View Poll Results: 09+ center stack vs 06-08': Cheap and tacky or improved
Yes the changes are cheap and tacky
3
9.38%
No the changes are much improved
16
50.00%
Doesn't matter
11
34.38%
Haven't given this any thought before
2
6.25%
Voters: 32. You may not vote on this poll
Subtle interior touches: Cheap and tacky or nicely done?
Thread Starter
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 42,476
Likes: 321
From: California
Subtle interior touches: Cheap and tacky or nicely done?
Not looking to start any arguments. Simply looking for IS owner's opinions, so let's keep it civilized.
With that said, with the addition of the 2009+ model year, the IS gained both some interior and exterior changes. Subtle, but they were changes.
The question I propose to you, is does the new center stack look cheaper and tacky or improved over the 06-08 IS?
Some of the changes to consider include:
- Chrome lining
- Green digital clock display (over 06-08 white)
- Black HVAC buttons vs silver/dark grey
- Center vents location/ material
- Sunroof/moonroof operation (dial vs button)
- Doorlock switches
06-08':
09+:
With that said, with the addition of the 2009+ model year, the IS gained both some interior and exterior changes. Subtle, but they were changes.
The question I propose to you, is does the new center stack look cheaper and tacky or improved over the 06-08 IS?
Some of the changes to consider include:
- Chrome lining
- Green digital clock display (over 06-08 white)
- Black HVAC buttons vs silver/dark grey
- Center vents location/ material
- Sunroof/moonroof operation (dial vs button)
- Doorlock switches
06-08':
09+:
Last edited by Hoovey689; Jan 8, 2011 at 12:31 PM.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Alberta
They sure do have that loud cracking sound - I have been to the dealer 10+ times now for rattles and cracking. The dash has been out - the rear deck has been out and the center console has been insulated. There is still some noise from the rear deck - but I give up.
S.
S.
Trending Topics
They sure do have that loud cracking sound - I have been to the dealer 10+ times now for rattles and cracking. The dash has been out - the rear deck has been out and the center console has been insulated. There is still some noise from the rear deck - but I give up.
S.
S.
Forgot to add... i like how the edges of the 06-08 has the edges flat (flush) with the surrounding dash.. I think it looks better than how the 09+ sits (raised/popped out). If the 09+ was flat like the previous design, I would say it was better.. but since its not, my vote goes to the old design.
Pole Position
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco, CA
my vote goes to the 09+ simply because the flat NAVI buttons look way more sleek than those little bumps on the previous years. thats just my 2 cents =)
You got that BLUE / WHITE dash tho.. so it makes up for everything =P
You got that BLUE / WHITE dash tho.. so it makes up for everything =P
Haha, it's soooo subtle I doubt any non-IS fanatic would notice/care. That being said, I kinda like the older design better since it doesn't pop out, and I like the center vent design better for some reason (probably because it's what I'm used to).