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Old 10-19-09, 12:03 AM
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Default Panorama glass roof on the GS

I have been really noticing the beautiful panoramic glass roofs of a limited number of the ES sedans I am seeing on the road and I have to say I think its got to be the coolest option on the car . I am very jealous that the GS doesnt have such a feature. I love the idea of the extra light inside the car and the open feel it must help to provide. They need to add this feature to every single Lexus sedan, coupe/convertible, and even the SUVs.


What do you guys think about the panoramic roof idea for Lexus cars as a feature?????
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Old 10-19-09, 01:44 AM
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I agree, I'd love to see the panoramic roof added to the GS and LS as an option!!! Also perhaps different variations in the types of roofs.

Also it's worth mentioning that such a roof has been offered on the 2RX, and 3RX, but it's quite rare in the U.S. I personally have only seen the glass roof 2RX once in SoCal.

3RX panoramic roof:

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Old 10-19-09, 04:11 AM
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agreed. lexus should start doing this.
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Old 10-19-09, 06:07 AM
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My Scion tC has a panoramic roof.
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Old 10-19-09, 06:11 AM
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it would be great to see this on more models.
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Old 10-19-09, 07:06 AM
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maybe offer it instead of a cassette deck.
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Old 10-19-09, 07:07 AM
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^^yes haha a panorama roof would be so nice
Toyota put it on a Scion so why can't they put it on all Lexus as a option???
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Old 10-19-09, 07:18 AM
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Since I am usually the driver, it won't make too much difference to me, although it's nice when I sit at the back, when I was riding in the E/S-class and the 2RX.
So yes, they should have it in the future GS & LS too ...
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Old 10-19-09, 07:38 AM
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Will make the sport sedans too heavy.
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Old 10-19-09, 09:47 AM
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I've noticed a few ES models with the option, certainly looks good from the outside. But does it do much in giving passengers a bigger opening with the roof opened up?
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Old 10-19-09, 09:58 AM
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I agree, more Lexus sedans should have it. Hopefully the 4GS gets it.

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Will make the sport sedans too heavy.
Offer it as an option anyways. Base or sport package models can do without it. Make it a stand-alone option or part of some premium luxury package.
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Old 10-19-09, 10:24 AM
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I also would like to see this on the GS. Its great in the last gen E-class....
 
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it's definitely a nice to have feature, more on the "gadget" side to attract buyers
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make it out of light weight glass or lexan... it's gotta be lighter than a sunroof....
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The weight factor won't be noticed by 99% of the drivers.
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