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Old Mar 18, 2024 | 07:30 AM
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I parked in a row of cars with two other LS500s last week at Big Cedar, Branson, MO.
I suppose after six model years there are a fair number on the road. Hope Lexus keeps this design a while longer.
It’s nice to be in good company.
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Originally Posted by sajack
I parked in a row of cars with two other LS500s last week at Big Cedar, Branson, MO.
I suppose after six model years there are a fair number on the road. Hope Lexus keeps this design a while longer.
It’s nice to be in good company.
You got to snap pictures when this happens on rare occasions!
Love to see them when they are together.


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You got to snap pictures when this happens on rare occasions!
Love to see them when they are together.

I tried to, but there were several lower class peasant vehicles parked between us.
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Originally Posted by PGA71
You got to snap pictures when this happens on rare occasions!
Love to see them when they are together.


Is that factory tint?
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Is that factory tint?
Not Factory tint. Mine is the one on the right with mirrors out.

Used local shop with good reviews authorized for XPEL Window tint as well as PPF a year ago when I acquired the car.

XPEL Window tint was $300

XPEL PPF for Bumper, Hood, Fenders, Head lights, Mirrors and A-Pillar was $1800

If you want shops name or more info, PM me and will provide the details.
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What is that building that is in massive need of paint?
Old School? Looks to be not in use for some time.
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What is that building that is in massive need of paint?
Old School? Looks to be not in use for some time.
Good eye!

The campus is Fairfield Hills which use to be a psychiatric hospital that closed nearly 30 years ago.
That is one of the buildings that is not currently in use.
On campus there are walking trails that many folks frequent daily, baseball and soccer fields, City Hall, NYA Gym facility, Senior center and a brewery called NewSylum.
The movie Sleepers was filmed here.

You can read more of the history here:

FairField Hills

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"lower class peasant vehicles"? Really? Rank elitism is never a good look, especially when your apparent basis for that elitism is a car that is generally considered to be lackluster and dowdy.
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"lower class peasant vehicles"? Really? Rank elitism is never a good look, especially when your apparent basis for that elitism is a car that is generally considered to be lackluster and dowdy.
That was just a tongue-in- cheek remark. I should have said ‘lower echelon.’
The peasant thing comes from all of the reviews that use that term to refer to the rear shade.
Just a little humor, not sure an LS is lackluster, but whatever. That’s okay too.
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Originally Posted by PGA71
Good eye!

The campus is Fairfield Hills which use to be a psychiatric hospital that closed nearly 30 years ago.
That is one of the buildings that is not currently in use.
On campus there are walking trails that many folks frequent daily, baseball and soccer fields, City Hall, NYA Gym facility, Senior center and a brewery called NewSylum.
The movie Sleepers was filmed here.

You can read more of the history here:

FairField Hills
Reminds me of the old psych hospital near UCONN Storrs. It's quite surreal.

Hey does your LS have peasant shades in the back door windows?
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Saw two LS500's in last few days.
Thursday at carwash a 2024 with really cool OEM rims was there the same time as me. Was talking with the owner and forgot to snap a few shots of it.

Today at golf course in CT, a black one was there with NY tags and black OEM rims. Did get a few pics of this one.

They are indeed starting to pop up a little more frequently.

@Lingus Yes, my LS500 has the electric rear passenger sunshades. (Part of Luxury Package)





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Originally Posted by SpudsMcD
"lower class peasant vehicles"? Really? Rank elitism is never a good look, especially when your apparent basis for that elitism is a car that is generally considered to be lackluster and dowdy.
Whatever. Still makes you feel like 7 digits.🫃I mean he could be driving a kraut sh1tbox with an interior that looks like. Berlin brothel.
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Originally Posted by PGA71
Saw two LS500's in last few days.
Thursday at carwash a 2024 with really cool OEM rims was there the same time as me. Was talking with the owner and forgot to snap a few shots of it.

Today at golf course in CT, a black one was there with NY tags and black OEM rims. Did get a few pics of this one.

They are indeed starting to pop up a little more frequently.

@Lingus Yes, my LS500 has the electric rear passenger sunshades. (Part of Luxury Package)





Thinking of dumping my Tesla for a LS500. I know it’s a few steps backward but I don’t give a F. These Cars slither. I want comfee and that world class paint.

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[QUOTE=DanTeSlagX;11791914]Thinking of dumping my Tesla for a LS500. I know it’s a few steps backward but I don’t give a F. These Cars slither. I want comfee and that world class paint.[/QUOTE

The LS500 uses a lot less electricity too.
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[QUOTE=sajack;11792388]
Originally Posted by DanTeSlagX
Thinking of dumping my Tesla for a LS500. I know it’s a few steps backward but I don’t give a F. These Cars slither. I want comfee and that world class paint.[/QUOTE

The LS500 uses a lot less electricity too.

Im certain the Tesla is more efficient and has less impact on air that I breath. But I mostly charge at the office. Regardless, it’s much cheaper than gas. But I’m clearly not that bothered by the prospect of beginning to visit gas stations again if it means getting back into a LS.

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