2008 GS 350 / 460 Updated Info Here
02-27-07, 02:22 PM
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That being the case (fitment issues) however, Lexus really screwed it up with this generation. First, the IS-F's hood had to be made to look like a whale and now they have to redo the suspension geometry for the GS? These things were in the cards sooooo long ago. Whats the deal?
02-28-07, 02:38 PM
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That being the case (fitment issues) however, Lexus really screwed it up with this generation. First, the IS-F's hood had to be made to look like a whale and now they have to redo the suspension geometry for the GS? These things were in the cards sooooo long ago. Whats the deal?
The revised hood for the IS-F gives it a more aggressive look personally speaking.
If the revised suspension rumour is true, then it likely was planned as a routine update a while ago. The revised suspension could also mean preparation for the rumoured GS-F.
03-06-07, 11:04 AM
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The panel was a great idea but it was poorly executed. Moving on, here are a few changes they should make on the '08 GS.
1. Allow manual AVG MPG reset rather than the stupid reset only when tank is full method used now.
2. Add backlighting to all of the overhead buttons and steering wheel buttons.
3. Relocate the Homelink buttons
8. Make the nav screen smudgeproof!
1. Allow manual AVG MPG reset rather than the stupid reset only when tank is full method used now.
2. Add backlighting to all of the overhead buttons and steering wheel buttons.
3. Relocate the Homelink buttons
8. Make the nav screen smudgeproof!
03-18-07, 07:55 PM
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Please indulge me on an old topic. I know this is all we know at this point but what do you think this could mean?
Is the rear combination lights, the rear tailights? You think Lexus would change the design of the rear tailights? How?
Revised assist grips, would this be the steering wheel assist grips? If so do you believe this to be a new steering wheel design?
Would like to hear your opinion even though we are just guessing at this point.
03-19-07, 11:09 AM
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03-24-07, 12:19 AM
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Anyupdates?
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
03-24-07, 03:11 PM
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You know i think to myself about the styling of the 3GS, and then im like, how can they improve this and make the 4GS even better? Some manufacturers actually trounce the new generation making the previous look better. I hope this is not the case with the 4GS whenever its due out (i think in 2009 or 2010 as a 2010 or 2011 model)
back on topic, im pretty curious to see the updated styling though on the 08 GS though and how they modify this creature.
thanks
back on topic, im pretty curious to see the updated styling though on the 08 GS though and how they modify this creature.
thanks
03-24-07, 03:29 PM
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03-24-07, 08:27 PM
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Please indulge me on an old topic. I know this is all we know at this point but what do you think this could mean?
Is the rear combination lights, the rear tailights? You think Lexus would change the design of the rear tailights? How?
Revised assist grips, would this be the steering wheel assist grips? If so do you believe this to be a new steering wheel design?
Would like to hear your opinion even though we are just guessing at this point.
Is the rear combination lights, the rear tailights? You think Lexus would change the design of the rear tailights? How?
Revised assist grips, would this be the steering wheel assist grips? If so do you believe this to be a new steering wheel design?
Would like to hear your opinion even though we are just guessing at this point.
assist grips i believe are the "oh crap" handles for getting into and out of the vehicle, particularly in the rear seat
03-24-07, 08:28 PM
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You know i think to myself about the styling of the 3GS, and then im like, how can they improve this and make the 4GS even better? Some manufacturers actually trounce the new generation making the previous look better. I hope this is not the case with the 4GS whenever its due out (i think in 2009 or 2010 as a 2010 or 2011 model)