2006 Lexus GS (Pics.)
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2006 Lexus GS (Pics.)
Here are the official pictures of the third generation GS sedan. Personally, I think that the car is a terrible hybrid between an Infiniti/Nissan G35/Maxima (look a the C pillar) and the BMW Bangle designs (look at the trunk/boot area) What do you people think. Shouldn't be any competition with the E.
Here's the link:
http://pressroom.toyota.com/photo_li...lltext&kw=06gs
Here's the link:
http://pressroom.toyota.com/photo_li...lltext&kw=06gs
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Being a previous owner of the car, I was eagerly awaiting the pics of the new car. Doesn't look bad, really do like the interior. I'll have to see better pictures, and probably in person before I make up my mind.
So far, though, the standard feature list seems really nice. Standard Keyless Go style starter, Xenon's, LED taillights, and what I'm sure will be a far superior nav than our system in the W211.
So far, though, the standard feature list seems really nice. Standard Keyless Go style starter, Xenon's, LED taillights, and what I'm sure will be a far superior nav than our system in the W211.
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Looks like a hybrid between an IS300 and the new Acura TL. But I kinda like it. Get the ponies up to about 325 or so and I'll take a look. Plus our local Lexus dealer offers owners a free hand car wash 6 days a week no appointment needed. And Lexus reliability....I don't know. Could be tempted.
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I saw new GS pictures few days ago from bmw forum,
firebolt thought GS copied E65 (7 series) without the ugly "butt"
here are his comparison
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums...4444242&page=1
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums...4444298&page=1
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums...4444261&page=1
I still think that old GS copied W210 head lights and I hope lexus can come out its own styles in the future.
firebolt thought GS copied E65 (7 series) without the ugly "butt"
here are his comparison
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums...4444242&page=1
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums...4444298&page=1
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums...4444261&page=1
I still think that old GS copied W210 head lights and I hope lexus can come out its own styles in the future.
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I don't think it looks anything like the butt ugly 7 series. To read some of the comments are laughable. Here's a kicker, they actually think iDrive is better than a touchscreen. What a bunch of losers.
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Originally posted by norb
I don't think it looks anything like the butt ugly 7 series. To read some of the comments are laughable. Here's a kicker, they actually think iDrive is better than a touchscreen. What a bunch of losers.
I don't think it looks anything like the butt ugly 7 series. To read some of the comments are laughable. Here's a kicker, they actually think iDrive is better than a touchscreen. What a bunch of losers.
on bmw's, turning on the sports mode changes the transmission to hold higher rpms for more power and down shifts the transmission rapidly when braking to stop quicker. our e holds the rpms in a sportier mode only when you drive the car very aggressively.
with more software in cars...computer user unique settings and interface are a must...and i'm sure the auto makers will drag it out for years to come.
but the e is my first car that's has more user preferences that you can set by key...so we'll get it more and more on future models.
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the only thing i dont like about the exterior is the C-pillar is swept too far back (much like the new maxima) in fact the rear end as a whole looks much like the new Maxima. other than that it still has that Lexus GS look to it. which i like
Bangle front?
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During high speed, do you have time to look at the display to confirm that you are activating the correct feature with iDrive? See its the same, but with a touchscreen a quick glance is all you need, no need to go through a menu system with a scroll wheel.
What is more unsafe, entering an address by picking letters using a scroll wheel (iDrive) or just typing in on a virtual keyboard on a touchscreen?
What is more unsafe, entering an address by picking letters using a scroll wheel (iDrive) or just typing in on a virtual keyboard on a touchscreen?
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During high speed, do you have time to look at the display to confirm that you are activating the correct feature with iDrive?
touch screen is good but voice activation is the next wave. (mb electronics is behind.)
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Re: Bangle front?
Originally posted by W210
Am I the only one thinking that the new GS's front is a copy of the new BMW 6?
Am I the only one thinking that the new GS's front is a copy of the new BMW 6?
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Originally posted by samwzhang
You probably are.
You probably are.
http://www.imakenews.com/autospies/e...e000218235.cfm
