Lexus: LS News
09-25-2006, 07:03 PM
#401
Drifting
"Relentless Pursuit of Boredom"
Toyota (including Lexus) certainly makes reliable cars. Very reliable. What a shame then that they are so boring, bland and dowdy. Just my opinion. Gosh, I am yawning as I write this post...
09-25-2006, 07:52 PM
#403
the big 3 should have seen this coming way back in the 70's. Lexus is an awesome car in terms of reliability and so are many acuras. I guess that is why I own said Acura........
09-25-2006, 08:22 PM
#405
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Originally Posted by stangg172004
lets all admit it, toyota sucks...
09-25-2006, 08:45 PM
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a new painting process that involves robots
09-25-2006, 08:57 PM
#407
I don't remember where I read it, but 7,500 of the new LS have already been spoken for.
09-25-2006, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by supraken
I thought there was some video of a BMW self parking from a while ago....
anyway, I didn't find it too impressive
anyway, I didn't find it too impressive
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRJ3D...elated&search=
09-25-2006, 10:10 PM
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Like them or hate them, they have come a long way since making sewing machines and bicycles. No doubt they're on top.
I cant stand them
I cant stand them
09-26-2006, 12:11 AM
#413
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Originally Posted by Fibonacci
Toyota as the new Kruschev 
Meh, I'm still rooting for Honda
Meh, I'm still rooting for Honda
Besides, Toyota is struggling with quality control issues. It's viewed as a national scandal in Japan.
09-26-2006, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
meh, even if I had to pay more, I'd still buy an audi or bmw over a lexus. I've never been a fan of toyota or it's luxury line.
09-26-2006, 05:33 AM
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I respect Toyota-Lexus very much but, I will stick with Nissan-Infiniti. Ironically, I mentioned to my wife just this past weekend that the wealthy (in general) do not buy Lexus, rather MB and BMW. I got a chuckle seeing a similar statement from Lexus in the WSJ yesterday.
Ironically, I mentioned to my wife just this past weekend that the wealthy (in general) do not buy Lexus, rather MB and BMW. I got a chuckle seeing a similar statement from Lexus in the WSJ yesterday.
09-26-2006, 09:06 AM
#417
I dislike Toyota's styling, too bland too boring. They make exceptionally reliable cars (Lexus) also. But for me I think I would take a Honda/Acura any day of the week because they are just as reliable and at least you dont have to pay as much for quality and reliability as you would for a Toyota/Lexus brand. So simply put....... Honda Rulez!!!!!!!!
09-26-2006, 09:35 AM
#418
Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
It's no wonder why asians can't drive in so cal, they buy cars that do everything for them.
Originally Posted by mr.motoring
Built for 
by .
by .http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jeEdzH2lz8
so how would you explain this? maybe it's different where you're from, but i see more non-asians driving lexus.
09-26-2006, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
meh, even if I had to pay more, I'd still buy an audi or bmw over a lexus. I've never been a fan of toyota or it's luxury line.
Unless im older and just need a reliable quiet ride.
09-26-2006, 10:45 AM
#420
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Well...any company that employs robot-painters gets an A+ in my books. 
09-26-2006, 11:30 AM
#422
Fahrvergnügen'd
I like the Avalon for what it is.
I like the LS4xx less every day from a styling standpoint. However, the car is a rolling vault, exactly how I'd like it to be.
Back in the day, "character" in a car described a Jaguar with electrical gremlins. Today I think the Germans might have more character in their cars but they also have more problems
I like the LS4xx less every day from a styling standpoint. However, the car is a rolling vault, exactly how I'd like it to be.
Back in the day, "character" in a car described a Jaguar with electrical gremlins. Today I think the Germans might have more character in their cars but they also have more problems
09-26-2006, 11:37 AM
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hmmm...i used to think lexus was bland and boring as well
I always ranked jap makes as nissan>honda>toyota
but now it's nissan>toyota>honda
Honda/acura has become very boring to me....i dont see anythin boring about the new IS, GS and LS...look at all those features in the LS, how can that be boring?
I always ranked jap makes as nissan>honda>toyota
but now it's nissan>toyota>honda
Honda/acura has become very boring to me....i dont see anythin boring about the new IS, GS and LS...look at all those features in the LS, how can that be boring?
09-26-2006, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by mangoman75
that's a pretty ignorant thing to say.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jeEdzH2lz8
so how would you explain this? maybe it's different where you're from, but i see more non-asians driving lexus.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jeEdzH2lz8
so how would you explain this? maybe it's different where you're from, but i see more non-asians driving lexus.
and by the way, over here in so cal, the car of choice for most asians is a lexus. Go to any 99 ranch market in so cal and you'll have your answer.
09-26-2006, 12:02 PM
#425
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Fibonacci
Toyota as the new Kruschev
Meh, I'm still rooting for Honda
Meh, I'm still rooting for Honda
Kruschev was the first thing that popped into my head too, Komrad:wink:
09-26-2006, 01:01 PM
#426
I think it's interesting that this is so fascinating to everyone because it's on the Lexus, but Toyota debuted that technology on one of its lesser cars a good 1-2 years ago.
09-26-2006, 01:24 PM
#428
Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
on our board red text = sarcasm or a joke
and by the way, over here in so cal, the car of choice for most asians is a lexus. Go to any 99 ranch market in so cal and you'll have your answer.
and by the way, over here in so cal, the car of choice for most asians is a lexus. Go to any 99 ranch market in so cal and you'll have your answer.
Originally Posted by phile
I think it's interesting that this is so fascinating to everyone because it's on the Lexus, but Toyota debuted that technology on one of its lesser cars a good 1-2 years ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3npSDHtUh5Y
09-26-2006, 03:50 PM
#429
Moderator Alumnus
Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
My god... are people THAT lazy and incompetent?
Do you live in America? lol, where have you been man... we are KING OF THE FAT AND LAZY!
09-26-2006, 05:56 PM
#430
Pro
Originally Posted by MaximaPower
hmmm...i used to think lexus was bland and boring as well
I always ranked jap makes as nissan>honda>toyota
but now it's nissan>toyota>honda
Honda/acura has become very boring to me....i dont see anythin boring about the new IS, GS and LS...look at all those features in the LS, how can that be boring?
I always ranked jap makes as nissan>honda>toyota
but now it's nissan>toyota>honda
Honda/acura has become very boring to me....i dont see anythin boring about the new IS, GS and LS...look at all those features in the LS, how can that be boring?
Anyway, kudos to Toyota for doing its part to make cars better and competitive, and make BWM, MB and Honda stay awak at night for a while. Detroit deserves its downfall for making all that gas guzzlers and clones.
09-26-2006, 06:00 PM
#431
Pro
when you own a $70K car, you want to say, i've made it, and some one else can do the thing for me.
I can do parallel parking fine, but it's never fun to do it, especially if you drive a bigger car, and a lot of cars the side view mirrors don't adjust when in reverse.
I can do parallel parking fine, but it's never fun to do it, especially if you drive a bigger car, and a lot of cars the side view mirrors don't adjust when in reverse.
09-26-2006, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by phile
I think it's interesting that this is so fascinating to everyone because it's on the Lexus, but Toyota debuted that technology on one of its lesser cars a good 1-2 years ago.
JDM Prius
10-06-2006, 01:12 AM
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Originally Posted by MaximaPower
hmmm...i used to think lexus was bland and boring as well
I always ranked jap makes as nissan>honda>toyota
but now it's nissan>toyota>honda
Honda/acura has become very boring to me....i dont see anythin boring about the new IS, GS and LS...look at all those features in the LS, how can that be boring?
I always ranked jap makes as nissan>honda>toyota
but now it's nissan>toyota>honda
Honda/acura has become very boring to me....i dont see anythin boring about the new IS, GS and LS...look at all those features in the LS, how can that be boring?
Nope. It's Honda>Toyota>Nissan.
And I would not spend a dime on any Nissan.
10-10-2006, 04:31 PM
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Pricing announced for 2007 model...
From Leftlanenews...
Lexus has announced pricing for the all-new 2007 LS 460 and the company’s first-ever long-wheelbase model, the LS 460 L. The fourth-generation LS will start at $61,000 for the LS 460 and $71,000 for the LS 460 L.
The new LS features an all-new 4.6-liter V8 engine mated to the world's first eight-speed automatic transmission. The engine, Lexus' first all-new V8 since the brand’s launch, produces an 380 horsepower and 367 pound-feet of torque.
The new LS features an all-new 4.6-liter V8 engine mated to the world's first eight-speed automatic transmission. The engine, Lexus' first all-new V8 since the brand’s launch, produces an 380 horsepower and 367 pound-feet of torque.
10-10-2006, 04:54 PM
#439
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If I had that kind of money and a real reason to have 4 doors ... LS460 would be it. And I would definitely import it from the US ... no way am I paying C$90,000 (est) for an LS460 when I can get it for US$61,000. (Current 2006 LS430 in Canada MSRPs for C$85,700.00) ... and when you add taxes ... make that closer to C$100,000. No thanks!
10-10-2006, 05:40 PM
#440
Originally Posted by Yumchah
From Leftlanenews...
