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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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So many cars, so little $, garage space, . . .

Here are some cell phone (iPhone 4S) pix from Steven's Creek Lexus today. I want all of these cars.

I am not affiliated with SCL and don't endorse this dealer over any other.


USB IS 350 F Sport & USB IS 250 F Sport:






Special CT:



And what's that gray thing in the background???




2013 GS F Sport, not yet for sale. On seeing this I pretty much decided I'm going to get one.











And this is still stashed away in the back room. LSC Associate Eddie Ghanim was kind enough to let me go back and take a look. Not an F Sport.

Who will buy?









Check out the head rests . . .


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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 10:42 PM
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love all the cars in the pics! btw is the L emblem on the LFA not completely on or is it just the pic?
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 11:08 PM
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Wow, nice visit you had. Are those chrome rims on the LFA?
After seeing the G F-sport a few times, I'm a little let down with the rims. Seems a bit plain and unimaginative.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 12:31 AM
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love all the cars in the pics! btw is the L emblem on the LFA not completely on or is it just the pic?
Good catch. Eddie Ghanim (the LSC Associate) pointed out that the emblem is intentionally flush on the bottom and extends out on the top. A 3-D effect, I guess. His comment prompted me to take the close up.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 12:52 AM
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Wow, nice visit you had. Are those chrome rims on the LFA?
After seeing the G F-sport a few times, I'm a little let down with the rims. Seems a bit plain and unimaginative.
Hey Fizz,

I don't know if the LFA wheels are chrome.

I see your point about the GS F Sport wheels, but I like the subdued color and think think they look better than the wheels on the 3GS and a lot better than the stock wheels on my LS. I'm thinking the GS F Sport might replace my LS in the next few months so the LS vs GS wheels is the comparison I'm making.

I do like the stock wheels on my IS F better than on the ones on 2013 GS F Sport though.





Everything is relative I guess.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 12:58 AM
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Thanks for the pics. I'd say the new GS sport rims are a cross between the original ISF rims (my favoriate Lexus rim) and the 18" IS split spokes from the 2006-2008 models.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by TerrySmith
Good catch. Eddie Ghanim (the LSC Associate) pointed out that the emblem is intentionally flush on the bottom and extends out on the top. A 3-D effect, I guess. His comment prompted me to take the close up.
very cool...love the thoughts and attention the designers put into every little detail of the car i probably woulda glossed over this...like forever LOL...if not for your close up Even though I've seen the LFA three times at auto show, it's always on a stage so I never got to stand right in front of it looking top down to notice this.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by TerrySmith
I don't know if the LFA wheels are chrome.
you're right, they're buff polish, not chrome.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 02:02 AM
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hmm the Namco CT is still there I see
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 04:55 AM
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I think the LFA wheels are polished. Nice pics, every Lexus should offer UsB!!

Nuebla grey is awesome, especially in overcast. But they should have continued smokey granite as well
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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I am loving the white interior with the white LFA
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 02:03 PM
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nebula grey is a little too light IMO but i see a lot of them on the road so people still light grey.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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Great pics.... Looking forward to Inversion on Feb 7th lol... looks fun
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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That GS looks really good and I love the Namco CT200h. I'm surprised to even see a CT actually at a Lexus dealership. They are always sold out around here.

I want that LFA!
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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The new GS is starting to grow on me, the interior looks excellent. Not a fan of the exterior yet but that might change.
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