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GS450h looks too old for a 23 year old?

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Old 08-26-13, 04:42 AM
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Default GS450h looks too old for a 23 year old?

First off, I would like to say hi to everyone here. This is my first post. I'm honestly in love with Lexus and since I work with used cars I never agreed with myself to buy anything new. Previously I had an IS300 an currently I am driving a RX400h. In the past, I've had a chance to drive the GS300 and also the SC430. I dunno what you guys think but does the GS450h look too old? Does it look like I'm driving my parents car? Cause sometimes it feels that way when I drive my RX400h or when I drive any luxury in the 5 Series, E Class, GS range. I amm planning to VIP style the GS but not ricing it up.

Any comments? For the older mature members...
Old 08-26-13, 05:21 AM
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i would say not anymore since they have come down in price a lot since the time they have come out
Old 08-26-13, 05:51 AM
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You never agreed with yourself?
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I'm 23 and just bought a GS450h. All my friends my age love it. No one has said l look too young for it. Back in high school I had a GS400 and only 1 person ever said it looked like an old man's car, but what does he know, he drove a Galant.
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Lots of youngings are able to buy these cars now...
The resale on them sucks.
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Originally Posted by neurocity
Lots of youngings are able to buy these cars now...
The resale on them sucks.
True. The price difference between the hybrids and non hybrids is small. Might as well get a GSh since most of them already come pretty well loaded.
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Originally Posted by fu19900514
First off, I would like to say hi to everyone here. This is my first post. I'm honestly in love with Lexus and since I work with used cars I never agreed with myself to buy anything new. Previously I had an IS300 an currently I am driving a RX400h. In the past, I've had a chance to drive the GS300 and also the SC430. I dunno what you guys think but does the GS450h look too old? Does it look like I'm driving my parents car? Cause sometimes it feels that way when I drive my RX400h or when I drive any luxury in the 5 Series, E Class, GS range. I amm planning to VIP style the GS but not ricing it up.

Any comments? For the older mature members...
Not really, I think the LS, the 7 Series are the one that make others look grown up. The GS and 5 Series and E class are what younger groups are looking for. I had a GS 450h at 23 years old and loved that car.
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I didn't buy an LS430 for this exact reason...as for the GS, it's sporty enough to not fall into the same stigma. You're safe!
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As an "mature" forum member, I'll throw my 2 cents out there. Since when should you care what people think about something you paid your hard earned money for? When I make a purchase, it is for me. And certainly not to keep up with the Joneses. If you like it, and can afford to own it, buy it. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Good luck and enjoy!
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Alot of people I met on the forum that have Gs Are a bit older but I like what I like and got a gs350 and I love it!
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IS - kid/racer boy isf stuff
GS - young adult
LS - old man
LX/GX - wifey/soccer mom
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Originally Posted by moose66
As an "mature" forum member, I'll throw my 2 cents out there. Since when should you care what people think about something you paid your hard earned money for? When I make a purchase, it is for me. And certainly not to keep up with the Joneses. If you like it, and can afford to own it, buy it. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Good luck and enjoy!
This is the best answer to your question
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the way a car looks and how it makes you feel is relative. You may perceive all stock cars that way, but in all honesty, the way it makes you feel is on you. Customize it to your liking and then ask yourself this question again.
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thankz guys XD
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I got my gs when i was 20 hottest car from all my friends.


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