998 Lexus unveils a new breed of SUV, the RX 300, at the North American International Auto Show. Along with the more powerful LX 470, this creates the ultimate luxury SUV line. September 1996 A more luxurious, more powerful, second-generation ES 300 is introduced. LS 400 is ranked Most Appealing Premium Luxury Car in the J.D. Power and Associates APEAL study.SM July 1996 The LS 400 is named one of the Twenty-Four Most Important Automobiles of the Century by Automobile Magazine. June 1996 Lexus is ranked a Best Overall Nameplate in the J.D. Power and Associates Sales Satisfaction Index.SM May 1996 The ES 300 and SC 400/300 rank as the Best Entry Luxury Car and Best Premium Luxury Car, respectively, in the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS).SM March 1996 In its second year of eligibility, Lexus is again ranked first by J.D. Power and Associates as the Best Overall Carline in Vehicle DependabilitySM after five years of ownership. January 1996 Lexus introduces the LX 450 luxury sport-utility vehicle. Just two months later, it climbs to the top of the luxury SUV segment, surpassing Range Rover in units sold. July 1995 For an unprecedented fifth consecutive year, Lexus ranks as the #1 Carline in the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction Study.SM March 1995 In its first year of eligibility, Lexus is ranked by J.D. Power and Associates as the Best Overall Carline in Vehicle DependabilitySM after five years of ownership. January 1995 The SC 300 is named a Car and Driver 10Best. The LS 400 receives Popular Mechanics' Design and Engineering Award. And Lexus was the best-selling luxury import in 1994. December 1994 The new LS 400 is designated Best of What's New by Popular Science. November 1994 The redesigned second-generation LS 400 goes on sale. July 1994 Lexus is ranked as the #1 Carline in the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction StudySM for the fourth straight year and as the Best Overall Carline in Sales Satisfaction for the third time in four years. May 1994 Lexus sweeps the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS),SM with the Best Overall Carline ranking. February 1994 Lexus is ranked as the Best Overall Carline in the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Performance Study,SM reflecting satisfaction after three years of ownership. July 1993 For the third year in a row, Lexus is ranked as the #1 Carline in the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction Study.SM June 1993 The LS 400 is named the Best Import Car for 1993 by The Robb Report. January 1993 Lexus introduces its first luxury performance sedan, the GS 300. The SC 300 is named to the Car and Driver 10Best list and to Automobile Magazine's All-Star list. September 1992 A freshened LS 400 appears with more than 50 changes, many as a direct response to dealer and customer requests. July 1992 Lexus again tops the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction StudySM as the #1 Carline, and the Sales Satisfaction StudySM as the Best Overall Carline. March 1992 Motor Trend and the Motoring Press Association name the SC 400 Import Car of the Year. January 1992 The SC 400 and ES 300 are named Automobile Magazine All-Stars, and SC 400 a Car and Driver 10Best. Lexus outsells BMW and Mercedes-Benz to become the number-one luxury import. September 1991 The ES 300 replaces the ES 250. August 1991 The SC 300 is introduced. Lexus sweeps the J.D. Power and Associates studies, topping the Customer Satisfaction StudySM as the #1 Carline, the Initial Quality Study (IQS)SM as the Best Overall Carline, and the Sales Satisfaction StudySM as the Best Overall Carline. May 1991 Lexus unveils the first new addition to its product line, the SC 400. July 1990 Lexus first appears in a J.D. Power and Associates study, ranked as the #1 Carline in the Initial Quality Study (IQS).SM February 1990 The Motoring Press Association names the LS 400 Best Imported Car of the Year. January 1990 The LS 400 is named a Car and Driver 10Best. September 1989 The LS 400 and ES 250 go on sale. January 1989 The LS 400 and ES 250 are unveiled to the world at Detroit and Los Angeles auto shows. May 1987 Management approves the final design of the LS 400. September 1986 Extensive testing on American roads begins. May 1986 Performance testing begins on the Autobahn in Germany. July 1985 The first of the LS 400 running prototypes is built. May 1985 A study team visits the U.S. to conduct focus groups while a design team moves to California to develop concepts. August 1983 At a top-level, top-secret meeting, Toyota Chairman Eiji Toyoda determines the time is right to create a luxury vehicle to challenge the world's best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadcutter Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Anyone? Too much work for a decal huh? branshew: Too much work for a decal huh? Uhhhhh, yeah............... Unless I can look it up on Wikipedia & cut/paste, it is............. Character flaw on my part.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexus411 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I started to type but I got lazy. its actualy taken from Lexus.com . I have 2 of the IS 250/350 promotional cubes still. These were cool little cubes that fold and has all different views of the IS. Shoot me a message with your info and I will send them out to the 1st 2 people who can anser this about the new IS. Whats different about the outside mirrors on the car from any other Lexus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFeldes Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 No Need to PM!!!!!!!!!!!! Since the time of the post is attached ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branshew Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 Too much work for a decal huh? Uhhhhh, yeah............... Unless I can look it up on Wikipedia & cut/paste... You mean like Lexus 411 did? Straight from the Lexus Website OK so there wasn't that much interest in this one I'll roll the prize over and ad it to the next contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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