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Old 07-23-14, 06:24 AM
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Default Farewell Club Lexus.. I've joined BMW!

After 7 long loving years of owning my GS its finally time to move on... I cant thank the Lexus community enough as I've came so far in the car modding industry and learned so much from you guys that I've retained so much information! It was time for a new car mainly because I will be going to NYC for college in January and i needed something a bit more updated. Anyways my new car is a 2008 BMW Twin Turbo'd on orange interior. It breaks my heart but the GS will be up for sale in the classifieds along with the rims which i will provide a link too. Thanks again everyone at Club Lexus. I think I will be coming back to Lexus scene in the next couple years so look out!











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Old 07-23-14, 06:36 AM
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Congrats on the BMW! Do you want to throw those tails over my way?
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Old 07-23-14, 06:45 AM
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Why does every GS owner eventually trade up for a 5 series?
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Old 07-23-14, 06:52 AM
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I hope you have a warranty on it, been there done that. Awesome cars when they arent having issues. When they do, break open that wallet hard
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Old 07-23-14, 07:30 AM
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Congrats! Nice purchase. As the previous guy said, the bimmers aren't as forgiving as the Lexus when they reach high mileage. But with that stated, I would've probably made the same move.

I'm currently eyeing a 2009 Infiniti M45 for a possible purchase. Going to take a look at it this weekend. Selling the GS hopefully within the next month.
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Old 07-23-14, 07:47 AM
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I love the wood and leather color. Very nice.
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Old 07-23-14, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by NYKnick101
Why does every GS owner eventually trade up for a 5 series?
I remeber almost buying a white E60 after selling my first black GS but I passed on it. Ended up getting my current white GS. I still look from time to time for a clean manual e46 m3 tho.
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Old 07-23-14, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by NYKnick101
Why does every GS owner eventually trade up for a 5 series?
the e/5 is the logical step considering they compete in the same class...
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Old 07-23-14, 10:59 AM
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Man that interior kills ours
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congrats on the new ride
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Old 07-23-14, 12:36 PM
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Congrats but you'll be back....
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
Congrats but you'll be back....
Yep, they always come back. Got out of my E500 Benz after 5 months back in to a Lexus GS430 early this year. The Benz was too scary to own used and without a warranty.
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More internets for the GS
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When the initial excitement wears off, you will come crawling back on all 4's...We'll leave the light on for you
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Old 07-23-14, 03:32 PM
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Thats a 535i? It has 528i rims. Well if it is I hope you got a warranty with the 535i as well. Get the intake blasted and if you hear rattling from the passenger side on the engine when you start it in the morning its your wastegates. You can get the turbos replaced from BMW free of charge if your car has under 82,000 miles. You'll miss the reliability of the GS without a doubt.

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