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GS-F or LS...some feedback

Old 04-27-16, 08:28 AM
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Hey brothers, I keep going back and forth on this one, my lease is up on my 15 GS Fsport in a year and a half, and I keep going back and forth on a CPO LS or GSF, I have had 3 GS's over the last 7 years and I have been waiting and anticipating the GS-F probably right when the ISF came out in 08. I also now have a 3 year old and we'll be trying for a 2nd child this year as well. The LS is a step up from the GS in refinement and space, would probably be more suited for everyday driving and weather licing in NJ.

But the GSF keeps calling me back, lol. I keep telling myself have the wife lease an SUV for her next car to cover the family since I drive to work with just me and my brother and I would buy a cheaper 2nd truck or car for NJ snow...

I keep going back and forth with the next level up in the Brand of the LS and being comfortable or the sports car GS that I probably really want. Then I thought, maybe best of both worlds, luxury version GS....
Old 04-27-16, 09:32 AM
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So I have the GS F-sport and three small children. They fit fine in the back but when they get older it will be too tight. My next car will be the LS for the space as well as wanting to ride smooth and quiet the next time around.
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Got kids? Get the LS. You'll need the extra room. At least it's not a minivan.
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That F handles very well and sounds amazing.
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It would be nice if they came out with a LS500 with the same engine that's in the RC F and GS F.
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Originally Posted by islandbeef
Got kids? Get the LS. You'll need the extra room. At least it's not a minivan.
Lol! True dat
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Originally Posted by 2Squared
It would be nice if they came out with a LS500 with the same engine that's in the RC F and GS F.
Maybe that is what I actually want, that way the LS would have the power I want but also the family room and comfortability.
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Have your wife lease her preferred choice SUV for family outings and you get the GS-F for all around fun but can still haul the family around if needed
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If you plan a car for your family, go with an LS or SUV or van. You need one of those for the family. GS can cut it for sure but not comfortable esp. with that hump in the middle. Two little ones with your wife in the back is not fun. On the other hand the gs f does look and sound sweet.
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You already answered the question when you said that the F keeps calling you back.
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Originally Posted by jjscsix
You already answered the question when you said that the F keeps calling you back.
Hahaa, I know. I go back and forth with this one.
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Life is too short to drive boring cars - get the GS F.
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Teach them young and get the GS-F
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Originally Posted by 1111GS
If you plan a car for your family, go with an LS or SUV or van. You need one of those for the family. GS can cut it for sure but not comfortable esp. with that hump in the middle. Two little ones with your wife in the back is not fun. On the other hand the gs f does look and sound sweet.
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This is why sedans with roomy back seats are a must if you wouldn't be caught dead in a minivan. BMW's Gran Turismo's also fulfill this requirement. Tourings/Wagons are just as useful but they negatively affect American "Man Cards" with their stigmas.
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I assume you mean a GS-F Sport vs an actual GS-F since you're comparing a used LS to a new GS (the GS-F and the LS are similar in price new).

Very different cars. I obviously chose the LS, but I could see why somebody would choose the GS. If you have to carry your kids I would definitely choose the LS...and did.

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