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2006 Lexus GS - Motor Show Photo



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Posted by bundini27 on 1/14/2004 9:41 AM
This current effort of the Toyota company appears to be a solid one. As a staunt 2002 GS430 owner, I must admit the new lines of this upcoming model is much more aggressive. However, I beleive this vehicle does not possess the immediate attention grabbing subtle design of the current model, but catches more of a conventional look of most upcoming 2005 vehicles. I'm impressed with the upgraded v6 engine and all wheel optional drive train of the GS300. As a 'hause' power hunter, I'm a little disappointed that the GS430 model has not received a horsepower upgrade. Toyota must keep in mind, this vehicle was designed to compete with other middle luxury class vehicles by the likes of Mercedes and BMW.
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Posted by Armon on 1/28/2004 6:21 AM
AGGRESSIVE....??? It's just the front of the previous body pasted on the back part of the current design....
It lacks passion...It lacks the neck snapping appeal of a nissan..... Don't get me wrong as a die hard toyota fan I have to buy it, but I'm telling you Toyota has to stop doing body design....
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Posted by Meadows on 2/7/2004 8:51 AM
The new GS honestly, is jaw-dropping. Yes, the Nissan and Honda designs are nice, but nothing compared at a Lexus. I will say that the choice will be hard between the new GS and the current LS. As an LS430 owner right now, I am almost much more impressed with the GS. We'll see. Who knows what the next LS will look like? Bottom line, Lexus has done it again. The new GS will if not already, turn heads.
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Posted by Bob on 2/14/2004 8:27 PM
The 2006 Lexus GS comes across as a old design. It lacks excitement, and it can't compete against BMW, Mercedes or Infiniti. To introduce the car more than a year from now, it will lack the pizzaz of a new car. Lexus missed the boat by not using the future-sedan concept car.
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Posted by Alan Bedrick on 2/25/2004 7:39 PM
Hi all...does anyone know if this vehicle will have a similar AWD system as the Lexus SUVs? That is full-time AWD all the time, vs. two wheel drive as "usual", but then AWD as needed, depending on wheel spin, road conditions, etc.?
Thanks!
Alan
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Posted by Ken on 3/5/2004 7:05 PM
As a diehard Lexus fan, I am very disappointed with the "new design"!!!! It looks like 6 years old in addition to looking to much like an Altima :=( And this is what I have been waiting for 2 years to find out? Personally, I simply would not buy this model. BMW 5 looks much better for me. I hope the new LS would not disappoint again.

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Posted by go lexus on 3/14/2004 1:54 AM
wow, it looks like an altima, TL, and g35 smashed into one lexus. but as a 98 gs3 owner, i must say that the reliability, quality, smoothness is unsurpassed. and the fact that the current style will last 8 years without fade, and its breakdown rate is nowhere near bmw 5series or benz E says something about this brand. as for me, i would either trade up for an LS, or ride in the most technologically advanced suv in the world the '05 rx330h
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Posted by Tim on 3/14/2004 2:01 AM
this design does seem a bit lackluster, but much better than the bangle 5-series. where the only reasons you would want the dreaded idrive, disgusting lines, and unsightly head/tailights is for 333/500 horses in 6 speed. this gs doesnt stir up emotions as does the mercedes E class, but sure doesnt break down or have gadgetry problems half as much as the benz would. sheer reliabilityaward in the mid-luxury sedan goes to the GS.
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Posted by unknown on 3/14/2004 2:02 AM
wow, that looks like an aftermarket nissan maxima
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Posted by Ben H on 3/18/2004 2:21 PM
As with the previous models, I think the grille is quite boring.
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Posted by TqT on 3/21/2004 12:53 PM
Major disappointment from Lexus. I agreed that looks similar to the Nissan's line (Altima and Maxima), however, I personally think that the Maxima has more class than the new GS.
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Posted by Ben Reiss on 3/24/2004 3:49 AM
Has anyone seen the vehicle Toyota has out in Japan called the "Crown Athlete"? Althouth the name is a little awkward, I was almost sure this would be the next GS series to be introduced under "Lexus".

Catch a few glimpses here:

http://www.toyota.co.jp/Showroom/customize/crownathlete/custom/

Click "crown athlete" at the lower left to bring up more views at this link:

http://www.toyota.co.jp/T/t-tune/html/topics/2004as/top.html

Let me know what you guys think.

Gravatar # Toyota "Crown Athlete" - GS Series candidate
Posted by Steve U. on 3/24/2004 3:53 AM

That is pretty cool... I love the headlamps.

Wonder what the price tag is on this one.
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Posted by johnN on 3/31/2004 11:00 AM
As always, the Lexus stylists have gone conservative, and that is in line with their overall philosophy. I do not mind at all. Their one foray into "progressive" is what kept this 5 time SC owner from buying the new one when it came out. I opted for the current GS430 instead and am happy I did.

I want to know about the all wheel drive. Since they have upgraded to a 6 speed automatic we should see some bump in performance, so I'm not too worried on that score. I am hoping the awd will help road handling, which is the one performance area where the current car needs real help to compete with the bimmer and merc.
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Posted by JOHN on 3/31/2004 11:50 AM
LOOKS DAME GOOD......LEXUS HAS RULED THE CAR INDUSTRY FOR 14 YEASRS NOW .
DON'T FOOL YOURSELF.
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Posted by nick on 3/31/2004 11:54 AM
Lexus...where do we start

I don't have one, but my friend has a 98 gs400 with 213,000k
miles.
and it still feals and drive's brand new.
I drive it sometime's.....best car I've ever driven
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Posted by cston558 on 4/14/2004 8:10 PM
the only company that inflict substantial damage to the german juggernauts is toyota/lexus. It's the one company that eventually gets it right. I would not want to square off with the likes of lexus, especially over the next 5 years. The v-12 that 's coming in the the future LS will put severe pressure on the merc s600 series.
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Posted by Andrew on 4/15/2004 4:43 PM
My GS 2000 model still looks better than 06 model. I really thoght they would do something Futuristic-concept this time. Anyways, whoever designed the Solara probably had a say in 06'GS. BAD MOVE. And yes, it does look like Altima..yakk...
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Posted by faurd on 4/20/2004 7:24 PM
I drive a Ford Aspire with a hole in the rear tailpipe. Sounds like a lawnmover when going down the street. It has a very distinct sloping rear just like the GS not as much horsepower though. The headlights look similar too, though mine are not high intensity discharge. Can anyone see the similarity?
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Posted by gps on 4/24/2004 6:31 PM
Solid Car! This will be the ultimate driving machine. The Germans are running from the nightmares arriving from the land of the rising Sun.
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Posted by dave on 4/26/2004 4:59 PM
how much you think it cost.
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Posted by ihcnehc on 4/27/2004 11:43 AM
Guys,

I think the new design looks better than the previous one. But BMW's new 5-series (E60) looks better and definitely drives better.

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Posted by hate it. on 5/4/2004 5:57 AM
THE NEW GS LOOKS LIKE AN 03 ALTIMA...THE 2000 AND UP BODY ARE BETTER.IT LIKE THE ECLIPSE.THE OLD ONE LOOKS BETTER THAN THE NEW ONE. THAT CROWN ATHELETE LOOKS MORE LIKE A GS. OPEN YALL EYES THAT'S AN ALTIMA.
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Posted by orlando on 5/4/2004 3:51 PM
I don't like it the 1998 that i have look better then the 2006 ass for the body.
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Posted by jarrett on 5/9/2004 3:50 PM
it looks prefectly fine to me. im really surprised with the new and refined 245hp v6 engine. And the allwheel drive is spectular, I hope that prices are not to high because I probably will be purchasing one a liitl later I hope that the all wheel drve performs well in the smow 5inches and higher
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Posted by John on 5/10/2004 9:37 PM
It look fine to me, now that all luxury cars are competing in sporty. the front and back look sportier than old gs but doesn't look good as it. the side is much aggressiveand better than old model, it look like toyota scion tc And certainly the back and new v6 is better than bmw5 v6
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Posted by Nassoooooory on 5/23/2004 11:49 PM
I think It a nice car from the front but iu'm not agree about heir shap from back
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Posted by Nassoooooory on 5/23/2004 11:49 PM
I think It a nice car from the front but iu'm not agree about heir shap from back
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Posted by Jolly Strudwick on 5/30/2004 3:12 AM
I am form AUSTRALIA love the new lexus gs 430
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Posted by Jolly Strudwick on 5/30/2004 3:23 AM
by the way I like the lexus RX 400h Hybrid and the new lexus Sc witch has not came out yet and the concept LF-X and LF-S.
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Posted by Lexus/Toyota Fan on 6/2/2004 3:15 PM
I think Lexus missed the mark on the new GS430. The tail lights look like the old Nissan Maxima, and overall the car's design is nothing unique.

Although the LF-S is now ear-marked for the IS, I think the LF-S and LF-C is the right direction. Both the LF-S and LF-C are good looking, clean, classic and moderately agressive designs. The GS misses the mark.

I was looking forward to purchasing the new GS430, but I'll wait.
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Posted by Larry on 6/3/2004 7:44 AM
The whole industry is getting too "retro" for me. They are looking too much like the 1939-41 GM, Ford, Chrysler models. I didn't like them then either. The smaller windows make you feel like you are looking out slits -- limiting vision. I hope they are not going the directionb of the ugliest car on the road that looks like a 1940 panel truck. I agree with some other comments, it looks too much like the Altima. Lexus is loosing their luxury look.
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Posted by G.O.D on 6/3/2004 10:26 PM
I own a 2002 GS430...and it was about time toyota changed the everlasting bubble light look of its GS. I think this is the best, mind blowing model of the GS...and it doent look anything like the Nissan Maxima, becuse I believe Nissan copied the old GS slick style.
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Posted by tom on 6/4/2004 5:20 PM
I own a 99 GS 400 and saw no difference in the GS 430,
but the new one looks good. It doesn't handle as well for
a reckless 64 yr old as the BMW 5, but who wants the drive by
wire Germans? AWD should be a big improvement. Hope paddle shifters do not lead one into dangerous temptation.
Skid control has saved me twice.
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Posted by dan on 6/9/2004 5:36 AM
at first glance it does appear to look like a new nissan altima, which im my opinion, seems to be one of the better looking midsize sedans (esp. with the new 3.5 v6) and I am guessing Lexus has recognized this, so I am sure the final production model will have a few changes so it is easily distinguishable from nissan.
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Posted by Maleko on 6/10/2004 9:53 AM
It looks like a Maxima ....But regardless its HOT
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Posted by Earl on 6/10/2004 6:46 PM
Are you guys blind? THe Altima copied the current GS body style. They copied the body, but not the soul!!
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Posted by player,inc. on 6/15/2004 3:40 PM
it is the powertrain that counts...no one does it better than Lexus (toyota)!
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Posted by jack sams on 6/18/2004 11:11 PM
The Japanese car always copy the european car whenever the BMW and Mercedes came out. sometimes they still the european concept car and release into a production car quicker than the european.

Sad Sad to a follower
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Posted by E. Harrison on 6/22/2004 11:30 PM
I am just heartbroken at the "new" GS. It looks like the model before last. I hope this is Lexus' "mule".
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Posted by Donahoe on 6/23/2004 9:22 AM
99 GS400 owner like the NEW look. Yes Nissan has stolen the look and through it on the Altima. I bought one of those for my wife! Fine car. I think that they need the AWD on the V8 give the "Car Tuners" something to grab a hold of thats NEW (ie increased performance) and the car will be the most highly sought after car in its class period.
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Posted by Reggy on 6/29/2004 1:49 PM
The front grill is fine but the back is not that appealing. The additional bells and whistles definitely make me want to upgrade from my IS to a new GS though. Just waiting on the price tag.
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Posted by M.L.McGee on 6/30/2004 4:40 PM
I think its about time for Toyota to get into the HP race.....
They can't just sit idle on the sidelines. Sure they're moving in the rite direction with their upgrade for the engine on the GS3, but they can't reasonable expect customers to pay the premium for the GS4 when the difference in horses is only 55. What ever happened to their mindset in building one of
the fastest sedans in the world.....
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Posted by CHRIS on 7/1/2004 6:00 AM
Has anyone heard or seen anything on the price range on the 06 GS430? I've looked everywhere. Can't seem to find anything.
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Posted by h.stanley on 7/2/2004 9:57 PM
I want a 2006 Gs with six sp0eed manuel.
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Posted by John D. on 7/4/2004 3:15 PM
As a 1999 GS owner the new body blows! I'll wait till 2010.
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Posted by Chris on 7/6/2004 5:37 AM
I own the original GS300 with 300 000 KMS. I will get the news GS430 not only because it looks so beautifull but also because this car(Lexus) is the best car in the world for the price. I do not know any other brand that comes with such a amazing sound system, comfort of the seats and performance. My old GS300 is now almost 12 years old now and people are always amaze when I tell them that the car is a 1993. My orogonal Toyota was a 1979 Celica, it ran for 600 000 KMS before I sold it! I just hope that Lexus will put more horses in the 430.
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Posted by eric on 7/10/2004 8:33 PM
it has the look of a scion tc side, an altima front end, and a maxima rear end. that does not spell luxury to me. i am now going to purchase a used gs 400.
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Posted by Paul on 7/12/2004 9:07 AM
I spoke to my local dealer about pre-ordering the 2006. He said they will start a list soon for January to March 2005 delivery. $500 deposit. He said pricing will be consistent with current models. My quess is there will be a slight bump with no discounts to start. I like the looks and it appears the new GS will have all the Lexus advancements with a very reasonable price tag. I'm in!
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Posted by Rokh on 7/12/2004 9:45 AM
The new GS is super hot. Besides the body and the all wheel drive, I just enjoy owning a car that I can drive more than my mechanic. Lexus's have the highest 5 year resale value and the lowest 5 year maintenance cost. How can bimmer or benz owners sleep at night?
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Posted by JP on 7/14/2004 9:04 PM
This thing just looks FAT and U-G-L-Y
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Posted by Duane on 7/25/2004 5:57 PM
Hello everyone I am a die hard Mercedes fan. Thinking oh so hard about mortgaging the house to buy the 2004 E55 AMG, until I saw the 2006 GS 430. Lexus has made great strides with this vehicle. Lets face it Mercedes E55 and BMW M5 are in a class by themselves and their prices reflect that. I challenge anyone to honestly admit that there is any car on the market that you absolutely adore from all angles. The 5 and 7 series BMW'S are ugly compared to previous models and take alook at those price tags. Even the mercedes e-class isn't super beautiful from every angle. All cars, no matter the price, have some features that we could live without, so when you consider the price, looks, luxury, reliability and performance of the GS 430 compared to all sedans $40,000.00 up to $80,000.00 you must admit this vehicle gives you the most bang for your buck. Be honest with yourselves.
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Posted by Albert on 7/30/2004 5:16 PM
I leased a 1999 GS 300 for 4 years. I resently returned it and was going to lease a LS model. But my cousin works for Toyota and told me to wait for the 2006 GS 430 which are coming in Feb 2005. After looking at how SHARP it looks, I am going to wait for the 2006 model. I had an EXCELLENT experience with Lexus and I will NEVER try Mecerdez again. Lexus Service is the BEST. I have owned a Mercedez, Ford & Honda and NO ONE can compete with LEXUS. I am very satisfied with Lexus and I am a customer for Life.
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Posted by Washington State on 8/17/2004 9:29 PM
Don't even compare Nissan, Altima or Maxima or Acura TL, Those are Front Wheel Drive cars, the torque steer is so bad you'll ram the car next to you from take off at a red light if you're not strapped to the sterring wheel. (Read Road and Track or Car and Driver on that torque steer issue, Even consumer reports) Those people use to GS, LS or IS and try stepping into a maxima or altima, need take one drive and and you will be begging for your RWD lexus back. Also, While AWD is "Safer" if you like to "play" stick with RWD, Also quicker as the car is lighter, I've driven AWD, No fun.
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Posted by Lex luva on 8/18/2004 3:44 PM
The back of the car looks like the ES330's rear.
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Posted by victoria on 8/19/2004 12:14 PM
i am the current owner of a 2001 gs 300, and i love it. this new model is UGLY! what ever happened to luxury? whoever designed this did not do it very well. i wouldnt buy this car
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Posted by Alan S. on 8/19/2004 3:05 PM
I am a current owner of a 2002 GS430 since October 2001.
My lease is up in November (obviously) and I am tempted to buy a Mercedes CLK 500.
When I really got down to comparing the options, design, appearance and prices compared to the new 2006 GS430 , I realized that waiting for a few months is far better than being unhappy with 2nd best.
Besides the local Lexus dealership has given me superb service.
When I enter their sales floor they offer me cappucinos and flavored tea......when I entered the Mercedes show room they sized me up to see if I "could actually afford " one of their cars before they came over to me.
Just because I wear beach wear here in Ft Lauderdale doesn't make me poor.

I would not forgive myself if I didn't test drive the new GS 430.
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Posted by rrs on 8/22/2004 10:47 PM
I can image the guys looking at a 2003 Altima when it arrived..."oh, its a beautiful car, agressive and pasionate... sadly is not a Lexus..."
Well, all this people does have now a great engine, luxury interior, high tech and best value inside the car they allways liked.
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Posted by Igzyy on 8/26/2004 10:43 AM
It looks alright... but not amazing.

I don't like the interior at all. Looks just as boring as the current GS. I bought a Lincoln LS over a GS because the interior appointments are much more reminiscent of a luxury car.
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Posted by HUS on 8/29/2004 4:13 AM
Unlike the current GS which, unmodified is not too sporty, the 06' GS seems like it will be ready to go right off the lot. I think u gotta see it in person in order to get the full effect.
-HUS
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Posted by Shawn C on 9/2/2004 7:40 PM
I'm a current Lexus GS owner and I have we waiting for the new body style b4 looking at anything else...I'm dissapointed in the New version of the GS....#1 the body style is conservative and lacks the High class look the will match the price tag when it hits the show rooms in 06, #2 I was hoping for more luxury inside the car like lexus did when they upgrade the LS...this car will need to match it's competition, BMW 5, and Mercedes 300e class which it doesn't unless it comes in at alot less money than the others ....I have enjoyed my current car and had planned to buy the upgrade but now I will base my new purchase more on how much bang I get for my bucks....
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Posted by Ft Lauderdale on 9/8/2004 11:41 AM
I've owned a Lexus since they were released I now own a 2002 GS430 and could not wait till the new model was released. After seeing the new GS, looks like no more lexus in my drive way. The new GS is so ugly I could became sick. You missed the boat on this one Toyota :(
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Posted by Tony S. on 9/8/2004 11:51 AM
Toyota, what were you thinking? The new GS style is way behind the times. I could not be more disapointed. Looks like a BMW or Caddy for me. Signed, ex lexus owner .....
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Posted by JWB on 9/8/2004 12:15 PM
The new GS is Fat and ugly. Im not spending 40K on a car that looks like a Toyota. Lexus is no longer on my shoping list.
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Posted by Jim E on 9/9/2004 6:19 PM
FOOLISH FOOLISH NAYSAYERS!!!!
BRAVO TO ALL YOU LEXUS LOVERS!!!!!
THOSE OF YOU WHO "DIS" THE NEW GS WITHOUT WAITING TO SEE IN PERSON AND EVEN MORE IMPORTANTLY PERSONALLY DRIVE THE CAR ARE SELLING YOURSELVES SHORT AND MAYBE DON'T DESERVE TO DRIVE WHAT UNDOUBTABLY WILL BE THE FINEST ALL WHEEL DRIVE LUXURY SEDAN IN THE WORLD, AT LEAST UNTIL THE NEW LS ALL WHEEL DRIVE HYBRID ARRIVES!!!!!!
LEXUS VEHICLES HAVE "EARNED" MORE ACCOLADES, AWARDS AND NUMBER ONE RANKINGS IN OUR 14 YEAR INFANCY THAN ANY AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER IN THE WORLD IN EXISTENCE TODAY, MOST OF WHICH HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR WELL OVER 50 AND SOME AS MANY AS 100 YEARS!!!!!!! IN FACT THEY HAVE EARNED MORE MANUFACTURING RELIABILITY AND SAFETY AWARDS IN THAT SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THAN ANY KIND OF MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN THE WORLD , EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DO YOURSELVES A FAVOR AND RESERVE JUDGEMENT OF THE NEW GS DESIGN FOR UNTIL IT ACTUALLY HITS THE MARKET AND YOU CAN ACTUALLY SEE AND DRIVE IT. IT WILL BE THE BEST VALUE IN A CAR PURCHASE YOU MAY SEE IN OUR LIFETIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by GTR on 9/10/2004 4:16 PM
...Look like GS just gains more weight and got uglier, does the designer really ran out of idea?
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Posted by Bob T on 9/10/2004 6:29 PM
Jim E, I have see the new GS in person and I dont care if it drives like a bmw and audi put togeather, that car is a slap in the face to a life time GS owner. What the heck were the designers thinking? Maybe "Lets make the new GS look like a ES"? Not only does the outside hurt my eyes but the inside is very lack in style to say the least. If I was Lexus I take the loss and start over before they release this ugly beast. The new audi 6 makes this car look like a wagon on steroids. Lexus could give me one for free and I'd sell it (if I could) the next day. Not only did Lexus miss the boat they sunk to the bottom of the black sea..... :(
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Posted by Vali on 9/13/2004 4:37 PM
A. Vali here, totally agree with Jim E. not only that it looks more like a mazda 6 i thinking iam having a heart attack right now. the car is simply disgusting i currently have a IS300 2001 and i always looked up on the GS430 i guess i wouldnt when this stupid car comes out, no matter what the hp or tq or what the 0-60 is on that car it just is very ugly and not Lexus at all....
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Posted by Vali on 9/13/2004 4:39 PM
A. Vali here...one more thing if all u guys notice the front is like the mazda 6 and the back like the new nissan maxima and the tail lights from the infiniti g35 iam crying...i loved the GS as i one had a test drive in a 2002 and its hectic and this new one is a very very bad effort from Lexus i dont think they put any effort in, in the first place
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Posted by Vali on 9/13/2004 4:41 PM
Vali here again....as i looked closer now iam screaming in anger those rims are exactly like the mazda 3 WHY WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Lexus WHY
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Posted by rob on 9/15/2004 6:58 PM
Jim E, I notice you say "WE" as in you work for lexus. Dont fool yourself bro, that car is ugly and way WAY behind the times as far as style goes, and style is as important if not more so then ride.
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Posted by BillyBoBob on 9/20/2004 1:56 AM
From the rear this looks the way the new Maxima should have.
This doesn't LOOK like a Lexus. Lexus cars should look pleasing, elegant, and inoffensive (they are luxury cars darn it). For those of you that think it looks boring, go buy a rabid-hyena-looking Chevy Malibu, and shove the wads of cash you saved in your mouth, no one wants to hear (or read) your foolish winning.

It does look a little like the Scion Tc from the front side, and definitely reminiscent of a new Maxima from behind. I don't like the "car of the future" exhibit look. Lexus, like many car companies, should remember to Keep It Simple S*****.
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Posted by Bob on 9/20/2004 2:20 AM
It looks like the Crown Athlete/Royal is related to the LS, from the pics.

The Crown Majesta looks like it is also the same platform, but I like the front better:

<http://www.toyota.co.jp/Showroom/All_toyota_lineup/crownmajesta/index.html>

(Taillights look like the Hyundai XG, not good unless your into Rolls Royce's)
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Posted by Bob on 9/20/2004 2:22 AM
OOPS - This link should work better:

http://www.toyota.co.jp/Showroom/All_toyota_lineup/crownmajesta/index.html
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Posted by Carol on 9/21/2004 11:48 AM
being a previous lexus owner, i wanted to up it a little and go for the big dog gs430. i test drove the '01 and fell in love with it. when my boyfriend told me the '06 was a new design, i couldn't wait to see what it looked like. i'm so disappointed. when i saw it immediately i said this looks like a maxima - what the heck happened lexus? looks like i'll be buying the '05 body style.
Gravatar # re: 2006 Lexus GS - Motor Show Photo
Posted by abdulla on 9/21/2004 11:51 AM
bad modil