Trading in 99 GS300 for 08 GS460...

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09-24-14, 09:47 AM

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Man get it. i have the 350 and LOVE it!!! That 460 will surely move and the 3gs is just a beautiful car. period.

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09-24-14, 09:50 AM

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An e-class, 5 series, or anything acura makes can touch the combination of fly (looks), fast, and tech that you get with a GS IMO!

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09-24-14, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by KevGS460ML

The car is extremely reliable, and efficient. Over 107k miles and still managed to get great gas mileage on my recent trip to Destin, FL. So, go ahead and pull the trigger. On the side note, can anyone else confirm the engine has a timing chain and not a belt?

Such a difference between WA and TX when it comes to MPG. I'm averaging 19.6

With all the hills and hippies in their Leafs/Prii to punch it around, for going an eco-friendly 50 mph in the fast lane, I tend to do poorly at the pump. My gf is from Houston, and she saw her Cayenne drop from like 22-23 mpg, down to 18 mpg when she moved here. Overall, the GS does get pretty good gas mileage, when you don't live by hills and hippies

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09-25-14, 09:21 PM

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09-26-14, 08:57 AM

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Hold out for the 460, I'm glad I did. No offense to the 350 guys out there, but the power is just so nice to have! Not that the 350's are slow by any means, but we all know where I'm going with this

Just hold out for what you want.

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09-27-14, 12:08 PM

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09-27-14, 04:03 PM

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Hold out for a GS460!

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09-28-14, 12:37 PM

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Time isn't necessarily on my side. I don't mind the 350, better gas mileage and probably better rate on my insurance compared to a V8. I used to live in the fast lane but learned my lesson after a near fatal car crash. I love the power of the 460 but can live without it. I will still continue to look for either one though.

You cant' lose with either one, just have it checked before you buy because some models have an oil consumption problem that kicks in around 100,000 miles.

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