View Poll Results: Chrome or Black Pearl Labels
Chrome
50
39.06%
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78
60.94%
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Rear Badges
Rookie
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 90
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From: California
I took them all off, even the L – looks mysterious and very clean. I also made the whole front grill black including the L and the chrome surround.
Mercedes and BMW have badge delete options which are often found on the V12 / M5 models in Europe - Something to do with understatment?
The pearl/black chrome looks nice though I have hard time with chrome plated plastic and I think that gold plated plastic is as tacky as you can get, and looks like plastic with gold paint after a year.
I’ve never been big on consumer branding or car jewelry or understood the need for an owner to advertise the brand - I can remember that I bought a Lexus. If Lexus want free advertising space they can pay to clutter up my car with cheap plastic.
Mercedes and BMW have badge delete options which are often found on the V12 / M5 models in Europe - Something to do with understatment?
The pearl/black chrome looks nice though I have hard time with chrome plated plastic and I think that gold plated plastic is as tacky as you can get, and looks like plastic with gold paint after a year.
I’ve never been big on consumer branding or car jewelry or understood the need for an owner to advertise the brand - I can remember that I bought a Lexus. If Lexus want free advertising space they can pay to clutter up my car with cheap plastic.
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Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 804
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From: Michigan
Hey guys...thanks for all of the opinions!
jimxo - Wow, I don't even remember what Steve quoted me! I better find out because they haven't shipped them yet!
LXOGOOD - I think the new badge looks much better
I plan to continue to use the black pearl "L" without the rest of the badges...I will keep the others as spares or if one day I chose to sell the car, I can relabel it...
Thanks again...Mike
jimxo - Wow, I don't even remember what Steve quoted me! I better find out because they haven't shipped them yet!
LXOGOOD - I think the new badge looks much better
I plan to continue to use the black pearl "L" without the rest of the badges...I will keep the others as spares or if one day I chose to sell the car, I can relabel it...
Thanks again...Mike
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 1,481
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Remove ALL of the badging....unless you have to remind yourself what kind of car you drive, or prove you spent the cheese for a v8(400) over a v6(300)...
I figure that if we run'em, the v8 will be revealed anyway right?
I figure that if we run'em, the v8 will be revealed anyway right?
Last edited by tinygs; Oct 5, 2002 at 09:10 AM.
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Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 117
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From: International
You probally could get them through Toyota or Lexus if not let me know. I can get them over here in Japan really easy. Just a matter if you want the adhesive type of the actual bolt on type. I just don't if they would line up perfect with the Lexus. Everybody over here tries to put on Lexus and removes the Toyota emblem
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 349
Likes: 1
From: Missouri
I think many people will agree with me on this one..
leave the 'L' where it is.. remove the 'LEXUS' all together and leave the 'GSXXX' where it is.. or if you want it to similar to 90% of all other car makes.. move the 'GSXXX' to where the 'LEXUS' used to be...
I really don't think it is necessary to spell it out to people what kinda car I have.. the 'L' is easily recognized.
leave the 'L' where it is.. remove the 'LEXUS' all together and leave the 'GSXXX' where it is.. or if you want it to similar to 90% of all other car makes.. move the 'GSXXX' to where the 'LEXUS' used to be...
I really don't think it is necessary to spell it out to people what kinda car I have.. the 'L' is easily recognized.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 929
Likes: 2
From: Pennsylvania
Originally posted by jimxo
The dealer want's $290.00, what are you paying?
The dealer want's $290.00, what are you paying?
Go there and click on the link, put in code: 72GSA,
Your shipped item will come out around: $126.75
Super cheap!
Last edited by chuckisc; Jul 30, 2003 at 05:52 AM.
