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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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Unless I'm missing something...I would like:

1. Real time traffic condition display option in the Nav.
2. More outlets for lap top, MP3, etc... some where convenient inside car
3. Power outlet in trunk: Got this cool little mini cooler that's great for golf cart or could set on floor in back seat for long road trips.
4. A sport ride button that lowers car when pressed
5. integrated and screen controlled MP3 player options
6. To quit *****ing and just enjoy one of the best cars on the road!!!
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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I absolutely agree that they should have traffic nav...kinda ridiculous it doesnt.

Also IPOD controls is a good add.

Finally I would add...better MPG...c'mon, I am getting 20-21 and I do mostly HWY...unacceptable, I think for a V6.

AND BTW, don't flame me and tell me I should have purhcased the H version as again, I do mostly HWY and the benefits are limited for this kind of driving.
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by MelYW
I absolutely agree that they should have traffic nav...kinda ridiculous it doesnt.

Also IPOD controls is a good add.

Finally I would add...better MPG...c'mon, I am getting 20-21 and I do mostly HWY...unacceptable, I think for a V6.

AND BTW, don't flame me and tell me I should have purhcased the H version as again, I do mostly HWY and the benefits are limited for this kind of driving.
on the mpg, it probably has to do with your driving. on the gs350 i do mostly highway and i get no less than 24, and recently been doing 27.

for a high performance v6? that's pretty good i think.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 02:58 AM
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Why do you guys keep complaining about the trunk space? What do you guys carry in your trunk?
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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rominl...is yours an AWD? I am very very light on the accelerator...to the point that I am starting to annoy myself...and am still at 21MPG.

Miles on the car is still less than 2,000 so this might make a difference...and it has still been under 60 degrees ambient temp.

I could only dream of 27...but maybe within reach for a Rear WD?
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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rominl...is yours an AWD? I am very very light on the accelerator...to the point that I am starting to annoy myself...and am still at 21MPG.

Miles on the car is still less than 2,000 so this might make a difference...and it has still been under 60 degrees ambient temp.

I could only dream of 27...but maybe within reach for a Rear WD?
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by MELODY7
Why do you guys keep complaining about the trunk space? What do you guys carry in your trunk?
pick up my parents from airport and it's going to be disastrous already. or if i want to carry wheels in my gs

to me, cars should be about improvements. my 2gs400 had huge trunk, and by comparison the 3gs trunk is almost pathetic. looking at the 5 series and e class (e class is insane) and you see lexus fails bad in trunk space as well.

in my gs400, i could easily fit 2 wheels in the trunk and 2 in the back seat. not i can only fit 1 in the trunk
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by MelYW
rominl...is yours an AWD? I am very very light on the accelerator...to the point that I am starting to annoy myself...and am still at 21MPG.

Miles on the car is still less than 2,000 so this might make a difference...and it has still been under 60 degrees ambient temp.

I could only dream of 27...but maybe within reach for a Rear WD?
maybe awd makes a little difference, mine is rwd. 2000 miles i think the car should be broken in already.

these days i am probably doing 80/20 on fwy/local. i accel normally, of course not gunning the car like mad man.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by rominl
to me, cars should be about improvements. my 2gs400 had huge trunk, and by comparison the 3gs trunk is almost pathetic. looking at the 5 series and e class (e class is insane) and you see lexus fails bad in trunk space as well.
So true. The trunk space in my GS430 pales in comparison to my E. Definitely room for improvement in the 4th gen GS.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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The GS350 is only rated for 18/25 mpg, so 21 sounds about right if you do mix driving.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by The G Man
The GS350 is only rated for 18/25 mpg, so 21 sounds about right if you do mix driving.
this is what he said

Originally Posted by MelYW
Finally I would add...better MPG...c'mon, I am getting 20-21 and I do mostly HWY...unacceptable, I think for a V6.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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I also get about 21-22 in mixed driving, but a good 26-27 if mostly highway.
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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Most annoying thing...

the phone drops when you kill the engine. I know of the transfer functionality, just slips my mind.... thus: annoying.
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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City driving (if that is what you call living in Hawaii) is 17mpg. Not a leadfoot either. When I had the loaner IS250 I drove to town a bit more (longer driving) and I hit 19mpg. Still not good.
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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for me the most annoying feature in the gs300 is the brakes. gotta press way too far in to get it to stop. next most annoying is in 07 the 350 came...

lovin the mpg though.
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