Lexus Handpicking U.S LFA Buyers

Since the official introduction of the Lexus LFA, it seems a lot the information coming out about it has had to do with the purchasing process. The odd way of leasing to avoid speculation in the North American market has featured, and recently news came about that the car has already sold out its run in Lexus' Japanese home market.

You would think in a challenging marketplace, Lexus would take all the customers - err, make that lessees, that it can get. Apparently, that isn't the case though.

The Wall Street Journal says: "People selected to purchase the car will be based on factors such as the other cars they own, where they live, and how often and where they drive....we want it to be seen on the right roads, in front of the right restaurants and not just being enjoyed by one individual in their private garage."

Interesting - so if you're a collector and wanting to just keep this car in storage, you're likely out of luck. It seems odd that these restrictions are only placed on the North American market though.