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Old 09-02-16, 09:39 AM
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Cool vid indeed. When I first saw the redesigned IS, I didn't really like it. I haven't looked at it since the reveal but now looking at it again, I kinda like it.
Old 09-05-16, 08:40 AM
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Audi is not reliable? How does it feel living in a bubble?
You mean the bubble that includes owning both an S4 and Q5? And 3 Porsches? That bubble?
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Originally Posted by redspencer
New 2017 Lexus IS Promo:
Why use a 200? Because a turbo would be more appealing?
Old 09-06-16, 10:41 AM
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because the lower model probably sells more. like bmw 328 vs 335.

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Old 09-06-16, 12:34 PM
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I wonder if those headlights and bumper can be retrofitted. I don't imagine the hood or fenders being different
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Wow is300h
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probably not for our market
Old 09-06-16, 01:33 PM
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I just realized how good this new bumper look. How can anyone who owns the current model say this is ugly.

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Old 09-06-16, 02:07 PM
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Looks like the hood and fenders are the same. But i bet those headlights are expensive.
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QUOTE=Cake;9609909]

I just realized how good this new bumper look. How can anyone who owns the current model say this is ugly.[/QUOTE]

It's certainly no improvement.
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Originally Posted by BluPhirePB
Cool vid indeed. When I first saw the redesigned IS, I didn't really like it. I haven't looked at it since the reveal but now looking at it again, I kinda like it.
If the guy can afford an Audemars Piguet, he can afford a better car. 8)


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Originally Posted by dizlex
QUOTE=Cake;9609909]

I just realized how good this new bumper look. How can anyone who owns the current model say this is ugly.
It's certainly no improvement.[/QUOTE]

I'm with you. I thought that the front-end of the current model is overdone, but it looks tame in comparison to the 2017.
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Originally Posted by E46CT
Looks like the hood and fenders are the same. But i bet those headlights are expensive.
Fenders maybe. hood is definitely different
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Originally Posted by tea
Fenders maybe. hood is definitely different
You sure about that? Pay attention to the angles. That would be an EXPENSIVE factory retooling procedure for such a minor sheetmetal change. The die-press alone would easily be in the 7 figures. I am fairly confident the hood is the same. no reason to change it for a mid-cycle refresh.


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