GS in CR bottom 10%?

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Nov 3, 2009 | 08:52 AM

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the problem with awd gs is the tranny, same as the es350, that's why it gets lower score. suspension vibration is not a problem, it doesn't happen to stock cars

Nov 3, 2009 | 09:45 AM

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^Interesting...
what is the issue with the GS AWD/ES350 tranny?

Nov 3, 2009 | 11:31 AM

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There is no wide spread problems with the GS's transmission as far as I know, and the transmission are the same in both the RWD and the AWD version.

Still in search of the reason why CR rated the GS RWD above average and GS AWD well bleow average.

Nov 3, 2009 | 11:55 AM

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Haven't heard anything regarding the 3GS AWD transmission either... ES350 yeah, lots...

Nov 3, 2009 | 12:12 PM

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maybe it's from my rusted memory, i just recall reading about CR reports dinging the es350 and 3gs awd together. maybe i am mixing something up, or if it's just the awd system

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...liability.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...r-reports.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...-rankings.html

Nov 3, 2009 | 08:24 PM

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funny after owning the car for 2 years I am finally getting the annoying brake squeak. its only when I first start driving but none the less its embarrasing

Nov 4, 2009 | 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by I8ABMR

funny after owning the car for 2 years I am finally getting the annoying brake squeak. its only when I first start driving but none the less its embarrasing

After 2 years, those oem high friction pads must be getting pretty low. Just in time to complain to the dealer about brake dust and get a free new pad