Taste of Lexus Oct 7 & 8, Fed Ex Field

KL2DC · 08-28-2006, 08:49 AM

Guys registration is now open:

http://www.tasteoflexus.com/

Or call (Toll Free in The U.S.) 1-866-LEXUS 64 (1-866-539-8764)

From the website:

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THE EVENT OF THE SEASON

Join us as we share with you the finest examples of our pursuit of perfection.

Slide behind the wheel of today’s most advanced Lexus vehicles. Drive our newest and finest – as well as competing vehicles. No salespeople. No pressure. No stress.

Luxury and Performance: LS 460
Be among the first to see, touch and drive the unprecedented new LS 460, the world’s most perfect automobile. Feel its power. Luxuriate in its atmosphere. Smile at its statement.

GS 450h: No compromises.
Drive the world’s first hybrid luxury performance sedan: the GS 450h. When you get behind the wheel and feel the rush, you’ll see that when Lexus builds a hybrid, there are no compromises.

ES 350: All new.
Discover the acceleration, surefooted handling and outstanding road manners of the all-new, highly acclaimed ES 350. Experience what innovation is all about.

Driving excitement.
Indulge any and all of your automotive whims on the Lexus full-line drive area, a tight, autocross-style course. Whether you select a Lexus sedan or luxury SUV, this promises to be a drive and a day to remember.

Delicious style.
What would Taste of Lexus, Design and Innovation Edition, be without the finest food and beverages? Expect fine cuisine from noted international chefs that is sure to please the most discriminating palate. You are invited to sample the fare as often as you like.

Ownership benefits.
Discover the many advantages afforded to Lexus owners while you are attending Taste of Lexus, Design and Innovation Edition.

Culinary delights. A closed-course track. An atmosphere of luxury.

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Donny's take on event: This is a well planned/managed ride and drive event. I have attended the last two and I always look forward to this in my ride-and-drive calendar. Its not a balls-to-the-wall event like Mazda's zoom-zoom-live, its a more genteel experience but the exposure and free runs on a multitude of models and fine catering makes for an awesome all-rounded outing. There usually is a lot of side non-automotive attraction. In the past there were golf swing lessons, massage, cosmetics demo etc.

I recommend this one

Definitely a 4.5/5 ... I reserve the 0.5 as you are restricted in beating up on the cars

, but the catering pushed it back up

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I have signed up for Sunday October 8th at 09:00 (first time slot)...

Sign up ASAP, they fill these things fast....

edit: added pics from last year's event...

BK · 08-28-2006, 09:10 AM

http://www.tasteoflexus.com/

Link above is clickable for the lazy (like me).

sixspeedsam · 08-28-2006, 09:17 AM

Alright, I'm in. I went to one of these many years back ... as Donny says, it isn't a HPDE. But, good food, atmosphere, etc. I signed up for the 9:00 A.M. Sunday 8th slot Donny.

KL2DC · 08-28-2006, 09:20 AM

Sam....

Who else is with me?

FrankoQ · 08-28-2006, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixspeedsam

Alright, I'm in. I went to one of these many years back ... as Donny says, it isn't a HPDE. But, good food, atmosphere, etc. I signed up for the 9:00 A.M. Sunday 8th slot Donny.

I'm in too. sunday at 9am.
I'll make sure I set TWO alarms to wake up on time.

BK · 08-28-2006, 09:26 AM

I signed up for Saturday at 10AM. With the new baby and a wife who needs my help, I am not sure I'll be able to go, but I signed up anyway. Anyone else sign up for that time slot?

EDIT: CHANGED TO SUN 9AM (see below)

KL2DC · 08-28-2006, 09:29 AM

Don't get me wrong, you CAN push these cars hard...have done so many times, as long as you don't drive recklessly, plow down cones, excessive wheel spin and stick to staging rules and regs, they're pretty much cool with things. The biggest Lexus event was the one they held in 2004, they had a boat load of different cars from different marques. I was jumping in and out of cars all day...I mean all day!! It was an automotive buffet, all you can drive. That one entitled you to a buffet breakfast or lunch with free gourmet cooking demos. The event in 2005 was a little scaled down and catering was a smogasbord of gourmet finger foods/hors d'ouevres and a variety of beverages. Nobody feeds you like Lexus

ok let's get a list rolling:

1) KL2DC 10/8 09:00
2) sixspeedsam 10/8 09:00
3) FrankoQ 10/8 09:00
4) BK 10/7 10:00
5)
6)
7)
8)

I am guessing by default, bavarian19, shimshimhada and ase2dais will be on the roster for the same times?

KL2DC · 08-28-2006, 09:31 AM

BK, brings your family along, there are side attractions and plenty of lounging areas

By experience, i always default to the Sun morning slots, less traffic/crowd.

Dani · 08-28-2006, 10:01 AM

1) KL2DC 10/8 09:00
2) sixspeedsam 10/8 09:00
3) FrankoQ 10/8 09:00
4) BK 10/7 10:00
5) Dani 10/8 9:00
6)
7)
8)

KL2DC · 08-28-2006, 10:57 AM

Dani....

shimshimhada · 08-28-2006, 11:41 AM

WTF!? I must be at least 21 and have a driver's license valid in the United States.

That's retarded. FLexus'Life

BK · 08-28-2006, 11:51 AM

Man... maybe I should change to Sun 9AM.

BK · 08-28-2006, 12:00 PM

Okay, I changed my reservation. Or rather, I made a new one... the first was not in the system for some reason, so I hope I don't get in trouble with those Lexus folks.

If I go, it will be with everyone else.

1) KL2DC 10/8 09:00
2) sixspeedsam 10/8 09:00
3) FrankoQ 10/8 09:00
4) BK 10/8 09:00
5) Dani 10/8 09:00
6)
7)
8)

shimshimhada · 08-28-2006, 12:07 PM

I would go, but I only want to go with a group, but I'm trying to keep away from Sunday events, so I'll probably sit this one out.

Someone bring their camcorder out to this one, and I'll edit up a video or something.

KL2DC · 08-28-2006, 01:43 PM

WTF....Shim, you're going and that's it!

We'll figure out a way to switch wristbands....

KL2DC · 08-28-2006, 01:44 PM

BK

Finally, we'll meet ...

ase2dais · 08-28-2006, 02:34 PM

why? whats wrong?
Were you guys separated at birth? j/k

... thks for the photo upload Donny!
wow! we finally get to eat at one of these DEs

KL2DC · 08-28-2006, 02:40 PM

Ok so far we have:

1) KL2DC, Sun 09:00
2) sixspeedsam, Sun 09:00
3) FrankoQ, Sun 09:00
4) BK, Sun 09:00
5) Dani, Sun 09:00
6) Ase2dais, Sun 09:00
7)
8)
9)

edit: BK, ooops type, got u down for 09:00

BK · 08-28-2006, 03:09 PM

Make that Sunday at 9am for me, Donny.

ase2dais, Donny hooked me up initially with my CA, and if it hadn't been for him giving me the encouragement to go ahead and order the Bimmer, I might be an IS350, MB C350, or Jetta GLI driver now.

KL2DC · 08-28-2006, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BK

Make that Sunday at 9am for me, Donny.

ase2dais, Donny hooked me up initially with my CA, and if it hadn't been for him giving me the encouragement to go ahead and order the Bimmer, I might be an IS350, MB C350, or Jetta GLI driver now.

yep...its all good. Now working on BK about those blacklines

ase2dais · 08-28-2006, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BK

ase2dais, Donny hooked me up initially with my CA, and if it hadn't been for him giving me the encouragement to go ahead and order the Bimmer, I might be an IS350, MB C350, or Jetta GLI driver now.

you're on the right track! BK

I was a e320 MB driver for 10yrs, for I didnt know any better.

bavarian19 · 08-28-2006, 05:42 PM

1) KL2DC, Sun 09:00
2) sixspeedsam, Sun 09:00
3) FrankoQ, Sun 09:00
4) BK, Sun 09:00
5) Dani, Sun 09:00
6) Ase2dais, Sun 09:00
7) Bavarian19, Sun 9:00
8)
9)

I sure hope I get the opportunity to eat a lexus. Ive never tasted one before...

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sixspeedsam I'd Rather Be Apexing... 44 Rep 589 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Alright, I'm in. I went to one of these many years back ... as Donny says, it isn't a HPDE. But, good food, atmosphere, etc. I signed up for the 9:00 A.M. Sunday 8th slot Donny.
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	I signed up for Saturday at 10AM. With the new baby and a wife who needs my help, I am not sure I'll be able to go, but I signed up anyway. Anyone else sign up for that time slot? EDIT: CHANGED TO SUN 9AM (see below) __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT Last edited by BK; 08-28-2006 at 12:01 PM..
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Man... maybe I should change to Sun 9AM. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Okay, I changed my reservation. Or rather, I made a new one... the first was not in the system for some reason, so I hope I don't get in trouble with those Lexus folks. If I go, it will be with everyone else. 1) KL2DC 10/8 09:00 2) sixspeedsam 10/8 09:00 3) FrankoQ 10/8 09:00 4) BK 10/8 09:00 5) Dani 10/8 09:00 6) 7) 8) __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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shimshimhada Brigadier General 441 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	I would go, but I only want to go with a group, but I'm trying to keep away from Sunday events, so I'll probably sit this one out. Someone bring their camcorder out to this one, and I'll edit up a video or something.
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Make that Sunday at 9am for me, Donny. ase2dais, Donny hooked me up initially with my CA, and if it hadn't been for him giving me the encouragement to go ahead and order the Bimmer, I might be an IS350, MB C350, or Jetta GLI driver now. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	1) KL2DC, Sun 09:00 2) sixspeedsam, Sun 09:00 3) FrankoQ, Sun 09:00 4) BK, Sun 09:00 5) Dani, Sun 09:00 6) Ase2dais, Sun 09:00 7) Bavarian19, Sun 9:00 8) 9) I sure hope I get the opportunity to eat a lexus. Ive never tasted one before...
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