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Old 12-17-2008, 10:38 AM
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Re: noob: Just bought my second SVX

I almost bought an SC300 instead of the SVX. I found the svx first though
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Old 12-17-2008, 06:19 PM
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Does Toyota sell 600# torque diesels in the USA yet? Don't feel the need for another gas truck...

I'm glad to hear someone calls the Lexus what it really is, Lexus is just a name for dumb Americans it helps sell more cars, no one wants a fancy Toyota, but a Lexus...now you are important
Toyota, Honda, and Nissan have all had great success in these lines. You are right about us being dumb in this country. We silly americans demand cars like these, that's why they are sold here. Could you see a doctor or lawyer driving a Toyota? Not likely, but a Lexus is a status symbol of their wealth. Ever wonder if Subaru created a line of cars like this? We are all familiar with our beloved 90's SVX but what Subaru did was try to sell a 30k car under a less than 20k nameplate. See what happened.....FIAL Now they are a much more respected and prestigious company than in the 90's, but back then they were sill cars for the "lower class" Too bad. Just my 2 cents
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Old 12-18-2008, 08:48 AM
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Toyota, Honda, and Nissan have all had great success in these lines. You are right about us being dumb in this country. We silly americans demand cars like these, that's why they are sold here. Could you see a doctor or lawyer driving a Toyota? Not likely, but a Lexus is a status symbol of their wealth. Ever wonder if Subaru created a line of cars like this? We are all familiar with our beloved 90's SVX but what Subaru did was try to sell a 30k car under a less than 20k nameplate. See what happened.....FIAL Now they are a much more respected and prestigious company than in the 90's, but back then they were sill cars for the "lower class" Too bad. Just my 2 cents
Hear, hear. It's like the old Mazda 929. It was at least as good as any Lexus or Acura, but it had the Mazda nameplate.

I personally think Subaru should have released the SVX under a new brand name of "Alcyone." Then it might have sounded fancy enough for us dumb Americans to purchase (I love my country, but sometimes the pettiness of my fellow countrymen gets to me ).
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Hear, hear. It's like the old Mazda 929. It was at least as good as any Lexus or Acura, but it had the Mazda nameplate.

I personally think Subaru should have released the SVX under a new brand name of "Alcyone." Then it might have sounded fancy enough for us dumb Americans to purchase (I love my country, but sometimes the pettiness of my fellow countrymen gets to me ).
Agreed, my friend..

I was at the gas station the other day when I ran into one of my aunts older friends. His jame is Jon and he is quite wealthy. Has a nice house, in ground pool and drives a Mercedies(with over 200k miles). His wife wants to say in the high luxury standard and refuses anything else so the truth is he is the "budget" rich man.. In debt up to his eyes..

When he saw me, he stopped to say hello. I'm desssed in my emo clothes and he, in his suit. I can't help but notice he is staring at my car and I ask if he likes it. He said he liked it very much and asked what it was.. I said, of course, it was an Itilan designed Japanese made car, that in the states is called a Subaru SVX and in Japan called an Alcyone. He tells me he wants one but as an Alcyone.... Maybe he'll modify one or something? Or just replace the logo's..
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