Official IS250-C pics
10-04-08, 07:30 PM
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What a lively thread.
Lexus needs a vert in show room so this is it. So long SC.
As has been mentioned, taking design number 1 (the sedan) and doing something else later is tough to improve upon.
The thing will sell but not to us enthusiasts. Folks in Atlanta, Miami, LA with coin and a preference for rides that run them to the party (over cars needing to be towed to the shop).
Is that a conventional antenna I see?
Proof that it is a designer car first, shiny chrome rings around the new fog lights, blech.
Lexus needs a vert in show room so this is it. So long SC.
As has been mentioned, taking design number 1 (the sedan) and doing something else later is tough to improve upon.
The thing will sell but not to us enthusiasts. Folks in Atlanta, Miami, LA with coin and a preference for rides that run them to the party (over cars needing to be towed to the shop).
Is that a conventional antenna I see?
Proof that it is a designer car first, shiny chrome rings around the new fog lights, blech.
10-04-08, 09:29 PM
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yesterday when i looked at it i kinda saw the 2-door accord, and i thought maybe i'd see it differently today, but sadly no. anyone else see the accord?
additionally, where's the coupe? you know, with a fixed roof? i bet it would look amazing ...
additionally, where's the coupe? you know, with a fixed roof? i bet it would look amazing ...
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10-05-08, 08:53 PM
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From the pictures, I say it is a big disappointment to me. The back of this IS250C ruins the whole fluent lines of the car. With the top up, it is a bit ugly. No way it could beat E93 styling-wise in my opinion.
10-07-08, 06:04 AM
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It's looking better everytime I see the pics but still disappointing. I saw a BMW 3 series convertible with the retractable hardtop yesterday, this time with the thoughts of comparing to the IS-C. It looks similar but not as nice as the bimmer. I think it's because of the more rounded and curvy lines of the car overall. The IS is more edgy or wedge-like. Also reminds me of the SC430 and Benz SL, again curvacious and more rounded shapes that seem to match the midship, retractable roof.
I would have preferred an IS that looks just like the sedan, a fixed roof sitting back toward the rear with no rear doors. I believe there are some photoshops around that were absolutely gorgeous. I'm a coupe lover and I would have traded out my GS for that car, not this one.
I would have preferred an IS that looks just like the sedan, a fixed roof sitting back toward the rear with no rear doors. I believe there are some photoshops around that were absolutely gorgeous. I'm a coupe lover and I would have traded out my GS for that car, not this one.
10-07-08, 07:33 PM
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I'd like to retract my original judgment of disappointing, I think the car looks pretty sexy, especially in obsidian. It's just those rims that are ugly that are ruining the whole car. Just look at these pics
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...03#post3891703
Can't wait to see it in person to make final judgment.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...03#post3891703
Can't wait to see it in person to make final judgment.
10-08-08, 06:45 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqZAv-H6Avg
heres the actual unveiling. pretty bad noise quality though, but still interesting.
heres the actual unveiling. pretty bad noise quality though, but still interesting.
10-08-08, 10:41 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqZAv-H6Avg
heres the actual unveiling. pretty bad noise quality though, but still interesting.
heres the actual unveiling. pretty bad noise quality though, but still interesting.
10-10-08, 02:38 PM
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Skip the first 7 minutes.
10-10-08, 04:18 PM
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This concept would sell like no tomorrow.
The IS-C, however, looks like crap...The thing reminds me of the 1 Series BMW. It looks unfinished from the doors, back. I was anticipating an awesome and drop dead sexy coupe/vert, but it's soooo not even close. I work for the dealer, so I won't be excited when the first one shows up...
10-12-08, 03:52 AM
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I'm not sure what to think of it. I think most of you are waaaaay jumping the gun on calling it ugly. I think it will look pretty good in real life
you can see the lines and angles better in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqKzN...eature=related
I'm disappointed because I wanted it to look more like the LF-C concept. Lexus needs to start making its production cars look more like concepts, instead of toning them down. Look at what BMW/MB are doing.
I'm afraid Lexus will tone down the next RX also. the LF-Xh concept looks AWESOME
Lexus should make a new SC, on the LF-A platform, to compete with 6 series, that would look more like the LF-C concept with that uber-cool 3 piece targa/convt/coupe roof. Oh yeah, and give it a new generation lithium ion hybrid powertrain. I'd buy one even if it cost $100K
you can see the lines and angles better in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqKzN...eature=related
I'm disappointed because I wanted it to look more like the LF-C concept. Lexus needs to start making its production cars look more like concepts, instead of toning them down. Look at what BMW/MB are doing.
I'm afraid Lexus will tone down the next RX also. the LF-Xh concept looks AWESOME
Lexus should make a new SC, on the LF-A platform, to compete with 6 series, that would look more like the LF-C concept with that uber-cool 3 piece targa/convt/coupe roof. Oh yeah, and give it a new generation lithium ion hybrid powertrain. I'd buy one even if it cost $100K