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Old Dec 2, 2017 | 02:11 PM
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Default Lexus ad on click-bait section of website...

was reading a news article and the usual 'sponsored topics' and 'more for you' grid panels of square 'enticing' images and captions followed.

this one caught my eye



and ok, i just clicked on it to see if it went to lexus website, aaaand, no.

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Is the woman in the picture even in a Lexus?! I don't recognize that door handle or the vents on the back of the center console
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Is the woman in the picture even in a Lexus?!
i didn't notice.

crazy that the link also brings up links for acura and jaguar too.
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
i didn't notice.

crazy that the link also brings up links for acura and jaguar too.
At least, back in those days, Jags were Jags.
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Is the woman in the picture even in a Lexus?! I don't recognize that door handle or the vents on the back of the center console
Yeah.....I couldn't figure out the interior either, but, as bit pointed out. the body has somewhat of a Jaguar look.

As for the lady, at first I thought it was Paris Hilton (who often wears glasses like that)....but she looks a little too thin to be Paris.

(I say that with a grain of salt, because, First, I'm pretty large myself, and Second, I don't consider Paris all that heavy).
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At least, back in those days, Jags were Jags.
back in what days?

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Yeah.....I couldn't figure out the interior either, but, as bit pointed out. the body has somewhat of a Jaguar look.
uh, didn't point out anything about the interior... just mentioned that acura and jag links were also in the list of links from the new LEXUS models link.
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
uh, didn't point out anything about the interior... just mentioned that acura and jag links were also in the list of links from the new LEXUS models link.
I think you misinterpreted my post. Didn't say you did. I was mentioning the body-stye reference to Jags (which I agree with).
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 10:45 AM
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I don't get to see those ads.. I use ad blocker.. can't stand how those click bait ads slow the whole site to a 1980s 2400 baud modem crawl.
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Originally Posted by mjeds
I don't get to see those ads.. I use ad blocker.. can't stand how those click bait ads slow the whole site to a 1980s 2400 baud modem crawl.

if you use a blocker (like I do) some sites pop up a annoying box reminding you of it, and trying to get you to dismantle it just for them (no dice, in my book). Some GM forums, over the speakers, actually blare out a loud, offensive sound at you (I'm not kidding), if they detect it....I've learned to keep the volume muted if and when I tune in to them.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
if you use a blocker (like I do) some sites pop up a annoying box reminding you of it, and trying to get you to dismantle it just for them (no dice, in my book). Some GM forums, over the speakers, actually blare out a loud, offensive sound at you (I'm not kidding), if they detect it....I've learned to keep the volume muted if and when I tune in to them.
yeah I know I've experienced that.. my volume is always muted unless I am specifically using something that requires sound.. the windows theme sounds and mouse click sounds and all that nonsense annoy me, though I like using themes for the slideshow pictures and such..
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