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Old 05-30-12, 06:59 AM
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I really hope this comes to market. A GS coupe/convertible priced from ~$52k - $60k would make sense and pave the way for an $80k+ LF-LC as the halo coupe.
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Old 05-30-12, 07:20 AM
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I hope a coupe version of the 4GS will change all the shortcomings of the sedan's design, I never like the sedan from any angle except the front end, so hopefully, a coupe version with totally different sheet metal will make the 4GS a lot more interesting and sexier than the sedan ......
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Old 05-30-12, 08:21 AM
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^If it has a totally different body, is it still a GS coupe?


Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
The SC430 shared the same platform as the 2GS.

The IS-C has a modified shortened platform of the 3GS.

I can see if the LF-LC would be a derivative of the 4GS...
This

Originally Posted by bitkahuna
i think the article has it wrong. the lf-lc (might have that concept model name wrong) is an sc replacement (the article had that right), but that doesn't mean it's a "gs coupe".

they extrapolate from lexus saying there will be an sc replacement that it will be a gs coupe, which i'm doubtful of.

And This.

The biggest thing with a GS coupe is that to me, as is, it simply won't be attractive. The SC in my mind has always been a "GS coupe", Lexus' needs would be more than filled with a replacement for the SC and a smaller roadster (Maybe GT86 based?).
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Old 05-30-12, 08:26 AM
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in addition to the IS coupe range
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Old 05-30-12, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by MR_F1
^If it has a totally different body, is it still a GS coupe?
Absolutely yes !!!
The 3 series sedan and coupe never share body panels for example
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Old 05-30-12, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Gojirra99
Absolutely yes !!!
The 3 series sedan and coupe never share body panels for example
And the E-Class sedan and coupe don't even share the same chassis.
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Old 05-30-12, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Gojirra99
Absolutely yes !!!
The 3 series sedan and coupe never share body panels for example
But they aren't very dissimilar.
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Old 05-30-12, 01:21 PM
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As I have recently stated here....supposedly....

IS coupe
GS coupe
LF-LC (not sure what production name is)

So yes 3 coupes then the LFA

Again I do find it perplexing that Lexus has a perfectly good name in "SC" and can't figure out how to just build a car to bear its good name.
 
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Again I do find it perplexing that Lexus has a perfectly good name in "SC" and can't figure out how to just build a car to bear its good name.
i wouldn't be surprised if it does end up being the SC. they've had other concepts with funky letter combos and then dropped when a real product.
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Originally Posted by pavelekPL
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so is this picture the real deal, or a photoshop?
that is damn cute!
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Originally Posted by MR_F1
But they aren't very dissimilar.
Differrent enough for me , and same with the G35/37 sedan and coupe , ... I think the 3 coupe and G35 coupe look a lot more attractive than their sedan version ...
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Old 05-30-12, 03:36 PM
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I think its great news. Lexus really needs to expand its line up. They have a tiny lineup compared to Mercedes or BMW
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Old 05-30-12, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
I think its great news. Lexus really needs to expand its line up. They have a tiny lineup compared to Mercedes or BMW
Agreed but not as many stupid variations.... Lexus has their line up easily identifiable, keep it simple.
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Old 07-16-12, 01:50 PM
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GSC 430 lol
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Old 07-16-12, 10:40 PM
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ewww. 4 doors definitely looks better on the 4gs imo
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