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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by tetra7
Okay, call me a Luddite, but why so much technology? It adds countless weight to the car, requires more power to drive and in some sense detracts from the visceral sensation of well you know...DRIVING THE DANG CAR! I hope they did not throw a slew of electric nannies as Nissan did with the GTR!
luxury cars are all about extra, this is no difference. that has been the case for decades. of course most cars are more on the basic side, again that's the same for all cars in all segments.

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Haven't heard a single Accord/Sonata comment since these new pics leaked out.

*knocks on wood*
because paul put a stop to that already, and there is no point in bringing out the same point over and over again, as much as i still think so
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
luxury cars are all about extra, this is no difference. that has been the case for decades. of course most cars are more on the basic side, again that's the same for all cars in all segments.



because paul put a stop to that already, and there is no point in bringing out the same point over and over again, as much as i still think so
"luxury cars", so yeah extra stuff comes with them as you noted.....

if people want stripped down, go buy a GT3
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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the bmw gauges have even less personality...
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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Can we at least all agree that this MUCH better looking than the 3GS? They shoulda just kept enhancing the 2GS for another half-decade and then released this


No offense 3GS owners
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 12:56 PM
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This looks like what the Mitsubishi Diamante would have become if they still produced it.
















kidding. With the right color and some tint....not too shabby
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by JiBBeL
Can we at least all agree that this MUCH better looking than the 3GS? They shoulda just kept enhancing the 2GS for another half-decade and then released this

No offense 3GS owners
not really agreeing. a stock 2GS300 passed me the other day, and man, that thing looked PLAIN and kinda cheap especially with those rockin' 16s all inset.

the 3GS has its design issues as well as lacking space.

this 4GS looks to be addressing both these issues, which is good, although still hoping they won't make the awd look like a jacked up truck stance still.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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I also want to point out a change in side mirror/LED turn signal design. Why the black area on the bottom like the new CT. I understand the reference to the LFA but IMO the old body colored look was much better
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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Loving it. I dunno why so much hate on the 3GS, but I think it's a gorgeous car. This seems to have kept the GS DNA eschewing some of the 3rd gen's sleek coupe like proportions in the rear for some of the original 1st gen Guigiaro GS shape.

And the interior.... win. Can we get some pics in black on black or black on cherry wood?

I like

Now Lexus, make a 400hp GS460 (unless you think you can knock the hybrid out of the park) and a GS F. Thanks in advance.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ted920
I guess I will be leaving the GS family for my next ride. Hello Porsche Panamera.
you're comparing 4GS to porsche panamera?
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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venom21, last warning. you might try to be funny but we don't need that here

Originally Posted by J.P.
"luxury cars", so yeah extra stuff comes with them as you noted.....

if people want stripped down, go buy a GT3
by then people will complain where's the refinement

Originally Posted by RXSF
the bmw gauges have even less personality...
haha that's pretty true, but i think the lexus one still has a few more details. but then again, i am pretty used to bmw gauges already

Originally Posted by JiBBeL
Can we at least all agree that this MUCH better looking than the 3GS? They shoulda just kept enhancing the 2GS for another half-decade and then released this

No offense 3GS owners
lol no offense taken, i never really like the look of 3gs. i don't know if i will say 4gs looks better than 3gs though, both have their goods and bads to me
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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I have to say, it actually looks good from certain camera angles. I am still not sure about the headlamps, plus the rear door style is a tad-iffy for me. Plus I still dislike the rear.

As for the 835-watt ML sound system, now that is insane! Plus kudos to Lexus finally getting a blind-spot system.

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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 01:32 PM
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Some of these video screencaps have changed my opinion on the exterior. I need to see this car in motion!!!
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by JiBBeL
Can we at least all agree that this MUCH better looking than the 3GS? They shoulda just kept enhancing the 2GS for another half-decade and then released this


No offense 3GS owners
None taken
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by RXSF
the bmw gauges have even less personality...
What BMW gauges?
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by SRTGS300
What BMW gauges?
from the new 5 series



the new GS


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