Lexus - the all round winner?

The new IS executive sports saloon has achieved formidable residual value ratings for March, while across the country Lexus has again attained the highest ratings in the National Franchised Dealers Association survey.

Top Retained Value for New IS

Lexus’s entry into the premium diesel market with the new generation IS is commanding great respect in the motor industry, as well as finding firm favour with motorists. The latest market analysis from CAP calculates the IS 220d will retain 54 per cent of its value after three years and 60,000 miles.

It is a segment-beating result, with CAP figures for its key rivals, the BMW 320d ES and Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 CDI SE, at 47 and 40 per cent respectively. It’s a similar picture where the Lexus IS 250 is concerned, given a 50 per cent residual value rating, compared to 45 per cent for the BMW 325i SE and 42 per cent for the Audi A4 2.0 FSI SE.

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AlexFX - 3/30/2006 8:51:22 PM

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They are firing on all cylinders (excuse the pun). Performance Hybrids, quality, service, style, and Toyota reliability. If Lexus is "on top", the question is, how long will they stay there?

MercBasher - 3/30/2006 11:13:20 PM

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Then please use the good residuals to offer excellent lease terms. In Florida IS 250 leases are very expensive - presumably meaning the dealers are making exceptional profits.

TheDonII - 4/3/2006 2:15:45 PM

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If some of you did not read the whole article..The most Nationalistic and Critical Thinkers rated Lexus number one in NFDA survey

Lexus remains the nation’s best-respected brand in the latest Dealer Attitude Survey, conducted by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA). Its research for winter 2005/6 shows Lexus achieving the highest ratings in the industry in key areas including customer care, dealer support and development, training, product pricing and vehicle and parts supply.

Crucially, Lexus commands the highest score – 9.4 out of 10 – for the all-round value of its franchise, compared to all others.