looks fabulous! how are you liking it so far? do you have any recommendations as to what to look forward to with the HS (problems, things you like/dislike)?

 

I'm enjoying it and it's been fun to drive. I'm stopped at lights and asked to roll down my window and received compliments. I've had the 04 RX330 before the HS and also have the 07 IS in the family and I like the HS every bit as much as both of these. No problems at all. I like the interior because it's futuristic and the exterior is a different style that you just don't see. I think negative comments as to the exterior are people reaching for something to complain about. The ride overall is Lexus all the way. When I went into make the purchase, I thought I'd be leaving with the ISC or possibly the IS. The HS is in the garage! Go figure. No regrets whatsoever.

 

i love the interior

 

Are those the stock rims? Look gorgeous. Love the tinted windows. (Which they weren't fracking illegal in Illinois...)

 

Yes these are the stock rims. I had them chromed by the dealership. In addition to the tinted windows, I also had a clear bra installed on the front to cut down on rock chips.

 

What tint % is that? I'm pretty sure it is darker than is allowed here in VA. I tinted my previous car (2007 Acura TSX) the darkest legal in VA and it looked nice and will be doing the same thing on my HS as soon as some of this snow is finally off the road.

 

THAT's why they look so cool! I'd never heard of that process before. How does it work and how much does it cost (and is it something all dealers can do?)

 

Very nice.. I like the color too!

 

I gotta say the OEM 18" HS wheels look pretty sharp in chrome.

 

As I understand it, and I'm about as non technical/mechanical as it goes, it's like a chrome coating that the wheel is dipped in. I would start with your dealer and ask them how to get your wheels chromed in your area. I did this before I took possession of the car and through the dealership because this process is warrantied as I recall for 5 years. If your dealer doesn't know, I'd then do a search in your area via Google, Bing, Dex etc to determine who does. If I recall, the price per wheel was about $300-400. Folks that restore older cars generally rechrome the bumpers and other chrome parts. Someone in that hobby may know who to refer you to.

 

HS looks great in obsidian. Very interesting floor mats, are those aftermarket?

 

Yes the floormats are aftermarket over the top of my Lexus floormats. They are the floormast that the best money could buy from Target!!!!

 

wow this thing looks pretty awesome. I was looking at lexusenthusiast.com and didn't realize that the HS is actually longer than the ISx50 (slightly). I wonder how this thing drives. Congrats on the car!

 

OMG... Dark exterior and light interior~ perfect match... but... good luck on the cleaning part LOL, I had enough for 4 years