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Oct 26, 2006 | 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HuKaShI

I really think that the rear seat not folding down is a non-issue. I have the current TL and don't have rear seats that fold down. It hasn't been much of a problem for me. I'm sure infiniti didn't include this for a good reason. I was told that the TL didn't have it because they wanted to increase structural rigidity. I'm thinking that this is the same for the G.

My main concern however is can the trunk hold more than one golf bag. My TL barely holds 2 bags. I wish it could hold at least three but what can I do.

Has anyone tried putting golf bags in the back?

I can't speak for the 07 yet, but I am a golfer and my 03 can easily transport 4 golf bags in the trunk. The trunk in the 07 is wee bit smaller than my 03 (14.5 cu. ft. vs 13.5 cu. ft). The only issue that I can see with the trunk in the 07 is the CD changer taking up some extra room.

Oct 26, 2006 | 12:26 PM

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It's funny how issues that make one person furiously upset - are a complete non-issue for someone else.

Oct 26, 2006 | 12:29 PM

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It's funny how issues that make one person furiously upset - are a complete non-issue for someone else.

Sooooo true.

Oct 26, 2006 | 12:33 PM

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from an observer who has only seen pics, and is in the market for an '03/'04 sedan.....the center console is a vast improvement from the previous model.

Oct 26, 2006 | 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Superfly

The biggest mistake by Infinity

... oh ... and infinity has installed the seatbelt anyways.

Also Infinity has installed the smallest cup hondlers

Hmmm .... maybe you haven't noticed - but the correct spelling is INFINITI
I am just amazed that you took so much time to make a big deal out of rear seats not folding, but didn't spell Infiniti correctly even once

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Originally Posted by Superfly

Fit and finish of panels, and materials used are OK ... nothing like lexus, or benz.

IMO, I don't think that the Lexus IS350 interior materials/fit/finish etc are significantly better than the G (Dunno about Merc)
IMO again, IS350 has a pretty cheap looking interior for a Lexus !

Oct 26, 2006 | 01:54 PM

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What is the new color choice for 2007?

Oct 26, 2006 | 02:00 PM

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IMO again, IS350 has a pretty cheap looking interior for a Lexus !

100% agreed. I definitely do not think this is quality interior.

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Oct 26, 2006 | 02:01 PM

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My Old G20t had folding rear seats.

Oct 26, 2006 | 02:13 PM

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Is it just me or what.. I find the inside is smaller then the 03-06 especially the legs room in the back..

Oct 26, 2006 | 02:19 PM

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100% agreed. I definitely do not think this is quality interior.

I agree 100%. I was not impressed with the quality and appearance of the Lexus IS350's interior; not nearly as nice as the Lexus ES, GS, RX, or LS interiors. Besides that, it also feels way too cramped inside, claustrophobic in fact.

Oct 26, 2006 | 02:23 PM

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Is it just me or what.. I find the inside is smaller then the 03-06 especially the legs room in the back..

It's just you.

The 07 has 34.7" of rear leg room while the previous generation has 33.6".

Oct 26, 2006 | 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bsgoren

Besides that, it also feels way too cramped inside, claustrophobic in fact.

I actually like that snug fit for the driver...as for rear-seaters...that space just sucks!

Oct 26, 2006 | 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by canuck

100% agreed. I definitely do not think this is quality interior.

Good pics -- pics convey things much more easily

This is just plain crappy given what ppl expect in a Lexus !

Oct 26, 2006 | 03:35 PM

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Folding seats aside, i'm still stuck on

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I mean WTF! A $50,000 Car and they don't have folding rear seats ... that upset enough not to consider buying that car.

Was this a G35 or an M45 we're talking about here?

Oct 26, 2006 | 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gt_performah

Was this a G35 or an M45 we're talking about here?

That's in canadian (CDN$)...