New Lexus LS460...The Japanese really have no shame

[tazza0712]

Here's the article

'Wheels' Article - Jan 06

Save it onto your computer and then zoom in if you want to read it or see it more closely. Not the best quality scan.

 

[hosagod]

Oooo...yea I saw these pictures on the web, I think it looks great. I actually like the rear more than the front, but the whole model looks really nice!

And that Z4 coupe is just plain hotness...

 

[tool fan]

At least their not making Ferraris...hahahaha

 

[KevRC4130]

Oooo...yea I saw these pictures on the web, I think it looks great. I actually like the rear more than the front, but the whole model looks really nice!

And that Z4 coupe is just plain hotness...

I agree, I think the new 7 looks great. Those kidneys could swallow puppies whole....

 

[epj3]

That's fine, you're allowed an opinion.

All in all however, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

It's not an opinion! But I'm pretty sure we're safe to assume nobody will be copying 17 year old designs, but it would simply be funny if they started copying the E39 and E46 NOW (Though the E46 is too bland to be copied).

 

[MrElussive]

We all know Lexus has been copying the other luxury car companies for years. This new LS styling is so obviously taken from the new 7, but I have to say, it looks great.

 

[nadroj]

dude they should start making e30s again i would so buy one

 

[tazza0712]

It's not an opinion! But I'm pretty sure we're safe to assume nobody will be copying 17 year old designs, but it would simply be funny if they started copying the E39 and E46 NOW (Though the E46 is too bland to be copied).

I didn't realise we were discussing 17 year old designs. Though the E46 may not have been copied in design, it certainly has been copied in recipe.

 

[bmw046series]

I think we need to stop arguing, this is what the Japanese want, a German Automotive Coup.

BTW I say Lé Transporter 2 the other night actually a pretty good sequel, well except for the Audi. In all fairness I think it should have been blown up as well; like 735i in the previous flick.

 

[epj3]

I think we need to stop arguing, this is what the Japanese want, a German Automotive Coup.

BTW I say Lé Transporter 2 the other night actually a pretty good sequel, well except for the Audi. In all fairness I think it should have been blown up as well; like 735i in the previous flick.

I heard it wasn't a very good movie. That 7 series was super hot though in the first one.

 

[jrt67ss350]

I heard it wasn't a very good movie. That 7 series was super hot though in the first one.

Just watched it last night. I enjoyed it. It's pretty much as good as the first one, except some of the fighting scenes are actually better. It's worth the rental.

 

[MrElussive]

I saw The Transporter 2 the other day and it was one of the worst action movies I have ever seen. Jason Statham does fine, but all the other actors were terrible. The plot was okay but poorly executed, and several of the action scenes were unbelievably over the top. The fighting scenes were cool but the humor was pretty lame. I had such high hopes for this movie because I felt like The Transporter was cool but did not fully satisfy....Transporter 2 was just a big let-down.

 

[epj3]

Just watched it last night. I enjoyed it. It's pretty much as good as the first one, except some of the fighting scenes are actually better. It's worth the rental.

It's only $14 to buy it, and I own the first one.

I saw The Transporter 2 the other day and it was one of the worst action movies I have ever seen. Jason Statham does fine, but all the other actors were terrible. The plot was okay but poorly executed, and several of the action scenes were unbelievably over the top. The fighting scenes were cool but the humor was pretty lame. I had such high hopes for this movie because I felt like The Transporter was cool but did not fully satisfy....Transporter 2 was just a big let-down.

The first transporter was way over the top with bad acting too, so that's no surprise. But I heard the whole thing wasn't as good.

 

[bmw046series]

You have to keep in mind it actually is a small studio that does the film, Fox only distrubutes it.

There were some far-fetched stunts though, Frank fliping the car over to get the bomb off and then landing perfectly???? What the hell? Kind of like him jumping the 7er off the bridge and landing on an auto carrier in the first one??

 

[jrt67ss350]

The whole movie is really farfetched - both the first and second ones. That's the fun of the movie. It's entertaining - that's the whole point.

 

[foomonkey525i]

The whole movie is really farfetched - both the first and second ones. That's the fun of the movie. It's entertaining - that's the whole point.

Exactly. It's one of the best guy-movies of all time, I say. I love them both.

 

[bmw046series]

No No No... Bond is the best Guy Movie (well series), this is really for a modern guy if anything.

 

[foomonkey525i]

Of course Bond takes the cake. That's why I said "one of the best."

 

[epj3]

No doubt about bond. Bond has nicer cars, too.

 

[brahtw8]

I thought the title of this thread was rather ironic . . .

Haji (shame) is said to form the core of Japanese culture. Japanese culture is described as "shame culture " in contrast to Western "guilt culture". In the west one can say that one's behavior is based, or dictated, by a sense of guilt resulting from one's actions. The feeling of guilt in the west is an internal feeling; the feeling of shame in Japan is an external feeling. This is not to suggest that the west is shameless, but rather that historically, Japan, has placed a great deal upon the feeling of shame. One can look to the samurai period for an example of shame. For a samurai, being put to shame in front of the public was as good as death.

Lexus' design of their large sedans has never been particularly unique. Until recently, they were MBesque, so perhaps we should consider this a sign that the 7 is now the design standard for large luxury sedans?