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Old 10-21-09, 05:01 AM
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Thanks for the pictures. Interesting that the rear spoiler is applied at the factory versus add on here in the states.
Old 10-21-09, 05:17 AM
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No sharkfin antenna? That is interesting because the car had a GPS. That raises the question, what exactly is the sharkfin antenna for? And I read that the AM/FM radio used an in-the-glass antenna. Anyone know where that antenna is?

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Old 10-21-09, 06:28 AM
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As far as I know, the Sharkfin antenna is for the XM radio which I don't really know what it is. I own a 2007 Lexus IS which doesn't have a sharkfin, and it does have the navigation system.

In the US, the only IS250/IS350 that doesn't have the sharkfin antenna is the 2006.
Old 10-21-09, 10:36 AM
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the ES gets shark fin in the US. It is for satellite radio
Old 10-21-09, 01:44 PM
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OK, if the sharkfin antenna is for the xm radio, where is the GPS antenna?

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Old 10-21-09, 01:48 PM
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If memory serves me correctly, and the ES is like the LS, I believe the antenna for the GPS is in the front dashboard near the GPS screen.
Old 10-22-09, 12:44 AM
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I'm just glad that I don't have a sharkfin.
Old 10-22-09, 01:27 PM
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The front bumper in real-world pics is definitely not as flat as some critics claim. In real life it definitely won't look flat.
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Old 10-23-09, 05:07 PM
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Nice pics. I saw a white 2010 UL like the one in your shots at the dealership. The "new look" fog lights looked better in white than on dark colors, IMO.
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IMO, they should have kept the fog lights in the circular shape with the chrome ring around it, ala new RX450h
Old 10-26-09, 01:21 AM
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Really like the new taillights and chrome on the lower door. Hope they fit the 07-09 models
Old 10-28-09, 10:46 AM
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I saw my first 2010 ES today and was surprised by how good it looks. This one was a black on black model with the split 5 spoke wheels which give the car a lot more presence than it had before. It looks a little more imposing. The chrome touches on the sides and new front and rear look great in person. Even the fogs look pretty good when you see the car "in the sheetmetal".
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
I saw my first 2010 ES today and was surprised by how good it looks. This one was a black on black model with the split 5 spoke wheels which give the car a lot more presence than it had before. It looks a little more imposing. The chrome touches on the sides and new front and rear look great in person. Even the fogs look pretty good when you see the car "in the sheetmetal".
True and the interior looks more luxurious with the chrome accent on the wood trim,steering wheel,NAV center dash trim and the added glove box chrome accent and wood trim.
Old 10-28-09, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
I saw my first 2010 ES today and was surprised by how good it looks. This one was a black on black model with the split 5 spoke wheels which give the car a lot more presence than it had before. It looks a little more imposing. The chrome touches on the sides and new front and rear look great in person. Even the fogs look pretty good when you see the car "in the sheetmetal".
As with all modern Lexus models, pictures do not accurately capture what they look like and most Lexus models look better in person.

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