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Old 03-25-14, 11:32 AM
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I have always been Team Lexus, last year I traded in my Lexus and brought a used BMW 328xi Coupe AWD wanted to step out and try something different. Lets just say I only kept the BMW for 5 months I can't even began to explain the issues I had with that car. Last week I traded the BMW in and brought a 3rd gen GS350 AWD. I fell in love with Lexus all over again. I will stick to what I know with LEXUS.
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Old 03-25-14, 11:38 AM
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How used was it... sometimes I wonder if the "european cars are not reliable" sentiment is an outdated idea these days or not. Some people would argue these newer Lexuses aren't very reliable any more either. There is nowhere left to go.
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How used was it... sometimes I wonder if the "european cars are not reliable" sentiment is an outdated idea these days or not. Some people would argue these newer Lexuses aren't very reliable any more either. There is nowhere left to go.
It was an 2007 BMW 328xi with only 47K on the ODO. I replaced the Valve cover gasket, radiator (because of a sensor), took off the run flats because they cracked the rims from the rough/hard drive, and the AFS lighting system stop working ($1500 repair each side). I just don't think they are build well enough. This GS 350 will make my 4th Lexus and I have never had any issues with them that severe with low mileage at that.

Ls430 06
es350 07
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Gs 350 08 - Currently
Old 03-25-14, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by BinaryJay
How used was it... sometimes I wonder if the "european cars are not reliable" sentiment is an outdated idea these days or not. Some people would argue these newer Lexuses aren't very reliable any more either. There is nowhere left to go.
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Originally Posted by BinaryJay
How used was it... sometimes I wonder if the "european cars are not reliable" sentiment is an outdated idea these days or not. Some people would argue these newer Lexuses aren't very reliable any more either. There is nowhere left to go.
The "european cars are not reliable" statement was and always have been true! BMW don't even make their own parts. They drive good but not reliable. And where did you read this about newer Lexus models not being very reliable?
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Originally Posted by Twizgs
And where did you read this about newer Lexus models not being very reliable?
Uh, here... just saying there is a segment that has this sentiment.
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Originally Posted by BinaryJay
Uh, here... just saying there is a segment that has this sentiment.
New to the forum. Didn't know that's why I asked. Thanks
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Congrats! I'm planning to keep this car for years to come. Also AWD! Hope nothing runs funny in the car.

IMO this model will never get old, something about it says timeless smooth...

Any mod plans, Twiz?
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Congrats on the GS
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Originally Posted by iLub3GS
Congrats! I'm planning to keep this car for years to come. Also AWD! Hope nothing runs funny in the car.

IMO this model will never get old, something about it says timeless smooth...

Any mod plans, Twiz?
This is my second 3rd gen GS350 AWD great car. But as far as mod goes I'm not sure yet I was thinking about bigger wheels that's about it. Any suggestions on mod let me know
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Originally Posted by ThomasGS4
Welcome back!
Yup Glad to be Back!! Thanks
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Originally Posted by Seize
Congrats on the GS
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