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Does the GS460 have double pane windows?

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Old 05-04-14, 06:00 AM
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Default Does the GS460 have double pane windows?

Hello guys,
I am about to buy a 2008 GS460, I was wondering if it comes equipped with the double pane windows. Or in other words they call them Acoustic windows?

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maybe the windshield is, but I highly doubt the windows are.
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Not mine. I have not seen anything in the manual about that either.

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Thank you guys. Appreciate it. This type of information you just can't find anywhere.
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Does any car have double pane windows?!
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Originally Posted by BinaryJay
Does any car have double pane windows?!
I think some of the newer LS does.
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Originally Posted by BinaryJay
Does any car have double pane windows?!
Some of the top end M-B models and I think the LS600h had them standard. Also an option on some of the LS460 to have front double pane windows I believe.
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^^^ 2013+ GS models also come with double pane windows
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I believe what you're referring to is called "Lamintated Glass" it's what all windshields are made from. If you roll down your front windows and look at the top of the you will be able to tell if you have laminated glass or not. It will look like two pieces of glass glued together. It doesn't shatter if broken (similar to a windshield) and makes the cabin quieter when driving.

I only learned this because I recently had to replace my front passenger window as someone broke it while I was at work. Ironically enough, when I called the dealership my vin number came back as having tempered glass. I assured the service adviser that my glass was OEM (it said Lexus on it) and indeed laminated.

...Yet, he was still shocked when I arrived with laminated glass haha go figure
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They actually are called "double pane" windows. It's for better insulation from weather/noise, but mostly for weather. Not to be confused with "laminated" or "tempered".

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My 2009 GS460 had double pane windows for the driver and passenger, single pane for the back and I am 100% sure of that!

-Joe
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My 2009 GS460 does not have it. My 2005 BMW M5 did.
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Originally Posted by BinaryJay
Does any car have double pane windows?!
paramount marauder does
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