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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 09:04 PM
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Do shopping for LS460. Some dealers still have '11 model. What is advantage of getting '12 model?

I als found strange that hard to find a car with light interior.
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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The 2012 has white LED driving lights that the 2011 might not have. I never checked out the 2011. There's a new color for 2012, Nebula Gray.
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 10:19 PM
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Thanks, it isn't critical. although LED lights are still cool.
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by gs400jon
The 2012 has white LED driving lights that the 2011 might not have. I never checked out the 2011. There's a new color for 2012, Nebula Gray.
2010-present have LED driving lights.
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Dema
Do shopping for LS460 ... What is advantage of getting '12 model ?
ANS: Having less $$$ to spend on important things like Bass Boats and girl friends ! ....... LOL !

Y"all play nicely now, y'hear ? !!! Mikey - Out on the Lake playing with the Reindeer !
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Tee
2010-present have LED driving lights.
What are "LED driving lights"? Are they on the exterior or interior of the car?
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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What are "LED driving lights"? Are they on the exterior or interior of the car?
You must have seen the late model Audi's and Mercedes with the pattern of white LEDs below the headlights. The Audi's are mostly curved a bit.
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by gs400jon
You must have seen the late model Audi's and Mercedes with the pattern of white LEDs below the headlights. The Audi's are mostly curved a bit.
So when the 2010-2012 LS is running, both these LED driving lights and DRL (9005 high beam bulb at reduced output) are on, or the LEDs replaced the high-beam-based DRL? Thanks.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 02:56 AM
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LEDs replaced the DRL function of the 9005 bulb..wish I had those!!
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by CJITTY
LEDs replaced the DRL function of the 9005 bulb..wish I had those!!
Do these LED lights actually function as DRL for 2010-12 models? Can they be turned on/off?
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 02:55 PM
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The LEDs are not on if the light switch is in the first position on the 2012.
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 02:51 PM
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Thanks to this thread I just noticed the LED driving lights on my 2011.

On the 2011 in Canada at least (where DRL's are mandatory) the LED driving lights are clearly visible on the second position of the light control (first position being all off). Nothing else is on.

However in the fourth (Auto) position (which is what I normally use), because the DRL's are also on, you don't really notice the LED's but they are still on.

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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by gs400jon
The 2012 has white LED driving lights that the 2011 might not have. I never checked out the 2011. There's a new color for 2012, Nebula Gray.
i have it in my 2011 lexus 460 L
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