idriveacar

So, I'm looking to buy a used 2013 gs350, and here in Canada we had basically two options for the car: Fsport, or Lux/Tech/TechPlus.

I prefer the front end of the Fsport, by a lot, and prefer the look of 19in wheels. But I also enjoyed the HUD on a test drive, and the gf would really like blind spot detection. The ML audio would also be nice, but not a dealbreaker.

My two options: 1) buy a lux/tech model, and then get aftermarket wheels (total noob in this area) as well as rebuild the front end to resemble the f sport. I've seen people do the front end rebuild, but I'm not comfortable doing any of my own work. I expect this would be relatively expensive to do. Wheels are probably worth 2-3k? and front end rebuild 1-2k?

Option 2 would be to buy an fsport and try to get the tech options I want. Is it possible to have a dealer install the HUD for example, or any other method to get functional BSD+HUD?

yardie876

I would go with the luxury package with all the goodies. Unfortunately you cannot retrofit these features yourself. Theoretically, the front end conversion shouldn't cost you more than $2000, depending on how cheap you can source a bumper.

idriveacar

based on your signature, I'm assuming you did exactly that? once you've sourced the parts, did you install it yourself or have a shop do it? any advice on the process?

Igor911

in the USA we can special order an F sport with HUD and such...

GregCanada

If i were you, i'd get the luxury with all the equipment you want, then do the fsport bumper / grille conversion, and use LED foglights. You are probably correct in the 1500-2k range. the fsport rear spoiler is $$ but the standard spoiler is reasonably priced and looks quite similar.
then get your aftermarket wheels, but install snows on the stockers and keep them for winter driving.