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Old 01-09-13, 11:50 AM
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Aww damnit, I actually think it looks sexy. The emblem placement on the grill looks off though. It's like they had no where to put it so they stuck it on an obvious place. Maybe it would look better on the hood like MB does.
Old 01-09-13, 11:51 AM
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overall i think it looks great. the front is very aggressive, and a very interesting headlight area design. but the good thing is it has the sides and rear to match imho. aggressive taillights, bold curve lines from taillights down to the side skirts. those are the lines that connect the car imho.

very well done!
Old 01-09-13, 11:52 AM
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That front grill is UGLY.
Old 01-09-13, 11:56 AM
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I'm not a big fan of how far the tails sweep around the sides... but other than that, I like it. I bet I'll like it more in person, too.
Old 01-09-13, 11:56 AM
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The front looks like a predator. The rear lights look like a BMW.
Old 01-09-13, 12:13 PM
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love the interior and exterior...minus that grill. maybe it'll grow on me the more i see it.
Old 01-09-13, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ydooby
Is this a first in a Lexus (other than the highly-configurable LFA)? Finally a non-white headliner!
No the new LS F-Sport has Black too

GS F-Sport?
Old 01-09-13, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Bildilla
No the new LS F-Sport has Black too

GS F-Sport?
Yeah just noticed lol.
Old 01-09-13, 12:17 PM
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I'm really digging the front end actually. Can't wait to see it in person. Not totally sure about the bottom rear section that houses the taillights, but I will reserve comment until I see it in person. I do think this car's design will lend itself really well to the darker colors.
Old 01-09-13, 12:22 PM
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The IS F, and all F-Sport (CT, IS, GS, LS) models have black headliner.

Jeff
Old 01-09-13, 12:25 PM
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I love it, this is the model that should have all super aggressive front end and big fender bulges. Now bring us the coupe!

Also loving the design details that are carried through out the line up, especially the interior. That speedo looks just like the one in the LFA.
Old 01-09-13, 12:28 PM
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Is paddle shifter real shifter like ISF or gear limiter?
Old 01-09-13, 12:29 PM
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LOVE LOVE LOVE the front grille and everything but not feeling the taillights wrapping around to the sides. I love the taillights if you're just looking at it from the back though. I feel the side profile of the car isn't as sleek as the 2IS. It looks kind of shorter / bulkier. I'd still settle for the 2IS at this point considering I'm still hunting for an IS350, white on black. Anyone wants to sell me theirs? :P
Old 01-09-13, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by RX7 RAGE
That front grill is UGLY.
That front grill will grow on you, that tiny eyes with the football black line is weird.
Old 01-09-13, 12:39 PM
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Love the front bumper, head lights are, well different. Tailights are okay.

Love the bucket seats. Wonder if I can retro fit those, and the cluster.


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