Pictures Lexus General Picture Thread

[Euphoria]

I actually like the new Lexus's. The only thing I don't like in the new Lexus's are the ES's headlights and the LS's side profile.

Every time I see the ES head-on, I think it looks really awkward, and I don't know why.

And the LS really annoys me because the side profile looks exactly like an elongated BMW 5-series...

But other than that, I think Lexus has come a long way since it debuted in what, the early 90's?

 

[cawimmer430]

Lexus has come a long way since it debuted in what, the early 90's?

1989 I think.

 

[Bruce]

Thanks to Zorro on SuperCarFrance

 

[cawimmer430]

Spotted today...

 

[Bruce]

Thanks Wimmer.

Love the original LS.

 

[cawimmer430]

Thanks Wimmer.

Love the original LS.

Same here, I like the original LS. In fact, I like the version before this one even more. That car had STYLE IMO even if it was based off a Toyota. The current LS is nice but it lacks the impact and character of the original I feel.

 

[PanterroR]

Rims look perfect...

 

[cawimmer430]

Here, this is the Lexus LS I like. It had different headlights which looked a little more aggressive than the one above. Found this one on the used car lot of the Lexus dealer 2 years ago.

 

[cawimmer430]

Rims look perfect...

Plastic hubcaps.

 

[PanterroR]

Plastic hubcaps.

Really? $h!t! Didn't know that! .....

Go walk Frankie, Chris, you need some fresh air...

 

[Bruce]

Same here, I like the original LS. In fact, I like the version before this one even more. That car had STYLE IMO even if it was based off a Toyota. The current LS is nice but it lacks the impact and character of the original I feel.

I get what you're saying and I agree. I recall a book I read in a Chapters (book store) five or so years ago which pinned both the SC400 and LS400 as classics. Which of course I agree with, both of those vehicles were the foundation for the company.

 

[Bruce]

Here, this is the Lexus LS I like. It had different headlights which looked a little more aggressive than the one above. Found this one on the used car lot of the Lexus dealer 2 years ago.

Yup, that's the 95. I've told you before, but my dad had one

 

[cawimmer430]

Go walk Frankie, Chris, you need some fresh air...

Huh? You're not smoking inside my house!

 

[cawimmer430]

Yup, that's the 95. I've told you before, but my dad had one

Now that's the LS I would get. It has everything I need to. I don't need all these fancy gadgets that all luxury manufacturers offer these days.

I always feel cars are getting more complex for the sole reason of owner bragging rights.

 

[Bruce]

Now that's the LS I would get. It has everything I need to. I don't need all these fancy gadgets that all luxury manufacturers offer these days.

Agreed. Not to mention the 95 LS was an awesome car and take it from me, it's way, way better than the LS430. Dare I even say better screwed together than the LS460.

I always feel cars are getting more complex for the sole reason of owner bragging rights.

What happened to simple 5 speed gearboxes? (for example)

 

[cawimmer430]

What happened to simple 5 speed gearboxes? (for example)

I think in this department, if a manufacturer can make a gearbox with more gears, but without adding weight, it does have its advantages.

From the looks of it though, CVT's seem to be the future.

 

[Bruce]

I think in this department, if a manufacturer can make a gearbox with more gears, but without adding weight, it does have its advantages.

From the looks of it though, CVT's seem to be the future.

CVT...

BTW, that LS with 260bhp (American Spec) only had a four speed.

 

[cawimmer430]

BTW, that LS with 260bhp (American Spec) only had a four speed.

Yep and 260-hp was a lot back then I suppose. What model year would that LS be BTW?

The W126 S-Class was built until 1991 in Europe (1993 in South Africa) and the Euro 560SEL had over 300-hp while an American-spec 560SEL had about 225-250-hp depending on which KAT.

 

[Bruce]

Yep and 260-hp was a lot back then I suppose. What model year would that LS be BTW?

The first LS you posted went till late 94, that particular LS started in 95 and went to late 97.

After the 97:

 

[cawimmer430]

The first LS you posted went till late 94, that particular LS started in 95 and went to late 97.

After the 97:

Never really liked this one (the pic you posted). I think they toned it down too much and made it look softer. The '94 LS looked aggressive and "typical Japanese executive car", a style which I like and admire.

No offense, but the LS430 was just ugly as sin. The LS460 is really classy and a great car and it has my respect (despite my jokes about Lexus) but the styling is a little too bland when almost every car in this class has "something" emotional in their design. And that's where that '94 LS comes back into the picture. I feel it had character.