Why I will probably trade for another GS F Sport
09-04-14, 08:43 PM
#32
im in the same boat, lease is up in march and trying to figure out what to get.
will look into the revised a6, but the trim i want(AWD 3.0T prestige/s-line) will cost in the 700's for a lease, and the interior just doesn't do it for me, way too vw ish and i swear non-S audi's don't come with real leather.
5 series, if im moving to german, has to be a v8, and i feel the current gen 5 series has been out for too long to jump into a 3 yr lease when the new body is coming out in 2016.
one car i will consider is the e550 coupe, VERY fast, can be had for around 700, and is a coupe and the revision did the car wonders so i'll definitely consider it.
if all else fails, i'll lease another gs350 f sport with a different color, probably white, and pay $150 less a month.
will look into the revised a6, but the trim i want(AWD 3.0T prestige/s-line) will cost in the 700's for a lease, and the interior just doesn't do it for me, way too vw ish and i swear non-S audi's don't come with real leather.
5 series, if im moving to german, has to be a v8, and i feel the current gen 5 series has been out for too long to jump into a 3 yr lease when the new body is coming out in 2016.
one car i will consider is the e550 coupe, VERY fast, can be had for around 700, and is a coupe and the revision did the car wonders so i'll definitely consider it.
if all else fails, i'll lease another gs350 f sport with a different color, probably white, and pay $150 less a month.
09-05-14, 09:03 AM
#33
Lexus Test Driver
Same here. I wanted a 3.0T A6 with black optic pkg and led head lights. That's about $63k. The lease for the car just wasn't competitive with Lexus. Not even close. It was going to be over $900/mo for the Audi. That's when I knew the F Sport was a no brainer.
09-05-14, 09:44 AM
#34
Why don't you get the 2015 GS450h F-Sport?
Instant torque from zero revs, higher top end power and top speed and overtaking/passing ability that rivals 400hp+ cars due to the instant electric engine response.
AND with the 2015 models, you can get DRS with the new F-Sport trim ( new for the 2014 GS450h).
Instant torque from zero revs, higher top end power and top speed and overtaking/passing ability that rivals 400hp+ cars due to the instant electric engine response.
AND with the 2015 models, you can get DRS with the new F-Sport trim ( new for the 2014 GS450h).
10-04-14, 12:28 PM
#35
I've got a year to go and at this point I don't see anything I'd really like to have more than another GS F Sport. For my situation it's just about the perfect car; the only thing I'm disappointed in is the too soft, scratches-if-you-sneeze obsidian paint. If I get another black GS I might put an aftermarket clear coat on it Day One.
10-04-14, 02:19 PM
#36
Lexus Test Driver
I've got a year to go and at this point I don't see anything I'd really like to have more than another GS F Sport. For my situation it's just about the perfect car; the only thing I'm disappointed in is the too soft, scratches-if-you-sneeze obsidian paint. If I get another black GS I might put an aftermarket clear coat on it Day One.
10-04-14, 07:58 PM
#37
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dseag2:
Did you see the post on the dented trim?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...atchplate.html
Did you see the post on the dented trim?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...atchplate.html
BTW, since I started this thread I looked seriously at the new C-Class and just don't find the exterior impressive at all. A buddy of mine just purchased a CLS and I was pretty blown away riding in it. I've always liked that car. I'm waiting for the 2015 refreshed model to arrive at dealers. However, I've been doing research and it seems road noise is a consistent complaint. The GS isn't exactly quiet over concrete so it may be apples to apples. I'll have to check. I really wanted a smaller car, but there isn't anything that stacks up to the GS.
10-04-14, 08:29 PM
#38
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Going from GS to C-Class is a downgrade to me. I don't like that iPad on the dash style that MB is doing to their new models now.
10-05-14, 11:00 AM
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While a sound system may not be the deciding factor in purchasing a new vehicle, have you actually listed to the Bang & Olefson sound system? I have the B&O in my 2014 SQ5 and it sounds noticeably better than the ML in my 2014 GS 350. The B&O in the A7 is an even better system.
10-05-14, 07:00 PM
#40
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While a sound system may not be the deciding factor in purchasing a new vehicle, have you actually listed to the Bang & Olefson sound system? I have the B&O in my 2014 SQ5 and it sounds noticeably better than the ML in my 2014 GS 350. The B&O in the A7 is an even better system.
10-05-14, 09:10 PM
#41
Lexus Test Driver
Yes, already had it replaced!
BTW, since I started this thread I looked seriously at the new C-Class and just don't find the exterior impressive at all. A buddy of mine just purchased a CLS and I was pretty blown away riding in it. I've always liked that car. I'm waiting for the 2015 refreshed model to arrive at dealers. However, I've been doing research and it seems road noise is a consistent complaint. The GS isn't exactly quiet over concrete so it may be apples to apples. I'll have to check. I really wanted a smaller car, but there isn't anything that stacks up to the GS.
BTW, since I started this thread I looked seriously at the new C-Class and just don't find the exterior impressive at all. A buddy of mine just purchased a CLS and I was pretty blown away riding in it. I've always liked that car. I'm waiting for the 2015 refreshed model to arrive at dealers. However, I've been doing research and it seems road noise is a consistent complaint. The GS isn't exactly quiet over concrete so it may be apples to apples. I'll have to check. I really wanted a smaller car, but there isn't anything that stacks up to the GS.
If yes - how does it compare?
10-06-14, 07:53 PM
#42
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10-06-14, 09:10 PM
#43
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Either way it would be a downgrade from an interior quality standpoint compared to GS.
If i were you, I would get the 2016 GS F which should have the mid-cycle refresh.
10-07-14, 05:21 AM
#44
While the interior is almost the same as the 3Series, u could option it with leather dash and variety of wood trim not offered on the 3.
Either way it would be a downgrade from an interior quality standpoint compared to GS.
If i were you, I would get the 2016 GS F which should have the mid-cycle refresh.
Either way it would be a downgrade from an interior quality standpoint compared to GS.
If i were you, I would get the 2016 GS F which should have the mid-cycle refresh.
10-07-14, 07:37 AM
#45
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