The Japanese Domestic vehicles that are badged Toyota aren't as Luxurious as the Lexus line. They don't have all the refinements as found in the USDM Lexus variation of the JDM Toyota line up.
If you want to make the arguement that you can badge your Toyota a Lexus because TMS does it, then you'll have to think again. It's only done with a Japanese car w/ a big L symbol on it. Your car is North American -ONLY-.
Lexus is being launched in Japan this August (
www.lexus.jp ) so only hardcore old school fans can badge their Gen 1 IS and Gen 2 and prior GS as a Toyota. The Japanese Lexus set will consist of the upcoming 2nd Gen IS series (250/350) and 3rd Gen GS series (350/430/450h) with more models to come as each Toyota design hits the next generation.
You cannot compare the Solara's luxury features to that of a Lexus. Go compare your Solara to the equal model year ES 330 and you'll see. While having a superior ride quality, it also offers slightly better handling.
But hey, to each his own. The Solara (obviously) has styling queues from the Lexus SC aka Toyota Soarer. Justifying your taste is pointless... you'll still get flamed =P
Ya... the Lexus badge on a Solara WILL fool a lot of people (worked for this one guy w/ a Gen 1 since SCs aren't as common as they used to be) but the Gen 2 Lexus SC (actually 3rd or 4th Gen Toyota) is quite common now. Plus you guys can't take off your rear Toyota badge (it has the holes in the trunk like Honda, or so I've heard)
"In japan they both lexus and toyota share the toyota emblem so why can i can use the lexus emblem on a toyota??? " - You're not TMS, America.
"my whole reason for changing bades is to represted the luxury and class of a lexus in my toyota" - The mindsets of a Toyota owner and Lexus owner are quite different... You can also determine what other luxury car brands these people have owned just by their reactions to certain situations. Lexus isn't entirely about the product, it's about the experience. Lexus Loan cars, business lounge, kids entertainment area, maintenance requirement reminders, personalized services, at-home services (some dealers), flatbed services, people that get to know you...
"seems more of a Im mad at you because you have emblems that didnt come with your car type of attitude..." - It seems you're mad at yourself for not having the L emblem and just have the T on it.
You all obviously know you can do what you want... but you're just posting to get attention =P As you said, "LOL proably gonna get flammed #Bad Talk for this post.. ahh well.. keep the forums alive that way"
Thanks for keeping the forum alive =D
PS: By the way, the most easily comparable Toyota and Lexus model avail. in the USA... the Land Cruiser/LX 470. Test drive both. There's about $13K+ difference in price... but you'll see why the LX is the better deal.
by 04SolaraGirlie » Sun May 15, 2005 3:50 pm 
that's right baby, you best be expectin some big things from me...
yah I care about the looks alot more than I care about the handling aspect of it, hehe the sway bar will prolly be one of the last things I get...
^^^
for this post.. ahh well.. keep the forums alive that way 
