View Poll Results: What side mirror location looks best?
Mounted in the crease, just after the A-pillar
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62.50%
Mounted on the sheetmetal of the door
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12.50%
I really never noticed, and don't truly care
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Side Mirrors: Mounted on the Door or Before the Window?
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I have noticed that with L-Finesse, Lexus has relocated the side view mirrors from the little nook right before the window glass, to the sheetmetal on the door.
Ex:
![](http://z.about.com/d/philadelphia/1/0/i/Q/1/2006_auto_show_062.jpg)
![](http://www.lexus.com/lexus-share/images/gallery/models/LS/photos/exterior/g_ext12.jpg)
![](http://cars.onmilwaukee.com/images/assets/0016/5144/2ezr9c2.jpg)
![](http://www.lexus.com/lexus-share/images/gallery/models/IS/photos/exterior/g_ext1.jpg)
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I first noticed this the other day when I had my RX 350 loaner and I was standing there looking at the side of the car, trying to figure what was "off" to me about it. I finally realized that the way that the side view mirror is mounted obstructs the main character line that runs under the windows. IMO, it would look a lot better if it was relocated to the window "crease" like the old RX.
Somehow the GS and LX managed to get through L-Finesse with the side mirrors still mounted in the crease, but all of the others have been relocated to the door sheetmetal.
Personally I prefer for them to be mounted in the crease as it leaves the sides of the car smooth and without any clutter. I wonder why Lexus has some models side mounted, and some window mounted.
What is your preference?
Ex:
![](http://z.about.com/d/philadelphia/1/0/i/Q/1/2006_auto_show_062.jpg)
![](http://www.lexus.com/lexus-share/images/gallery/models/LS/photos/exterior/g_ext12.jpg)
![](http://cars.onmilwaukee.com/images/assets/0016/5144/2ezr9c2.jpg)
![](http://www.lexus.com/lexus-share/images/gallery/models/IS/photos/exterior/g_ext1.jpg)
![](http://blogs.cars.com/photos/uncategorized/2007rx350.jpg)
![](http://www.drivearabia.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/2010-lexus-rx-350-1-450x307.jpg)
I first noticed this the other day when I had my RX 350 loaner and I was standing there looking at the side of the car, trying to figure what was "off" to me about it. I finally realized that the way that the side view mirror is mounted obstructs the main character line that runs under the windows. IMO, it would look a lot better if it was relocated to the window "crease" like the old RX.
Somehow the GS and LX managed to get through L-Finesse with the side mirrors still mounted in the crease, but all of the others have been relocated to the door sheetmetal.
Personally I prefer for them to be mounted in the crease as it leaves the sides of the car smooth and without any clutter. I wonder why Lexus has some models side mounted, and some window mounted.
What is your preference?
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Before the window but I like a good range of motion so I can see a nice wide field so that I don't have a blind spot (I really don't care about the vertical bit as much)
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I prefer them mounted to the door - I hate the ones on some of the Mercedes that look like they are bolted directly to the car with no extension at all - and I read somewhere that mirrors mounted to the door are quieter or more aero than ones mounted near the A-pillar
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I too noticed this. The original RX300 also had them mounted on the door, so lexus has done 1st gen (door), 2nd gen (window), 3rd gen (door). I think it has to do with what is "hip" in the automotive world, like a trend. I dont like or dislike one more than the other
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I too read that it was for Aero efficiency. Helps quiet the air buffeting or the like.
I also first remember noticing this type of design on the doors of Corvettes, Supras and RX-7's. I'm sure there are more
I also first remember noticing this type of design on the doors of Corvettes, Supras and RX-7's. I'm sure there are more
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