official press kit with all details of LS460/460 L models
08-18-06, 12:51 AM
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Glad that for the first time Lexus is offering factory 19" wheels in form of the Touring package. Anyone's seen them or has pictures of them? Too bad the Touring package is available only to the LS460L. Would've made more sense to have it on the LS460 since it's obviously more a driver's car than the LS460L. Lexus really limits a lot of goodies that could work well in the SWB to only the LWB. Exclusivity...right.
BTW, I don't see any mention of the wallet-sized smart card in the document. Is it available to the US after all?
BTW, I don't see any mention of the wallet-sized smart card in the document. Is it available to the US after all?
08-18-06, 02:18 AM
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People are spending way too much time discussing that, i have very little doubt that the feature will be there...
08-18-06, 03:43 AM
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1. Does Lexus offer a chrome wheels option and, if so, what have they been charging? (I understand that MB doesn't even offer them.) I love chrome wheels.
2. The "touring package" that's being talked about .. just what is it and how does it change the ride? I assume that a "sport package" (if there is one) would make the ride stiffer, which I wouldn't want in a luxury car.
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2. The "touring package" that's being talked about .. just what is it and how does it change the ride? I assume that a "sport package" (if there is one) would make the ride stiffer, which I wouldn't want in a luxury car.
Big Jimm
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08-18-06, 05:56 AM
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Too bad the Touring package is available only to the LS460L. Would've made more sense to have it on the LS460 since it's obviously more a driver's car than the LS460L. Lexus really limits a lot of goodies that could work well in the SWB to only the LWB. Exclusivity...right.
08-18-06, 06:18 AM
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Why the interest in 19" wheels? I remember when the standard was 16 then it went to low pressure tires with 15's and 14's.
Don't bigger diameter wheels just set the car up higher? Who wants that? What am I missing?
I note that some young guys, with older cars, are putting Huge diameter wheels on making the cars look skinny, top heavy and REALLY high! They look like they're ready for a ride out in the Everglades!
Big Jimm
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Don't bigger diameter wheels just set the car up higher? Who wants that? What am I missing?
I note that some young guys, with older cars, are putting Huge diameter wheels on making the cars look skinny, top heavy and REALLY high! They look like they're ready for a ride out in the Everglades!
Big Jimm
So. Fla.
08-18-06, 07:28 AM
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Why the interest in 19" wheels? I remember when the standard was 16 then it went to low pressure tires with 15's and 14's.
Don't bigger diameter wheels just set the car up higher? Who wants that? What am I missing?
I note that some young guys, with older cars, are putting Huge diameter wheels on making the cars look skinny, top heavy and REALLY high! They look like they're ready for a ride out in the Everglades!
Big Jimm
So. Fla.
Don't bigger diameter wheels just set the car up higher? Who wants that? What am I missing?
I note that some young guys, with older cars, are putting Huge diameter wheels on making the cars look skinny, top heavy and REALLY high! They look like they're ready for a ride out in the Everglades!
Big Jimm
So. Fla.
08-18-06, 11:29 PM
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Thanks for the info, but I guess I really MUST be missing something. (Really out of touch, I guess. That wouldn't be the first time.)
But, I have NEVER been inclined toward skinnier tires. If anything, I've liked WIDER tires. (Like my vette, altho I wouldn't want them quite that wide on the Lexus.) Maybe I'd think differently about the skinnier if I saw them.
By the way, I understand that factory chrome wheels from Lexus are 2,000. (The same cost as factory Corvette wheels.) There is a guy in Deerfield Beach, who I've dealt with, who says he will exchange the factory Lexus wheels for chrome's for 800. (And he ships, too.) Of course you have to get them installed someplace which will be around 120.
Big Jimm
So. Fla.
But, I have NEVER been inclined toward skinnier tires. If anything, I've liked WIDER tires. (Like my vette, altho I wouldn't want them quite that wide on the Lexus.) Maybe I'd think differently about the skinnier if I saw them.
By the way, I understand that factory chrome wheels from Lexus are 2,000. (The same cost as factory Corvette wheels.) There is a guy in Deerfield Beach, who I've dealt with, who says he will exchange the factory Lexus wheels for chrome's for 800. (And he ships, too.) Of course you have to get them installed someplace which will be around 120.
Big Jimm
So. Fla.
08-18-06, 11:36 PM
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Thanks for the info, but I guess I really MUST be missing something. (Really out of touch, I guess. That wouldn't be the first time.)
But, I have NEVER been inclined toward skinnier tires. If anything, I've liked WIDER tires. (Like my vette, altho I wouldn't want them quite that wide on the Lexus.) Maybe I'd think differently about the skinnier if I saw them.
By the way, I understand that factory chrome wheels from Lexus are 2,000. (The same cost as factory Corvette wheels.) There is a guy in Deerfield Beach, who I've dealt with, who says he will exchange the factory Lexus wheels for chrome's for 800. (And he ships, too.) Of course you have to get them installed someplace which will be around 120.
Big Jimm
So. Fla.
But, I have NEVER been inclined toward skinnier tires. If anything, I've liked WIDER tires. (Like my vette, altho I wouldn't want them quite that wide on the Lexus.) Maybe I'd think differently about the skinnier if I saw them.
By the way, I understand that factory chrome wheels from Lexus are 2,000. (The same cost as factory Corvette wheels.) There is a guy in Deerfield Beach, who I've dealt with, who says he will exchange the factory Lexus wheels for chrome's for 800. (And he ships, too.) Of course you have to get them installed someplace which will be around 120.
Big Jimm
So. Fla.
08-19-06, 03:57 AM
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08-19-06, 08:01 AM
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