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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 07:58 PM
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like what i see so far, might be in for a new car :>
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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it might grow on me but im not feeling the exterior. The interior looks sick though!
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 08:10 PM
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i can already see it lowered on some wide wheels!!!
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by projectdna
i think the interior looks great, but i'm not completely sold on the exterior.

and if this is the US-spec F-Sport, it looks like we lose fog lights a la the US-Spec GS F-Sport?
No need to worry about the Fog Light.

We can get all the parts for you.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 08:32 PM
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Overall i dont like it.

Outside looks HIDEOUS!!!
Side profile is ugly and really ruins the flow of the car.
Front is ok
Taillights are ok


I like a lot = Interior, LFA gauges, LFA wheels

The overall exterior design execution looks cheesy and overstyled to me. The Scion FRS/BRZ are aggressive designs but still manage to look classy and appeal to a wide demographic.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 08:47 PM
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Overall i think it look nice, but like many of us here would want to see it in person to actually say ya or na. one thing for sure i am surprised to see no integrated exhaust bazzel on the rear bumper similar to GS and LS, not sure why lexus didn't do that. I guess we might have to wait and see the next gen IS F.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by lexus66666
Are u crazy this lexus i.s looks beautifull and sporty and aggressive it has been worth the wait .. definetly getting this car ... front and back remind me a bit like mitsubishi lancer evo x soooo damn hot well done lexus... im sold
I'm just pointing out that with this new car, Lexus is drastically changing their demographic. For the past 20 years, they have worked hard to build a core clientel of sophistacted, understated, and conservative designs that appeal to smart, refined, and wealthy people. This new IS transforms all of that to a different demographic. I hope this works for the company, as I am a huge Lexus fan. But personally, I am one of the old-school people who appreciates a timeless design over one that matches the day's trend, but dies off fast. Time will prove whether this helps or hurts the company.

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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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I think the upswept rear end makes the car look shorter than the 2IS, and some angles look "Civic-like" to me. I'll have to see it in person before making a final judgement. I really like the interior. I really prefer smaller cars, but I'm not ready to trade in my 4GS quite yet.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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awesome. no more infinit g for us..
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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sorry this thing looks hideous!! what were they thinking... worse headlight design ive ever seen. not digging the whole droopy face design. looks like a gs suffering from bells palsy
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 09:13 PM
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Hahahaha whole fetish feel of IS-F rolls down on to regular model. It's nasty, it screams bondage, I am sure it's bad and I LOVE IT!

Finally someone said 'DO IT!" This is how GS should have been as well. I love everything about new IS, it has a character of it's own. OK maybe the shape of headlight cluster should have been more like Alfa 159 projectors in open black plastic casing, but whatever, just get in in black.

Interior is a very strong point, best in class by a mile and I love that GTR like control panel, nice touch.

Awesome job! It makes BMW 3 series look like a grandpa car.

..oh wait I found a con: only 18' wheels? why? slap at least 19' on it!

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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by unc879wins
Bumper to bumper and roof to rubber... home run. Stoked about what color/interior combos will be available. Any F-sport only colors/combos? Glad no front plate requirements in my state.

The red leather is F sport only.
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Overall i dont like it.

Outside looks HIDEOUS!!!
Side profile is ugly and really ruins the flow of the car.
Front is ok
Taillights are ok


I like a lot = Interior, LFA gauges, LFA wheels

The overall exterior design execution looks cheesy and overstyled to me. The Scion FRS/BRZ are aggressive designs but still manage to look classy and appeal to a wide demographic.
You like boring clearly
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 09:38 PM
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Exterior-wise, everything *else* is neat.

HOWEVER

What I do not like *much* is the front headlamps. A two-piece split design with a huge separation between those Integra Type R looking headlamps and the boomerang LED tailights. It looks HORRID.

That's my only complaint about the exterior.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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This part bothers me. Looks very clumsy like it belongs on a Scion
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 09:56 PM
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at least the rear seats fold flat...also it looks like the front bumper would be really expensive to replace since the LED DRLs are right on the bumper

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