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2008 Lexus GS 460/350 press release (merged threads)

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Old 09-07-07, 02:23 PM
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found more pictures, what's up with the dimple?







Old 09-07-07, 02:25 PM
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So they keep those same plain gauges . The gauges in the LS/IS and new LX and ES are so detailed and nice. The GS gets to keep the same old plain jane gauges.

No paddle shifters either

I want this entire GS team removed or I want them to meet me. This is ridiculous. THis is the best they can come up with?????
Old 09-07-07, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
So they keep those same plain gauges . The gauges in the LS/IS and new LX and ES are so detailed and nice. The GS gets to keep the same old plain jane gauges.

No paddle shifters either

I want this entire GS team removed or I want them to meet me. This is ridiculous. THis is the best they can come up with?????
really? I think the LS is plain and flat, GS one has more character and the brushed aluminum plates are nice looking

LS


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Old 09-07-07, 02:37 PM
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Errr. The reverse cam still doesnt have those guide line either? Even the new Infiniti (I think I saw it on an infiniti) had the type that moved the guide lines as you moved your steering wheel to give you a live preview of where your car will be headding.
I like the LS display. And GIVE ME THOSE SEATS! I tried them and i can adjust them so my back and butt dont hurt.
Old 09-07-07, 02:40 PM
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I actually like the gauges better than the IS's. The brush-look is pretty nice.

Steering wheel is definitely a downgrade now that i've seen the before picture.

Hopefully the 4rd Gen wont dissappoint us.
Old 09-07-07, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by starstreak
Errr. The reverse cam still doesnt have those guide line either?
A number of Lexus models come with guide lines in the backup camera, I think the GS does as well. They show steering wheel suggestions, etc.
Old 09-07-07, 02:52 PM
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After seeing the old/new steering wheel pictures, I really don't get all the bashing of the new one???? They are almost identical and the new one definintely does not look cheaper than the old one. Sheesh, you guys are a tough crowd!
Old 09-07-07, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by pjonkheer
After seeing the old/new steering wheel pictures, I really don't get all the bashing of the new one???? They are almost identical and the new one definintely does not look cheaper than the old one. Sheesh, you guys are a tough crowd!

the lines are weird.
and there's an empty spot on each side.

the curved lines makes it look like a uterus and ovaries.

even the ES has better lines. shaped like panty lines.

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Old 09-07-07, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by pjonkheer
Really?? I totally thought he was joking!
looking at the pics, i think he was not joking. i have no clue why.......

the guage, i am ok with it. i like the other lexus, black face and just light up. unless the gs which is interesting but at the same time a bit awk
Old 09-07-07, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by enigma888
A number of Lexus models come with guide lines in the backup camera, I think the GS does as well. They show steering wheel suggestions, etc.
Mine doesnt have guide lines. It does tell me if I'm getting too close to an object and to turn my wheel. But no guide lines. And I think that comes from teh parking sensors, and not really from the reverse camera.
Old 09-07-07, 03:31 PM
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profile shot to show the new front/rear bumper design on the 08 450h

here for high res: http://bp1.blogger.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/..._GS450h_05.jpg
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Originally Posted by enigma888
A number of Lexus models come with guide lines in the backup camera, I think the GS does as well. They show steering wheel suggestions, etc.
they do? which model has that? i am pretty sure IS, GS, and LS don't
Old 09-07-07, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
looking at the pics, i think he was not joking. i have no clue why.......

the guage, i am ok with it. i like the other lexus, black face and just light up. unless the gs which is interesting but at the same time a bit awk
If you are referring to the Dolby question, I was joking....LOL WTF is a tape deck in there for......

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Old 09-07-07, 05:13 PM
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I use the tape deck. Really. Since I dont have the ipod connection, I was using a tape deck adapter. Now I just use a mp3 cd that I dumped my music to.
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Originally Posted by starstreak
I use the tape deck. Really. Since I dont have the ipod connection, I was using a tape deck adapter. Now I just use a mp3 cd that I dumped my music to.
so instead of an aux input, on the gs they put in a tape deck?!


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