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Old 06-09-2008 | 11:48 PM
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k, this is not a BMW but definitely a "NIGHTMARE" related. I was cruising on the freeway today and spot this car, Lexus logo on front, and Lexus Logo with Lexus lettering & 300 + Hybrid marking on the rear.

Usually I am good with identifying cars but this one kinda gets me. I mean it looks like some kind of Japanese or American model, but those rear lights looks like Mercedes... Totally weird.

Can anyone tell what this really is?

Old 06-09-2008 | 11:50 PM
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Those are the new Lexus Leonidas.
Old 06-09-2008 | 11:57 PM
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Whatever it is, the designer needs putting out of his misery. Urrrrggg. That C pillar is a total mess, the slashes above the wheels are awful. It can't decide if it's a hatchback or a sedan. The front window looks about 4 inches taller than the back one. It looks like a bad cut-n-shut.
Old 06-10-2008 | 01:01 AM
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Jimmy, just curious, where [what city] were those shots made?
Old 06-10-2008 | 01:09 AM
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It is the old model Toyota Prius.
Old 06-10-2008 | 01:10 AM
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Old 06-10-2008 | 02:52 AM
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That reminds me of a Toyota Solara convertible i saw a few months ago. Rebadged a Lexus SC...made me do a double take...wish i had my camera with me. I sure it wasn't the guys intention but really made me laugh
Old 06-10-2008 | 04:33 AM
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its the body of a toyota prius.. my mother drives a city car....hybrid.. says "eat my voltage" on the back.. id spot those suckers anywhere
Old 06-10-2008 | 05:35 AM
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Looks like one of those "re-badged" cars to me Toyota > Lexus
Old 06-10-2008 | 05:45 AM
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No doubt the owner was struggling with self-image problems and with the money saved on gas ... bought Lexus badges



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