moose66

For those of us who are of the mature set, the LS could be the logical next step up in the Lexus line. I'd take the LS F-Sport in a heart beat. Whether it floats or not!

bocahoo

For me it depends on what Lexus does with the engine options for the GS. I love my GS, but it needs more power. If the only option for the GS is the current V6 engine, I'll probably go with a BMW 550i or Audi S6. If Lexus offers a V8 option, I'll strongly consider another GS.

Hoovey689

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I would love to see Lexus put a 'comfort' mode on the GS like the LS. The air suspension would be a neat option

SW17LS

Yeah I agree. It rides great, if there were just a way to make it a little bit cushier at low speeds over speed bumps and such when I wanted it to be that would be perfect.

It's funny, Jim (CL member Kansas) made a good point. My GS is almost exactly the same size as his 00 LS. When you look up the specs he's right. It's like 5 inches shorter, but wheelbase, interior dimensions, etc are very close.

ItzFilyO

I sat in a 2014 LS FSport today and man.. that car is something else. I didn't wanna get out! lol and that backseat is so comfy.

And then there's this...

LexFather

^^ Great pics! Love the LFA....

Already noticing we drive the LS all the time now since we had the kid...I think we took the GS out once...the LS ride is better and clearly there is more space.....

I did drive the GS to work a couple of times by myself and it is just a ****ing pleasure to drive and have some fun in.

Afrosheen

So, am I pretty much the only one in this thread looking at the RC? The RC-F will be pretty incredible; at least, it is in photographs and on paper. The V8 alone is worth the price of admission and the interior looks like an IS for grown ups.

dseag2

No, you're not the only one. I'm seriously considering an RC350 F Sport myself. I'll test drive the RC-F as well but it may be more car than I need. I was also considering the NX, but the reviews haven't been overwhelming. Sharp looking outside, great interior, but not a particularly great driver due to weight vs. power ratio and center of gravity. Not a big surprise.

Afrosheen

Yeah I bet the NX feels like a dog, like the CT does. Heavy and pokey don't mix when you're in this price bracket. Although the target market for those models are more about looks and style than substance.

jjscsix

It is on my list, but I think the front end is hideous. It will depend on pricing and just how small the rear seat room is.

I'm surprised the new Hyundai Genisis is not getting any play here. It appears to be a hell of a car at a hell of a price. It just shows how much the badge is still putting off upper end buyers.

moose66

I bet there are many with an eye on the Genesis. But probably won't admit it here. I've taken a gander at the new Genesis. Looks interesting, at least the bells and whistles. Not really that fond of the front. They have that Ford Fusion catfish mouth thing going on. I had the 1st generation Genesis sedan. The V8 power plant was smooth and was a beast. But the rest left lots to desire. The body integrity turned me off. And although you don't buy a car to talk about the service department, when I took my car in, I felt like I was bringing in a Yugo and not a $40,000+ car.

ItzFilyO

The previous gen Genesis I test drove had a cheap build quality. The trunk is half metal and half plastic and the door handles feel like they could pop off anytime, and the grille feels flimsy and... cheap. My old Camry had a better build quality than that and the Genesis costs more than a Camry.

Don't know about the new one, sometimes they look good in pictures but in real life they're not.

tompass

Traded a '13 Genesis 4.6 for the GS AWD. Was a fantastic car but the RWD killed me last winter. If the 5.0 Genesis AWD was available in States, I would have purchased same.

SlangBlade

I was under the impression that the IS and the RC had essentially the same interior?

ItzFilyO

Time to get LFA Mike!

Than you'll have a nice fleet of rides.