View Poll Results: Which GS?
350AWD
15
37.50%
460
8
20.00%
450h
17
42.50%
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Which GS?
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Which GS?
Some of you may know I've been in the market for a while now, and was to happen come spring. I had originally made my "final" choice the IS-F but WI winters, the roads here, and practicality made me re-think. So....
I've decided on one of the GS models. My criteria: reliability, mileage, AWD (WI roads and winter driving), comfort but still want the "fun factor" from time to time. I don't think you can beat it in the GS and I just love the look more and more. Now I need to decide on the model, 350AWD, 460, or 450h. In all I've been researching you cannot go wrong with any.
Again, all input greatly appreciated!!
I've decided on one of the GS models. My criteria: reliability, mileage, AWD (WI roads and winter driving), comfort but still want the "fun factor" from time to time. I don't think you can beat it in the GS and I just love the look more and more. Now I need to decide on the model, 350AWD, 460, or 450h. In all I've been researching you cannot go wrong with any.
Again, all input greatly appreciated!!
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Yep, understood... CLARIFICATION- I was wondering if others have had bad winter weather experience and how other models have handled, so if Trac Control and snow mode prove beneficial, then AWD may be lower in criteria.
Thx for mentioning that
Thx for mentioning that
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My recommendation is 450h: it has APSSS as an option.
See the link for details: http://www.lexus.com/lexus-share/dem...s/asss_nav.htm
See the link for details: http://www.lexus.com/lexus-share/dem...s/asss_nav.htm
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All GS models have Snow mode...so winter driving shouldn't be a hitch. Even the IS F has an ECT Snow mode! 
GS350 AWD would be the way to go. The GS460 is great, but not worth the extra 10k premium imho.
GS350 AWD would be the way to go. The GS460 is great, but not worth the extra 10k premium imho.
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That snow mode doesnt really help that much. Anybody who knows how to drive in the snow really dont need it. About the only thing it does is keep you from gunning your engine, any experienced driver in the snow should know that. rdgdawg, how about a AWD LS?
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Agree, 100+ inches last winter makes you a snow master in a hurry... and as far as LS460AWD, yes, that is a consideration except: how does a $65K car not come standard with perforated cooled seats? And how much "fun" factor do I lose even though LS is supposed to be a "stealth" street machine....
