Daily Slideshow: Valentine's Day Date Ideas Involving Your Lexus

A time for Lexus is time for love

If you own a Lexus, you'll know it's a perfect car for romance. They may not be as assertively flashy as a Corvette or as posh as a Benz sedan, but Lexus balances out its quiet sensibilities with a confident sense of style, competence, and great looks. In that sense, a Lexus isn't all too different from the sort of lady we'd like to date.

If you've got a Lexus at the ready and a Valentine's Day date on the agenda, putting the two together can help take your date from plain to enthralling. It's easy to feel confident when you're behind the wheel of one, and whether your date is someone new or a long-time spouse, there's no denying the edge you'll get if you incorporate your ride in with the plans.

Go out on a beach outing

In these winter months of short but growing days, a trip to the beach may only be feasible if the both of you have the day free off work. If the stars align accordingly, it can be a beautiful place to pull up and take in for a while. Although you won't want to test a Lexus on rough grounds, there may be soft beaches you can drive up on. Also, if your dating prospects fail, you can always do what this guy did and hog the Lexus all to himself!

Take an elegant drive somewhere special

It doesn't matter where you and your partner go. You're in a Lexus, after all! Search up some scenic routes via Google Earth and plan a tour. You might have a destination planned or not-- it's up to you, and best determined by what you know of your date's interests. If you're driving, telling your partner to handle the DJ'ing for the trip is a sweet gesture, particularly if she's seldom the one to pick the music.

A tried-and-true movie date, plus Lexus

Lexus' reputation as a soft and sensible brand hasn't stopped it from becoming an A-list start on the big screen. It'll be hard not to feel at least a bit cool if you happen to see your own car in the movie you choose together.

Go to a nice restaurant; get there in style.

It bears mentioning that a luxury automaker like Lexus comes with the implication of other luxury-tier things. Dinners are a great date idea by and large; you have time to talk to the other person and enjoy good food while you're at it. However, unless you want to spark up some cognitive dissonance in your date, it's probably best to skimp out on the cheaper places. Moreover, in addition to being a helpful (albeit expensive) convenience, using a valet helps keep the flow of the date going well without interruption.

Surprise your partner with a new Lexus.

When it comes to Valentine's Day gifts, flowers tend to go down pretty well as a tried-and-tested standard. However, your partner won't be able to rely on flowers to get her where she needs to go, and no bouquet ever had a spindle grille. Buying a new Lexus could turn a life necessity into an opportunity for romance. If you had been considering upgrading to a new model, you might work it around this special occasion. You already know how elegant a Lexus is by default; if you're going to tell someone you love them, why not do it in style?

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