dseag2

I was coming out of a store today and there was a guy in a previous gen Mercedes S Class walking all around my car and studying it. He was giving that look of "Nice. What the hell is this?". We all hear so many comments about the exterior looks not being up to the rest of the car. He was sure drawn in by it. Mercedes S-Class drivers are hardly enthusiasts, so maybe the car has more universal appeal than we think. Just the fact that someone in the top-shelf Mercedes studied it says a lot.

sydtoosic

Had a dude in a 2012 760LI stop next to me at a light and noticed him admiring my car. What ensued next was hella questions,,, his last comment was " damn I should have bought that lexus". He actually thought that I had a kit and custom wheels on the car. So yes ,,, he was no enthusiast. He bought a badge for prestige and liked my 60K less vehicle better than his.

dseag2

That's quite an endorsement. I love the 7 Series, but I don't need something that expensive and big, or something that will ultimately be more unreliable than the Lexus.

sydtoosic

From our brief convo. He basically said the same thing.

mikez

I just got a brand new GS as a loaner and I've been noticing a lot of admiring glances from middle aged professionals during rush hour, the car is great.

Mr. Burns

It's a very nice looking car in person, especially in Liquid Platinum.

sydtoosic

"they gave you a 4GS for a loaner. we only get a CT,IS or ES.

mehran888

Did you try asking for something else?

I got a GX last time my car was in, but I was actually interested in buying one... can't hurt to ask?

Winson6628

Haha, gotta love our GS. I get tons of ppl staring and glancing everytime I pass or drive next to them. It's an great feeling. Damn u guys actually get to drive the cars they drop off to take ur cars to service? The guy doesn't give us the key lol. So we don't get to drive it.

sydtoosic

yeah i tried,,, " sorry all we have available is a CT, ES, IS or RX." so i stopped asking.

mehran888

Boo, that stinks. I guess my dealership is a bit desperate for the customer satisfaction side of things. They offered me a GS450h as well when I asked for the GX...

They'll probably come to their senses soon too!

mikez

Yeah I know, depends on who you ask too. I always pester my dealer for new model loaners but they always tell me the this is all we have. Switched dealer, got GS

onexcite

Acura delaers have brand new RL & MDX for loaner in my area. Lexus should have LS & LX for loaner.

PLAYTYM

So weird! I certainly didn't buy my GS for "street appeal", but the occasional..."Hey, nice car!", or even a glance in my direction would be nice. I live in Vermont where the big thing is owning a Subaru, (non-official car of Vermont), so maybe they just don't get it???

sydtoosic

they see you... this car demands attention. it's certainly not plain looking. i even get sidewalk rubber neckers,,, always, and the car has been on the street since Jan/Feb. alot of people say it's the first time they've seen one.