Pictures Lexus General Picture Thread

[Bruce]

As I promised, I've created a Lexus picture thread. I know we have very few Lexus fans on the board, but I know Mirage77 was pretty impressed with the LS460 and Cawimmer was impressed by the GS series.

Starting of with my favourites, the LS, SC, IS and GS. I just love the new LS, it's my executive saloon of choice. I'm going to leave out the LS430, SC430, ES300/350 and RX because i never much cared for them. Of course, if you have pictures of them (or any) feel free to post them.


*LS models for starters, i will follow with the SC, GS and IS models later tonight.

LS460/LS460L - 2006














LS400 - 2000 model





Super car, but not as good as the one below it

LS400 - 1997 model






^^This version was even better than the one that followed it.

GS450h - 2006 Model

Pictures don't do this car justice in my opinion










Group Shots

 

[cawimmer430]

Excellent idea, 7.3.

I've moved my Lexus thread to this section. I figured Japanese cars belong here and they'll get more exposure in this section by random forum dwellers.

I am impressed with the GS as well as the new LS. All other Lexus models just don't do it for me I am afraid. I won't get into detail but it is mostly from a design POV. Cars like the SC430 for example are a styling disaster IMO. No offense.

The one older Lexus I really like is the original LS400. IMO, that Lexus will one day become a classic since it was the starter of the brand and a revolutionary car in its own way during the early 1990s (or late 1980s).

 

[Bruce]

Cars like the SC430 for example are a styling disaster IMO. No offense.

No offense taken, because i think the SC430 is one of the worst designs ever made A terribly ugly, bloated whale, i much prefer the earlier SC400 (my dad had one) I also dislike the LS430, the RX300/350/400h & the last two generations of ES.

The one older Lexus I really like is the original LS400. IMO, that Lexus will one day become a classic since it was the starter of the brand and a revolutionary car in its own way during the early 1990s (or late 1980s).

Agreed very much

 

[Zonda]

My mother's friend has had about 3-4 LS models and before that he owned both Mercedes and BMW flagships and in his opinion the Lexus is superior to them all.

He has been invited to testdrive the new S so if he decides to go he promised that he'll take me with him

The new LS460 looks good but is nothing compared to the S in that departement.

 

[Bruce]

My mother's friend has had about 3-4 LS models and before that he owned both Mercedes and BMW flagships and in his opinion the Lexus is superior to them all.

He has been invited to testdrive the new S so if he decides to go he promised that he'll take me with him

Sounds good Hope you get that ride.

The new LS460 looks good but is nothing compared to the S in that departement.

I'm quite undecided on that factor, i feel like LS460, S550 and A8 all equally appeal to me in terms of exterior.

 

[Bruce]

Just uploaded these.. and don't ask me about the penguin one

 

[Bruce]

The SC400/SC300: Very hard to find photos of it





The SC has one of the best designed interior's of all time, superb quality, design and ergronomics

 

[Mr. M]

Thanks for all the good work!

The LS460L is my chauffeur-driven choice car... There's absolutely no other alternative in my mind at the moment. But for a car I would want to drive on my own, it's the Germans without a doubt. While the German cars will make you have a hard time choosing whether to drive or to sit at the back, the LS460L focuses its energies into pampering the back seat passenger and I really like that.

 

[CAR-NNOSSEUR]

I've been impressed with Lexus vehicles for some time now, I can honestly say that Lexus belongs in the same catergory as the 3 major German brands. The LS 460L is in amazing vehicle, & I'd prefer to be a back seat passenger in it over the A8L W-12 as well as the S65 AMG!

 

[Bruce]

Thanks for all the good work!

The LS460L is my chauffeur-driven choice car... There's absolutely no other alternative in my mind at the moment. But for a car I would want to drive on my own, it's the Germans without a doubt. While the German cars will make you have a hard time choosing whether to drive or to sit at the back, the LS460L focuses its energies into pampering the back seat passenger and I really like that.

Even if the LS460 is chauffeur type of vehicle. i'd still buy it for everyday use and drive it myself. My dad had one of the older generation LS models and he drove it all the time, sure it wasn't a "driver's" car, but it was never meant to be. He loved the comfort he brang him at all times, especially on the highway. So as it stands, for a pure luxury car i'm going with the LS460, for something that mixes luxury and sport i'd either go with a E63 AMG or a B7 RS4



P.S. I'm glad to see my thread get lots of replies, thanks guys!

 

[cawimmer430]

No offense taken, because i think the SC430 is one of the worst designs ever made A terribly ugly, bloated whale, i much prefer the earlier SC400 (my dad had one) I also dislike the LS430, the RX300/350/400h & the last two generations of ES.

Yes, the old SC (Toyota Soarer in Japan I believe) was a much cooler design. Everytime I see an SC430, which isn't often, I always get the feeling that it was rushed into production.

It's like the folks at Lexus hurried it up so they could have "something to compete against the SL". Hopefully the next generation will look better. Lexus has already demonstrated that they can design nice cars (new GS and LS, not crazy about the IS).

 

[cawimmer430]

Just uploaded these.. and don't ask me about the penguin one

From a marketing POV, that's kind of cheesy and dare I say a little bit "risky". You're running the risk of confusing consumers. I'm sure Lexus figured that penguins mean snow and ice and therefore the AWD message would come across easier. Still, there are better ways of doing an AWD GS ad. Like simply having the car parked in a wintery setting for example with people dressed like Eskimo's next to it.

 

[Mr. M]

Even if the LS460 is chauffeur type of vehicle. i'd still buy it for everyday use and drive it myself. My dad had one of the older generation LS models and he drove it all the time, sure it wasn't a "driver's" car, but it was never meant to be. He loved the comfort he brang him at all times, especially on the highway. So as it stands, for a pure luxury car i'm going with the LS460, for something that mixes luxury and sport i'd either go with a E63 AMG or a B7 RS4



P.S. I'm glad to see my thread get lots of replies, thanks guys!

I understand.

 

[Bruce]

It's like the folks at Lexus hurried it up so they could have "something to compete against the SL".

Agreed.

From a marketing POV, that's kind of cheesy and dare I say a little bit "risky". You're running the risk of confusing consumers. I'm sure Lexus figured that penguins mean snow and ice and therefore the AWD message would come across easier. Still, there are better ways of doing an AWD GS ad. Like simply having the car parked in a wintery setting for example with people dressed like Eskimo's next to it.

 

[Bruce]

Some new stuff for the LS460. BTW, i saw my first LS460 last weekend at Calgary of Lexus, at the time they only had a silver LS460L, it looks brilliant! Saw a black LS460 at Lexus yesterday, even in darker colours in brings out the shape.

I'll post some interior shots later today

 

[PanterroR]

Man, if there wasn't this weird rear door i'd say this is the 5 series...

 

[Deleted member 182]

It's like the folks at Lexus hurried it up so they could have "something to compete against the SL".

SC430 has no change against the mighty SL.

The biggest problem for me about the Lexus sedans is that they look too much like hatchback, not truly sedans.

 

[Bruce]

Man, if there wasn't this weird rear door i'd say this is the 5 series...

Lol

I don't see it quite as much as you

I see more similarties with the S-Class and 7er, but overall i think all three vehicles have different characters.

 

[Bruce]

LS600h from Top Gear

 

[Bruce]

An update, LS600h