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Old 10-21-04, 02:00 AM
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o gosh....looks so aggressive and so good!
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You said it. That thing looks like they put the current GS on steroids, and washed 'em down with protein shakes. Hopefully the numbers it throws down will match the aggressive styling.
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Sigh, I cannot wait any longer!
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Well, I'm going to disagree with you guys and say I am not feeling it....yet. Looks like an Avalon on steroids to me. It's not ugly at all. Just not what I expected from the next evolution of the most popular Lexus car (correct me if I'm wrong but I believe it has the highest sales rate. Certainly see more of em than any other Lexus). If it doesn't grow on me that's okay. I'll be happy to continue admiring the current gs.
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Old 10-21-04, 05:55 AM
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Looks no better than Nissan.

What a joke Lexus.

I'm buying a BMW or a MB...hell with service and quality. At least they look decent and usually increase HP somewhat.

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No offense..but yea, I'm not feeling it either. It is honda-ishque w/ design cues from the Avalon *sigh*. I would expect a bit more panache from Lexus.

Btw whats up with that *** n that thing?!?
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This is the best I've seen of the new GS so far. Not bad, but still doesn't get me excited.
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Old 10-21-04, 06:32 AM
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I do not like this new GS at all.

Lexus, wake up!!!

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Originally posted by reggiek
Well, I'm going to disagree with you guys and say I am not feeling it....yet. Looks like an Avalon on steroids to me. It's not ugly at all. Just not what I expected from the next evolution of the most popular Lexus car (correct me if I'm wrong but I believe it has the highest sales rate. Certainly see more of em than any other Lexus). If it doesn't grow on me that's okay. I'll be happy to continue admiring the current gs.
The current GS, as nice as it is, is the least successful Lexus in terms of sales relative to it's competitors in it's class. How it has never come close to approaching the sales level of the previous generation E class(which is the sales leader in this segment) is almost beyond me, because I think it's better in almost every way.

Lexus has been able to either equal or surpass MB & BMW in the entry lux. class(ES + IS) & the premium lux. class((LS) in sedans sales, & I was hoping the new GS will help them make some in-roads, but from what I've seen & heard of it so far, the new GS doesn't appear to have enough to offer to make a major impact in this segment, especially given the more intense competition with the new M35/45 & the new RL.
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looks like lexus welded together an accord (front) and a maxima (rear)
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Rear end (bleh). I always loved the originality of my 2nd generation rear end. The first action shot though -- hot.
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I hope to god it gets a refresh before the detroit auto show
not feeling it at all
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Oh...My...God!!! I believe that these are the first actual photos of the car that we've seen in a color other than silver, and it looks incredible. The front end, the side shot, the rear, it all looks amazing to me. The design comes together in a way that is very unique looking, but also very agressive, sporty, and elegant. It also doesn't look anything like the 5 Series (IMO) with the flame surfacing that some people were concerned about.

Also, the fact that this car is being tuned at Nurburgring is NOTHING BUT GOOD. It seems to me that Lexus is getting serious about building an actual midsize performance sedan.

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Like everything else, I'm sure it'll grow on me.
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