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Old 07-27-12, 02:15 PM
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thanks for the pics ydooby!!!!!!!!! i think the exterior looks great! the front new grille design works on this car imho, far better than 4gs. aggressive and flows better with the rest of the car

i can't wait to see the interior
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well, i think my guy was right :-)

it looks pretty good like this.
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Originally Posted by rominl
thanks for the pics ydooby!!!!!!!!! i think the exterior looks great! the front new grille design works on this car imho, far better than 4gs. aggressive and flows better with the rest of the car

i can't wait to see the interior
Yeah I'm surprised they keep the front bumper blacked out even for the regular LS, but that's definitely the right decision because it would've looked weird with body color as I mentioned.

Also note to webmasters to always put your unreleased stuff in the dev environment if you don't intend to publish them.
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lol seems like you cracked the site

i actually like how they black out the front bumper. they listened to what people say about the 4gs i guess.
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Old 07-27-12, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ydooby
Yeah I'm surprised they keep the front bumper blacked out even for the regular LS, but that's definitely the right decision because it would've looked weird with body color as I mentioned.

Also note to webmasters to always put your unreleased stuff in the dev environment if you don't intend to publish them.
good one :-)
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Originally Posted by rominl
lol seems like you cracked the site

i actually like how they black out the front bumper. they listened to what people say about the 4gs i guess.
Agree completely. This is a very nice styling. It has coherence. Like the ES350 and RX350 designs.

It really reinforces what I have said the moment I saw the production version of the GS350 - that they screwed up the design and that there will probably be a facelift for the 2014 GS350.
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Old 07-27-12, 02:52 PM
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Agree completely. This is a very nice styling. It has coherence. Like the ES350 and RX350 designs.

It really reinforces what I have said the moment I saw the production version of the GS350 - that they screwed up the design and that there will probably be a facelift for the 2014 GS350.
i am pretty sure they wont have a facelift next year...
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They done it perfectly!! Wayyyy better than any other Lexus with Spindle!! Now just have to see the interior!
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i am pretty sure they wont have a facelift next year...
When has Lexus or anyone facelifted a car in a year?


I just can't believe Lexus had the ***** to do it. I'm not even sure I'm in love with it but it sure as hell appeals to my younger side. First LS I've said right away "I can drive that". Love the aggressive face.

As I stated, its a refresh, not an all new model.

Wait till you see what debuts in Paris.
 
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Looks much better than I was expecting. I actually like the standard front end more than F-Sport...very sharp but still elegant. That shot with the lights on is incredible!

I am still shocked with how aggressive they went on the front end of the flagship. It looks menacing! If the IS is supposed to be the most dramatic interpretation of the spindle grille, I can't wait to see it.

Very happy with these changes...
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
When has Lexus or anyone facelifted a car in a year?


I just can't believe Lexus had the ***** to do it. I'm not even sure I'm in love with it but it sure as hell appeals to my younger side. First LS I've said right away "I can drive that". Love the aggressive face.

As I stated, its a refresh, not an all new model.

Wait till you see what debuts in Paris.
dunno, i think today the shift is to awe the customer in seconds.... this is great facelift because 2006-2012 LS owners can easily get it and feel like they got a new car...

and your pm box is full...
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Old 07-27-12, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ydooby
Nope.

About time!
I'm speaking in terms of the North American market.
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Originally Posted by Ap1_Alan
Don't count on it. Lexus productions models have always sat much higher than their renderings or pre-production versions.
Never say never.
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
Am I the only one who feels a bit disappointed by the refresh. I was thinking it was a new car. This is barely a refresh.
no you're not!
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