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Old 01-21-05, 05:47 AM
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Default Let's talk about non-Lexus grilles

There are literally thousands of grilles out there in the factory auto market, but we know we love the one(s) on our Lexus

Feel free to share any of your favorite non-Lexus factory grilles. No aftermarket please, just straight from the factory. I have to put down the one from BMW as my all-time fav. You see this universal design on all BMW's out there, and there's no other grille that defines a BMW like this one

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I was always fascinated by the Rolls Royce grilles since I was a small kid, makes them look very regal, especially the older ones. They shrunk the size of the flying lady for the newer models
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The undeniable Aston Martin grille.

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Old 01-21-05, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by CleanSC
The undeniable Aston Martin grille.


There you go. I was gonna post the same thing.
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Biased, obviously, but I'm a very big fan of the grille on my Infiniti FX.
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Old 01-21-05, 10:55 AM
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Lexus has gotten away with the fact it doesn't really have a "1 grill, slap on all cars" style or design. Its amazing that all Lexus look different but people can instantly recognize them as a Lexus.

IMO, when I think of a grill like in this thread, I think of prestige, heritage, and chrome . I think of that grill riding in my rearview mirror and its instantly recognizable. I think of something I do want to own someday.

So the winner for me is Mercedes Benz. They have touched it and its smaller than ever but still instantly recognizable. I am talking about the Benz Sedan grill, coupes only have horizontal slants.
 
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the aston martin grill.....gosh that whole car is sex on wheels
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I like mesh :-D

I've always loved the new TL though...


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Old 01-22-05, 04:36 PM
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I love Alfas!!
Can't wait till they come back to America.
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Old 01-22-05, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by TRD-bB
I love Alfas!!
Can't wait till they come back to America.
That's the ugliest car I've ever seen!
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I would have put a pic of an Aston Martin up, too. But who doesn't like a big ol' Shelby Mustang mouth?

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was looking for this



but i found this

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Old 01-23-05, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by JLSC4
That's the ugliest car I've ever seen!
It's not that bad.....
I think the new Subie SUV looks alot like it.
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Bentley and the 2002 m45 grill.
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