The IS350 & SC400/430 are nice too.(for EXTERIOR)
Best looking Lexus
Best looking Lexus
It's been a while since we had one of these threads...there's new models out since the last time. So name the Lexus cars you think are the best looking. Any model, any year is okay, it's your list, your opinion. My list starts with the IS. I think it's the best looking car Lexus has ever produced. If it were a coupe it would be on my list of all time greats of any brand. Even in sedan form, it is sweet. Just wish the interior space could accomodate us big guys. As for looks, it's the real deal in my book. My list:
1. IS350/250
2. 2000 LS400
3. 97+ SC300/400
4. 3GS
5. SC430
6. 1GS
7. LS430
8. 2GS
9. 1LS400
10. IS300
11. ES350
12. ES300
13. ES330
14. ES250
1. IS350/250
2. 2000 LS400
3. 97+ SC300/400
4. 3GS
5. SC430
6. 1GS
7. LS430
8. 2GS
9. 1LS400
10. IS300
11. ES350
12. ES300
13. ES330
14. ES250
Considering that the base OEM wheels are garbage on both, I'm going to have to be specific and say it's a tie between the LS 460L TOURING or the GS with any of the the 18" wheel upgrades, or the GS 450h. Those are beautiful 
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And may I ask what makes you think the L-finesse theme is a step backward?
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rebadged toyotas ftw. even though l-finesse isn't a step backwards, the pre l-finesse definitely has it's own style style.
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My faves:
1. IS 250/IS 350
2. SC 400/SC 300
3. LS 460/LS 460 L/LS hybrids
4. LS 400
5. ES 300
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Depends, if you read Lexus histories, it's clear that the F1 project became the LS first; midway through the project, the JDM dealers wanted in on the F1 project and thus a rebadged LS 400 became the Celsior because Lexus was not launched in Japan at the time. So the Lexus LS came first. Aristo, Altezza came first before GS, IS, until the 3GS/2IS. As for Soarer or Windom it's more complicated.
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Pre L-Finesse nothing beats the 2nd gen. GS300/400/Aristo, Soarer/SC300/400 1st generation.
Who care if Pre L-Finesse was a re badged Toyota for Lexus/Toyota fanatics it doesn't matter, there still made from the same company.
Who care if Pre L-Finesse was a re badged Toyota for Lexus/Toyota fanatics it doesn't matter, there still made from the same company.
As far as L-finesse, it's a step down in my eyes. The entire Lexus lineup now looks the same, with no character. I sometimes confuse the new LS for a Camry. Not only that, but the build quality and materials went down, but thats a separate discussion.
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I figured I would break these up into two categories, because I think at times the interiors don't always match up well with the exteriors. Anyway, these are my top 5 favorites.
Best Exterior
1. LS460/LS460L
2. ES350
3. LS400 (1998-2000)
4. IS250/IS350
5. LS400 (1995-1997)
Best Interior
1. GS430/GS400/GS300 (1998-2005)
2. LS460/LS460L
3. LS430
4. IS250/IS350
5. LS400 (1998-2000)
Best Exterior
1. LS460/LS460L
2. ES350
3. LS400 (1998-2000)
4. IS250/IS350
5. LS400 (1995-1997)
Best Interior
1. GS430/GS400/GS300 (1998-2005)
2. LS460/LS460L
3. LS430
4. IS250/IS350
5. LS400 (1998-2000)