jman-is350

You're right. It's NOT an Fsport because it does NOT have the Fsport badges on the sides like both of my GS350s.

The salesman kept saying it is but no one knows for sure and it doesnt say on the windows sticker. Damn...

Sevn86

They lied to you? That sucks! Id be pissed.

TriniGS

iTrader: (2)

As long as you did not pay the F-sport price and happy with the vehicle, I guess its no biggie. I believe the F-sport does not come out until the next couple of months but the RX can be ordered now with an F-sport appearance package which includes the front bumper and 19 inch wheels.

jman-is350

I got a good deal on it, my wife is happy and the next "real FSport" in white/ash will be ours.

happy1977

Congrats! But don't really need 2 threads of the same topic.

howdybob22

Congrats,
Man, you go through cars. Yep, when I saw the pics, I thought it was a little odd because it looks nothing like the one on Lexus web site - thanks to someone pointing out the difference. No wonder it did not feel different handling wise to you. The new FSport suppose to have the revise suspension, 8 speed trans (probably the same one from the IS-F), but no upgrade in the engine department - bummer. If you are going to upgrade to the FSport later on, definitely let us know how it drives.

Coincidence, that I also just tranded in my 04 RX for an Acura ZDX - Wife like the styling and I was looking for a little more sportiness. Anyway, again congrats.

AndyL

Same case for Canadian market, the salesman that I have known told me recently that F-Sport is not available now but in a month or so. Interestingly, he said the F-Sport RX in Canada won't have the roof rails. (that's actually my preference as I find extra effort in washing the rails on my 2011 RX and I seldom make use of them. They look good, though)

qualityCar

The few comments about the 2013 cosmetic changes seem positive. So I think I'm showing my age(50) when I don't feel the same way. I personally do not like the new front end, to me, they've broken the nice fluent lines of the car with the grill changes. It looks unfinished. It sure feels like the changes they've made are an attempt to make it look sportier in a less than subtle way, which in my opinion, goes against the point of the 'luxury' brand. Too bad they didn't leave the sportier (attempt) to the F Sport. Do others agree?

mklemovitc

I agree. I personally prefer the F-Sport upper grill but I think the lower half and the associated fascia make it look unrefined. I do like the interior cues - pedals, paddle shifter, seat stitching etc.

I also wish they had decided to offer the 450h with F-sport. I realize I want to have my cake and eat it to with that. I like the idea of the day to day economy of the 450h but knowing I have the sport style and little performance tweaks at hand when I feel like it.

At the end of the day I've decided to go with the 450h in Stargazer Black special ordered with Luxury, ML, HUD, etc. I'm anticipating a July-August delivery date.

dctex99

[QUOTE=Sevn86;7244925]so the F sport appearance package comes with hybrid rims now?[/QALL
ALL the 2013 have the NEw FRONT end and LED's etc. I love mine; makes the 12's and earlier look outdated...lol. Many new and easier features on the '13 including ENFORM and better rear viewing on the Nav screen. I think people are nuts to get a left over '12 unless they get a SUPER deal!!!!

gladiator9

Looks great.....congrats on your new ride. Ours is a 2010 pearl white with beige interior. Great ride and reliabality. Would like a set of the chrome wheels though. Has the horsepower changed with the use of reg. gas?
Cheers,
Jim

gqscholar

I like the new front, but not much more than I liked the old one.

I don't get all the hype either. I wished I liked it more so I would be willing to pull the trigger rather than wait to see what other changes Lexus makes especially under the hood.

I love the DTR, could care less about the power folding mirrors, bc I'll rarely ever use them, and the enform is a paid service, that I'm not going to pay for. Unlike others I loved the AFS, and hope they bring them back next year.

I went to the dealership and wanted to really love the new look enough to purchase, I even test drove it, but couldn't pull the trigger. I just don't see much difference when compared to the 2012.

With that said I'm cool with he direction but IMO they have to change things under the hood

gqscholar

[quote=dctex99;7282132]You really think its that much difference?

When I test drove the 2013, I couldn't tell. When I seen them side by side in the dealership, I seen the difference but only from the front and not by much. They both have a protruding front that kind of sticks out. The RX sport have one, but it looks to much like dark vador mask for me.

With that said Congrads on your purchase.

hypervish

I absolutely love the new front end on the 13's. But, I agree it's more on the sporty side.

dctex99

officially it is 270 HP now; you can't feel the difference, and using regular you get fresher gas!!! I have seen people putting regular in Corvettes when gas goes over $4 a gallon; so premium gets a little stale at small stations!!