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    Throwback Thursday: First-Generation Lexus IS Stars in New Commercial

    The animation is great, First Generation IS Is a pretty timeless design, Its design is actually almost like an analog version of the current Digital Speedo in F-Sport models.
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    Guessing Game: What Will Happen with the Lexus GX?

    I agree with most. besides the Porsche comparisons. A base cayenne is almost $20,000 more than a RX so hardly in the same market. Same with the Macan. Besides the Cayenne and Macan are pretty bespoke premium sport SUVs it wouldn't be fair to compare cars that are so much more expensive to Lexus'...
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    Guessing Game: What Will Happen with the Lexus GX?

    I think the new GX will continue its niche market of people wanting a premium rugged SUV instead of a crossover. The refresh has been doing very well and i think the only reason the current generation did poorly on launch was just poor styling.
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    Guessing Game: What Will Happen with the Lexus GX?

    As much as I like the GX, i'd love to see it turn into a true competitor to a Porsche Cayenne, and V8 powered X5. Also it will be very interesting to see Lexus' next generation Engines. The 4.6L V8, 5.7L V8 Lexus has been using are just about 10 years old now and will be most likely replaced...
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    Lexus Named Top Brand in J.D. Power 2016 Vehicle Dependability Study

    Issues like this are pretty hard to ensure are fully the car or manufacturer's fault. Bluetooth pairing/connectivity problem could be a problem with the individuals bluetooth enabled phone or setting not necessarily always the car. I'll give you an example, I purchased my car and my phone at...
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    State Farm Slams Lexus, Raising Premiums

    I had state farm, and when I switched to Esurance, it was about 500 bucks cheaper per year and has only gone down over time. When I first switched I sne the quote to State Farm to see if they could match it, and they said "If that's real, take it" Never looked back. Quoting above, bundling and...
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    Lexus GS F Thoughts on GSF

    As I write this article, I forgot to mention 400HP 3.0L engine seems ideal. Infiniti is set to release a 400HP 3.0L twin turbo engine with a 300HP detuned version for entry level. Cadillac also just release a 3.0L Twin Turbo 406HP engine in the new CT6. MB - 3.0L Twin Turbo has close to 400HP...
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    Lexus GS F Thoughts on GSF

    As much as we'd think it would be vastly out classed by the Germans, its not nearly as bad as we think. A quick comparison using the Manufacturer's website. Lexus GSF - 467HP 4.5 0-60 84k BMW M5 - 560HP 4.2 0-60 94k MB E63AMG - 577HP 3.5 101k The more I look, the BMW M5 was square in the...
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    Lexus IS F ISF "Fake" Exhaust

    Very true. Speaking of which, Chris Harris is my favorite he does a great review of the RC-F with so much more information and detail about the car. Just about every review he does is so well done.
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    2016 IS200T is on US EPA gas mileage website now

    My opinion is programming. My days of working in the service department of a VW dealer showed that. Earlier generation DSG's compared to the latest generation was like night and day however not much change to the actual transmission. Dual clutch set up with clutch packs that eventually will need...
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    2016 IS200T is on US EPA gas mileage website now

    Yeah never understood the strange idle of many BMW engines. Even the last generation M5's V10 was no exception.
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    2016 IS200T is on US EPA gas mileage website now

    Interesting. Really want to give this 2.0L a ride. you guys have seen the Motor Trend comparison between the NX and competitors right? http://www.motortrend.com/news/the-big-test-2015-luxury-compact-crossovers/#ixzz3UZaDeEs9 Here's some driving bits too
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    Lexus CT F SPORT Owner Blog

    Same with this. I almost never ever park next to another car, always in a spot that is ample space where I can hug the curb so the spot next to me is far away from the car or just in a spot where I'm fairly certain another car won't park. Also In the city, I have certain streets in every...
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    Lexus IS F ISF "Fake" Exhaust

    Correct me if i'm wrong, if you are in Automatic mode and cruising at 50MPH in 8th gear, if you put your foot down won't the transmission shift right into 3rd gear and not cycle through all the gears?
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    Lexus IS F ISF "Fake" Exhaust

    Not fake at all, the exhaust pipes are not connected to the integrated Exhaust tips for many reasons. As almost every manufacturer does the same that has a similar design. I mean it only makes sense, imagine if some bumped your car parking? I'd be pretty upset if my exhaust tips got bent and...
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    Worst Review of an RX I've ever Seen.

    http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-01-18/2016-lexus-rx-350-f-sport-review-the-ur-crossover-overworked This is probably one of the worst, most opinionated review from clearly a reporter not an automotive journalist I have ever seen. She says the car drive like Jello? Very...
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    Motor Trend Video: Behind-the-Scenes Development of the Lexus LC 500

    Actually since the Buick was shown at the show I dont think they developed the car with the Buick in mind. If you look at the HP and 0-60 of the Mercedes SL, its right on par with the LC. Same goes with the BMW 650i coupe as well. Impressive considering both those cars have twin turbo V8s...