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GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)
View Poll Results: Which colour is the best suited for GS ?
Black Onyx
922
86.98%
Blue Marlin
33
3.11%
White
35
3.30%
Millenium Silver
70
6.60%
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 12:47 AM
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Originally posted by dipstick
Sure, black (or any very dark color) shows dirt and water spots more, but when it's clean, like WOW! I have had 5 black cars and one blue onyx in the past 15 years, and every time I buy one, I go through this process of which color looks best on this car, and eventually wind up with black. Which is what my GS430 is.

OK! My first choice was black but had some doubts coz my friend tried to influence me that Blue marlin is nicer than black.

Now just had to go through final phase of my decision! I hope choosing GS300 over Audi A4 Cabrio won't be a wrong choice !
Old Jan 28, 2003 | 10:20 AM
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go with that new blue marlin its not seen as much and is hot!!
Old Jan 28, 2003 | 10:43 AM
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Can we get a picture of that blue marlin please?
Old Jan 28, 2003 | 11:40 AM
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Lexus=pearl white. Lexus invented this color with the flakes and golden hue. Now every Mazda, Caddy, Infiniti, etc etc has a identical color to offer.

Oh, and black leather
Old Jan 28, 2003 | 06:35 PM
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I think Caddy beat Lexus to the punch with the Pearlescence Color - I seem to remember it a long long time ago when a friend's Dad had to get his car painted and it was a three coat process.
Old Jan 28, 2003 | 06:42 PM
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The ES 250 and LS 400 had it back in 1989. I think the Caddy STS had it back in 1992.
Old Jan 28, 2003 | 07:20 PM
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I know the Allante had it in 88.

Personally I think both of us need help as we are arguing over who came out with a color first
Old Jan 28, 2003 | 11:18 PM
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Personally I think both of us need help as we are arguing over who came out with a color first
Agreed, have a drink on me.
Old Jan 29, 2003 | 01:56 PM
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Millenium Silver or black looks best IMO.
Old Jan 29, 2003 | 04:27 PM
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black!
Old Jan 29, 2003 | 06:15 PM
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A GS dressed in Black is a beautiful, evil sight.

Silver & White are very 'clean' to me, with Silver showing the great GS lines the best. The MY 00 (I think) Silver is amazing in the sunshine (Bitkahuna).

The Spectra Blue, well, is just a tad different. Its a bit louder as a color on a Lexus, and there are some similar colors of other cars out there now. I've been having some Klasse treatments applied to mine recently, and it really brings out the a deeper, lush color that really turns some heads. One thing for sure, it's very easy to pick out a Spectra GS in a parking lot, at leat for me. Just seeing the rear end, or a glimpse of a quarter panel, and it is instant recognition. The color simply jumps out from all others in a sea of standard colors.

The new Dark Blue is sweet.

Cinnabar, I'd like more if it were a tad darker.

Bronze, ehh, it's OK

There is a Grey/Green that is a little off, but I think the GS wears it well. Just something about it.

The Sport Desgin Graphite. I love this color, and every other month or so, kick around the idea of switching to this color.

That's all I can think of off the top of my head right now.
Old Jan 29, 2003 | 06:17 PM
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All the celebs in LA drive black cars with the windows blacked out. As if you cared...

Mine's black:eek:
Old Jan 29, 2003 | 11:18 PM
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Cinnabar of course...what else!
Old Jan 30, 2003 | 05:53 AM
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At first I wanted a white GS, but now......Alpine Silver!

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Old Jan 30, 2003 | 02:51 PM
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Bad news guys - no more Cinnabar on the new GSs....



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