2008 Lexus GS 460/350 press release (merged threads)
09-07-07, 05:54 PM
#196
09-07-07, 08:08 PM
#198
GS:
LS:
RX:
I guess the guide lines only come with Lexus Park Assist option, and perhaps only in certain regions. Perhaps more clarity is required: I have not seen these features available in any Lexus models I have personally tested in SoCal, but these pictures clearly show that the guidelines are available on a number of Lexus models. I would think Japan only except that the GS picture does not have any Japanese text on the buttons. Perhaps Europe, or special order?
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09-07-07, 08:27 PM
#200
Wow. Guide lines. 
Never escapes me how they leave features off. Last one that I was ticked off at was all the voice commands are gone when you don't order nav. Including things for adjusting temperature. What does temp have to do with nav? Or # dialing? Thats gone too without nav. go figure.
Never escapes me how they leave features off. Last one that I was ticked off at was all the voice commands are gone when you don't order nav. Including things for adjusting temperature. What does temp have to do with nav? Or # dialing? Thats gone too without nav. go figure.
09-07-07, 08:52 PM
#201
I might as well chime in to say I'm glad I jumped on getting an '07 and not waiting for the '08.
- The subtle change in the 18" wheels are too flashy for me.
- The steering wheel and tranny gate..unnecessary changes.
- Front facia: From an impartial perspective, Lexus should have tweaked the front end more and play with the tailights. I was expecting the headlights to be incorporated as one (similar to an RL ) and the (LED) taillights to meet at the center (vague reference to a 1997-2004 Buick Regal...but with the Lexus touch).
None of the items above make me horny to want to wait for an '08. The two items I knew would change that I'd like to have would be the side mirror directionals and the accessible buttons for gas and trunk. Also would have been nice for the '07 to have the side mirrors fold in automatically. But these three items are small adjustment compromises and do not warrant getting an '08.
Too many good deals on '07 allotments to ignore.
- The subtle change in the 18" wheels are too flashy for me.
- The steering wheel and tranny gate..unnecessary changes.
- Front facia: From an impartial perspective, Lexus should have tweaked the front end more and play with the tailights. I was expecting the headlights to be incorporated as one (similar to an RL ) and the (LED) taillights to meet at the center (vague reference to a 1997-2004 Buick Regal...but with the Lexus touch).
None of the items above make me horny to want to wait for an '08. The two items I knew would change that I'd like to have would be the side mirror directionals and the accessible buttons for gas and trunk. Also would have been nice for the '07 to have the side mirrors fold in automatically. But these three items are small adjustment compromises and do not warrant getting an '08.
Too many good deals on '07 allotments to ignore.
09-07-07, 09:11 PM
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I might as well chime in to say I'm glad I jumped on getting an '07 and not waiting for the '08.
- The subtle change in the 18" wheels are too flashy for me.
- The steering wheel and tranny gate..unnecessary changes.
- Front facia: From an impartial perspective, Lexus should have tweaked the front end more and play with the tailights. I was expecting the headlights to be incorporated as one (similar to an RL ) and the (LED) taillights to meet at the center (vague reference to a 1997-2004 Buick Regal...but with the Lexus touch).
None of the items above make me horny to want to wait for an '08. The two items I knew would change that I'd like to have would be the side mirror directionals and the accessible buttons for gas and trunk. Also would have been nice for the '07 to have the side mirrors fold in automatically. But these three items are small adjustment compromises and do not warrant getting an '08.
Too many good deals on '07 allotments to ignore.
- The subtle change in the 18" wheels are too flashy for me.
- The steering wheel and tranny gate..unnecessary changes.
- Front facia: From an impartial perspective, Lexus should have tweaked the front end more and play with the tailights. I was expecting the headlights to be incorporated as one (similar to an RL ) and the (LED) taillights to meet at the center (vague reference to a 1997-2004 Buick Regal...but with the Lexus touch).
None of the items above make me horny to want to wait for an '08. The two items I knew would change that I'd like to have would be the side mirror directionals and the accessible buttons for gas and trunk. Also would have been nice for the '07 to have the side mirrors fold in automatically. But these three items are small adjustment compromises and do not warrant getting an '08.
Too many good deals on '07 allotments to ignore.
09-07-07, 09:30 PM
#203
Lexus Fanatic
they would never fuse the front lights together for this generation.
it'll be 4 separate lights till 2012.
the changes you were wishing for are just too radical.
it'll be 4 separate lights till 2012.
the changes you were wishing for are just too radical.
09-07-07, 09:43 PM
#204
This is what I am talking about:
GS:
LS:
RX:
I guess the guide lines only come with Lexus Park Assist option, and perhaps only in certain regions. Perhaps more clarity is required: I have not seen these features available in any Lexus models I have personally tested in SoCal, but these pictures clearly show that the guidelines are available on a number of Lexus models. I would think Japan only except that the GS picture does not have any Japanese text on the buttons. Perhaps Europe, or special order?
GS:
LS:
RX:
I guess the guide lines only come with Lexus Park Assist option, and perhaps only in certain regions. Perhaps more clarity is required: I have not seen these features available in any Lexus models I have personally tested in SoCal, but these pictures clearly show that the guidelines are available on a number of Lexus models. I would think Japan only except that the GS picture does not have any Japanese text on the buttons. Perhaps Europe, or special order?
09-07-07, 10:14 PM
#205
Right, I have not seen this on any Lexus in the U.S...
It seems Lexus is putting the emphasis on special features with non-US now, used to be the other way around. Wonder why they decided not to put those features on the US version?
Funny thing though, the GS pics include both right-side driver and left-side driver consoles, lol. Maybe they're for UK and mainland Europe.
Anyhow, it would be cool if they added it for the GS 460, better yet if they added APGS. But anyhow, at least they put the trunk/gas switches now on the outside.
It seems Lexus is putting the emphasis on special features with non-US now, used to be the other way around. Wonder why they decided not to put those features on the US version?
Funny thing though, the GS pics include both right-side driver and left-side driver consoles, lol. Maybe they're for UK and mainland Europe.
Anyhow, it would be cool if they added it for the GS 460, better yet if they added APGS. But anyhow, at least they put the trunk/gas switches now on the outside.
09-08-07, 01:46 AM
#207
Features like paking assist guide lines are common feature for Euro spec car(s) in European regions. Unfortunately, the leagel system and liability claims practice made any such implementation much difficult in US market. There is a lenthy and costy process that manufacture that have to go through to have those features added to US spec car(s). Lexus (toyota) is a very conservetive car manufactory compare others. Their decision to make those avaialble to US market will have to be weighted on all those facts in compare of market demands. To be fair to Lexus, it is muc more of regulation related issues than lexus decision. Just my two cents.
09-08-07, 11:40 AM
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I might as well chime in to say I'm glad I jumped on getting an '07 and not waiting for the '08.
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None of the items above make me horny to want to wait for an '08. The two items I knew would change that I'd like to have would be the side mirror directionals and the accessible buttons for gas and trunk. Also would have been nice for the '07 to have the side mirrors fold in automatically.
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None of the items above make me horny to want to wait for an '08. The two items I knew would change that I'd like to have would be the side mirror directionals and the accessible buttons for gas and trunk. Also would have been nice for the '07 to have the side mirrors fold in automatically.
Are you saying that the 2008 has the abilitiy to "have the side mirrors fold in automatically?" Is this true does anyone know?
09-08-07, 01:36 PM
#210
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The tach and speedo numbers are italic compared to the 06-07 which are regular.