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Old 03-04-17, 03:37 PM
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This is my first post since joining and really like this site/forum. I'm thinking of trading in my 2015 IS250 fsport on a 2016 GS350 AWD after only 6mths. My problem is I'm having a problem exiting the car. Silly reason I know., but to be honest when test driving it, I didn't see it as an issue, but now it's more awkward. I'm not a big guy, 5'9" 190lbs, so I don't know what gives. Anyone else have an issue with egress? The GS350 has 16k km and a lease is 400/bi weekly for 48months with a residual of $22k at the end of the lease. What do you guys think?
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Originally Posted by AtlDrew
This is my first post since joining and really like this site/forum. I'm thinking of trading in my 2015 IS250 fsport on a 2016 GS350 AWD after only 6mths. My problem is I'm having a problem exiting the car. Silly reason I know., but to be honest when test driving it, I didn't see it as an issue, but now it's more awkward. I'm not a big guy, 5'9" 190lbs, so I don't know what gives. Anyone else have an issue with egress? The GS350 has 16k km and a lease is 400/bi weekly for 48months with a residual of $22k at the end of the lease. What do you guys think?
Thanks in advance for your input.
+1 I agree on the exit of the isx50. I'm the same height and weight as you and i find my self throwing my self in the car and sort of rolling out, if that makes sense. I love the GS, lot bigger car I've had them as loaners and always love the ease of getting in and out
Old 03-04-17, 05:01 PM
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I struggle slightly with the egress at 5'10" 225lbs. Thankfully I don't have a gut or forget it, I'd by sending this message from the drivers seat.
If the tilt steering would go up another inch or so I'd be set.
The GS is a total pimp ride and sweet to drive...no one would blame you if you jumped ship.
There may be some shunning, but you'll get over it...lol!
Old 03-05-17, 01:03 PM
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Getting into my IS200t via the old way (right foot first, slide into seat, bring in left foot) is a problem for me as I’m 5-10 at 240 lbs. But having just turned 80, I now seat with rump first with both feet still outside, and then turn and put both feet in. Of course I do the reverse getting out.
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I went from IS to GS, very happy
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Good choice, i'm 5'11" but i have no problem getting in and out of my IS350 probably i have the telescoop power steering wheel and memory seat. IS to GS is like day and night, GS interior is gorgeous, plenty of leg room and handling is awesome.
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I'm 5'11 & 175lbs. Sorta average if you would say.

The seating position of my IS is comfortable enough for me to drive. But for longer drives, my body aches in places. (Think cause I used to do sports my joints are Baaaaaaaaad)

And when I get into the car, I have to slide in. When I getting out, I pull myself up and "levitate" out of the seat lol ...to try and not crease the bolsters as much
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I never really had an ingress/egress issue with my IS, though my GS is definitely easier. I'm 5'10", 155 lbs.
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Originally Posted by JDR76
I never really had an ingress/egress issue with my IS, though my GS is definitely easier. I'm 5'10", 155 lbs.
I love the fact that the GS FSPORT has 16 way seating adjustments. Bolster, thigh, lumber, etc. Best feature IMO.
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Originally Posted by nathantse
I love the fact that the GS FSPORT has 16 way seating adjustments. Bolster, thigh, lumber, etc. Best feature IMO.
The GS F Sport (and luxury) seats are incredible. Best I've ever had, though I had no complaints about my IS seats either, but the GS seat is 16 way adjustable, which is very nice.
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Well I pulled the trigger on the 2016 GS350 AWD with Executive Package, and I love it. The wife originally gave me a "warm" time (lets just change that hell) about changing the IS after only 6mths, but after only 2 days of ownership she loves it. She even says its like a married man's ride LOL. I will post some picks once I get it cleaned up after the snow clears.Thank you guys for your input, and I will continue to visit this forum, as this was my first.
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Originally Posted by JDR76
I never really had an ingress/egress issue with my IS, though my GS is definitely easier. I'm 5'10", 155 lbs.
I like the lowness and tightness of the seats, but I'm even thinner than you are. I can see why bigger people would not like it, but for me, it's like getting sport seats without having to pay extra for them (IS350 "standard").
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