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08-03-14, 10:35 AM
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A big difference between the GS460 and a Mustang. I think with the mustang you are going to miss the ride, quality, and most of all, reliability. You just cant beat a Lexus no matter how you look at it. I would say get a couple of Lexus models you might want and test drive each to see what fits best. And heck, if you car is still running strong, why fix something if it isn't broken? I know its hard to stay with one thing, I just paid off my truck and have been cruising the net for a new ride, but the truck has been great and runs like a champ. I hope yo find what your looking for.
08-03-14, 11:30 AM
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A big difference between the GS460 and a Mustang. I think with the mustang you are going to miss the ride, quality, and most of all, reliability. You just cant beat a Lexus no matter how you look at it. I would say get a couple of Lexus models you might want and test drive each to see what fits best. And heck, if you car is still running strong, why fix something if it isn't broken? I know its hard to stay with one thing, I just paid off my truck and have been cruising the net for a new ride, but the truck has been great and runs like a champ. I hope yo find what your looking for.
08-04-14, 02:07 PM
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08-04-14, 02:34 PM
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Oh man. Such good payback. I don't know what I am going to do. maybe i should start a thread on what i should do. Or maybe just use the search function.....what do you think?
08-05-14, 08:42 AM
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does that guy have a life? seriously?
on topic though, i wouldn't go for a mustang. too many issues that aren't really worth it IMO. i'd turbo the GS (like you said you were leaning towards) or do a swap
the cars are just so dang reliable. they last forever if you take care of them
although i do agree on an LS. they're huge, but they're gorgeous.
on topic though, i wouldn't go for a mustang. too many issues that aren't really worth it IMO. i'd turbo the GS (like you said you were leaning towards) or do a swap
the cars are just so dang reliable. they last forever if you take care of them
although i do agree on an LS. they're huge, but they're gorgeous.
08-05-14, 09:20 AM
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does that guy have a life? seriously?
on topic though, i wouldn't go for a mustang. too many issues that aren't really worth it IMO. i'd turbo the GS (like you said you were leaning towards) or do a swap
the cars are just so dang reliable. they last forever if you take care of them
although i do agree on an LS. they're huge, but they're gorgeous.
on topic though, i wouldn't go for a mustang. too many issues that aren't really worth it IMO. i'd turbo the GS (like you said you were leaning towards) or do a swap
the cars are just so dang reliable. they last forever if you take care of them
although i do agree on an LS. they're huge, but they're gorgeous.
08-05-14, 09:55 AM
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Seriously the LS is sexy....but I've never had a turbo car, and really do love my gs. So I'm looking into swaps. I found a couple on eBay for 2k but I need to search on here and get some advice from users. I want to start out with at least 400 rwhp and work from there. Should be no problem for a healthy gte to push.
08-05-14, 10:57 AM
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Seriously the LS is sexy....but I've never had a turbo car, and really do love my gs. So I'm looking into swaps. I found a couple on eBay for 2k but I need to search on here and get some advice from users. I want to start out with at least 400 rwhp and work from there. Should be no problem for a healthy gte to push.
lookin good so far.i have a long list of things to do to my car, and so far only thing that's been done is exhaust, haha.
but yeah you can get that horse easily
08-05-14, 03:42 PM
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I think I'm gonna do it. Build it up on the side for a bit. I do agree with little bird about seeing how many miles I can get on the GE. I'm only at 130k miles
my GS is my baby. for real. i think eventually we are going to put in the gte but i want to see how many miles i can rack up on the GE first. lookin good so far.
i have a long list of things to do to my car, and so far only thing that's been done is exhaust, haha.
but yeah you can get that horse easily
lookin good so far.i have a long list of things to do to my car, and so far only thing that's been done is exhaust, haha.
but yeah you can get that horse easily
08-05-14, 04:33 PM
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08-06-14, 07:44 AM
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like i said, if you take care of them, they'll last. havent really had any serious issues with her. She's my daily and our travel car (cause the SC400 isn't big enough for that). and honestly i don't think i'll ever get rid of her unless she blows up or something.
i've owned several other cars in the past, but there's something about this one.. i didn't even want it initially. i wanted something slightly smaller that didn't require premium fuel (haha). but once i drove the car, that was it.
i've owned several other cars in the past, but there's something about this one.. i didn't even want it initially. i wanted something slightly smaller that didn't require premium fuel (haha). but once i drove the car, that was it.
08-08-14, 08:43 AM
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q45s and m45s are super cheap
fits your JDM requirement.
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fits your JDM requirement.
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http://www.carmax.com/search?ASc=15&...results%20page
On a fluke I decided to check out a IS350 that was cheaper than my budget and had to have it. I did test drive a low mileage LS430UL and it was magic but for the way I prefer to drive the IS350 made more sense.
I am with you on jumping ship after a few years and yup its an expensive dumb sickness but its real. My only advice is do not sell your GS until you ABSOLUTELY know you are buying another car and Exactly which one it is. I had a couple scrappers after letting the GS go before getting the IS350... Lesson Learned.