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New Lexus IS Convertible

gnatty8

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Originally Posted by epb
I don't think anyone has a good rear design in a hardtop 4-seat convertible. You can't fit all that hardware back there, leave the owner some trunk space, and have the car look sleek at the rear.

This looks pretty good to me:

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Millerp

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Originally Posted by Roikins
Nice jigsaw puzzle.
Agree Don't like the look with the top up. I have an e-46 with the rag top and just can't see buying the new 3 series convertible. Just not "trad"
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Like this look better
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the lexus is ugly as hell and I'm not a bimmer fan at all
 

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Originally Posted by hannibal06
They had ideas? I thought most of the time they just ripped off designs of other manufacturers.
They make a higher quality product in the process.
 

Artisan Fan

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Originally Posted by Roikins
Nice jigsaw puzzle.

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Everybody rips off designs from everyone in the car design world. Lexus and Mercedes have been taking from each other for some time.
 

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Lexus is BORING.
 

Stazy

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Originally Posted by Artisan Fan
Have you ever driven an IS350? Not boring.

It might be fun to drive but aesthetically, I don't find it overly appealing.
 

Artisan Fan

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Originally Posted by Stazy
It might be fun to drive but aesthetically, I don't find it overly appealing.

I guess we differ. I like the styling. The cockpit is cool tool with the paddle shifters, etc.
 

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