gs350 owners.. how are you diggin' the car so far?
06-05-08, 02:10 PM
#17
Uhhh... that's the beauty of the drop down box. It puts the rarely used controls out of sight!!! WHOOSH! (that was the sound of the drop down box concept flying over your head) 
I'm also still in the honeymoon period with my GS350.... a whopping 451 miles on it. I absolute love it.... 9.5 out of 10.
I'm also young/single... so the small trunk doesn't bother me. It can fit three golf bags in it with room to spare, which is plenty enough for me. I think it drives gorgeously, has a luxurious fit/finish.... perfect.
It's not a "driver's car" like the 540 or 335.... but it's definitely THE car for someone who drives a lot. :-) If you get my meaning....
I'm also still in the honeymoon period with my GS350.... a whopping 451 miles on it. I absolute love it.... 9.5 out of 10.
I'm also young/single... so the small trunk doesn't bother me. It can fit three golf bags in it with room to spare, which is plenty enough for me. I think it drives gorgeously, has a luxurious fit/finish.... perfect.
It's not a "driver's car" like the 540 or 335.... but it's definitely THE car for someone who drives a lot. :-) If you get my meaning....
06-05-08, 02:48 PM
#18
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The drop down box is a nice feature to look at, but i've banged my knee into it too many times. If there way a way for me to convert my box to have the gas/trunk release outside, i'd do it in a heartbeat (07 GS350).
06-05-08, 09:06 PM
#20
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I love my GS. HOWEVER, I have my gripes
1. Cannot stand that the backseat does NOT fold down. I had to find out the hard way when trying to load my surfboard.
2. I have to use my damn tape player to play songs off of my Ipod, while all the other Lexus models have an Aux input. A freaking corrolla has an aux input.
3. My Nav sometimes gives the WORST directions EVER.
4. The brake dust is excessive.
1. Cannot stand that the backseat does NOT fold down. I had to find out the hard way when trying to load my surfboard.
2. I have to use my damn tape player to play songs off of my Ipod, while all the other Lexus models have an Aux input. A freaking corrolla has an aux input.
3. My Nav sometimes gives the WORST directions EVER.
4. The brake dust is excessive.
06-06-08, 12:47 AM
#21
I love my GS. HOWEVER, I have my gripes
1. Cannot stand that the backseat does NOT fold down. I had to find out the hard way when trying to load my surfboard.
2. I have to use my damn tape player to play songs off of my Ipod, while all the other Lexus models have an Aux input. A freaking corrolla has an aux input.
3. My Nav sometimes gives the WORST directions EVER.
4. The brake dust is excessive.
1. Cannot stand that the backseat does NOT fold down. I had to find out the hard way when trying to load my surfboard.
2. I have to use my damn tape player to play songs off of my Ipod, while all the other Lexus models have an Aux input. A freaking corrolla has an aux input.
3. My Nav sometimes gives the WORST directions EVER.
4. The brake dust is excessive.
4) get the TSIB done
06-06-08, 06:00 AM
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Someone also mentioned no aux jack for Ipod (or other audio accessories) but this has been added in the 2008.
I know it doesn't help the owners of the earlier models but at least it appears like Lexus is listening.
06-06-08, 06:42 AM
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06-06-08, 10:53 AM
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A few people have mentioned this but in the 2008 both buttons were moved outside the drop down. There are several other ways to open the trunk as well so it doesn't seem like that big of an issue. And how often do you really open the fuel door?
Someone also mentioned no aux jack for Ipod (or other audio accessories) but this has been added in the 2008.
I know it doesn't help the owners of the earlier models but at least it appears like Lexus is listening.
Someone also mentioned no aux jack for Ipod (or other audio accessories) but this has been added in the 2008.
I know it doesn't help the owners of the earlier models but at least it appears like Lexus is listening.
06-06-08, 12:04 PM
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I love my GS. HOWEVER, I have my gripes
1. Cannot stand that the backseat does NOT fold down. I had to find out the hard way when trying to load my surfboard.
1. Cannot stand that the backseat does NOT fold down. I had to find out the hard way when trying to load my surfboard.
I also love my GS, and I also have some gripes (all pretty minor). I'd still give it a 9/10:
1. Yes, the trunk is a little small.
2. Yes, the backlighting on the steering wheel could/should be better.
3. Slight (not much) dash rattle.
4. Mine is an '07 - I'd like the gas and trunk buttons to be outside the drop-down thingie. I have hit my knee several times.
5. Not so great lighting (interior and trunk)
6. Ipod - I personally don't care, but I think it's shortsighted not to be able to integrate an ipod with the audio system.
7. Number One Gripe (this is more "major") - the blackout on the nav and audio while driving (I know I can "fix" it --just don't think I should have to).
8. Keyless entry - I love it -- the problem is I sometimes go out to the car to get something, but since the key is always in my purse, I sometimes forget to take it with me!
Plusses: There are plenty, but most of all, I love the way this car looks (Obsidian Black with Cashmere interior) and I love the way it drives, and the bluetooth works great with our phones (one Razr, one Q and one Samsung Sync)!
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06-06-08, 12:08 PM
#28
Wow, this just isn't one I would even have considered with this type of car. (Now if the seats didn't fold down in my SUV, then I'd have a problem!).
I also love my GS, and I also have some gripes (all pretty minor). I'd still give it a 9/10:
1. Yes, the trunk is a little small.
2. Yes, the backlighting on the steering wheel could/should be better.
3. Slight (not much) dash rattle.
4. Mine is an '07 - I'd like the gas and trunk buttons to be outside the drop-down thingie. I have hit my knee several times.
5. Not so great lighting (interior and trunk)
6. Ipod - I personally don't care, but I think it's shortsighted not to be able to integrate an ipod with the audio system.
7. Number One Gripe (this is more "major") - the blackout on the nav and audio while driving (I know I can "fix" it --just don't think I should have to).
8. Keyless entry - I love it -- the problem is I sometimes go out to the car to get something, but since the key is always in my purse, I sometimes forget to take it with me!
Plusses: There are plenty, but most of all, I love the way this car looks (Obsidian Black with Cashmere interior) and I love the way it drives, and the bluetooth works great with our phones (one Razr, one Q and one Samsung Sync)!
I also love my GS, and I also have some gripes (all pretty minor). I'd still give it a 9/10:
1. Yes, the trunk is a little small.
2. Yes, the backlighting on the steering wheel could/should be better.
3. Slight (not much) dash rattle.
4. Mine is an '07 - I'd like the gas and trunk buttons to be outside the drop-down thingie. I have hit my knee several times.
5. Not so great lighting (interior and trunk)
6. Ipod - I personally don't care, but I think it's shortsighted not to be able to integrate an ipod with the audio system.
7. Number One Gripe (this is more "major") - the blackout on the nav and audio while driving (I know I can "fix" it --just don't think I should have to).
8. Keyless entry - I love it -- the problem is I sometimes go out to the car to get something, but since the key is always in my purse, I sometimes forget to take it with me!
Plusses: There are plenty, but most of all, I love the way this car looks (Obsidian Black with Cashmere interior) and I love the way it drives, and the bluetooth works great with our phones (one Razr, one Q and one Samsung Sync)!
06-06-08, 12:29 PM
#29
Wow, this just isn't one I would even have considered with this type of car. (Now if the seats didn't fold down in my SUV, then I'd have a problem!).
I also love my GS, and I also have some gripes (all pretty minor). I'd still give it a 9/10:
1. Yes, the trunk is a little small.
2. Yes, the backlighting on the steering wheel could/should be better.
3. Slight (not much) dash rattle.
4. Mine is an '07 - I'd like the gas and trunk buttons to be outside the drop-down thingie. I have hit my knee several times.
5. Not so great lighting (interior and trunk)
6. Ipod - I personally don't care, but I think it's shortsighted not to be able to integrate an ipod with the audio system.
7. Number One Gripe (this is more "major") - the blackout on the nav and audio while driving (I know I can "fix" it --just don't think I should have to).
8. Keyless entry - I love it -- the problem is I sometimes go out to the car to get something, but since the key is always in my purse, I sometimes forget to take it with me!
Plusses: There are plenty, but most of all, I love the way this car looks (Obsidian Black with Cashmere interior) and I love the way it drives, and the bluetooth works great with our phones (one Razr, one Q and one Samsung Sync)!
I also love my GS, and I also have some gripes (all pretty minor). I'd still give it a 9/10:
1. Yes, the trunk is a little small.
2. Yes, the backlighting on the steering wheel could/should be better.
3. Slight (not much) dash rattle.
4. Mine is an '07 - I'd like the gas and trunk buttons to be outside the drop-down thingie. I have hit my knee several times.
5. Not so great lighting (interior and trunk)
6. Ipod - I personally don't care, but I think it's shortsighted not to be able to integrate an ipod with the audio system.
7. Number One Gripe (this is more "major") - the blackout on the nav and audio while driving (I know I can "fix" it --just don't think I should have to).
8. Keyless entry - I love it -- the problem is I sometimes go out to the car to get something, but since the key is always in my purse, I sometimes forget to take it with me!
Plusses: There are plenty, but most of all, I love the way this car looks (Obsidian Black with Cashmere interior) and I love the way it drives, and the bluetooth works great with our phones (one Razr, one Q and one Samsung Sync)!
06-06-08, 02:35 PM
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I'm just a bit over 10,000 miles on mine. My biggest issue was hopefully taken care of. The rattles were my biggest problem. Rattles for some reason really get on my nerves. Long story short, just got my GS back the other day and so far no rattles. Had an annoying constant rattle upper left of the sunroof(by the grab bar). The techs couldn't hear it. So I ending up taking a tech on the freeway to show him the noise. Kinda funny going down 405 w/the techs arm in front of my face trying to point out the rattle. Otherwise no complaints. Love my GS. I'll go with a 9 also.