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Old 11-24-14, 07:35 AM
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Was at the dealer today having the 5k service done. Took a couple of quick shots.










Sticker price was $57500
Old 11-24-14, 08:09 AM
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Very tempted to trade in my current GS for this one, even though I've only had mine for a month!
Old 11-24-14, 08:20 AM
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I like the interior but dont like the doors handles or side mirror to be black. To me that reminds me of a time when econo cars were like this. Brings to mind toyota tercel or corolla DX.
Old 11-24-14, 08:31 AM
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Saw one exactly like that one at my dealership too. Not really interested....only like the black rims and espresso wood interior trim. It also comes with a Meguiar's detail kit, which I think every Lexus should come with. Not a fan of the black/scarlet red seats (Cabernet red looks better than the scarlet red in the crafted line) and the black door handles. They should've stopped at black mirrors and rims. I don't think you can even option them with Mark Levinson and you're limited to only one exterior color.
Old 11-24-14, 08:40 AM
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I can probably live with the interior color combo but that exterior color combo is just bad.

Black wheels make it look like steelies, might as well put hubcaps on them. And the black mirrors and door handles make it look like my old 2000 base model 3-speed Corolla.
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I wasn't too impressed with it in person either. It just looks odd in person. The ES used to have an annual Coach edition. It had Coach brown leather, upgraded rims. It was a nice package. Maybe this white/black will look better on some of the other Lexus models.
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I think on the ES they blacked out the middle front grille, making it look like a full spindle grille.
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I don't like the mirrors, door handles or black inserts on the interior.. I would much rather have a "regular" F-Sport.
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However... I can look past them if this car comes with a 500HP V8.
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Originally Posted by chenalex
Very tempted to trade in my current GS for this one, even though I've only had mine for a month!
Me toooooo
Old 11-24-14, 09:41 AM
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I'm usually a fan of special edition packages for Lexus vehicles, (Pebble Beach, Neiman Marcus, Platinum, Coach etc.) but this isn't doing it for me.
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Nope.
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Originally Posted by AL13NV8D3R
I like the interior but dont like the doors handles or side mirror to be black. To me that reminds me of a time when econo cars were like this. Brings to mind toyota tercel or corolla DX.

Yup. reminds me of civc dx
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You can make any GS F Sport look like the crafted line outside for a far better deal than through dealerships. Seats are personal preference if you think red/black worth the money. Personally I just wrapped my 2015 GS F Sport for about $700 and got the front chrome grill, front bumper centrepiece, door trim, trunk trim and tail pipes wrapped. Far more unique without all the chrome imho. I am really hoping to see better rims offered in 19"s
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The black mirrors and handles look like a JC Whitney/Ebay cheap add on parts and make it look cheap.
Not a fan of the wheels either.

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