View Poll Results: 09+ center stack vs 06-08': Cheap and tacky or improved
Yes the changes are cheap and tacky
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9.38%
No the changes are much improved
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50.00%
Doesn't matter
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34.38%
Haven't given this any thought before
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6.25%
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Subtle interior touches: Cheap and tacky or nicely done?
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Not looking to start any arguments. Simply looking for IS owner's opinions, so let's keep it civilized.
With that said, with the addition of the 2009+ model year, the IS gained both some interior and exterior changes. Subtle, but they were changes.
The question I propose to you, is does the new center stack look cheaper and tacky or improved over the 06-08 IS?
Some of the changes to consider include:
- Chrome lining
- Green digital clock display (over 06-08 white)
- Black HVAC buttons vs silver/dark grey
- Center vents location/ material
- Sunroof/moonroof operation (dial vs button)
- Doorlock switches
06-08':
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09+:
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With that said, with the addition of the 2009+ model year, the IS gained both some interior and exterior changes. Subtle, but they were changes.
The question I propose to you, is does the new center stack look cheaper and tacky or improved over the 06-08 IS?
Some of the changes to consider include:
- Chrome lining
- Green digital clock display (over 06-08 white)
- Black HVAC buttons vs silver/dark grey
- Center vents location/ material
- Sunroof/moonroof operation (dial vs button)
- Doorlock switches
06-08':
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09+:
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They sure do have that loud cracking sound - I have been to the dealer 10+ times now for rattles and cracking. The dash has been out - the rear deck has been out and the center console has been insulated. There is still some noise from the rear deck - but I give up.
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They sure do have that loud cracking sound - I have been to the dealer 10+ times now for rattles and cracking. The dash has been out - the rear deck has been out and the center console has been insulated. There is still some noise from the rear deck - but I give up.
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Forgot to add... i like how the edges of the 06-08 has the edges flat (flush) with the surrounding dash.. I think it looks better than how the 09+ sits (raised/popped out). If the 09+ was flat like the previous design, I would say it was better.. but since its not, my vote goes to the old design.
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my vote goes to the 09+ simply because the flat NAVI buttons look way more sleek than those little bumps on the previous years. thats just my 2 cents =)
You got that BLUE / WHITE dash tho.. so it makes up for everything =P
You got that BLUE / WHITE dash tho.. so it makes up for everything =P