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Old 08-22-2003, 03:31 PM
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high in quality, low in excitement.
Old 08-22-2003, 03:39 PM
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Old 08-22-2003, 04:52 PM
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is it just me or does it look like the RL?
Old 08-22-2003, 06:14 PM
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i persoanlly think, altho i LOVE lexus, the ls430 is one of the most plain looking (and perhaps even ugly) car on the market...however, the int. is soooooooooo beautiful


iMO, the current RL looks better than the ls430
Old 08-23-2003, 05:37 PM
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looks the same to me if anything they made it more boring.

and yes i think the current RL is better looking then the LS as well. cant say the same about the interior tho.
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Originally posted by gavriil
There are strong rumors that an LS500 with a 5 liter V8 will be coming out soon.
as always with lexus that doesnt mean SHIT tho. they just means they have to bump displacement so their namin convention keeps up with Benz.

prolly produce another 20 HP even with all that shit. ghey
Old 08-23-2003, 06:00 PM
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yeah, the LS has always seemed kinda boring...just like the ES and the new SC...and the RX...and the LX
Old 08-25-2003, 07:04 AM
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"Quieter, more comfortable and stylish interior"

The freaking interior in a LS is so damn quiet to begin with. Nothing like improving on perfection.
Old 08-25-2003, 03:23 PM
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Originally posted by Chaptorial
"Quieter, more comfortable and stylish interior"

The freaking interior in a LS is so damn quiet to begin with. Nothing like improving on perfection.
Soon it will get soooo quiet inside that they will offer an "White Noise" option in the stereo system.
Old 08-25-2003, 05:24 PM
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Hey guys, I also agree the LS is one boring ass car to drive and look at. But guess what, unlike some cars that PRETEND to be something, the LS does not. It is trying to be the best luxury sedan, not the best sport sedan. It's not sold nor marketed that way. Independent studies and some car magazines say for the money, you can't get or ask for anything more. If u want that prestige badge, by golly pay for it.

Obviously, the LS is not for you and me. Not until we are 80. lol
Old 08-26-2003, 02:28 PM
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
Hey guys, I also agree the LS is one boring ass car to drive and look at. But guess what, unlike some cars that PRETEND to be something, the LS does not. It is trying to be the best luxury sedan, not the best sport sedan. It's not sold nor marketed that way. Independent studies and some car magazines say for the money, you can't get or ask for anything more. If u want that prestige badge, by golly pay for it.

Obviously, the LS is not for you and me. Not until we are 80. lol


Doesn't Lexus market its GS series as its sport sedan?
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doesn't excite me at all, I would never consider purscahsing that.
Old 02-08-2004, 10:23 PM
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Next Gen. Lexus LS News **First Drive (page 12)**




Lexus LS:

- Will have a base engine of 4.5 or 4.6L (so LS450/460?)
- There'll be a "GT" model with a 5.0L engine
- Design will be "showcar"-like

Source: Best Car Magazine (Japan)
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damn looks sporty
Old 02-09-2004, 12:37 AM
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you just cant fuck with lexus, they rock
Old 02-09-2004, 01:59 AM
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NICE!
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if the production car looks anything like that, my next car is a lex.
Old 02-09-2004, 09:40 AM
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This is obviously a rendition. Personally, I doubt the next LS will look as sporty. The IS maybe, the LS, doubt it.
Old 02-09-2004, 09:49 AM
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Originally posted by goldmember
if the production car looks anything like that, my next car is a lex.
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LOOONG hood...where is the trunk?
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The current LS is already one if not the segment leader in sales. And it looks bland as toast (though the 04 freshning helps alot to me). If they make it a better looking car and hold the price, I can't imagine the possibilities.
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that look shot... but it looks like an artists interpretation of what a new lex will look like based on that design concept and new gs.

prolly wont look like this at all.


the current LS is boooooooring. in every way.


def needs improvement.


only car in that segment more boring then it is the RL
Old 02-09-2004, 01:41 PM
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this is definetly phallic in nature... just like the GS imho...
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That would be great.
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please dont tell me im the only one who noticed that this supposed rendering/concept photo is a HORRIBLE CHOP JOB of a BMW 6 series coupe with lexus grilles, lights, etc. gimme a break. look at the profile, look at the window profiles, the overall size, the way the back windows are shown, its all 6 series BMW photoshopped to show 4 doors and lexus emblems.

while the actual information may be true, or somewhat true, the pictures and drawings that those jap car mags put out are some seriously shitty photchops ALL THE TIME and inevetably, alot of people are fooled into thinking these slop job photoshops are even remotely legit.
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Me likes the way their going with the new LS. The current one is awesome just a little bit bland looking.
Old 02-09-2004, 07:51 PM
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oooh...that is nice!
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Originally posted by soopa



only car in that segment more boring then it is the RL
Exactly.
Old 02-10-2004, 12:53 AM
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nice...
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Originally posted by jimcol711
please dont tell me im the only one who noticed that this supposed rendering/concept photo is a HORRIBLE CHOP JOB of a BMW 6 series coupe with lexus grilles, lights, etc. gimme a break. look at the profile, look at the window profiles, the overall size, the way the back windows are shown, its all 6 series BMW photoshopped to show 4 doors and lexus emblems.

while the actual information may be true, or somewhat true, the pictures and drawings that those jap car mags put out are some seriously shitty photchops ALL THE TIME and inevetably, alot of people are fooled into thinking these slop job photoshops are even remotely legit.


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Lexus LS 500 GT:


Source: autobild.de
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Originally posted by gavriil
Lexus LS 500 GT:


Source: autobild.de
Passat with Lexus emblem???
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^^ Ford 500 with a Lexus emblem
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Originally posted by gavriil
Lexus LS 500 GT:


Source: autobild.de

This looks closer to GS then LS... LS is about (styling-wise) class not sports, same as BMW 740 etc. I doubt that this will turn out to be the LS.
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Originally posted by dozorca
This looks closer to GS then LS... .
I thought the same thing. I like the styling. Reminds me a bit of the new TL.
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Whether it's a knockoff of the Passat, Ford 500, BMW 6-Series, the styling is just too derivative for my tastes. Lexus needs to hire designers who aren't afraid to be more innovative.
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Originally posted by SpeedyV6
Whether it's a knockoff of the Passat, Ford 500, BMW 6-Series, the styling is just too derivative for my tastes. Lexus needs to hire designers who aren't afraid to be more innovative.
How about buddy from BMW... since he did so much innovative good for bmw
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Looks good. If they keep it close to what we're looking at (Gav's first pic), we'll finally have a LS with favor.


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