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I can't believe how similar these 2 cars are. Its very hard to tell them apart. Tail lights look similar and except for the 2 DRL in the front of the 06 GS, the front even looks the same.

come on lexus engineers, I know you could have come up with a better/diff design!

why would you make the IS look like the GS....:chairshot:


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they designed them like this on purpose. kinda of a big brother little brother thing. They arent the same in the front, the headlights are different. and as far as going with a better design...i think they both look GREAT!

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Lower cost of production (same basic car, albeit shortened) + same or higher MSRP + higher demand for updated design = MUCH higher profit margin. Simple economics. GM is actually trying to design a basic frame/integrated fuel cell that will be shared among all GM models. This would dramatically reduce production costs...but can you imagine the cost of "replacement" if you puncture your "fuel cell"?!

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We worked with GM on rupture resistant fuel cells in the earl 1980's. It was a quite workable design and process. Cost was about $5 more than a standard steel gas tank. GM never adopted it for production though.

As for the GS/IS appearance, that's L Finesse. I like it on the IS better than the GS as it just looks better on the smaller car.

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