Head 2 Head GSF vs CTS-V Motor Trend video
#16
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I still think of that CTS as one size smaller than the mid-sized GS. Feels odd to compare the two, even though I know the CTS has grown lately. But that's Cadillac's problem right now, not Lexus.
Otherwise, yes. The GSF is too pricey. This is a bad habit that seems to be gaining some speed lately. Other cars that originally promised lowered pricing but arrived with jacked up pricing include the NSX, R8, and LFA. At least it seems incentives are now bringing the GSF back down to reality.
Otherwise, yes. The GSF is too pricey. This is a bad habit that seems to be gaining some speed lately. Other cars that originally promised lowered pricing but arrived with jacked up pricing include the NSX, R8, and LFA. At least it seems incentives are now bringing the GSF back down to reality.
#17
Lexus Test Driver
So am I the only one who likes the previous gen IS-F better than the new GS-F??? Same engine(brilliant engine, even if its down on hp vs the now boosted competition) as the IS-F, but in a larger, heavier, less athletic car that costs 20-30k more. Plus I like the cleaner styling on the IS-F, the front end on the GS-F is just too much, especially considering how plain the rest of the car looks.
Not having an ISF right now is yet another corporate mistake by this company. They could be peddling a lot more of those than the narrow market and more expensive GSF. The RCF has also not caught on, mainly due to being an impractical coupe.
Last edited by bitkahuna; 07-22-16 at 07:34 AM.
#20
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But hey, as long as Lexus keeps piling on the incentives the GSF will make its own case
#21
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#22
Well its not like they went in on the GSF like the RCF. They did like the Lexus take on the mid size performance sedan in certain aspects. However with the class competitors just encapsulating soo much more brute force and/or precision handling its hard to make a case for the car.
But hey, as long as Lexus keeps piling on the incentives the GSF will make its own case
But hey, as long as Lexus keeps piling on the incentives the GSF will make its own case
I may be in the market eventually
#23
Lexus Champion
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#25
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Right now, thats sounds about right. If you wait till past December to Remember, you`ll be in for the motherload of incentives. The only thing that might hamper is that Lexus has somehow using what they learned on the RCF situation, drastically lowering production volumes then they have already, and by year end only have 10-15 vehicles in the entire US.
#27
If anything someone who wanted one could wait for depreciation. It's almost crazy how much you can get the previous gen for nowadays.
#28
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CTSV deals are about 3k without haggling
So far the F lineup is a budget minded driver. You sacrifice a bit, but with insane numbers you can step right into one. With 25% off the RCF on the remaining 15s back at the end of Q1 16. I can see something coming on the 16s F series near the end of Q1 17. The used market is not worth it on these vehicle just yet. You would need to wait to at least the mid cycle refresh to make depreciation something of a reason to purchase one used.
#29
Lexus Champion
When I bought my ISF from a local Lexus dealership, the finance manager told me they're having a hard time moving the GSF off their lot. Out of the three they had for a while now, they've only sold one whereas the RCF was selling decently. The GSF looks great in person and the fit and fitness is top notch. However, for around $90k, the GSF is way overpriced IMO when compared to it's competitors. Toyota/Lexus should of brought back the ISF, gave it the V8 from the RCF and sold it at around $65k-70k. Would of sold better than the GSF.
#30
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When I bought my ISF from a local Lexus dealership, the finance manager told me they're having a hard time moving the GSF off their lot. Out of the three they had for a while now, they've only sold one whereas the RCF was selling decently. The GSF looks great in person and the fit and fitness is top notch. However, for around $90k, the GSF is way overpriced IMO when compared to it's competitors. Toyota/Lexus should of brought back the ISF, gave it the V8 from the RCF and sold it at around $65k-70k. Would of sold better than the GSF.