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Now that you have seen the new GS, what do you think?

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Old 01-05-04, 05:14 PM
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Default Now that you have seen the new GS, what do you think?

Well?

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as i said before, friend didnt like it... but i wont vote that
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how could we have seen the car?
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ive talked to someone who has already been there, press have seen it already....
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Originally posted by EGainer
ive talked to someone who has already been there, press have seen it already....
so the press has seen it already...?
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yup
Old 01-06-04, 05:59 AM
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WOW! Look's like a really nice car, but I was expecting something different more steak than sizzle.

2006? I guess my GS will be looking good a little longer.
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Too much evolution, and not enough revolution!!
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Headlights and taillights very 5-series ish. But overall, I like it - and if those are the seats that are coming in it, then it sure looks like we will have a sports package. Bout time.
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It's a mild disappointment for me. The current GS looks better. Based on the looks alone, I'm afraid it won't help Lexus gain significant grounds in sales in the mid-size luxury segment. Even the Nissan Fuga(new Infiniti M45) looks more appealing to me at the moment.
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looks like an '04 maxima.. the sad thing is that this car wont be out until 2006, so another redisgn wont take place for probably another 6 years after that.. could u imagine driving a brand new 2012 Lexus that looks like a Maxima that is 8 years old ?? this car is a major disappointment.. it lost its sporty edge, looks too middle of the road.. and of course it appears from all angles like just another Nissan
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Originally posted by BrianW1122
looks like an '04 maxima.. the sad thing is that this car wont be out until 2006, so another redisgn wont take place for probably another 6 years after that.. could u imagine driving a brand new 2012 Lexus that looks like a Maxima that is 8 years old ?? this car is a major disappointment.. it lost its sporty edge, looks too middle of the road.. and of course it appears from all angles like just another Nissan
couldn't agree more..when it 1st rolled out i thought it was maxima-ish in certain angles it looks like the current gs body with but fatter but over all i don't like it right now...mayb when i c it in person or better pics of different colors or something it will grow on me...
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it does have maxima-ish looks, but the head and tails look like 1st gen, imho most new cars go towards this sleek look, but the rear is a maxima in a way, it kinda looks like a g35 as well...my opinion a b, if the v8 is gonna be better a b+
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After seeing Daddy-O's pics posted, I just had 2 questions about the interior: what happened to the Optitron gauges; and will I finally get a chrome shifter bezel?
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well after spending time looking at the pics, im already liking it more and more...

kinda 5 series ish, kinda maxima ish

has a nice meaty stance to it, good profile

hopefully it will be fast, and i would change the front a little, and mess with the tail lights

but overall i like it


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