Lexus..

"Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh" (andymcbradleigh) 04/04/2015 at 13:22 • Filed to: None

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So.. a year or so ago my "stepfather" bought a Lexus GS 450H F-sport, and now he's bought a Lexus NX300h for my mum..

I'm sure it's a lovely car to drive.. but MY GOD it's ugly..

jkm7680 > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 04/04/2015 at 13:25

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Sorry, that was necessary.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > jkm7680 04/04/2015 at 13:27

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And it was justified as well. I sure hope it drives better than it looks.

Matthew Phillips > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 04/04/2015 at 13:27

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I like these, but I don't want to own one.

jkm7680 > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 04/04/2015 at 13:29

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If I set myself aflame, it wouldn't look any better.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Matthew Phillips 04/04/2015 at 13:30

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I've never driven one, yet.. but I have a feeling we're on the same page.

The GS 450h is FUN.. I can't see the NX300h being more than a city cruiser.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > jkm7680 04/04/2015 at 13:32

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Well, don't say that for sure... you'd be "takes of glasses" on fire :P

Toyota Sucks Lots Of Sausages > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 04/04/2015 at 13:32

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"Your kids are delicious"

- Any modern Lexus

qbeezy > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 04/04/2015 at 13:32

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With new cats like the Bentley Continent... Excuse me Lincoln Continental concept, cars are copying each others design elements. I will say I like that Lexus is establishing that spindel grill. It's unique to them, and hard to copy without catching super heat.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 04/04/2015 at 13:33

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It does drive very well.

Looks are subjective, but at least it elicits a response. Unlike a Lexus from just a few years ago. Those were so dull you wouldn't even notice them.

I'll take polarizing design over obscurity or boring any day.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > qbeezy 04/04/2015 at 13:35

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For sure. But what looks somewhat rather AWESOME on the new IS, and not that bad on the GS looks rather stupid on the LS and downright ugly on the NX :P

Funktheduck > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 04/04/2015 at 13:37

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I've seen a couple in person and they're much better in front of you than in pictures.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 04/04/2015 at 13:38

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The NXs actually look really decent in person I think :)

Steve in Manhattan > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 04/04/2015 at 13:38

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Do not like the slab sides, do not like the front, rear end is pinched-looking, wheels too busy. If you had a black one, hang a tag on the front that says "VADER" and your work is done.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 04/04/2015 at 13:39

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My Stepfather's been driving a Lexus or another for the last seven years, so I do know the new ones are quite nice cars. His GS 450h F-sport is rather fun actually.

The NX300h is quite polarizing, but since me mums old car was a Toyota Urban Cruiser.. well :P

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Funktheduck 04/04/2015 at 13:40

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I'd say they are a bit better, not much.. but it's all down to taste :)

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 04/04/2015 at 13:41

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Nyah.. I like the rear and the sides.. The front, not so much.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Steve in Manhattan 04/04/2015 at 13:43

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Me mum could never have a black car, Lexus Norway would never have a small car in black as a press car.. And my stepfather always buy press cars from lexus :p

ZacMS > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 04/04/2015 at 13:48

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Hello Rav4, I can see you hiding under all of your fancy new sheet metal!

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > ZacMS 04/04/2015 at 13:52

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Yup, it IS a RAV 4, but with a few bits and bobs added, and sold for.. Oh I dunno.. 20K (USD) more.. me mom got it cheap though, since it's the press car.

ZacMS > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 04/04/2015 at 14:05

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Ya don't get me wrong, the new RAV4s are pretty nice, and I'm sure the Lexus version is really nice, I just thought we got past the whole badge engineering thing. I know automakers are going to be sharing platforms across their fleets, that's fine, but for 20 grand I shouldn't be able to spot it this easily.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > ZacMS 04/04/2015 at 14:08

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We're car guys though, we'll spot it anyway. Most people newer saw that the Saab 9000 was pretty much the same car as the Lancia Thema, Fiat Croma and Alfa Romeo 164.

qbeezy > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 04/04/2015 at 14:09

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Lolol it definitely has a"stretched " limit. The IS has always been one of their best looking cars. I hope to own one, one day, or the v8 GenesisGenesis.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > qbeezy 04/04/2015 at 14:15

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The IS is an awesome car, drove the new IS 300h the same day it was released here in Norway, it was a fun car.

ZacMS > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 04/04/2015 at 14:18

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Fair point sir.

Funktheduck > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 04/04/2015 at 14:41

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It's definitely not a night and say difference but in pictures they repulse me a little but in person I don't mind them.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Funktheduck 04/04/2015 at 14:44

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For me it's the fact that they are nice cars that seals the deal.

I car that can be both soft and hard (NO DIRTY THOUGHTS NOW), both fast and a cruiser.. well.. I love them.

MLGCarGuy > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 04/04/2015 at 14:45

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For some unknown reason, to me Lexus styling doesn't work too well on their SUVs. Their sedans look great but their SUVs don't.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > MLGCarGuy 04/04/2015 at 14:47

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Rather easy though, low cars with a wide mouth looks somewhat like a shark... "tall" cars with a wide mouth looks like a whale.

Steve in Manhattan > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 04/04/2015 at 14:52

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Not a bad way to save money. Brother-in-law and sister get executive demonstrators from Fiat/Chrysler through a friend. Low mileage cars that are loaded.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Steve in Manhattan 04/04/2015 at 14:55

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Mhm.. and since it's a Lexus.. well Lexus Norway give my stepfather new wheels without curb rashes and all that as well.

Keeping up the appearances you know ;P

Steve in Manhattan > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 04/04/2015 at 14:55

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Isn't it kind of sad that we know that? And I can do 15 minutes on steering racks, none of it funny.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Steve in Manhattan 04/04/2015 at 14:57

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I can rant about TRX wheels/tyres for hours.. nah, it's not sad.. Strange though, but not sad.

MLGCarGuy > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 04/04/2015 at 15:26

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Sums it up about perfectly.