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05-17-09, 08:25 AM

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The leather on the passenger side headrest on the HS looks very uneven and poorly fitted. Maybe it's just the lighting highlighting it though.

I'm shocked that Lexus put such a over the top blue two-tone interior in that IS-C. I mean I like that they went out on a limb... that particular two-tone isn't my style though, but other two tones would be.

05-17-09, 08:25 AM

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whats with the blue seats in the IS-c?

05-17-09, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Threxx

I'm shocked that Lexus put such a over the top blue two-tone interior in that IS-C. I mean I like that they went out on a limb... that particular two-tone isn't my style though, but other two tones would be.

I would like it a lot better if it's black/white 2-tone.

05-17-09, 09:26 AM

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I tried to like the blue leather more but I really don't. They should offer a red leather like the 3 series convert.

05-17-09, 10:22 AM

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The IS-C is definitely growing on me... especially F'ed out... And I REALLY like those blue seats... REALLY like them...

05-17-09, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Gojirra99

Your initial and later quotes^^ are not from the same poster

Only the initial comment is from Trexus. Haven't had your morning coffee yet ?

lol - post edited. thanks!

05-17-09, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bad co

I would like the car if lexus did not steal the tails of a Chevy Aveo. I hate the dashboard too it looks to cheep over nice cars but those too things are deal breakers for me

May I ask what resemblance the HS's tails have to the Aveo's? Other than being lit by electricity, there's no similarity.

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05-17-09, 11:31 AM

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I have to say that I really like how the HS is looking in black. So far, it seems we've only seen it in silver which doesn't flatter it much.

I even love that grill!

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05-17-09, 11:39 AM

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looks like a fun time! thanks for the report/pictures
im on the opposite end of the spectrum as i actually really like the looks of the IS-C. Not so sure of the HS yet, but ill mark it as being something decent that id never really be interested in.

05-17-09, 11:56 AM

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Looking at the HS, i would rather have that then the prius..

IS-C i would rather have the down all the time. it looks awkward with it up.

05-17-09, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Brah Pitt

wait, is that stick IS C?

Yes, it is a stick. It's offered on the IS 250C just like the IS 250 sedan. Too bad it's not offered on the IS 350C.

05-17-09, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Gojirra99

Thanks for the pics

Did you look inside the IS-C trunk ?

I think the IS-C is another car that would look better with the darker/black colors, it would help hide some of the awkwardness of the rear trunk lid area.
From the rear, you can see the black one above look the best.

Yes, not too much space in there. Personally the IS C looks better with the top down in person. The SC 430 looks good top up or top down...I do agree the back end of the IS C is a little awkard. Maybe Lexus could decrease the size of the IS C's backend using only a two piece hardtop instead of a three piece hardtop.

05-17-09, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bitkahuna

trexus - thanks for the pics. the best looking thing in them by far is your girlfriend.

but seriously, the is-c looks best (IMO) in black because that always hides flaws (that's why heavy people wear it a lot).

hs250 is just foul.

Thanks. I had to resize each picture I took and it took awhile, about two hours to resize, upload and post pics and comments...I posted a picture of my girlfriend to help accentuate the IS C's convertible looks...hehehehe...