Any 2013's show up at dealers yet???
05-08-12, 07:19 AM
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05-08-12, 07:39 AM
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I do like the new headlights not only for the DRL's but, they moved the HID's further out to get rid of that cross-eyed look. I like the new grill and have been wanting to change mine to the horizontal bars, $800 from Louis at Carson Toyota. Not liking the way the bumper jogs down in the middle for the new grill, not as graceful as the 2010-12. I am sure it will be a good seller though.
05-08-12, 02:25 PM
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You can get the new ones with the F appearance without having to buy an F sport. You get the front bumper and wheels. Heres what I saw at Newport Beach Lexus on Sunday. Hasnt hit the lot yet. Still had the white plastic on it from transport.
05-08-12, 07:42 PM
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that looks nice!!!! 
But here on the east coast we will never see that package because it's only available on the FWD RX350. East Coast gets 90% AWD...
But seeing that pic, definitely makes me want to get the F-Sport even more now.
But here on the east coast we will never see that package because it's only available on the FWD RX350. East Coast gets 90% AWD...
But seeing that pic, definitely makes me want to get the F-Sport even more now.
05-08-12, 08:58 PM
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Looks like you're in NJ. I just got a called from a salesperson in Oakhurst, NJ today and they said they received their 1st 2013 RX350. I'm waiting for the 450h myself.
05-09-12, 08:35 AM
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05-09-12, 11:33 AM
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Noticed from the photos that you were at Pleasanton Lexus. I was driving by yesterday and stopped in to take a look. In person, I felt the front end looked awkward. I definitely prefer the current design over the new design. Perhaps it is an acquired taste. I will wait until I see some other colors and a few more cars before saying any more. I'm sure Lexus knows what they are doing ... perhaps LED DRL are a big selling point. I did notice that there were a lot of 2012's still available ... that probably means some terrific deals.
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05-09-12, 05:30 PM
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Sadly I called my local Lexus dealer; I just asked for "New Cars" and asked the person if they had any 2013' RX350's on their lot...they said NO, not til Late June or July!!!! Lyers,,,,4 available an hour away....I so wanted to ask how many they were hiding, but the dumb saleswoman would not have known anyway;;;;sounds like "Drive 100 miles and save at LEAST a thousand dollars" as has been the case for 20 years of new cars for me; and they even give me more for my trades it seems, altho this time I have a Carmax so will get their "buy" price before I go anywhere!!! So glad I had a legitimate job instead of a car salesman!!!!!
05-09-12, 05:37 PM
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Noticed from the photos that you were at Pleasanton Lexus. I was driving by yesterday and stopped in to take a look. In person, I felt the front end looked awkward. I definitely prefer the current design over the new design. Perhaps it is an acquired taste. I will wait until I see some other colors and a few more cars before saying any more. I'm sure Lexus knows what they are doing ... perhaps LED DRL are a big selling point. I did notice that there were a lot of 2012's still available ... that probably means some terrific deals.
Were stocking up on 2012s because initially the 2013 will be an acquired taste as you mention, and were prepared for that. Given some time though I think people will accept the spindle grill and LEDs since its not really going anywhere.