GS350 looks like a Camry?
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at 35 my eyes must be old, b/c except for the subtle difference in sheet metal angles and trim, those two cars look very similar to me.
yes I know the GS is RWD, heavier and has better handling, acceleration, etc. Which are the reasons I'm interested in it. But currently I have a g37 convertible and that car stands out from the pack and I love the way it looks. Speaking strictly from an aesthetic perspective, when I look at pics of the GS I just can't help that if someone threw a couple of LED lighting strip on the front of the camry the two vehicles look very similar.
sorry if I insulted anyone, wasn't my intention. Thank you for the feedback.
yes I know the GS is RWD, heavier and has better handling, acceleration, etc. Which are the reasons I'm interested in it. But currently I have a g37 convertible and that car stands out from the pack and I love the way it looks. Speaking strictly from an aesthetic perspective, when I look at pics of the GS I just can't help that if someone threw a couple of LED lighting strip on the front of the camry the two vehicles look very similar.
sorry if I insulted anyone, wasn't my intention. Thank you for the feedback.
same with the vettes... i dont see many of them on the weekdays but on the weekends theres vettes on every corner of the street
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at 35 my eyes must be old, b/c except for the subtle difference in sheet metal angles and trim, those two cars look very similar to me.
yes I know the GS is RWD, heavier and has better handling, acceleration, etc. Which are the reasons I'm interested in it. But currently I have a g37 convertible and that car stands out from the pack and I love the way it looks. Speaking strictly from an aesthetic perspective, when I look at pics of the GS I just can't help that if someone threw a couple of LED lighting strip on the front of the camry the two vehicles look very similar.
sorry if I insulted anyone, wasn't my intention. Thank you for the feedback.
yes I know the GS is RWD, heavier and has better handling, acceleration, etc. Which are the reasons I'm interested in it. But currently I have a g37 convertible and that car stands out from the pack and I love the way it looks. Speaking strictly from an aesthetic perspective, when I look at pics of the GS I just can't help that if someone threw a couple of LED lighting strip on the front of the camry the two vehicles look very similar.
sorry if I insulted anyone, wasn't my intention. Thank you for the feedback.
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Toyota Camry
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Thanks for the good laugh, doc.
Are you an eye doctor?
Are you an eye doctor?
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The hard top and the sedan yes, but there aren't that many convertibles out there.
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I don't see any similarity between the Camry and GS, but several months ago when I left my car at The Parking Spot the bus driver that took me back to my car said "Silver errr Camry". That's the only time it has happened. Every other driver has said "Silver Lexus", but they usually hesitate while they figure out what it is.
I think it is a great looking car, but the rear end looks pretty generic and I can see how people get confused. I bought one anyway, mostly for the interior and the performance. I could care less if people confuse it with other cars. I got my money's worth.
I also have a G37 Convertible, and yes it is distinctive and still turns heads but it doesn't compare to the smoothness of the GS. Maybe because it has the Sport package, but there is lots of body flex and with that comes lots of squeaks and rattles. The good parts are that it is attractive, a convertible, and trouble-free. That's where it ends.
I think it is a great looking car, but the rear end looks pretty generic and I can see how people get confused. I bought one anyway, mostly for the interior and the performance. I could care less if people confuse it with other cars. I got my money's worth.
I also have a G37 Convertible, and yes it is distinctive and still turns heads but it doesn't compare to the smoothness of the GS. Maybe because it has the Sport package, but there is lots of body flex and with that comes lots of squeaks and rattles. The good parts are that it is attractive, a convertible, and trouble-free. That's where it ends.
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I also have a G37 Convertible, and yes it is distinctive and still turns heads but it doesn't compare to the smoothness of the GS. Maybe because it has the Sport package, but there is lots of body flex and with that comes lots of squeaks and rattles. The good parts are that it is attractive, a convertible, and trouble-free. That's where it ends.
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Mine doesn't have the squeaks and rattles (yet anyway) but it feels like I'm driving a go cart and not a luxury vehicle. The Lexus ride quality is what attracted me to the RX and now the GS. Maybe I'll just grow to accept the similar appearances (at least to me). Well see what happens.
But the objective facts are objective facts and hence your statement that the GS and Camry are related platforms needs to be challenged.
Since they are 2 completely DIFFERENT platforms.
2 different platforms can look similar and 2 shared platforms can look completely different.
Still doesn't change the FACT that GS does not share platforms in any way,shape or form with the Camry. The Camry does share platforms with the Front Wheel Drive ES though.