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New to Lexus! 2015 GS450h F-Sport!!

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Old 03-19-18, 08:07 PM
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Default New to Lexus! 2015 GS450h F-Sport!!

Hey everyone! I'm new to Lexus and I got myself a really great car that I'm happy with!! I have had three SAABs in the past, and it was VERY hard to let go of my most recent SAAB, a 2011 9-5 XWD Aero, but it needed to happen.

I'm excited to learn more about these cars!!

My main questions right now are:
- would the 2016+ taillights fit on my '15?
- are there any subtle body mods to make the car look more aggressive?

Thanks so much!!

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Congrats. I have a 15' as well.

I'm sure there are some aftermarket brake lights that you can find but I don't know if the 16' just bolt in. I feel like the look is pretty aggressive....not sure how to improve it.

Are those the 18" non-fsprt rims?
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Congrats on truly unicorn vehicle and welcome to hybrid club!!!
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adding a front lip helps it look more aggressive
adding black paint/vinyl wrap to the chrome window trim and front/rear of vehicle also
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Originally Posted by MustangSal
Congrats. I have a 15' as well.

Are those the 18" non-fsprt rims?
Thanks!! But, hmm.. I have no clue what rims I have, actually.. completely new to Lexus and these cars. They are grey, but the pictures make it look more chrome.
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Originally Posted by shurik74
Congrats on truly unicorn vehicle and welcome to hybrid club!!!
Thank you so much!! Apparently I love the unicorns! The SAAB was a true legendary unicorn, and apparently there aren't many 450h F-Sport's out there, so yeyy!!
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Originally Posted by jordanhigg
adding a front lip helps it look more aggressive
adding black paint/vinyl wrap to the chrome window trim and front/rear of vehicle also
Those are exactly the things I'm planning on doing! Any idea what the best black wrap would be?

Thanks again!!
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Welcome to the hybrid club - a small group of us on this site. Super rare and beautiful car you have there johnroberts. Congrats on your purchase. I hope you enjoy her and please keep us updated on your thoughts/mods/etc.

You're the 2nd 4GS hybrid F-Sport owner on CL! First was Chilton88: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/hyb...ml#post9478971

Hopefully the car will leave a lasting impression on you, as did your Saab 9-11 Aero.

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Originally Posted by Im2bz2p345
You're the 2nd 4GS hybrid F-Sport owner on CL! First was Chilton88:
Third?

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Originally Posted by Im2bz2p345
Welcome to the hybrid club - a small group of us on this site. Super rare and beautiful car you have there johnroberts. Congrats on your purchase. I hope you enjoy her and please keep us updated on your thoughts/mods/etc.

You're the 2nd 4GS hybrid F-Sport owner on CL! First was Chilton88: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/hyb...ml#post9478971

Hopefully the car will leave a lasting impression on you, as did your Saab 9-11 Aero.

~ Im2bz2p345
Wow! Awesome!! It already had impressed me tremendously. Thank you so much for the reply!! I look forward to being an active member in the club!!

Btw- any Dallas area peeps??
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Originally Posted by MustangSal
Third?

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Omg, how could I forget about MustangSal! I knew there was someone else that I was forgetting about. haha.



Sorry friend!

Btw johnrobert, it's great to have another TX person with the hybrid. I'm in Austin and see the base IS, GS, LS, etc models commonly. Lexus hybrids are quite rare in these parts. I only remember see one other white GS hybrid in Austin and that threw me off guard. I have seen a few ES hybrids here though.

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MustangSal really does need to Request a Change to his User Name that is more appropriate for his GS 450h. Dontcha think?
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Originally Posted by bclexus
MustangSal really does need to Request a Change to his User Name that is more appropriate for his GS 450h. Dontcha think?
"Mustang" is a Navy term for officers that are prior enlisted. Currently a 22-year active duty aviation maintenance officer. Did my 1st 16 Years enlisted as an aviation electrician.

I've never driven a Ford. Haha.

On some other profiles my name is Mustang Sally. Just like the song...the nickname stuck so I just keep with it.
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Originally Posted by Im2bz2p345
Omg, how could I forget about MustangSal! I knew there was someone else that I was forgetting about. haha.



Sorry friend!

Btw johnrobert, it's great to have another TX person with the hybrid. I'm in Austin and see the base IS, GS, LS, etc models commonly. Lexus hybrids are quite rare in these parts. I only remember see one other white GS hybrid in Austin and that threw me off guard.

~ Im2bz2p345
Haha. All good. The mind is the first thing to go...
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Originally Posted by MustangSal
"Mustang" is a Navy term for officers that are prior enlisted. Currently a 22-year active duty aviation maintenance officer. Did my 1st 16 Years enlisted as an aviation electrician.

I've never driven a Ford. Haha.

On some other profiles my name is Mustang Sally. Just like the song...the nickname stuck so I just keep with it.
Cool! Makes sense ... once it is explained.


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