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Old 11-30-12, 10:21 PM
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Smile More pix from underground...


Took the pix underground cuz it's been raining in SoCal. Sorry these are so big, but a couple more:
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Old 11-30-12, 11:30 PM
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Thumbs up Perfect combination!
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I haven't got that yet. I get looked at all the time because I look young.
Hey, lucky you dude! Always take it as a compliment....I do! LOL!!!!
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My mom saw a black 90's Benz once and thought it was my black LS. I always thought the LS had that gangster 90's Benz look to it.
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Originally Posted by AlexusAnja
Have you been speaking to Stevie Wonder? They are probably thinking the LS430 with the S series of the mid 90's. Some think the 430 looks like a Ford 500 too.

Those same people probably can't tell a right fist from a left fist.
The LS430 doesn't look like a Ford Five Hundred. The Five Hundred looks like an LS430. It came out in 2005, and like several other vehicles obviously stole styling cues from the Lexus. Certain Nissans as well as the current GMC Yukon frontal styling are reminiscent of the LS430. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
By the way Ford boss Alan Mullaly was driving an LS430 when Ford hired him away from Boeing. He even remarked in one interview that the LS430 was the finest car in the world.
If you can't beat 'em, copy 'em.
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Originally Posted by sweetpeax

Took the pix underground cuz it's been raining in SoCal. Sorry these are so big, but a couple more:
Is that a Lexus emblem on the woodgrain??
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Old 12-03-12, 09:39 AM
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Default Lexus emblem on woodgrain
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Is that a Lexus emblem on the woodgrain??
Yeah, it is. That particular part has a hole & doesn't open...not useful in any way....so there is a Lexus emblem on it. Is that unusual?
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Old 12-03-12, 03:40 PM
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Here's another couple of pix:
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Old 12-03-12, 03:52 PM
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The hole is for a switch that changes from power, normal and snow.
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When people say that, just tell them that it is indeed the latest Mercedes model LS430 and that, unlike previous models, it does not need to be taken to the dealer every month for repair.
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Thumbs up Best answer yet.
Originally Posted by Tony1M
When people say that, just tell them that it is indeed the latest Mercedes model LS430 and that, unlike previous models, it does not need to be taken to the dealer every month for repair.
Love this!!!! Best answer yet!
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Originally Posted by joerogan
The hole is for a switch that changes from power, normal and snow.
So why don't I have one of these? Did someone rip it out of my dashboard or do some models just not have it?
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Originally Posted by Tony1M
When people say that, just tell them that it is indeed the latest Mercedes model LS430 and that, unlike previous models, it does not need to be taken to the dealer every month for repair.
Or better yet, the person obviously can't tell anyway so say it's a Bentley 430 Luxury Supreme.
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Originally Posted by AlexusAnja
Or better yet, the person obviously can't tell anyway so say it's a Bentley 430 Luxury Supreme.
Agreed! I'm good at catering to ignorance...lol!
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Question What's up with the hole in my LS 430???
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The hole is for a switch that changes from power, normal and snow.

So why don't I have one of these? Did someone rip it out of my dashboard or do some models just not have it?
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Old 12-04-12, 08:18 PM
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Default Here's a pic
The hole is underneath the round Lexus Logo near middle of pic.
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