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Old 01-31-2015 | 07:54 PM
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New stablemate from across the pacific for the GT3. 5.0 liter V8 467 hp. Drinks gas like there is no tomorrow, but the nice V8 rumble and exhaust note makes up for it. Pretty quick and compliant ride for daily use in LA traffic.
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Old 01-31-2015 | 07:56 PM
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It looks HUGE next to the GT3!!
Old 01-31-2015 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Jpacione
It looks HUGE next to the GT3!!
That's the same thing I was just thinking. I was looking at the Lexus at the Boston Auto Show a few weeks back and I don't think it is nearly as much bigger than the GT3 as those pics make it look!

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Originally Posted by nh4
That's the same thing I was just thinking. I was looking at the Lexus at the Boston Auto Show a few weeks back and I don't think it is nearly as much bigger than the GT3 as those pics make it look!

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I'm sure most of it is just the angle of the pictures, but it was striking. Great add to the stable - interior looks awesome. Love the red!
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OK. Well looks interesting.
Old 01-31-2015 | 08:02 PM
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Congrats. Wife just traded off a Lexus IS 350C and went back to a Mercedes. YMMV but the Lexus sport convertible felt like a rebadged Toyota - tinny, lots of cowl shake on rough surfaces.

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I'm glad these two arent going head to head in a beauty contest. Guess I just need to get used to the looks.
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Originally Posted by nh4
That's the same thing I was just thinking. I was looking at the Lexus at the Boston Auto Show a few weeks back and I don't think it is nearly as much bigger than the GT3 as those pics make it look!

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Lol... it's my horrible photo skills.. the car is much smaller than it looks.
Old 01-31-2015 | 08:29 PM
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our version of that in Texas is my 14 GMC Denali 4x4 Truck, with the 6.2L V8... 10 mpg on a good day, but very comfy in traffic and all weather
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Still needs to grow on me. Gorgeous interior though.
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That ought to do quite well on 91... jeeze I hated that road. Not that they're much better here. Congrats! BTW, have you had the GT-3 on Angeles Crest Hwy yet? I miss that one.
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A front grill only a mother could love ... Or a proud GT3 owner
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Originally Posted by Gotboost?
New stablemate from across the pacific for the GT3. 5.0 liter V8 467 hp. Drinks gas like there is no tomorrow, but the nice V8 rumble and exhaust note makes up for it. Pretty quick and compliant ride for daily use in LA traffic.


Front reminds me of this guy:

Old 01-31-2015 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Mech33
Front reminds me of this guy:
LOL! Spot on!
Old 01-31-2015 | 11:24 PM
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Love that car! Lexus is on point with this one.


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