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  1. Yeah it is weird, if they're worried about safety all it needs is a double pull system a la audi and bmw...........although mercs still open with one pull and they don't seem to be having any problems........... Although I do remember reading on here that the new IS drivers door opens with a pull of the handle........and if done within a certain time after switch off it unlocks all the doors - guess they're slowly getting there! I've not experimented with the "certain time" thing, but I can tell you for a fact the driver's side doors on new IS and new GS (and the RX iirc) will overide the locked door for the drivers door only! Its a mechanical thing, so when you pull the lever, it unlocks the drivers door's lock. I've been getting caught out when I stop and get out, I forget any passengers who are not used to the car need to have their doors unlocked! I'm standing around wondering what's taking them so long! D.
  2. Hi. I remember some posts a while ago about the new Lexus range having the doors auto-locking when you drive off after say x-mph. In case you didn't know, this is now standard in new Lexus IS and GS ranges (not sure on RX and LS yet). All new facelift GS will have this feature (from March'08 onwards) All new IS models from about Nov/Dec'07. Derek.
  3. Not really - the whole front bumper mould has been redesigned to accomodate the new chrome grill. But you should be able to see more or less what I mean in these photos: Pre-facelift: Post-facelift: I'll highlight this a bit better in my spot the difference compeition post... probably sort it out tonight... HTH. D.
  4. Yeah, but wanted the new facelift one, so twisted an arm or two and hey presto! :D
  5. They've managed an AUX in, which most car manufacturers often refer to as "Ipod" connection... Basically just your standard 3.5mm stereo jack - no controlling your ipod from the car's controls or anything... D.
  6. Have you seen the boot in that car though Well I can't... Would be nice though, but would be even more expensive!
  7. Hi and welcome to LOC. Love the side repeaters. D.
  8. Take it easy Paul, getting on a bit now... and you don't wanna be losing any more hair! Happy Birthday old man D.
  9. Good afternoon y'all. Just took delivery of my new GS300SE - its the facelift model :) I'll be doing a comparison between my previous one and this new one in time! But here are some pics for now: Quite chuffed with it. See you all at the next meet or thereabouts. D.
  10. thats a good idea.apparently they now have the new M3 available for hire too. Yes, it's 768 quid to rent it for the day, with 77 million euros insurance cover and the 5 grand excess too! Oh, I fixed the pimp ride with some tarpauling and gaffer tape...it's ready for the Ring! looking good Maneesh! Whoah. "D'oh". Not been on forum's a while.. but Maneesh... D'oh! Still, looks a better job that some repair companies/dealers... D.
  11. Eh, nice one Matt! All aboard the GS club! hehe. Be interesting see what you turn this sensible car into! Personally, I dont like the brown dash mind you... That's gotta go... I dont remember any of your other cars having air con! Let alone a working stereo... Merry Christmas! D.
  12. Ah, what the heck... I know its only one entry per member... but here's links to a couple more I've literally just taken - in the fog! http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l305/der...SE/CIMG0018.jpg http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l305/der...SE/CIMG0014.jpg http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l305/der...SE/CIMG0013.jpg Merry Christmas y'all! D.
  13. They (the CDs) need to have CD-Text enabled. I know some Sony (the record company) manufactured CDs have. Or you could burn your own audio CD, and ensure you have populated the CD-Text information. Rgds.
  14. Ava good day Pete! Get anything nice for your b'day? A nice new GS? :D
  15. 6280, N73, N95, 6110 - phone calls etc. OK But Phonebook transfers sometimes corrupted - you get "Your Name 07789 ||| ||||" in many instances. May be something to do with how you store your phonebook in your phone...
  16. Happy Birthday Martin! Here's one I made earlier... HAve a great day. D.
  17. It is... For those that receive the Lexus magazine through the post - see Lexus Quarter Four 2007 Pg 11. There's also a mention of the replacement GS430 - the V8 GS460 with the 8 speed auto gearbox (same as the new LS i'm guessing...) Indeed the GS460 has the same engine and gearbox as my LS460. But I have to say, if I was buying a new GS, I would go for the GS-450h. I had one as a courtesy car while mine was in for a dashboard creak fix, and it was plenty fast enough, with instant torque, silent running at low speed, and apparently good fuel economy. But I have to say, owning a new LS460 does spoil a person...the interior of the GS450h felt cheap and plasticky after that Sorry - I don't mean to disrespect any owners - they are fine cars. Have to say though, the GS450h has one small issue... the boot... can anyone see it? lol Wish I had the LS460! Or even the LS600h for that matter! That doesn't appear to have lost any boot space... no idea where they stuck the battery in that one... D.
  18. It is... For those that receive the Lexus magazine through the post - see Lexus Quarter Four 2007 Pg 11. There's also a mention of the replacement GS430 - the V8 GS460 with the 8 speed auto gearbox (same as the new LS i'm guessing...)
  19. Just noticed this at work... Facelift GS300SE: Wing Mirror indicators: 18" Alloys? Updated steering wheel control buttons: Updated gear shift surround and if you look carefully - AUX-IN!: Adaptive Variable Suspension and AUX-In socket! Finally! A bit more research on the wobly wobly wobly I want one now!!! :duh: Gggrrrr. D.
  20. Was a good meet - good turn up of cars! Again always nice to see the old, and meet the new! Some pics I took: :) D.
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