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Old 04-06-12, 10:18 AM
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I caught Lexus for having 30mm spacers on a SC430 on their show stand a few years ago. It is easy to tell on a SC430 because the stock wheels have such ridiculously conservative offset. This is what my SC430 looks like now with 30mm spacers.

See no spacers on 2nd pic.



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Old 04-06-12, 10:39 AM
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The lowered stance does make for a MUCH better picture.

When you consider the demograpics of actual ES350 buyers, it's probably less of a factor than in sports sedans etc. purchased by a younger enthusiast crowd.
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Originally Posted by LexBob2
The lowered stance does make for a MUCH better picture.

When you consider the demograpics of actual ES350 buyers, it's probably less of a factor than in sports sedans etc. purchased by a younger enthusiast crowd.
I agreed, the majority of the demograpics of actual ES350 buyers would appreciate the extra ground clearance more then the good looks from aggressive stance.

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Old 04-06-12, 12:30 PM
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Did anyone else notice the one photo that showed a rear seat sunroof? Very cool.
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Originally Posted by TorontoIS
Did anyone else notice the one photo that showed a rear seat sunroof? Very cool.
The last gen ES Ultra had the panoramic sunroof option, I would imagine the new one has this option too.

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Old 04-06-12, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by TorontoIS
Did anyone else notice the one photo that showed a rear seat sunroof? Very cool.
prolly an Ultra Lux package like on the current one (12')
Old 04-06-12, 12:37 PM
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(already trying to convince Family Member dump HSh for ESh )
Old 04-06-12, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
(already trying to convince Family Member dump HSh for ESh )
that's awesome

heck it'll be a more engaging drive without sacrificing comfort. Lighter weight too if I read the specs right
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
(already trying to convince Family Member dump HSh for ESh )
Oh hell yeah, the ESh is so much better looking then the HSh.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
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Nice...or pass the the HSh to another family member and get the new ESh...
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Originally Posted by BNR34
The last gen ES Ultra had the panoramic sunroof option, I would imagine the new one has this option too.
Well we've already seen it in the Chinese spy shot.
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Rear of the ES definitely looks like a baby LS, loving it.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
noticed the wheel gap in the video...
I prefer a bit of height on a car like this, a luxury sedan does not need to be slammed. It reeks of aftermarket and cheapness. The ES just needs larger wheels (like Audi large), and it will be set.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Burns
I prefer a bit of height on a car like this, a luxury sedan does not need to be slammed. It reeks of aftermarket and cheapness. The ES just needs larger wheels (like Audi large), and it will be set.
You call this slammed, reeks of aftermarket and cheapness?

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Originally Posted by BNR34
You call this slammed, reeks of aftermarket and cheapness?

This angle, especially the rear wheels, I don't like (though it could be from the slope the car is on):



It needs larger wheels (and consequently a higher ride height).


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