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My brief test-drive of the LS600hL

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Old 06-15-07, 03:01 AM
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Default My brief test-drive of the LS600hL

Sorry that I cannot disclose any information on how I had the chance to, but I got my hands on a LS600hL, because I know someone who test drive cars for car magazines..

In short, the engine is VERY VERY quiet, something like 2 dB haha. Unless you punch it hard it is very quiet. It is FAST.

I didn't have my camera with me, so I had to go home to get it, and go back to take some pictures before I head to school. I was going to get the keys again to get some interior shots, but I don't want to step into the office again. So here you go.




















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some more pictures here:

my very dirty GS next to it.



















This car is amazing.
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Thanks for the pictures!

What color is that?

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very nice, thanks for the pics. This may be a dumb ? but what is the purpose of the blue on the inside of the L emblem on the trunk. Does that signify that its a hybrid or something?
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Originally Posted by Helmar
Thanks for the pictures!

What color is that?

HBH
It's the Neiman Marcus Launch Edition judging from the wheels, so it's the Truffle Mica.

I've seen this color in person several times (it's available with the 460 & 460L in Canada) , I think the car looks very nice with it.
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Originally Posted by GS300Rich
very nice, thanks for the pics. This may be a dumb ? but what is the purpose of the blue on the inside of the L emblem on the trunk. Does that signify that its a hybrid or something?
Yes I think it's just to differentiate it as the hybrid model . . . notice the letters "600h" on the LS600hL emblem are blue too . . .
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Originally Posted by Robarapta
Yes I think it's just to differentiate it as the hybrid model . . . notice the letters "600h" on the LS600hL emblem are blue too . . .

Yes I noticed that as well. I like the blue on the 600h but not on the L
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Is the blue on the L-Emblem always like that, or is it illuminated? When you look at it it kind of looks like its lit up, which would be a cool attention to detail.

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I don't think it's illuminated ? It just looks like it is when you light shines on it I think.
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Nice pics.

I knew that the "600h" would be blue, but I'm suprised they did the Lexus "L" with a blue-glow for both the front and back emblems. Nice touch...
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this is going to be my next car. i don't care if i have to steal it, it will be mine. hehehehe
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Originally Posted by GlobeCLK
Sorry that I cannot disclose any information on how I had the chance to, but I got my hands on a LS600hL, because I know someone who test drive cars for car magazines..

haha, you just did!!

Those wheels dont look to bad. Not as good as the optional 19's, but better than those awful stock 18's.

How did it drive? Did it feel like it weighed 5,000lbs??
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Originally Posted by Robarapta
I don't think it's illuminated ? It just looks like it is when you light shines on it I think.
yeah i believe it's always blue like that. very nice man, awesome pics!!!

can you tell us more about the driving? power, handling, dynamics? any comparison with ls460l, if you drove one before? how about the interior? i know it's almost the same as the normal l, but the dash is full leather
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If i am not mistaken, that looks like the Sea Palace supermarket Plaza in Cerritos. Will the car park there today? I really want to see the headlight in person!!!!
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They had the nerve to put it in a space for compact cars LOL


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