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Old 01-23-13 | 11:15 AM
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Wow, I have to agree that the black looks so much better than the other colors. It may be the only color I do like because I think it hides some of the more confusing design elements.
Old 01-23-13 | 11:40 AM
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Looks fantstic in balck!
Old 01-23-13 | 01:28 PM
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F-Sport looks great in Nebula

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Old 01-23-13 | 02:48 PM
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Need to see F sport in USB.
Old 01-23-13 | 02:51 PM
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It looks amazing in black. I am happy Lexus showcased it in white, it really got the comments out the way , people are warming up fast.

Red leather.......

Old 01-23-13 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by pbm317
F-Sport looks great in Nebula



If you have any more please post! I would love to see that Volkswagen/Audi A4 in shot too for a comparison.

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Old 01-23-13 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by cino
Need to see F sport in USB.
I second that! Also can't wait to see the new colors.
Old 01-23-13 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by wednesday
I second that! Also can't wait to see the new colors.
Me too!!

Also be better if they put back a colored bumper too!
Old 01-23-13 | 05:30 PM
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The Motortrend photo gallery shows the black and white 350 f sport. Why are the headlamp assemblies different. The white one only has one projector vs 2 in the black IS. Think the black IS is the best looking one yet!
Old 01-23-13 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ntocamping
The Motortrend photo gallery shows the black and white 350 f sport. Why are the headlamp assemblies different. The white one only has one projector vs 2 in the black IS. Think the black IS is the best looking one yet!
Probably HID (1 projector) vs LED (2 projectors)
Old 01-23-13 | 08:01 PM
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I went to the Houston Car Show and they had a dark gray IS 250 non F Sport which was the color I was interested in. Trust me, it looks a lot better in person. Some people dont like the tails but in person they look more tame. I went with my dad and he likes the new IS more than the GS. Very bold looking car. It only got me interested more seeing it in person

oh god that dark grey/red F Sport IS350 in those pics above, EXACT COMBINATION I WANT
Old 01-23-13 | 09:34 PM
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With the black Motor Trend car, it appears the rear lights are individually LED's instead of light tubes (?)! Someone tell me Lexus did not go backwards here. The entire line-up has been getting light tubes!
Old 01-23-13 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
With the black Motor Trend car, it appears the rear lights are individually LED's instead of light tubes (?)! Someone tell me Lexus did not go backwards here. The entire line-up has been getting light tubes!
I think like most taillights, there are both elements. Tubes for the signature fine lighting designs and then individual LED's for the braking illumination, etc.
Old 01-23-13 | 11:40 PM
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I had a loaner 2012 IS350 and man, the ride is pretty hard. I'm guessing that this won't be any different. Kinda sad as I'm really looking forward to getting an IS. But if the ride isn't smooth, it's a turn off.
Old 01-24-13 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by happy1977
I had a loaner 2012 IS350 and man, the ride is pretty hard. I'm guessing that this won't be any different. Kinda sad as I'm really looking forward to getting an IS. But if the ride isn't smooth, it's a turn off.

That's the beauty of the adaptive variable suspension (AVS) Set it to "Normal" and you're good to go.

The new GS has a similar AVS system and the wide range of road conditions it can tackle is astounding. The new IS should be more of the same.



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