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Chrome Door Handles - Yay or Nay?

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Old 12-18-07, 01:01 AM
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Default Chrome Door Handles - Yay or Nay?

It seems like the chrome door handles adds a touch of elegance on the ES and the LS (as well as many other luxury cars). But the IS and the GS don't have them. Do you guys think it look nice if added on the GS (like using chrome handle covers)?
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I have a friend who has chrome door handles and chrome bar around his whole car(black) and it gives it really stands out n looks good
Old 12-18-07, 05:26 AM
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I'm not a fan of chrome door handles but they look FANTASTIC on some 2GSs that are on the board.... On the 3GS it may be much more than a cosmetic swap tho because of the keyless entry and lock functions on the handle...
Old 12-18-07, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by mysteryan
It seems like the chrome door handles adds a touch of elegance on the ES and the LS (as well as many other luxury cars). But the IS and the GS don't have them. Do you guys think it look nice if added on the GS (like using chrome handle covers)?
Only if you have chrome rims
Old 12-18-07, 08:10 AM
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I put no. But my car is silver and maybe its because i'm not use to chrome door handles or the fact that finger prints on the chrome bugs me. My friend said he ordered a set, but he has a dark color car (black.) I think on his car it will look really nice, he is going for a VIP look.

I guess its different for everyone, opinion wise. I can see where it would look great (dark colored cars.)
Old 12-18-07, 08:43 AM
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With chrome wheels = Yes.

Stand alone = No.
Old 12-18-07, 10:04 AM
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I think it'll look just fine with chrome handles because GS already has chrome window/grille surrounding trims. That said, if given a choice, I prefer black or dark chrome trim pieces instead.
Old 12-18-07, 04:58 PM
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I think the chrome handles would look better on darker cars. I have silver and would also rather not have to keep cleaning the door handles.
Old 12-18-07, 06:55 PM
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what do you guys think of it on SGM?
i was thinkin on the lines of nay?
Old 12-18-07, 09:22 PM
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i got them for my GS and i think it added a nice touch with my wheels too.
i posted a pic of it
Old 12-18-07, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by mickey99us
i got them for my GS and i think it added a nice touch with my wheels too.
i posted a pic of it
Where's the pic?
Old 12-20-07, 08:26 PM
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Nay...Nay......Nay!

i think they would be maaaaaybe do-able if they werent covers over the stock handles. Direct replacements would be sweet, but waaay too expensive. Ive seen those chrome covers on a 3GS and it didnt look good cuz the lock button looked recessed. i could actually tell they were covers. i didnt like it.....it looked cheap. IMHO of coarse
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Thanks for your opinions guys. Not going to get covers then. Direct replacing seems too expensive then they're worth too. But just out of curiosity, do the the LS or ES handles fit the GS?
Old 12-21-07, 01:19 AM
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i believe LS fit on to ES and IS
but not GS , different design
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They are similar in overall shape but there are subtle design differences.


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