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V8 v. Hybrd

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Old 06-06-17, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by happy1977
The front plates sure is an eyesore. Like a pretty face with a huge *** mole.
Not running the front plate on mine. I agree, ugly!
Old 06-06-17, 05:25 PM
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It's home now. One pic, until I can get better ones...

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Originally Posted by Jules640
I am also based in the UK and have test driven both the V8 and the hybrid. I would agree with the other posts that the hybrid feels quicker at low revs from standstill.It is also much more economical and much quieter.

I am considering ordering a hybrid but can't decide on a colour. I have narrowed it down to white or sonic red (infared).

I have attached some photos of the two cars that I drove. I don't think the yellow does much for the car.
I am test driving the LC on Monday, they happen to be Red and Yellow, probably the same cars doing the rounds, the yellow is a bit much for me, i will be going for the Red V8,
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Originally Posted by TimboIS
It's home now. One pic, until I can get better ones...

Congrats! beautiful car! I like your taste in cars.

Enjoy in good health.
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Originally Posted by Chris8152
I am test driving the LC on Monday, they happen to be Red and Yellow, probably the same cars doing the rounds, the yellow is a bit much for me, i will be going for the Red V8,
I am sure they will be the same cars. I think different dealers have got them both for just a day or two.

I have been told that there are production issues with the red and so they will not be able to supply it until some time next year. I still can't decide if I prefer the red or white. The white looks good in photos and videos but it isn't the same as seeing one in real life.

There is also Structural Blue which is rumoured to be available at some point, although I have been told that there are production issues with this colour as well.
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Originally Posted by Jules640
I am sure they will be the same cars. I think different dealers have got them both for just a day or two.

I have been told that there are production issues with the red and so they will not be able to supply it until some time next year. I still can't decide if I prefer the red or white. The white looks good in photos and videos but it isn't the same as seeing one in real life.

There is also Structural Blue which is rumoured to be available at some point, although I have been told that there are production issues with this colour as well.
I've seen a white hybrid in person and it looked good. Mine is Liquid Platinum...
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Originally Posted by TimboIS
It's home now. One pic, until I can get better ones...

Congratulations! Enjoy!
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Originally Posted by Craig B
I've seen a white hybrid in person and it looked good. Mine is Liquid Platinum...
Thanks for that.

Silver is nice too but I have had a lot of silver cars and I feel like a change to something different.
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I wish Lexus had some solid colors. Metallics and pearls get boring. Or better yet, bespoke colors.
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Originally Posted by Jules640
I am sure they will be the same cars. I think different dealers have got them both for just a day or two.

I have been told that there are production issues with the red and so they will not be able to supply it until some time next year. I still can't decide if I prefer the red or white. The white looks good in photos and videos but it isn't the same as seeing one in real life.

There is also Structural Blue which is rumoured to be available at some point, although I have been told that there are production issues with this colour as well.
I will have to ask them about the RED on Monday, i new about the problems with the pigment on the Blue, but i thought the Red , sonic red is the same Red as they are already using on other Lexus models so they shouldn't be having problems with that colour.
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Comparison between the v8 and the hybrid on the Autobahn using race navigator (acceleration, vmax, controlled emergency stop):
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