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A closer look at the 2008 Lexus IS 500

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Old 08-19-06, 02:07 AM
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The ovals look better, to me. I hope they really go all-out and add more distinguishing features to the IS 500 (don't call it IS-F!!!!). How about cool fender elements like the BMW M series. Interior differences too...maybe even something on the grille...or hood
Old 08-19-06, 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by enigma888
The ovals look better, to me. I hope they really go all-out and add more distinguishing features to the IS 500 (don't call it IS-F!!!!). How about cool fender elements like the BMW M series. Interior differences too...maybe even something on the grille...or hood
From all the spy pictures I seen you can barely make out what looks like outlines of fender vents. If they still have the camo on the hood I would assume maybe there will be some slight differences there also. I don't want to spend $50K+ for the IS500 only to have some uninformed person think I have a regular IS250/350. Either I go for a GS460 or this IS500 or "IS-R" (one of my sources told me that maybe the name). I have been patiently waiting Lexus!!! Release it soon!!!

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Old 08-19-06, 02:58 AM
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uh oh, sounds like another poll coming... but my preferences for names are

IS-R
IS-500
IS-F

in that order
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that hideous exhaust gotta go?
Old 08-19-06, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueKush86


that hideous exhaust gotta go?
Most likely. The design for the exhaust will be very different trust me. You can see the shape they want.
Old 08-19-06, 03:42 PM
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I thought the design of the exhaust is something different instead of the usual side-by-side layout. Without the chrome tips, they sorta look like machine guns
Old 08-20-06, 02:11 AM
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I wish Lexus made this car with a nice 6 speed manual transmission. Otherwise: me no buy.

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Old 08-20-06, 09:00 AM
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Man those gold rims could kill it for me...I hope those don't make it to production.

Those are so ugly, they just might push me to an M3.
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