13' GS base vs F-Sport Choice
#1
13' GS base vs F-Sport Choice
I currently have a LS430 which I love, and I want to get something different for my daily. I don't plan on selling the LS430 but giving it to my parents when I get something else since its a amazing car. I've been considering a bunch of stuff, I was looking at another BMW but I already have one which is a headache so I want something more reliable. I landed back on Lexus again specifically the GS350 for the size and reliability. I had 2 I was thinking about.
13' Gs 350 Base awd 17k
13' Gs 350 Fsport 25k
Now between the 2 there would be about a 8k price difference, the gs350 has a rebuilt title which is from a seller who sells these types of cars. Would the fsport really be worth the extra money with these price differences in mind? I don't need a rundown either of rebuilt titles, I'm very familiar with them bidding on some of these cars in the past. Does the f-sport add any additional power to the GS, or is it mostly the suspension dampening and the exterior grilles etc?
13' Gs 350 Base awd 17k
13' Gs 350 Fsport 25k
Now between the 2 there would be about a 8k price difference, the gs350 has a rebuilt title which is from a seller who sells these types of cars. Would the fsport really be worth the extra money with these price differences in mind? I don't need a rundown either of rebuilt titles, I'm very familiar with them bidding on some of these cars in the past. Does the f-sport add any additional power to the GS, or is it mostly the suspension dampening and the exterior grilles etc?
#2
Lexus Champion
For 2013, the F Sport package contents are listed below. I'll let you decide whether you think it's worth it or not.
http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/...specs.download
F SPORT
16-way power sport driver seat (includes power side bolsters, thigh support, four-way lumbar)
19-inch staggered width split five-spoke wheels with summer tires for RWD, single width with all-season
tires for AWD
F SPORT tuned Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS)
Larger front brakes with hi-friction pads
Rear lip spoiler
Sport interior (aluminum trim, unique perforated leather trim, and black headliner)
Sport front bumper and rear lower valence
Unique mesh grille inserts
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) (RWD only)
16-way power sport driver seat (includes power side bolsters, thigh support, four-way lumbar)
19-inch staggered width split five-spoke wheels with summer tires for RWD, single width with all-season
tires for AWD
F SPORT tuned Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS)
Larger front brakes with hi-friction pads
Rear lip spoiler
Sport interior (aluminum trim, unique perforated leather trim, and black headliner)
Sport front bumper and rear lower valence
Unique mesh grille inserts
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) (RWD only)
#4
Probably, I could always wrap it in aluminum, it wouldn't be that hard.
Thanks, the main thing that I like is the front, I'd have to see how much it would be to convert that off a base model.
For 2013, the F Sport package contents are listed below. I'll let you decide whether you think it's worth it or not.
http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/...specs.download
http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/...specs.download
Thanks, the main thing that I like is the front, I'd have to see how much it would be to convert that off a base model.
#5
Lead Lap
You can order the aluminum trim pieces directly from the dealer but they are very pricey (some are over $100 for the dash and door pieces, EACH).
Other members have went the carbon fiber wrapped look as a cheaper (and quite sporty/handsome) finish: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...rior-trim.html
Other members have went the carbon fiber wrapped look as a cheaper (and quite sporty/handsome) finish: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...rior-trim.html
#6
Lead Lap
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ll-pics-2.html
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#8
So I was debating and decided to get the 13 car off ebay. Got it for under 17k, couldn't pass it up. AWD wasn't my preference really but I can live with it. Should hopefully have the car next week, my prized LS430 is going to my mom so she can get rid of her high milage 99 ES300. I'm sure I'll be modding it, I gotta research some of the AWD lowering options. I'm not sure if AWD can be bagged or not, I'm assuming not?
#9
Intermediate
So I was debating and decided to get the 13 car off ebay. Got it for under 17k, couldn't pass it up. AWD wasn't my preference really but I can live with it. Should hopefully have the car next week, my prized LS430 is going to my mom so she can get rid of her high milage 99 ES300. I'm sure I'll be modding it, I gotta research some of the AWD lowering options. I'm not sure if AWD can be bagged or not, I'm assuming not?
#10
So I was debating and decided to get the 13 car off ebay. Got it for under 17k, couldn't pass it up. AWD wasn't my preference really but I can live with it. Should hopefully have the car next week, my prized LS430 is going to my mom so she can get rid of her high milage 99 ES300. I'm sure I'll be modding it, I gotta research some of the AWD lowering options. I'm not sure if AWD can be bagged or not, I'm assuming not?
#11
I went with the luxury for the interior and upgraded luxury options but liked the look of the F Sport so have the F Sport wheels, OEM spoiler, and bumper being painted now and will install hopefully next week. Also the Lux version has Sport+ mode as well! As long as you're not too concerned with the other performance and interior options for the F Sport then you can easily do the Fake Sport conversion like I am doing and so many others have done!
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