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Old 08-14-08, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by andyboy
That's Japan's version, this could be WAY different than the US version.
No... ive confirmed these new changes in the 09 new car features section of the lexus TIS system
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Old 08-14-08, 08:09 AM
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Here, I just used paint...ghetto...ha...



I just thought someone with skills could make it look more proportional in photoshop.
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Old 08-14-08, 08:26 AM
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what are the chances of them having a 2IS 300 sedan
since they trademark the is300c
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Old 08-14-08, 08:34 AM
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Well, IMO, this looks great:


The wheels look great, the side mirrors definitely look smaller, and I actually like the tail lights in that picture. I do wish that the amber piece was white like the "swirl", so that at least they would look like they matched or something. Even red would look better- the amber part just looks sort of odd.

BounceNY's pic of the full front end also looks great. Looks like the bumper is a bit meaner and more aggressive, and I like the new grille.

Maybe it's not a loss afterall!
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Old 08-14-08, 08:34 AM
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I see. Pretty good job Bounce. Here is another version:

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Old 08-14-08, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by panda327
what are the chances of them having a 2IS 300 sedan
since they trademark the is300c
Other parts of the world such as the middle east get only the "IS 300" as we get IS 250 and IS 350 here. I believe this is because some parts of the world don't get the same quality of gasoline that we do, thus it requires a different engine.
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Old 08-14-08, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Rashoodz
I like those wheels, but I still like the look of g-spiders better.
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Old 08-14-08, 09:38 AM
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back again to the possibility of a coupe....
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Old 08-14-08, 09:45 AM
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Somehow I'm not feeling the taillights
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Old 08-14-08, 09:49 AM
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The taillights look LED. Are they?
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Old 08-14-08, 11:14 AM
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Just getting that huge ugly mirror off the middle of the door is God sent! That was the the biggest problem I had with the second generations design. Huge, huge improvement.
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Old 08-14-08, 12:10 PM
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Lets hope for some new fresh colors too....
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Old 08-14-08, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by LCB
Lets hope for some new fresh colors too....
They are replacing the sage color nobody ever purchased with a dark brownish color (truffle mica or something)
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Old 08-14-08, 02:31 PM
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new rear lights??? meh, i dont like them yet, gotta see how they look in person
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Old 08-14-08, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Rashoodz
is that a 3 part spoiler?
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