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Old 05-28-19, 08:23 AM
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I'm 30 days out from returning my Audi lease, and I'm ready to pull the trigger on an LX!

I've been reading through most of the archives, and have a few final questions.

I'm leaning towards a black 2011 or 2013 (apparently no 2012 models were made because of the tsunami). Aside from the headlights and the bumper, i cant find any other differences in the cars.
1) is it more difficult to install an ARB on the 2013 due to the front bumper shape?

2) any reasons at all that the 2011 is better than the 2013?

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Old 05-28-19, 10:18 AM
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i'd say 2013, there are some slight refreshes from a exterior and interior stand point....that make it worth it.
Old 05-28-19, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by rad-man
I'm 30 days out from returning my Audi lease, and I'm ready to pull the trigger on an LX!

I've been reading through most of the archives, and have a few final questions.

I'm leaning towards a black 2011 or 2013 (apparently no 2012 models were made because of the tsunami). Aside from the headlights and the bumper, i cant find any other differences in the cars.
1) is it more difficult to install an ARB on the 2013 due to the front bumper shape?

2) any reasons at all that the 2011 is better than the 2013?
I'd ask the questions on ih8mud.com. Much info there on ARB installations. Imo, I cannot stand the front end "refresh" on the '13's. To me, it looks like a snowplow.
Old 05-29-19, 07:35 AM
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https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/mod...-lx570.838182/

Here is a link to ih8mud.com. This helped me when I was checking into the LX.
Old 05-30-19, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by hankinid
I'd ask the questions on ih8mud.com. Much info there on ARB installations. Imo, I cannot stand the front end "refresh" on the '13's. To me, it looks like a snowplow.
The final iteration of the 2nd generation LX grille:





The 2011 LX, the spindle still not evident:



The 2013, with the spindle in its infancy:
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The spindle grille of 2019:


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