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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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Here is a link to a pic of the 4th Gen GS Hybrid

http://media.photobucket.com/image/l...brid-Sedan.jpg

Personally I like it I think it looks better than the new GS hybrid!

PS: this is a photoshop so it probably isnt the 4th as I just found out but looks good!

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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 04:08 PM
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CT front end, Audi sides, CT lower valance, LS tails...

Not a bad PS
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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CT front end, Audi sides, CT lower valance, LS tails...
You nailed it. Its a brazen Frankenstein model.

But the styling of this photoshop is what I would expect the next ES to look like, not the next GS.
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by *Batman*
You nailed it. Its a brazen Frankenstein model.

But the styling of this photoshop is what I would expect the next ES to look like, not the next GS.

if the next ES looked like that, it would give audi a run for its money
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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I hate the CT front end for a GS...
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yeah I gotta say if that was an ES I would say Lexus is finally hitting the right people, cause I'm sure younger buyers will want a cheaper ES as opposed to the old folks that get them!
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 08:40 AM
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I think the ES currently sells to it's target market perfectly. I'm 30 and I love the styling of the ES, and it rides great for NY roads.
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Sorry I could never get an ES no offense to those that have one but I think price is the driving point cause the car is a slowsky! and the interior yes is nice but seems old, not sure what it is but it just screams old people, and half the people in Boston that own it are usually part of AARP!
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Originally Posted by bigblack06
Sorry I could never get an ES no offense to those that have one but I think price is the driving point cause the car is a slowsky! and the interior yes is nice but seems old, not sure what it is but it just screams old people, and half the people in Boston that own it are usually part of AARP!
AGREED!! The ES just lacks the style of the other cars in the Lexus lineup.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by bigblack06
Sorry I could never get an ES no offense to those that have one but I think price is the driving point cause the car is a slowsky! and the interior yes is nice but seems old, not sure what it is but it just screams old people, and half the people in Boston that own it are usually part of AARP!
No offense taken, originally I thought the same way. ES = old man's car. But coming out of a 3rd gen. GS, and having an IS350, what other car options did I have.

The ES is not super quick, doesn't corner like a performance car. It's just a nice big car that's smooth to drive. No worries about bent rims, or even premium fuel.

If Lexus makes the ES, quicker and sportier, where would that leave the GS? I think the ES serves it purpose as a mini LS, at half the price.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 07:33 AM
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I too think the car in the photo would be great as the next ES, but no way is it sporty enough to be the next GS. I don't like the CT and am not fond of the generic front end they are putting on everything. The GS needs to be special. It needs to have it's own look.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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Agreed it should be just like the BMW 5 and Audi a6 where everyone desires it right now I don't think there hitting the mark, hopefully the car will change it's looks for the best!
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