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Old Jan 13, 2020 | 02:53 PM
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Looking to upgrade from a 2006 to a 2012-2015. Any one year better than the other?

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Old Jan 13, 2020 | 03:09 PM
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You're looking at two different generations - do you prefer the 2012 body style and interior or the 2013 and beyond? That would be a good starting point.
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Old Jan 13, 2020 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by spxChrome
Looking to upgrade from a 2006 to a 2012-2015. Any one year better than the other?

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Two different cars. Starting in 13 the interior changes.
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Old Jan 13, 2020 | 07:11 PM
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Well the exterior changes too right?. I'm leaning towards 2013-17 model, RWD. Besides the F-sport, are there any interior changes between say a 2014 or 16? (besides F sport?) I was trying to find a thread that outlines what was tweaked/added for each year. Don't see in the FAQ or the Wiki, just the earlier gen. Thanks.
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Old Jan 14, 2020 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by JRT3
Well the exterior changes too right?. I'm leaning towards 2013-17 model, RWD. Besides the F-sport, are there any interior changes between say a 2014 or 16? (besides F sport?) I was trying to find a thread that outlines what was tweaked/added for each year. Don't see in the FAQ or the Wiki, just the earlier gen. Thanks.
The infotainment screens changed at least once, for 2015. https://www.autoblog.com/2014/10/22/...ates-official/
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Old Jan 14, 2020 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JRT3
Well the exterior changes too right?. I'm leaning towards 2013-17 model, RWD. Besides the F-sport, are there any interior changes between say a 2014 or 16? (besides F sport?) I was trying to find a thread that outlines what was tweaked/added for each year. Don't see in the FAQ or the Wiki, just the earlier gen. Thanks.
As far as I know, the infotainment system is different. Otherwise, the interior is the same. Screen is 12.3" and split. Uses the mouse to get around. I did notice the 2016 mouse has an extra button. Maybe that's with the 15? I'm happy with my 14 F Sport.
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Old Jan 15, 2020 | 06:23 AM
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The infotainment screens changed at least once, for 2015. https://www.autoblog.com/2014/10/22/...ates-official/
And again for 2016
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Old Jan 15, 2020 | 12:01 PM
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So if I wanted the 2nd model of the next generation then I need to look for a 2008 or 2014? Not overly concerned about the look, I just don't want to the first year of a body style change. Like I would not want a 2007 because I know that was the 1st of a new gen. I just don't know what years it changed after that. Talking major body style changes not minor ones. 2008 would be to old for me so I figured there had to be something in the 2010 to 2015 range?

- 2nd year after a body style change.
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The three different ranges are '07-'09, '10-'12, and '13-'17.

Look in this thread for more details - https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...iy-thread.html
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Old Jan 17, 2020 | 06:58 AM
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We are really happy with the ‘14 SWB; no FSport as interior is spartan or AWD as not needed in California.
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