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Old 01-16-06, 02:31 PM
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im loving it...

can't wait till the philly auto show on feb 4th to the 12th...

definitely have my GS fixed up by then... and drive down to attend the show...

nice pics
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Old 01-16-06, 02:53 PM
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Looks like great picsd from everyone... How does the LS Look in person with the longer wheel base etc... I'm ready for my next car show... Nice Pics
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Old 01-16-06, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jp82729
...and a mandatory FXX shot...
Also, I was so ticked that the FXX was gone on opening day! The Ferrari booth babe said it was a customers car and they wanted it back after a week on display.
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Old 01-16-06, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by jp82729
...and a mandatory FXX shot...
Is the FXX a converted Enzo? Sure looks like one.
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Old 01-16-06, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by AmethySC
While I agree with you that the Matador Red is a gorgeous paint, and I love it on the IS350/GS430/SC430, I have seen them all in person However, I don't think it will work as well on the big LS, it might be better with a slightly deeper, classier candy apple or maroon color. The Matador Red has an orange hue to it under bright sunlight & might be a little too sporty for the LS460 IMHO.
I wouldn't really call the Matador red sporty....certainly not like the Ferrari or Lamborghini fire-engine red. It is just plain BEAUTIFUL.
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Old 01-16-06, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
I wouldn't really call the Matador red sporty....certainly not like the Ferrari or Lamborghini fire-engine red. It is just plain BEAUTIFUL.
It's a sexy red, not sporty red...

As for the LS, definately can't do Matador Red. It needs a darker but glossy maroon color.
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
It's a sexy red, not sporty red...

As for the LS, definately can't do Matador Red. It needs a darker but glossy maroon color.
OK...you guys win. No Matador red for the LS. I still think it is gorgeous, though.
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Old 01-16-06, 04:07 PM
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Are we looking at an LS or a BMW?
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Old 01-16-06, 05:24 PM
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Nice pics... cant wait to see it in person... I'm going to the Detroit Auto Show on Wednesday.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
OK...you guys win. No Matador red for the LS. I still think it is gorgeous, though.
The maroon on the current LS430 have a color shade that will suit the LS460 better, they just have to make the paint as rich looking as the Matador Red, with more metallic flakes.
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Old 01-16-06, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by O. L. T.
Are we looking at an LS or a BMW?
Just glance inside to know if it's a Lexus or not, no iDrive!
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Is the FXX a converted Enzo? Sure looks like one.
The FXX is indeed a beefed up Enzo made by Ferrari, now making almost 800 horsepower. There will only be 20 made and Ferrari contacted the lucky owners, not the other way around. By purchasing the car, you join the Ferrari racing group. Ferrari maintains it as a race car and uses data from it to aid in future design.
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Originally Posted by Overclocker
Just glance inside to know if it's a Lexus or not, no iDrive!
Even the outside, there's much more to a car's appearance than just a side profile, it looks very Lexus to me, it will become more obvious when you see it in person.
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Old 01-17-06, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by O. L. T.
Are we looking at an LS or a BMW?
It can't be a BMW - the headlights don't look 'mad as hell'.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
I see that they had not only a silver but a gray LS as well...
I believe the darker gray one was the short wheelbase and the silver the 'L' (LWB) one.

While the interior room on the L is nice if you're a chauffeur, I prefer the looks of the SWB one.
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