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This 2005 Lexus LS 430 VIP Car Has No Use for 'Understated'

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Old 07-08-16, 04:36 PM
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Default This 2005 Lexus LS 430 VIP Car Has No Use for 'Understated'



If you appreciate the Lexus LS for its understated elegance, then you may want to look away. Because Preston Ader's 2005 LS 430 VIP car is anything but understated.

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Old 07-08-16, 06:32 PM
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The VIP look is not exactly my cup of tea however I wish Lexus had put out a red LS430 like that. I love the color I would have been all over it! I think the color on that car looks great!!
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Even though this is not my thing, I fully respect it. Good looking ride.

I think being a car guy means being able to acknowledge and respect the work others have put into their cars. It also means that you can respect all different kinds of cars. If you're all about one particular brand, you're just a fanboy, not a true car guy.

I enjoy my LS just as much as I do my base model Ranger. Two completely different vehicles, but mad love for both.
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Thanks for posting
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really nice color. but the stance, is that driveable? and if its not, what's the point
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Originally Posted by toddmorr
really nice color. but the stance, is that driveable? and if its not, what's the point
It's on air suspension ... dropped when parked.

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Originally Posted by toddmorr
really nice color. but the stance, is that driveable? and if its not, what's the point
You can see pics of the air setup in the article.. A lot of hardcore guys in Japan roll around at that height!lol
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Don't care for the art but have to respect the artist.
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That's a very impressed build.
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While I personally despise that look I do 100% respect the passion, effort, and skill it takes to build a car like that.
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Thats cool and all but its as pointless as the whole 90's direct tv satellite dish on the trunk with lambo doors and painted interior plastic. The guy enjoys it and likes it more power to him though.
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Hmmmmmm.... That's definitely an acquired taste.
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One of the best builds yet, car was built in Hawaii with a lot of background to it. Definitely the "Dream Killah" I have a ISF and bow down to this car at 1st first sight - Nice job Prest - 80h8 - :thumb up: Eggs
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Originally Posted by Gee2anIS
One of the best builds yet, car was built in Hawaii with a lot of background to it. Definitely the "Dream Killah" I have a ISF and bow down to this car at 1st first sight - Nice job Prest - 80h8 - :thumb up: Eggs
Thanks mayn!
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Originally Posted by HankMoody
Hmmmmmm.... That's definitely an acquired taste.


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