6 vs 8 speed transmission
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Watch those potholes Kevin!!! I also have a 2013 4GS, love it, and the 6-speed is so smooth you won't miss the 8-speed. Today was a gorgeous day here in Dallas so hope you enjoyed the new ride. I ate a huge denture-busting pothole yesterday that burst the front passenger tire, bent its rim, and threw the suspension out of alignment. The car is now at the dealer and I'm driving an ES hybrid loaner. Have fun! You chose right.
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Sorry to hear that.
I usually travel Monday through Thursday. But last week I was home and drove the car on the 35 almost every day.
You were not kidding with those potholes!!! I tried to avoid them, but inevitably did eat a few….I was comforting myself with the thought that I got the Lexus optional coverage for tires, rims and dings…But fortunately the car wasn’t damaged.
And yeh, I don’t miss at all the 8 speed. The 6 speed auto is really nice. I especially like the rev matching downshift. The manual shifting has more delay that I would like though. But I usually drive in auto mode, so I don’t really care.
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I have driven both, and I found them very similar in performance and mileage overall.. the graphics on the screen appeared cosmetically updated too in the new model as another difference I didnt see mentioned.
To me the Sport mode seemed to make a bigger difference in the way the cars moved more so than the 6 vs 8 speed. Even more so with the Sport + mode - I was stunned at how drastically that alters the car, almost turning it into a new animal with the steering and suspension settings changing up too! It really is like having two cars in one...
I did end up with a 2015 F Sport, as I really enjoy "spirited" driving. I think it comes down to finding the one that suits your preferences and needs the best, and you really cant go wrong with the 4GS!
Congratz to you on your new ride!
To me the Sport mode seemed to make a bigger difference in the way the cars moved more so than the 6 vs 8 speed. Even more so with the Sport + mode - I was stunned at how drastically that alters the car, almost turning it into a new animal with the steering and suspension settings changing up too! It really is like having two cars in one...
I did end up with a 2015 F Sport, as I really enjoy "spirited" driving. I think it comes down to finding the one that suits your preferences and needs the best, and you really cant go wrong with the 4GS!
Congratz to you on your new ride!
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These were the big changes for 2014
Also here is the 2014 Press Release with a few more tidbits
http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/...ort+design.htm
- 8-Speed Automatic for RWD GS350
- Siri Eyes Free
- 'Auto' Feature added to heated and ventilated seats
- Auto folding side mirrors
Also here is the 2014 Press Release with a few more tidbits
http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/...ort+design.htm
I have the Intuitive Park Assist option and I can't see any difference in the sensors between the 2013 and 2014 model.
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2013 parking sensors stick out while 2014+ sits flush with the bumper.
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It's subtle, but you can see the sensor difference here:
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I heard the 2016 model will have the sensors so flushed that you won’t be able to see them. It’s going to look exactly like a 2013 model….. that doesn't have the parking assist option.
Kidding aside is it just cosmetic or it adds functionality?
Kidding aside is it just cosmetic or it adds functionality?
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It's mainly for aerodynamics and cars with flush mounted sensors can travel twice as fast while using only half the fuel.
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I would hope the flush mounted sensors would be more durable as less of it would be exposed to road debris, But in the end, it's probably just 99.99% cosmetics.
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