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Agent001 submitted on 8/21/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:50:28 AM
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The anticipation from customers is high regarding the new Lexus LS coming to USA dealers this fall. It's always tough make a decision on color without seeing a real life picture of the car in different combos. Here's a look at the new LS (short and long wheelbase)in multiple colors... More photos of this and other cars in our show photo galleries... Special thanks to Lexus, the sponsor of this year's galleries!!! 2006 Concorso Italiano and Quail galleries live now!!!! Click here 2006 Concours D'Elegance gallery here starting Sunday evening-Click here
FWD Torque Steer. Absolute proof the Devil exists. — Agent001 (View Profile)
FWD Torque Steer. Absolute proof the Devil exists.
— Agent001 (View Profile)
In silver it looks really generic.in white it looks like a barge.I'm really sorry. The press photos hinted at promise, but in the light of day it looks bland and not befitting a car of this price range.No doubt it is well appointed and refined, but when you fork out his much for a car, you expect something more than that.Will, I won't be taking up your offer.— Matthew1 (View Profile)
In silver it looks really generic.in white it looks like a barge.I'm really sorry. The press photos hinted at promise, but in the light of day it looks bland and not befitting a car of this price range.No doubt it is well appointed and refined, but when you fork out his much for a car, you expect something more than that.Will, I won't be taking up your offer.
— Matthew1 (View Profile)
Posted on 8/21/2006 2:36:31 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3
This car doesnt look premium at all.Wow. What a total disaster for Lexus.— Chip (View Profile)
This car doesnt look premium at all.Wow. What a total disaster for Lexus.
— Chip (View Profile)
Posted on 8/21/2006 4:51:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3
if this is l finesse, Lexus please stop— dualexhaust (View Profile)
if this is l finesse, Lexus please stop
— dualexhaust (View Profile)
Posted on 8/21/2006 10:44:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
I hate white cars but the white ls460 is nice.T— TauronLB (View Profile)
I hate white cars but the white ls460 is nice.T
— TauronLB (View Profile)
Posted on 8/21/2006 10:57:52 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
That new ToyLex LS has the face of a Pokemon cartoon character.That's the way I see it.— EL34 (View Profile)
That new ToyLex LS has the face of a Pokemon cartoon character.That's the way I see it.
— EL34 (View Profile)
Posted on 8/21/2006 12:54:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3
It looks way better than the BMW 7 and that is all that matters. In Quality it is decades ahead dg the German counterparts. The 7 and the S have another headache and it is called the LS.— shiftright (View Profile)
It looks way better than the BMW 7 and that is all that matters. In Quality it is decades ahead dg the German counterparts. The 7 and the S have another headache and it is called the LS.
— shiftright (View Profile)
Posted on 8/21/2006 1:24:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
i can only see one problem with the car...and that is the rims. I guess they make you spring for the 18" graphite ones that probably look better. BTW, people who keep saying that the taillights look like the 7 series need to get a good look at the new lexus line ups. ALL OF THEM have this style now from the side...so this arguement should have begun with the GS, and the ES, and the IS before the LS came out. Sorry, but if all models have this, then its not copying bmw, its just following the pattern.— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)
i can only see one problem with the car...and that is the rims. I guess they make you spring for the 18" graphite ones that probably look better. BTW, people who keep saying that the taillights look like the 7 series need to get a good look at the new lexus line ups. ALL OF THEM have this style now from the side...so this arguement should have begun with the GS, and the ES, and the IS before the LS came out. Sorry, but if all models have this, then its not copying bmw, its just following the pattern.
— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)
Posted on 8/21/2006 1:40:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
what a cheap looking car...— Sauceboy01 (View Profile)
what a cheap looking car...
— Sauceboy01 (View Profile)
Posted on 8/21/2006 1:55:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3
Nice Camry! As one of Jeremy Clarkson's friends said about Lexus, "Positively revolting!"— supermoto (View Profile)
Nice Camry! As one of Jeremy Clarkson's friends said about Lexus, "Positively revolting!"
— supermoto (View Profile)
Posted on 8/21/2006 2:01:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4
Beautiful car.Automobiles are machines. Machines do not have souls.— 1970toyotamarc (View Profile)
Beautiful car.Automobiles are machines. Machines do not have souls.
— 1970toyotamarc (View Profile)
Posted on 8/21/2006 4:19:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2
I cannot stand Lexus and I could never understand why people buy them and say that they are the best. They are all rebadged toyotas. Lexus should not be compared to Audi,BMW,Cadillac,Mercedes-Benz,and Maserati.— three2four (View Profile)
I cannot stand Lexus and I could never understand why people buy them and say that they are the best. They are all rebadged toyotas. Lexus should not be compared to Audi,BMW,Cadillac,Mercedes-Benz,and Maserati.
— three2four (View Profile)
Posted on 8/21/2006 4:39:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
looks like someone took a camry and blew it up like a baloon. no other LS has looked this much like a toyota. if it had the 'T' on it instead of the 'L' i'd swear these were shots of a new Avalon. i can't believe someone said this design is 'trendy'! VERY dissappointing!!! it makeds even the 7 series look like a beauty queen. — DallasMR2 (View Profile)
looks like someone took a camry and blew it up like a baloon. no other LS has looked this much like a toyota. if it had the 'T' on it instead of the 'L' i'd swear these were shots of a new Avalon. i can't believe someone said this design is 'trendy'! VERY dissappointing!!! it makeds even the 7 series look like a beauty queen.
— DallasMR2 (View Profile)
Posted on 8/21/2006 5:22:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
The New LS looks beautiful yet imposing, just as a flagship should look. It blends its stylistic elements together much more smoothly than the 7-series, and does not make excessive design cues like the new S-class.I wonder how the aerodynamics are on this car, the new shape looks like it will slice through the air quite efficiently. At last we have an LS where the exterior refinement nearly matches the interior luxury.Now if only I had spare $60,000-85,000 to spend... — Dan8288 (View Profile)
The New LS looks beautiful yet imposing, just as a flagship should look. It blends its stylistic elements together much more smoothly than the 7-series, and does not make excessive design cues like the new S-class.I wonder how the aerodynamics are on this car, the new shape looks like it will slice through the air quite efficiently. At last we have an LS where the exterior refinement nearly matches the interior luxury.Now if only I had spare $60,000-85,000 to spend...
— Dan8288 (View Profile)
Posted on 8/21/2006 7:36:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
three2four,cadillacs are rebadged chevrolets.cadillacs are terrible.lexus, while dull, at least makes good cars.cadillac should only be compared to lincoln, and possibly infiniti and acura.i can't understand why anyone would buy a cadillaclexus, m-b, audi etc are a quite a few steps up.— Rupert (View Profile)
three2four,cadillacs are rebadged chevrolets.cadillacs are terrible.lexus, while dull, at least makes good cars.cadillac should only be compared to lincoln, and possibly infiniti and acura.i can't understand why anyone would buy a cadillaclexus, m-b, audi etc are a quite a few steps up.
— Rupert (View Profile)
Posted on 8/21/2006 7:55:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2
Trendy? Beautiful? Design more modern than A8 or Quattroporte?How is bland modern? How is bland beautiful? Who said trendy meant bland?The quattroporte is timeless and mixes contemporary and classic design cues harmoniously. The A8 is solid, assured and understated. Bold lines but not one out of place.the new LS is just bland. No other way to describe it. You could talk about its unimaginative surface treatments, or how it is slab-sided, or how badly the rear lights integrate into the design, or how the front and rear are inelegantly bluff.We could go into these stylistic details, or we could sum all these elements up into one word.Bland.— Matthew1 (View Profile)
Trendy? Beautiful? Design more modern than A8 or Quattroporte?How is bland modern? How is bland beautiful? Who said trendy meant bland?The quattroporte is timeless and mixes contemporary and classic design cues harmoniously. The A8 is solid, assured and understated. Bold lines but not one out of place.the new LS is just bland. No other way to describe it. You could talk about its unimaginative surface treatments, or how it is slab-sided, or how badly the rear lights integrate into the design, or how the front and rear are inelegantly bluff.We could go into these stylistic details, or we could sum all these elements up into one word.Bland.
Posted on 8/21/2006 11:51:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
lol friggin christ. this debate never stopsfirst of all...this is NOT a rebadged toyota. THey basically separated. Not the wheelbase, not the engine, not anything. Maybe a lever or two but all brands are like that.why doesnt anybody say that merc is a chrysler? isnt it the same concept. I think the car looks great and whoever says that an american car can compete with foreign cars is stupid. why do you think american car brands are going downhill?— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)
lol friggin christ. this debate never stopsfirst of all...this is NOT a rebadged toyota. THey basically separated. Not the wheelbase, not the engine, not anything. Maybe a lever or two but all brands are like that.why doesnt anybody say that merc is a chrysler? isnt it the same concept. I think the car looks great and whoever says that an american car can compete with foreign cars is stupid. why do you think american car brands are going downhill?
Posted on 8/22/2006 1:10:41 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
Racer1Cadillacs are rebadged Chevys. I test drove a 2007 Lexus ES and then drove across the street and drove a 2006 Cadillac STS and it handled the same as a Chevy Cobalt. Lexus clearly leaves Chev--I mean Cadillac in the dust.— lexusis350 (View Profile)
Racer1Cadillacs are rebadged Chevys. I test drove a 2007 Lexus ES and then drove across the street and drove a 2006 Cadillac STS and it handled the same as a Chevy Cobalt. Lexus clearly leaves Chev--I mean Cadillac in the dust.
— lexusis350 (View Profile)
Posted on 8/22/2006 2:56:41 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
I like how the LS isn't as busy on the exterior like the Mercedes S-class is. The S-class has way too much crap on the outside that ruins it's beauty. The Lexus, while still technological, finds ways to hide the extra antennas, wires, bumps, etc. in ways that make it easier on the eyes. That second antenna on the trunk of the S-class was what ruined that car. — lexusis350 (View Profile)
I like how the LS isn't as busy on the exterior like the Mercedes S-class is. The S-class has way too much crap on the outside that ruins it's beauty. The Lexus, while still technological, finds ways to hide the extra antennas, wires, bumps, etc. in ways that make it easier on the eyes. That second antenna on the trunk of the S-class was what ruined that car.
Posted on 8/22/2006 2:59:20 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1
whoever said lexus isn't a rebadged toyota is clearly delusional ! the ES is a tarted up Camry, the RX is the same but with a Highlander (which starts life as a Camry) and their top of the line SUV, the LX470, is a Landcruiser! Now there isn't a toyota in the US that gets morphed into the bland LS460, but just look at it! it looks JUST LIKE CAMRY! save yourself $50k and get a Camry...it will ride and drive the same, then use the money you saved and get a REAL luxury car with what you saved, an E-Class, 5-Series, or A6! — DallasMR2 (View Profile)
whoever said lexus isn't a rebadged toyota is clearly delusional ! the ES is a tarted up Camry, the RX is the same but with a Highlander (which starts life as a Camry) and their top of the line SUV, the LX470, is a Landcruiser! Now there isn't a toyota in the US that gets morphed into the bland LS460, but just look at it! it looks JUST LIKE CAMRY! save yourself $50k and get a Camry...it will ride and drive the same, then use the money you saved and get a REAL luxury car with what you saved, an E-Class, 5-Series, or A6!
Posted on 8/22/2006 11:40:53 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
nice car, but lexus has no interesting in leading class. its much more profitable to compete in class. they have competed since their inception, but as soon as they try to lead, they will have reliability issues like the current leaders do. thats not a bad thing. its conservative, but will never bring greatness.— 1995e34 (View Profile)
nice car, but lexus has no interesting in leading class. its much more profitable to compete in class. they have competed since their inception, but as soon as they try to lead, they will have reliability issues like the current leaders do. thats not a bad thing. its conservative, but will never bring greatness.
— 1995e34 (View Profile)
Posted on 8/22/2006 12:36:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
DallasMR2, first of all whats wrong with driving a toyota. Second of all, if toyota makes good cars, then why cant things be based on good cars. Lexus rips off the outer portions of a toyota and makes them into luxury cars. So whats wrong with having a wheelbase that nobody can see being the same as from a camry. WHo friggin cares as long as it looks good and feels good. People who have minds can separate a lexus from a toyota. You pay more for the luxury and thats enough to make it a strong competitor in markets— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)
DallasMR2, first of all whats wrong with driving a toyota. Second of all, if toyota makes good cars, then why cant things be based on good cars. Lexus rips off the outer portions of a toyota and makes them into luxury cars. So whats wrong with having a wheelbase that nobody can see being the same as from a camry. WHo friggin cares as long as it looks good and feels good. People who have minds can separate a lexus from a toyota. You pay more for the luxury and thats enough to make it a strong competitor in markets
Posted on 8/22/2006 12:59:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
Looks good in white. The design isn't really boring, but it's not exciting either: it's called CONSERVATIVISM.— BMW530i (View Profile)
Looks good in white. The design isn't really boring, but it's not exciting either: it's called CONSERVATIVISM.
— BMW530i (View Profile)
Posted on 8/22/2006 2:08:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
LexusKindaGuy12,Obviously (per my username) there is nothing wrong with driving a Toyota...i have for the last 6.5 years. this WILL however will be my last, my MR2 Spyder has been NOTHING but problems. being a Honda guy, i expected similar reliability but was SORELY (and financially) mistaken. ...but i digress.i'm not saying there is anything wrong with basing cars on other cars. i LOVE the Acura TL, which is based on an Accord...which is in itself sportier than a Camry. i was merely pointing out that someone said Lexus and Toyota are "basically seperated" and don't platform share. if you want a non descript luxury barge totally void of driving excitement and emotion, then by all means, you go get a lexus...you're there target customer. but if you want something actually enjoyable, fun to drive, and beautiful (by the enthusiest definition) you'll need to gravitate toward European luxury models.and btw, the only market Lxus is acually a "strong competitor" is the NA market...you mentioned 'markets'...and i don't even agree with that statement. — DallasMR2 (View Profile)
LexusKindaGuy12,Obviously (per my username) there is nothing wrong with driving a Toyota...i have for the last 6.5 years. this WILL however will be my last, my MR2 Spyder has been NOTHING but problems. being a Honda guy, i expected similar reliability but was SORELY (and financially) mistaken. ...but i digress.i'm not saying there is anything wrong with basing cars on other cars. i LOVE the Acura TL, which is based on an Accord...which is in itself sportier than a Camry. i was merely pointing out that someone said Lexus and Toyota are "basically seperated" and don't platform share. if you want a non descript luxury barge totally void of driving excitement and emotion, then by all means, you go get a lexus...you're there target customer. but if you want something actually enjoyable, fun to drive, and beautiful (by the enthusiest definition) you'll need to gravitate toward European luxury models.and btw, the only market Lxus is acually a "strong competitor" is the NA market...you mentioned 'markets'...and i don't even agree with that statement.
Posted on 8/22/2006 2:32:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
racer1, i'm not a lexus fan but seriously, cadillacs aren't good.i can't understand anyone who says lexus are rebadged toyotas and then lauds cadillac.— Rupert (View Profile)
racer1, i'm not a lexus fan but seriously, cadillacs aren't good.i can't understand anyone who says lexus are rebadged toyotas and then lauds cadillac.
Posted on 8/22/2006 4:22:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1
only cadillac on chevy platform is escalade. lexus gs is not avalon. lexus sc isn't solara. lexus es is camry. camry and solara are fwd, sc and gs are rwd. original sc was based off supra. and i think gs was based off japan-only replacement for cressida.— 1995e34 (View Profile)
only cadillac on chevy platform is escalade. lexus gs is not avalon. lexus sc isn't solara. lexus es is camry. camry and solara are fwd, sc and gs are rwd. original sc was based off supra. and i think gs was based off japan-only replacement for cressida.
Posted on 8/22/2006 6:45:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1
racer1, dead wrong on the gs and sc. do your homework. es is camry though. — 1995e34 (View Profile)
racer1, dead wrong on the gs and sc. do your homework. es is camry though.
Posted on 8/22/2006 7:48:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1
racer1:I said it drives better than an ES not a GS. The GS is sport driving designed and the ES is luxury driving designed. Next time, before you make an idiot of yourself, read a little closer. And I have driven a GS before and for your information, it was 30 times better than an STS. — lexusis350 (View Profile)
racer1:I said it drives better than an ES not a GS. The GS is sport driving designed and the ES is luxury driving designed. Next time, before you make an idiot of yourself, read a little closer. And I have driven a GS before and for your information, it was 30 times better than an STS.
Posted on 8/23/2006 12:23:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1
As usual it is easier for fools to stick to wrong ideas than to accept correction.Racer_11995e34 has told you very clearly why your statements were wrong and still you cannot accept defeat.Either explain how/where you got your information or SHUT THE HELL UP.— I95SPEEDINGTICKETS (View Profile)
As usual it is easier for fools to stick to wrong ideas than to accept correction.Racer_11995e34 has told you very clearly why your statements were wrong and still you cannot accept defeat.Either explain how/where you got your information or SHUT THE HELL UP.
— I95SPEEDINGTICKETS (View Profile)
Posted on 8/23/2006 5:52:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
racer1, i might ad that in the uk (where i live) lexus don't bother selling the rebadges.we don't get any of those toyotas you mentioned (bar the land cruiser, called the land cruiser amazon here) and neither the es nor lx or gx are sold here, and like 1995e34 says, the camry and solara are fwd (whatever those cars are)and i wouldn't know an avalon if it crashed into my house.— Rupert (View Profile)
racer1, i might ad that in the uk (where i live) lexus don't bother selling the rebadges.we don't get any of those toyotas you mentioned (bar the land cruiser, called the land cruiser amazon here) and neither the es nor lx or gx are sold here, and like 1995e34 says, the camry and solara are fwd (whatever those cars are)and i wouldn't know an avalon if it crashed into my house.
Posted on 8/23/2006 1:35:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
Racer1Let me ask you this. Have you even driven a Lexus before? Have you owned one? How do you know they are horrible cars if you don't know from experience.— lexusis350 (View Profile)
Racer1Let me ask you this. Have you even driven a Lexus before? Have you owned one? How do you know they are horrible cars if you don't know from experience.
Posted on 8/23/2006 9:20:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1
Racer1,Cadillacs? OMG! I can't even believed I typed it out. That brand is not even worth comparing to carmakers like Lexus, BMW, MB or Audi. For me to even say that Cadillacs can compare to Lexus, is like someone pointing a gun to my head and made me say it. Please leave the crappy vehicles out of this post...and I think I just mentioned the entire No. America domestic vehicles. — SSP350 (View Profile)
Racer1,Cadillacs? OMG! I can't even believed I typed it out. That brand is not even worth comparing to carmakers like Lexus, BMW, MB or Audi. For me to even say that Cadillacs can compare to Lexus, is like someone pointing a gun to my head and made me say it. Please leave the crappy vehicles out of this post...and I think I just mentioned the entire No. America domestic vehicles.
— SSP350 (View Profile)
Posted on 8/23/2006 10:12:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
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