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Old 10-30-11, 04:19 PM
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Default Something not quite right about this umm.. Lexus

Not sure why anyone would re-badge their car to something it's not.
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Old 10-30-11, 04:28 PM
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Rebadging is okay under certain situations, like putting Toyota Aristo badges on a LExus GS400/430 and such. I rebadged my Acura to Honda, and even have the Honda Airbag. This though is kind of lame when you try to rebadge up.
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Is that an "N" over the lexus logo? If so I guess he's saying "NO" lol
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Old 10-30-11, 05:00 PM
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Frankly, I think that silly bolt-on wing is more awkward-looking than the Lexus badge.
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Old 10-30-11, 06:07 PM
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if u kinda swint it looks like an is?
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Old 10-30-11, 06:29 PM
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The "N" stands for a new or "novice" driver. We have graduated licensing here in some provinces of Canada.
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Lol seeing a Lexus emblem on a Mitsubishi is so random...i guess that guy really wanted a Lexus!
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Old 10-31-11, 12:05 AM
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I saw a Geo 3dr with Mercedes badges all over it last week. Can't help but laugh.
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Old 10-31-11, 12:15 AM
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there are a bunch of funny cars all over the world with all sorts of weird badges
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the infamous "nissan" g35, or "infiniti" skyline is another one i see daily (not to mention all the nissan altima's with infinit badging.


i understand the nissan skyline and the infiniti g35 is somewhat the same car but IMO its either a nissan skyline, or a infiniti g35.
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Old 10-31-11, 07:07 AM
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These things happen in life and sometime there is no explanation, whether logical or illogical.
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That giant wing stands out more than the emblem.
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It's better than a honda with MB, g500, sc55, Lexus, Volvo, s500, etc on one car. Not kidding. Lived in LA for a long time and you'll notice cars like this once in a while especially in run down neighborhoods.
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Old 11-07-11, 04:18 PM
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Is that a Mazda 3?
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It's a Mitsubishi Lancer. No word on if it's an Evo though...I hope not.
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