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Old 05-24-09, 03:25 AM
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Purple with white?

Now you're talking.

That purple, though, is too dark. Here's a better example:


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Old 05-24-09, 11:43 AM
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Plum is good.
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Dare I say it, but there are some pics of the ISc on Lexus.com that look...gorgeous.







This one is particularly


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^^^ Those are good pictures
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I just saw two IS-C commercials on television.
I had no idea the IS-C had a V8 that screams Why is Lexus using bogus engine noises for this car?? Why not use the real deal?
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Old 05-24-09, 04:58 PM
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I just saw two IS-C commercials on television.
I had no idea the IS-C had a V8 that screams Why is Lexus using bogus engine noises for this car?? Why not use the real deal?
Yes, b/c no one else in history has ever made their engines sound different. Besides with the F-sport exhaust/intake, it does sound superb.

The new C&D has a 2 page IS-C F-sport spread on the opening cover. I was pretty surprised.

I liked the tag, they showed the IS with the top dropped "open it up"
The other page then said "then open it up" explaining the F-sport parts.
 
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Yes, b/c no one else in history has ever made their engines sound different. Besides with the F-sport exhaust/intake, it does sound superb.
I figured you would be the first to respond.. I am sure you've seen this commercial..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxqyRq9IM7s

There is no fake engine sound in this ad. This is how a 335 sounds..

The new C&D has a 2 page IS-C F-sport spread on the opening cover. I was pretty surprised.

I liked the tag, they showed the IS with the top dropped "open it up"
The other page then said "then open it up" explaining the F-sport parts.
I like the F-Sport brakes.. I saw them up close at my Lexus dealer.. I will see what the next gen of this car has to offer as this car is blahhh to me.
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
I figured you would be the first to respond.. I am sure you've seen this commercial..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxqyRq9IM7s

There is no fake engine sound in this ad. This is how a 335 sounds..

I like the F-Sport brakes.. I saw them up close at my Lexus dealer.. I will see what the next gen of this car has to offer as this car is blahhh to me.
I figured you would try to pick apart Lexus again. FWIW, BMW engines/exhausts sound like doo doo. I'm not sure why, they make fantastic engines. Maybe they have so much soul or something.
 
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
I figured you would try to pick apart Lexus again.
Your right.. I have a Lexus that I just picked apart & installed RCA & adjustable toe arms (see RCA thread in 2 gs forum).. Seriously, Whats up with the exaggerated engine notes? There is also an Is350 sedan commercial that follows suit.

FWIW, BMW engines/exhausts sound like doo doo. I'm not sure why, they make fantastic engines. Maybe they have so much soul or something.
Your right... Even the GS450 sounds better than the 335. I love how it revs

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Old 05-24-09, 06:11 PM
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oh man, I LOVE BMW exhuast note! The 335i takes it to a new level of throaty goodness. I loved seeing that commercial on tv, DASHOCKER.
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lol you cant say anything about the IS because what Infiniti does for their G and EX and FX is ridiculous
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Now this is a hot Lexus vert below.. It reminds me of an Aston Martin

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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
BMW engines/exhausts sound like doo doo. I'm not sure why, they make fantastic engines. Maybe they have so much soul or something.
Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
Your right... Even the GS450 sounds better than the 335. I love how it revs
BMW means Ultimate Driving Machine, not necessarily Ultimate Listening Machine. The 335i, in particular, is a superb-driving car.
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lol WHAT! what kind of aston martins do you have on your planet?
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lol WHAT! what kind of aston martins do you have on your planet?
A few Memorial day weekend drinks will make it look like a Ferrari
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