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Old 03-30-15, 06:12 AM
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I love my GS but I'm looking to get something different, a coupe. Unfortunately I'm not into the looks of the RC and the A5 is a bit dated. Yesterday I got a chance to drive my buddy's M4. All I can say is it's been a while since I had that much fun in a car. Loud, insanely fast, lightning gear shifts, just another animal entirely compare to our GS. So hopefully in a couple months I can update you guys on what it's like owning an M4.
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I'm guessing you have narrowed down your search within Lexus, LS. I'm curious how in the world are you able t lease an LS for that cheap. Up here its around $1,060 to lease it.
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Originally Posted by PirelliGS
Whoever suggested the Ghibli probably never drove the car and is just going off of lease specials. This car is terrible, absolutely horendous, a flat out sht bucket !! dont be fooled by the Masarati name. Take one for a spin if you dont believe, the GS is 1000 times better than the Ghibli.
That's good to know. Cause around here I see those Ghibli owners drive like they own a Ferrari.

Originally Posted by SW13GS
The new XF still looks a little too austere inside for me.

Haven't driven anything else new, but just an update. Helped a friend lease a 2015 GS F Sport and was talking to my guy who sold it to him, he ran some numbers for me. He would have been able to get me out of my GS into a 2015 Luxury for the same payment. That rolls a lot of negative equity from mine into the new one though, and obviously if I simply wait until I'm close to the end of mine that wouldn't be an issue.

He quoted me on an LS, and it looks like I just might be able to get one MSRP's around $80k for between $850-900 a month. Again I'd have to wait until mine is closer to the end. Gives hope that might be an option.

Search goes on!
Hey Steve, is that 850-900 including tax with zero down? For a base LS or FSport? FSport MSRP is 85K I think.
Old 03-30-15, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by bigblack06
I'm guessing you have narrowed down your search within Lexus, LS. I'm curious how in the world are you able t lease an LS for that cheap. Up here its around $1,060 to lease it.
Haven't narrowed it down at all, still have a lot of searching and driving to do.

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Hey Steve, is that 850-900 including tax with zero down? For a base LS or FSport? FSport MSRP is 85K I think.
Nothing down, tax included but that includes trading my GS in to get the tax savings. Pretty base LS.
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So Steve, what's your heart telling you? What do you just really want? (That's reasonably within your budget)

It sounds like you are digging the LS. Would you lease a new one? Or go with a more loaded used? I'm personally not an LS fan unless they're ghetto with rims but that wouldn't fit me so I've just avoided them, don't know much about them.

Have you considered the Acura RLX?
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Originally Posted by mso4
I love my GS but I'm looking to get something different, a coupe. Unfortunately I'm not into the looks of the RC and the A5 is a bit dated. Yesterday I got a chance to drive my buddy's M4. All I can say is it's been a while since I had that much fun in a car. Loud, insanely fast, lightning gear shifts, just another animal entirely compare to our GS. So hopefully in a couple months I can update you guys on what it's like owning an M4.
YESSS!!! I look forward to your post Love the M4!!
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What I really would want is an LS. Its just a question of cost vs reward. I likely wouldn't want a used one, I'd lease a new one.
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Originally Posted by SW13GS
What I really would want is an LS. Its just a question of cost vs reward. I likely wouldn't want a used one, I'd lease a new one.
i still say if it's under 900, which is only 200 more than your gs now, the ls is a great deal

unless you are afraid that the new ls coming next year might give you second thoughts
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I agree, we'll see if that's still doable 7 months from now lol

Not worried about the new LS. It'll be way too expensive for me lol
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This is it Steve, this is it!!!
Old 04-01-15, 06:17 AM
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No F Sport

This would be it:



To be clear though, I still intend to drive a bunch of cars and post thoughts here! I have not made up my mind.
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Originally Posted by sick21
YESSS!!! I look forward to your post Love the M4!!
I ordered a white M4 today with european delivery in June. Hopefully it will be here in the US by August. Can't wait!
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Originally Posted by mso4
I ordered a white M4 today with european delivery in June. Hopefully it will be here in the US by August. Can't wait!
WOW.... this is fantastic! It's my dream that might come true in 5 years based on my plan. Me and my friend agreed to do european delivery together. You are going to have a lot of excitement getting your M4 right from the factory and basically visiting/driving in Europe for free if planned everything right way

YOUR MESSAGE APPROVED
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Originally Posted by mso4
I ordered a white M4 today with european delivery in June. Hopefully it will be here in the US by August. Can't wait!
that's going to be one heck of an experience. all my friends who have done that loved it
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Originally Posted by shurik74
WOW.... this is fantastic! It's my dream that might come true in 5 years based on my plan. Me and my friend agreed to do european delivery together. You are going to have a lot of excitement getting your M4 right from the factory and basically visiting/driving in Europe for free if planned everything right way

YOUR MESSAGE APPROVED
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that's going to be one heck of an experience. all my friends who have done that loved it
I'm pretty excited. My gf and I are planning to go for at least ten days. Trying to get a few more days off work so we can extend the trip a little haha. I was in Europe a couple years ago but never got a chance to drive there. I'm looking forward to visiting all those wonderful countries and maybe even taking the M4 to the 'Ring.


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