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Official 2013 Lexus LS460/460L/600hL & F-Sport thread

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Old 07-31-12, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
isn't that touch controller 'rest' just a tad gigantic and fugly?
really hard to say, probably have to be in the hard to see how it is. it looks big, but when you lay your hand on it, it might not feel so. but with the size of the ls (wide) and the remote on the right side of the console, i wonder if it will be too "far" away. that's like the "side" for passenger
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Originally Posted by blacksc400
Looks like the F sport doesn't have all the fancy options, the rear is so simple and plain. SO I guess you can't have best of both worlds.
Unless you shop in Europe which has GS F-Sport Premium trim with three zone climate and rear controls for AC and seat heaters.

I guess something similar will happen with LS as well.
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Maybe the most interesting picture yet

Old 07-31-12, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
isn't that touch controller 'rest' just a tad gigantic and fugly?
I tried it on the GS, it's actually pretty comfortable.

Agree on the non F Sport exterior, more classy and elegant, plus I like the LED strip on the lower bumper.
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Old 07-31-12, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BNR34
The press release said they tuned it a little, it is mostly they lowered the F-Sport electronically, they might have revalved the shocks a little. I don't see any hardwares changes. I don't expect any major differences in feels from the 13' car. If anything, they made it harsher. Just like the 4GS, it handles good now, but ride harsh. IMO, the Japanese is weakest in the suspension department, follow closely by styling.
a. GS doesnt ride harsh.
b. GS handles best in the class.
c. F-Sport at least has active stabilizators that it didnt have before, so i dont think they didnt change anything. It wouldnt hurt if you would look around a bit for info before trying to sound as authority on these matters.
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Originally Posted by spwolf
a. GS doesnt ride harsh.
b. GS handles best in the class.
c. F-Sport at least has active stabilizators that it didnt have before, so i dont think they didnt change anything. It wouldnt hurt if you would look around a bit for info before trying to sound as authority on these matters.
i don't know what he's comparing it to, but 4gs rides harsher than 3gs imho
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what presentation????? is that what that was????? that was a joke. anyway,,, the car is hot. nice refresh,,, didn't expect that much from a refresh. i'll keep my GS for a couple of years and then go get that LS. i still like the 2010 LS.

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Old 07-31-12, 04:45 PM
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Old 07-31-12, 05:03 PM
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Wow it takes almost a month for the steering wheel alone
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Originally Posted by rominl
really hard to say, probably have to be in the hard to see how it is. it looks big, but when you lay your hand on it, it might not feel so. but with the size of the ls (wide) and the remote on the right side of the console, i wonder if it will be too "far" away. that's like the "side" for passenger
Originally Posted by blacksc400
I tried it on the GS, it's actually pretty comfortable.
not saying it isn't comfortable, i just think the hand rest is huge and looks ugly. maybe they should just have the controller on the steering wheel.

i also wonder if voice recognition is improved...

Originally Posted by Vladi
Unless you shop in Europe which has GS F-Sport Premium trim with three zone climate and rear controls for AC and seat heaters.
yeah but it also costs twice as much in europe (not lexus' fault).
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Originally Posted by rominl
i don't know what he's comparing it to, but 4gs rides harsher than 3gs imho
i drove 4GS base over some really ugly roads and it wasnt harsh. I dont remember my 3GS being any more comfortable, but in any case, it certainly was not harsh.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
i also wonder if voice recognition is improved...
i have tried voice recognition in the 4gs and the 2013 rx (same system). if it's any indication, it still stinks.... i simply pressed the button and said "gas station", and it kept on saying "fuel prices search" for no reason and never showed me nearby gas stations
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Originally Posted by modernx
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Not sure if its the camera but the interior shots here are hideous as far as coloring goes. There seems to be 3 different shades of blue/black. Correct me if im wrong please.

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i will say it's the lighting and flash


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