Advice - Gold Package on New GS300 SE
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I picked-up my new GS300, Sports Edition, Black on Black and am considering getting the Gold emblem package installed. I would appreciate any thoughts, suggestions or pictures.
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Originally posted by GSDan
I picked-up my new GS300, Sports Edition, Black on Black and am considering getting the Gold emblem package installed.
I picked-up my new GS300, Sports Edition, Black on Black and am considering getting the Gold emblem package installed.
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I agree with the others here.... Don't do it.
The chrome matches the rest of the car's line, light housing, etc...
For some reason, I see alot of older ppl with the gold package. Older ppl meaning 50+ yr olds....just an observation.
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The chrome matches the rest of the car's line, light housing, etc...
For some reason, I see alot of older ppl with the gold package. Older ppl meaning 50+ yr olds....just an observation.
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Originally posted by GSDan
Thanks for your input. As I said, I was on the fence, but given the feedback, I'm keeping my baby "as is".
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GSDan
Thanks for your input. As I said, I was on the fence, but given the feedback, I'm keeping my baby "as is".
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I would definitely go the black pearl route. Here's what I've found to be somewhat true in the past:
The gold emblems are more reserved for the older, LS400 crowd. The silver, ho-hum, badges are everywhere...not getting a second look from anyone. The black pearl emblems, however, seem to appeal more to the enthusiast. They are different from what most others have and more importantly - they compliment the sporty look and nature of the GS.
I've attached a picture of my silver GS400 so you can see what they look like. It was a no-brainer for me on this car - and I would imagine that it would look just as nice on your black GS. Give it some thought!
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The gold emblems are more reserved for the older, LS400 crowd. The silver, ho-hum, badges are everywhere...not getting a second look from anyone. The black pearl emblems, however, seem to appeal more to the enthusiast. They are different from what most others have and more importantly - they compliment the sporty look and nature of the GS.
I've attached a picture of my silver GS400 so you can see what they look like. It was a no-brainer for me on this car - and I would imagine that it would look just as nice on your black GS. Give it some thought!
All the best,
Drew
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Dan - you mentioned earlier that your new GS was the "sports" edition which assume is the sportdesign? If so, doesn't it already have the black pearl badging? IMO, keep it.
I've got black badges on my black GS, I think it looks nicely understated, a little different than most and a little 'evil'
I've got black badges on my black GS, I think it looks nicely understated, a little different than most and a little 'evil'
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The Gold Emblems are definately played out. I have the Black Pearl emblems on my 00 GS400 Platinum edition and I think they are definately the most distinctive emblems of all that are available. Good call on keeping them. The definately look sweet on the Black GS