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Old 01-28-13, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Burns
I'm not saying who copied who, just putting up the two designs for a comparison. I prefer the IS.

They're not too similar anyway, the F30 angles down more sharply by the A-pillar and the roofline disappears faster at the C-pillar.
The rear quarter of 3IS flows way better than F30, especially above the rear wheel area.
Old 01-28-13, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by peteharvey
This is an 3IS thread.
Then stop dragging it off topic and admonishing us for doing so. You can't proclaim this is a 3IS thread and then post 5 pages of off topic stuff and expect us not to want to respond. You're hijacking the conversation here, so if you want to talk about the IS, talk about the IS. Nobody can participate in a conversation you're involved in without talking about exactly what you want to discuss.

We get it, Toyota is in financial trouble, and that's why the 4GS is a crappy redesign. All of the improvements are meaningless because it doesn't have an 8 speed and the wheelbase is the same. The wheelbase is the most important thing about a car there can possibly be.

You're right, we're wrong.
Old 01-28-13, 05:57 AM
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dont be surprised if the GS gets the 8 speed for 2014. They debut the performance stuff on the IS first just like how the IS got the 350 engine before the GS despite the GS coming out before the IS
Old 01-28-13, 06:00 AM
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Would not surprise me at all if the GS got the 8 speed in 2014.
Old 01-28-13, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by SW10ES
Would not surprise me at all if the GS got the 8 speed in 2014.
I would bet that the RWD GS is getting the 8-speed and a new engine for 2014.

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Old 01-28-13, 10:39 AM
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I think if it were getting a new engine we would have seen it in the IS...but it certainly is possible.
Old 01-28-13, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by SW10ES
I think if it were getting a new engine we would have seen it in the IS...but it certainly is possible.
I know the 3rd Gen GS is not a good example of engine/trans lifecycle changeovers, but historically iif Lexus will change out the powertrain in the current 4th Gen GS, we won't probably see a change in a year and a half or two. Anything is possible.
Old 01-28-13, 11:21 AM
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That would be my expectation as well.
Old 01-28-13, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by peteharvey
Blueprint is right.
We may never know how much Toyota invests in R&D.
It is possibly a trade secret too?
why are you still posting? Seriously?

Honestly I dont know why are you posting this crap again and again. You clearly dont know what are you talking about. Please stop.

You are just making stuff up. Why dont you look on google if you are not sure of anything? It doesnt make any sense. EVERYTHING you claimed about in this thread is dead wrong. You continue to do so. Why? Do you have some fetish about being proven wrong?

TOYOTA spent more on research and development (R&D) than any other company in the world in 2011, according to "Global Innovation 1,000". This report compiled by Booz & Company, a consultancy, looks at the companies with the 1,000 biggest R&D budgets. Toyota increased its 2010 spending by 16.5%, and the car industry as a whole increased spending by $13.2 billion, largely to meet fuel economy standards and improve electronics.




http://www.economist.com/blogs/graph...012/10/focus-7
Old 01-28-13, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by flipside909
I know the 3rd Gen GS is not a good example of engine/trans lifecycle changeovers, but historically iif Lexus will change out the powertrain in the current 4th Gen GS, we won't probably see a change in a year and a half or two. Anything is possible.
Toyota said new Turbo is coming in 2014 to one vehicle. So if we are thinking Turbo, it is not coming until 2015 at least. That one vehicle is 99% going to be NX200T.
Old 01-28-13, 09:18 PM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/7697411-post377.html
Originally Posted by DaveGS4
Pete, this thread is for discussion of the new images of the 3is and our members feedback. Please start a new thread to prognosticate or have a detailed discussion about potential sales. Pm me if you want to discuss.

Pete, I would like for you to exit this thread. I wasn't blunt enough to ask that I also wanted you to cease the antagonistic posts but I will ask that not continue in future threads now please.


Originally Posted by spwolf
why are you still posting? Seriously?

Honestly I dont know why are you posting this crap again and again. You clearly dont know what are you talking about. Please stop.

You are just making stuff up. Why dont you look on google if you are not sure of anything? It doesnt make any sense. EVERYTHING you claimed about in this thread is dead wrong. You continue to do so. Why? Do you have some fetish about being proven wrong?

Spwolf, knock off the personal comments or do not post.

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Old 01-28-13, 10:46 PM
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Anyways, returning back to your regularly scheduled 3IS discussion:

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Old 01-28-13, 10:50 PM
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^^^
Lower any car and it will make it look good. ; ) Most of the above come with the 4x4 look.

The new G would have looked much better with a shorter rear overhang.
Old 01-28-13, 11:58 PM
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^^^true. i still like the lex profile view the best!
someone lower those 4 cars to where the fender is almost touching the rim plzzzzzz
Old 01-29-13, 01:57 AM
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Burns, can you add 2IS to it too, please?

As to the lowering... I was about to lower my 2IS then when snow came I was once again reminded how useful that 4x4 look is :-)


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