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Old 04-09-15, 04:07 PM
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Yeah man, I'm going to have to disagree with you on that one. LOL. At any rate, I hope the 16 ES doesn't follow suite...
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Old 04-09-15, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by rob stolen
Yeah man, I'm going to have to disagree with you on that one. LOL. At any rate, I hope the 16 ES doesn't follow suite...
Not a fan of the grill you posted.
Old 04-09-15, 08:05 PM
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Thats the F Sport, its a challenging angle, and its in maximum contrast white vs black.

This picture is not nearly as over the top:



Interestingly enough, they just released a teaser pic of the 2016 refresh ES which is going to be revealed apparently at Shanghai on April 20:



I see a full spindle grille!
Old 04-09-15, 10:50 PM
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I'm not a fan of the new grill either.
Old 04-09-15, 11:06 PM
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That full spindle grille and swoosh headlights will bring the ES in line with the RX and NX. It'll probably turn away some of the older demographic but it could attract younger buyers who want a large, comfortable car. I'm in the latter group and I bought the ES because of its current styling. Make it look more aggressive and hey, watch the order books fill up
Old 04-09-15, 11:10 PM
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It reminds me a little of the grill on the new Avalon. I guess I'm in the former group.

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Old 04-10-15, 07:02 AM
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ugh...that looks horrid. I'm glad I have the 2015.
Old 04-10-15, 07:03 AM
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Wait and see the whole thing guys lol
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If that is a new color it looks good.
Old 04-11-15, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike728
The biggest change will probably be that they'll be built in KY.
Which is the reason I bought a 2015.
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Originally Posted by Maikerusan
Which is the reason I bought a 2015.
Where is the '15 built, I am looking to order one in June?
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Originally Posted by BB11
Where is the '15 built, I am looking to order one in June?
All in Japan.
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Originally Posted by Mike728
All in Japan.
Thanks Mike, and good.... I will get one of those before they make a change. Means I may have to settle for less options that I want but it may be worth it.
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Glad to know we're all such proud Americans LOL.

Toyota has been building cars here for a long time, can you point to a decline in quality or reliability of American built Camrys or Avalons vs Japan built Camrys or Avalons? Has there been a decline in RX reliability or quality since they started making a lot of them in Canada? How about BMW or MB with their American built cars vs German built cars? If anything...they've improved.

I have enough faith in Lexus that they can build a car as well here as they can in Japan.
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Originally Posted by SW13GS
Glad to know we're all such proud Americans LOL.

Toyota has been building cars here for a long time, can you point to a decline in quality or reliability of American built Camrys or Avalons vs Japan built Camrys or Avalons? Has there been a decline in RX reliability or quality since they started making a lot of them in Canada? How about BMW or MB with their American built cars vs German built cars? If anything...they've improved.

I have enough faith in Lexus that they can build a car as well here as they can in Japan.
I can only speak for the 2015 Subaru Outback, quality has been spotty, demand too high for them. I would prefer a Japan built Lexus if i am spending the money for a new one.

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