2008 GS 350 / 460 Updated Info Here
02-21-07, 01:28 PM
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02-21-07, 02:38 PM
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98% of model updates throughout a car's life cycle were taken into account when the car was designed. So the wiring for the turn signals in/on the mirror of the '08 is already in the design.
Man, and I really wanted that.
02-21-07, 02:41 PM
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I know I don't own a 3GS but I don't see how moving the fuel filler door could be a priority. We are talking about it taking 3 more seconds out your life? I like the hidden buttons.
I agree, side view turn signals are not needed and even the Scion tC ha em.
Does it finally have a MPG player/I-pod outlet???? At first I thought that was a gimmick but I think it is good to have in a car.
I agree, side view turn signals are not needed and even the Scion tC ha em.
Does it finally have a MPG player/I-pod outlet???? At first I thought that was a gimmick but I think it is good to have in a car.
02-21-07, 04:41 PM
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That's what the AFS system does on the GS.
02-21-07, 06:12 PM
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02-21-07, 08:13 PM
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one more q..... squeaks and rattles? Gone for good?
02-22-07, 12:09 AM
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I know I don't own a 3GS but I don't see how moving the fuel filler door could be a priority. We are talking about it taking 3 more seconds out your life? I like the hidden buttons.
I agree, sideview turn signals are not needed and even the Scion tC ha em.
Does it finally have a MPG player/I-pod outlet???? At first I thought that was a gimmick but I think it is good to have in a car.
I agree, sideview turn signals are not needed and even the Scion tC ha em.
Does it finally have a MPG player/I-pod outlet???? At first I thought that was a gimmick but I think it is good to have in a car.
it's not like mirror controls where once set you don't really touch them often at all
02-22-07, 01:03 AM
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Actually its a bit more. When you hit the turn signal, the side corner light(which I swear is as bright as break lights without the filter) light up that corner of the car. I never sat in the car to see how well it worked, but when I had my maxima in for servicing, they showed me it. From outside its super bright. Its not made to follow a turn, just light up that side of the car while you turn.
02-22-07, 01:06 AM
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No, no. I meant for my '07. I don't think I can just go down and buy the '08 mirrors and get them to work. I would have to jury rig something for the blinkers to work, which I have no idea how to do that.
Or to rephrase my response before, I meant they would change the door design where the mirror couldn't just be added. Like maybe the mount is curved or something as part of new exterior styling.
Or to rephrase my response before, I meant they would change the door design where the mirror couldn't just be added. Like maybe the mount is curved or something as part of new exterior styling.
02-22-07, 01:08 AM
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Maybe its me, but I want the fuel filler, rear sunshade, and folding mirror buttons taken out. I use those alot. I drive in the dark to get to work, yet drive in daylight back. And the parking stalls are small so I like the idea of folding my mirrors.
Oh... Ahem LEXUS IF YOU EVER READ THIS THIS, HOWS ABOUT AN OPTION TO AUTO FOLD THE MIRRORS WHEN YOU PARK AND LEAVE???
I mean, 95% of the time, I would (if I remembered) fold my mirrors. Its just safer for the car. Only 5% of the time would I be parked and I wanted to look behind me when I wasnt moving. What about you guys? Am I right? Or is it 95% of the time you need to see behind you and 5% of the time you would fold them?
Oh... Ahem LEXUS IF YOU EVER READ THIS THIS, HOWS ABOUT AN OPTION TO AUTO FOLD THE MIRRORS WHEN YOU PARK AND LEAVE???
I mean, 95% of the time, I would (if I remembered) fold my mirrors. Its just safer for the car. Only 5% of the time would I be parked and I wanted to look behind me when I wasnt moving. What about you guys? Am I right? Or is it 95% of the time you need to see behind you and 5% of the time you would fold them?
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02-22-07, 03:23 AM
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in order to squelch any rumors of the demise of the GS460 i have decided to release this info. please note: this is all the info i have at this time, any questions likely have no answer cause now you will know as much as i do about the 2008 models. anyways, enjoy:
GS 460/350
Minor Change for ‘08MY
4.6L V8 engine
Updated exterior styling
-Revised front bumper and lower intake area
-Revised front grille
-Revised rear combination lights
-Outside rear view mirrors (turn signal incorporated)
-New 17” and 18” wheels
-Three new exterior colors: Golden Almond Metallic (4T1), New Silver (name/code TBD), Opaline Pearl (1G5)
Updated interior styling/features
-Revised instrument panel, combination meter
-Revised shift plate surround
-Revised assist grips
-New gray leather (same as LS 460)
-New black wood trim (same as LS 460)
Fuel filler door release and trunk release removed from drop-down switch box
GS 460/350
Minor Change for ‘08MY
4.6L V8 engine
Updated exterior styling
-Revised front bumper and lower intake area
-Revised front grille
-Revised rear combination lights
-Outside rear view mirrors (turn signal incorporated)
-New 17” and 18” wheels
-Three new exterior colors: Golden Almond Metallic (4T1), New Silver (name/code TBD), Opaline Pearl (1G5)
Updated interior styling/features
-Revised instrument panel, combination meter
-Revised shift plate surround
-Revised assist grips
-New gray leather (same as LS 460)
-New black wood trim (same as LS 460)
Fuel filler door release and trunk release removed from drop-down switch box
02-22-07, 04:00 AM
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I like the changes. I always felt that all GS needed was a little bit of work on some details to be perfect.
I am looking forward the most to interior changes. New gauges will probably look like the ones from rest of the line-up (although I will miss the daylight effect of current ones) and little fix ups here and there are just going to strengthen GS position as a leader in interior design in the segment.
Also they are addressing the taillights, probably with new red and white pattern instead of the current one which is not aggressive enough and maybe the biggest exterior flaw.
I would also love to see tinted headlights housing and 19' wheels as an option (maybe with tuned air-suspension). Hope they don't mess up new 18' because current ones are among the best five spoke rims on the market today.
I am looking forward the most to interior changes. New gauges will probably look like the ones from rest of the line-up (although I will miss the daylight effect of current ones) and little fix ups here and there are just going to strengthen GS position as a leader in interior design in the segment.
Also they are addressing the taillights, probably with new red and white pattern instead of the current one which is not aggressive enough and maybe the biggest exterior flaw.
I would also love to see tinted headlights housing and 19' wheels as an option (maybe with tuned air-suspension). Hope they don't mess up new 18' because current ones are among the best five spoke rims on the market today.
02-22-07, 02:53 PM
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Anyone have any idea of when the 08's are supposed to be released? Are we looking at early summer or late fall? Although I know there is nothing big happening I'd sure like to see what the small redesign looks like before I go out an buy an 07.