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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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guys,

do you think it's worth to have a fully loaded car (and all wheel drive) but without the Mark Levinson or should I wait for the one with Mark Levinson (but rear wheel drive) for another 3 weeks?

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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 12:40 AM
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I can honestly say, if you can afford it, it's worth waiting for. This has been rated the best stock audio system out of any vehicle... ever. That means Maybach's, Benz's, BMW's (HK systems there), etc.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 10:22 AM
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The ML system is worth the wait IMO !
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by GS430X6
The ML system is worth the wait IMO !
i'll 2nd that.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 01:06 PM
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Just wait for the ML and then youll have more the brag about, trust me.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 06:16 PM
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is it even a question worth asking?
WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 06:21 PM
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Honestly it would be a good idea to have, and it would add great value to ithe GS, but not only that, it sound nice too.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 06:58 PM
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Red face Mark Levinson?

Originally Posted by aerodragon
guys,

do you think it's worth to have a fully loaded car (and all wheel drive) but without the Mark Levinson or should I wait for the one with Mark Levinson (but rear wheel drive) for another 3 weeks?

Thanks.
My wifes car has ML and I've got the Pioneer. Big difference.
I would love to have the Mark Levinson in my car. It really is a huge difference.
Everything is so much more sharp and crisp, plus you can actually play it louder before getting into distortion.

3 weeks is not all that long. I've had the can't wait gotta have it right now feeling many times, so I know the feeling of not wanting to wait. And I would totally understand if you can't wait.


Hey I just noticed you live in Georgia. You don't need all wheel drive. Get the rear wheel drive. That is a car meant to be driven!
Ivan
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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You can always get an aftermarket system for that would be better than the ML system for the cost of the ML upgrade. If it were my money that is what I would do.

Get the engine and driveline combo you really want now. That is expensive to change later. The stereo would be easy to upgrade later if you like.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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Wait for the one with ML unless AWD is crucial for you, it's worth it.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 10:35 PM
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Doesn't Lexus package the ML and Nav together? If so, that's double the reason to wait for the ML. Either way, the ML is well worth it...amazing difference from the stock Pioneer in my old GS.
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 06:19 AM
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The ML is higher grade Pioneer system.
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 06:29 AM
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How is the bass on the ML compared to the stock one? Is there a huge difference? Speaking of bass, how is it on the stock one? I'm going in for a test drive next weekend.
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 09:11 AM
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Oh definately man you have to get the ML. Brilliant SOUND quality the almost par to my setup at home. IMO the wait is worth it you will not be dissapointmeted.
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 10:20 AM
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how dare you say that gs430x6
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