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Old 05-13-18, 05:52 AM
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Hello gents, this would be my 2nd lexus in the last 20 years. Most of my cars have been either Acura or Mer Benz. This is a 2014 Luxury package with 25K on the odometer and is certified by my local dealer. Look forward to explore the forum.
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Only 25K miles? Nice find!
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Yea low mileage for its age. Everything seems decent with the car for the price but the sound system is such a disappointment
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Enjoy the new car. It's got loads of miles left in it
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My 2015 came with 21k. It's good knowing the car is pretty much brand new even at 3-4 years old
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Nice, now do two things: 1) get the factory side-moldings, and 2) have the cross-bar painted to blend in with the color of the grill.
The moldings will provide a little detail the sides and also protect against door "dings", and blackening out the cross bar will make the car look more current.
Search around in the forum and you will find lots of chatter about both of those.
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Congrats - very nice car - enjoy!
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Originally Posted by pab12
Nice, now do two things: 1) get the factory side-moldings, and 2) have the cross-bar painted to blend in with the color of the grill.
The moldings will provide a little detail the sides and also protect against door "dings", and blackening out the cross bar will make the car look more current.
Search around in the forum and you will find lots of chatter about both of those.
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excellent suggestion. I'm upgrading my sound system first and the items you mentioned will be next for sure. Potentially will upgrade to 19" black or gun metallic wheels and keep the factory wheels for winter.
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Does anyone know this front grill from Aliexpress will fit 13-15 model year? From the picture it's clearly for 2016 and up but that seller insisted that it's made for model year from 13-+15. If it fits, it looks so much more updated of course

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Finally upgraded some sounds while i still able to maintain the maturity of the trunk space. Set up is a Alpine Type R with Alpine 1000watt mono amp. The sub enclosure was purchased from the Bay and it fits perfectly.
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Originally Posted by digitalnrg

Does anyone know this front grill from Aliexpress will fit 13-15 model year? From the picture it's clearly for 2016 and up but that seller insisted that it's made for model year from 13-+15. If it fits, it looks so much more updated of course

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did you try this out yet? Sound system looks good btw trunk still has plenty of space
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Originally Posted by Albo
did you try this out yet? Sound system looks good btw trunk still has plenty of space
No, i dont think it fits
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