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05-09-2009, 09:49 PM
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 Drives: Yaris Blue HB 5 speed Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: indiana
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Can I replace the Toyota symbols on my LB with Lexus ones?
I would like to upgrade to a Lexus for less than $100
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05-09-2009, 09:57 PM
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Looks bad on a sedan, I dont think it will look good on a Yaris...
But if your really wanting to go through with it, you need to change the Yaris part to Lexus name standards. Either LB150 or LC150 LB = Liftback LC = Luxory Coupe 150 = Engine size 1.5L is 150, 2.5L is 250, etc.
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05-09-2009, 10:45 PM
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Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: San Antonio, Texas!
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Not so much can you as it is should you!
But to be honest, back in the 80s I remember a Mazda at the beach in Florida that was rebadged with Mercedes emblems, and it was kinda cool! It's really no different than the Vitz ones people put on! Since Lexus is the luxury division of Toyota in the States, I say why not? Sabretooth's suggestions make sense, and I think they would have to be gold as well... Cheers! M2 |
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05-10-2009, 12:32 AM
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12k Lexus
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05-10-2009, 02:00 AM
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Learn to Relax
Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Anaheim, CA
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 A Lexus key chain for when you're away from the car. People will see the key chain and think you really drive a Lexus. 
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05-10-2009, 02:09 AM
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Drives: 09 Yaris S 3dr Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: HI
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Yes, you can. I replaced front and back emblems, removed toyota and replaced it with lexus. I also replaced the wheel center caps.
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05-10-2009, 02:11 AM
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Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
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If on the other hand you did a lot of interior overhauling for a real VIP/Luxury look and feel, then you might get away with it ANd I'd say a YS150 badge as well (seeing as other Lexus cars are ES, IS, GS, LS...)Otherwise it's just pretty tasteless.. I've seen Toyota minivans with Scion badges here  As for Netz/Vitz badging there's nothing wrong with that, seeing as the cars in Japan are badged this way...
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05-10-2009, 02:20 AM
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Drives: 09 Yaris S 3dr Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: HI
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I agree. Some things shouldn't be done. I did it for some laughs. I will be reverting back after I black out my toyota emblems. Maybe in a couple of days.
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05-10-2009, 05:28 AM
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Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Montreal Canada
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You want to put Lexus badges on a Yaris??
 What do you suppose people noticing the change will think? that you are some kind of cool rich guy and Lexus has really gone down a few notches or....
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05-10-2009, 09:47 AM
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Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Massachusetts
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 With all do respect, Please, please don't. As a member on ClubLexus, these are the types of people we have made fun of. People will always be taking pictures of your car to post online and laugh at. If you want a Lexus, you can get an older one for the same price as a Yaris. Don't be like these people.... |
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05-10-2009, 09:49 AM
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Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Massachusetts
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BTW, OP, clever screen name. "Yaristotle".
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05-10-2009, 09:52 AM
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I could see this working
-Get some nice 16 Rims, classy, sporty looking... -Then buy some Clazzio Seat covers from Garm (Microimageonline.com), this gives that upgraded leather look and feel -Purchase a GPS Nav Headunit for the car -Upgrade to the JDM Taillights so it doesnt appear to be the same as a regular Yaris. -Lexus Badges all around, with YS150/LB150/LC150 Badge Enjoy your now 15k Lexus hatchback!
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05-10-2009, 10:15 AM
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Banned
Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: OH
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Sabre, you forgot the coilovers!
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05-10-2009, 10:49 AM
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Yea, but switching to a rougher ride, doesnt help the overall comfort feel of the car. Lexus is known for comfort over performance when it comes to those who go out there and buy a IS250...
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07 Toyota Yaris Hatchback -sold- 11 Mazdaspeed 3 -SRI/TIP, 3 inch TBI, Custom FMIC, Tuned by Cobb Accessport, HKS ssq2 BOV, Upgraded HPFP- Clean stock look... Killer performance. |
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05-10-2009, 10:52 AM
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It's the illusion you see
Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Brossard, QC
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props for the 330CI!!
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05-10-2009, 11:23 AM
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Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Delaware/Connecticut
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It's no different than any of the other rebadges done here IMO. If you are rebadging it then you are calling it something it never actually was therefore it's not really any different than Netz, Vitz, Belta, Vios badges... just don't halfass stick on some Lexus emblems. If you put them on in a nice way it won't look bad at all especially if you had some Lexus style wheels... And I'd call it a CS150
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05-10-2009, 11:53 AM
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Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: San Antonio, Texas!
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Did ya notice that the jab is usually towards the more pompous brands of cars (BMW, Mercedes, etc)? The kind driven by people who think they are hot shit because of the car they drive? It makes me laugh, almost anyone can spend too much money (or more likely, get a loan) and drop it on a car, which is a bad investment in the first place. I make a considerable sum of money, but when it came time to replace the VW I owned for almost ten years, I was looking for a good commuter car which led me to the Yaris. I could have easily spent double on a car; but I don't see the point as the majority of my time is spent driving back and forth to work (a 22 mile commute each way) or running errands. The Yaris is perfect for that. So, again I saw go for it, put Lexus emblems on your car and even get a Lexus keychain. And if it offends anyone, just tell them to get a sense of humor! One last comment, it is funny how different people think. In Germany, it is very popular to debadge cars, and as we've seen there are people on here who repaint their badges to make them much more subtle. To each their own, but whatever makes you happy is what's important! Cheers! M2 |
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05-10-2009, 12:18 PM
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Drives: 09 Yaris HB, 08 SR5 Tundra Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: RGV, Texas
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i frankly don't understand the desire to re-badge at all. especially in this case. i think you are just asking to be heckled. you already own a yaris and i'm sure you've been heckled for just that alone. don't make it worse by throwing a badge on that says luxury when our car is anything but.
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