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Old 01-26-10, 07:28 PM
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Will the new models trim fit an 2006 gs??? I have notice that the new Gs's have a little bigger more aggresive trim that goes up to the headlights edge. Does anybody knows if this is something that could be upgraded? Thanks
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Done it, but you have to change the bumper and the grille too.
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wil I have to buy a complete front bumper??? I didnt know the bumper were different it looked like if they were the same. Is it because anything else or just the size.???
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Yes. The newer bumper has more aggressive lines. It's sculpted under the headlights. Grille is narrower, taller and angular. Bottom ducting is more angular and aggressive. Pre-08 is a little more flat and boxy styling.
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the whole bumper is different so you definitely need a new bumper
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Not worth it for the small difference unless your bumper is damaged anyway.
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As someone who's trying to gain knowledge of the 3G GS models...

The bumpers/trim are different on the 06 compared with the 07 and up models? Or is it later than 07 for these differences?

I know the mirrors are different starting in 08 (?) but just wondering what other cosmetic changes were made through out the 3rd gen GS.

Or if someone has this documented - point me in that direction.

If everything works out hopefully I'll be the proud owner of a clean 07 in the next few months.
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Originally Posted by MadMax96
As someone who's trying to gain knowledge of the 3G GS models...

The bumpers/trim are different on the 06 compared with the 07 and up models? Or is it later than 07 for these differences?

I know the mirrors are different starting in 08 (?) but just wondering what other cosmetic changes were made through out the 3rd gen GS.

Or if someone has this documented - point me in that direction.

If everything works out hopefully I'll be the proud owner of a clean 07 in the next few months.
No cosmetic differences until 08+.
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Originally Posted by MadMax96
As someone who's trying to gain knowledge of the 3G GS models...

The bumpers/trim are different on the 06 compared with the 07 and up models? Or is it later than 07 for these differences?

I know the mirrors are different starting in 08 (?) but just wondering what other cosmetic changes were made through out the 3rd gen GS.

Or if someone has this documented - point me in that direction.

If everything works out hopefully I'll be the proud owner of a clean 07 in the next few months.
as binaryjay stated, 06-07 are the same. 08 is when they did the facelift with the new front and rear bumper, side mirrors
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Thanks guys for the info. I probably won't be able to swing an 08 when I'm ready to buy this Spring but I at least want to have the 3.5L engine that the 07 has.
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Originally Posted by MadMax96
Thanks guys for the info. I probably won't be able to swing an 08 when I'm ready to buy this Spring but I at least want to have the 3.5L engine that the 07 has.
sounds like 07 is your best bet
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and correct me if i'm wrong, but the 2010 grille has changed too i think?
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Originally Posted by Stormforge
and correct me if i'm wrong, but the 2010 grille has changed too i think?
is that only on the hybrid?
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Originally Posted by rominl
is that only on the hybrid?
yes, i think you're right...
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Where can I get the 08+ grille? Can't seem to find it on lexparts site, they only have the lower grille...


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