Xtrem

I would have another question:
How about the new GS's trunk capacity? Is it the same as the old GS had, or it's smaller? From the pics i saw it seems smaller.

flipside909

Unfortunately it's smaller by 2 cubic feet. 12.7 for the new 06 GS and 14.8 cubic feet for the Gen 2 98-05 GS.

Xtrem

On lexus.com i saw at the GS's specifications, that 12.7 cubic feet means 360 litres, that i say is a noticeable thing, i mean the Gen 2 had 510 litres of trunk capacity. It's only written incorrectly on the site or it's really that small? I'm not really familiar with those cubic feets, here we use litres and mm.
I would like to know more about the SmartAccess. I've read that you don't have to unlock the doors and so on, the system detects that you are approaching to the car and there is no need to take your keys out of your pocket for opening the doors and starting the car... What i would like to know, is that approx from what distance "feels" the car that the owner with the keys is approaching? I mean, for example, if i'm standing at a distance of 6 or 7 cars from mine, and there is someone standing next to my Lexus, could he open the doors easily and start the car before i could reach the car and try to stop stealing it? I mean the car detects that i'm not so far from it, so would it let himself to be opened for someone that is just standing next to my car? Or how does this system work?
Because i've heard stories of other brands, for example Renault, that people have stolen this way cars, the owner was far from his car, but the car detected the key near, and let the others open and start it without any problems. And the poor owner only could shout for help, his car was easily stolen.
So, does anyone have such experience with this feature? I'm really interested how does this work in a Lexus.

Xtrem

I have found a thread about SmarAccess, and read there very good things about the system. So you have to touch the handle with your fingers, i didn't know this. Great feature.
Rading your posts about the new GS, i'm just loving it more and more.

06GS300

Just picked up my '06 GS300 this past weekend and LOVE IT!!!!

1. Model 300
2. RWD
3. Black
4. 17s
5. Spoiler
6. Ash Perforated Leather w/Black Bird's Eye Maple
7.Disappointed that SAT Radio is a $650-$1200 dealer installed option (had Delphi MyFi XM in my old GS, and when Test driving the dealer said all I would have to do is add another account to activate this one...didn't know the receiver WAS NOT installed )
8. Pics - looks just like another black one in this thread...same wheels, etc, but will post later

Oh...loaded with ML system and Nav, Parking Sensor, rear camera, rain sensitive wipers, perforated leather w/ ventilated seats...and I got $500 off of MSRP.

flipside909

Welcome to CL! Congratulations on your new purchase and glad to hear you got $500 off MSRP!

lexuslover

Picked up my 430 last Saturday, and I am just lovin the silky smooth V8

1. GS 430
2. RWD
3. Glacier Frost
4. 18" graphite 5-spoke
5. spoiler
6. ash leather w/ black birdseye
7. loaded, $1200 off MSRP!!!!!! (repeat customer - no haggling, just asked )
8. pics:

MrSypher

Here's what I have..

430
Silver
Ash leather with Black Wood chips.
Little itty bitty lip spoiler..
18" shoes
And this is my 9th Lex..

LexFather

Congrats to all!! There are a few that have not signed up here (looking around for them) here is the current list of 3GS owners!
GS 300

freebay
Sandman
YL06GS
CarmineSC
Lexusmike
zamike
theking
NYLexus
soon2benzgs4
///Bruce
OWN (from Singapore!)
06GS300
USCSTAN
SPORTBIKER
14 owners!

GS 430

VVTi (on special order)
highmiles
looknow12
DrComputer
JZ5147
lexusluver
MrSypher

7 owners!!

YL06GS

1SICKLEX-Three more that were missed.

GS300

USCSTAN
SPORTBIKER
NYLexus

LexFather

Thanks, updated

NYlexus

thanx for looking out YL06GS

and thanx for updating 1SICKLEX

MrSypher

Hey, how do you guys think the Rezax's would look on my 3rd gen?? I might swap them tomorrow..

Gojirra99

Hey 1SICK, I think you confused lexuslover, who just bought a new GS430, with another CL member lexusluver

lexuslover posted her Glacier Frost new GS430 several posts above.

YL06GS

MrSypher- New wheels needs New wheels. I am sure they would look great, but then what will the old car look like.

Plus are you going to put on new tires? How is the wear on the old set? You don't want to loose that new ride.