gs460 performance advantages?

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Sep 17, 2010 | 08:10 PM

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KevGS460ML

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Originally Posted by 1supra

Id like to use this car for ski trips

If you are planning frequent trips in the GS, then you best consider the 350, or 460 because of the tiny trunk of the 450...half of it is taken up by the elec motor, and battery. The 2010 model does have a slightly larger trunk due to the relocation of the motor I believe.

Any Lexus you choose would be an awesome choice I believe. I certainly like it more than my wife's E...but don't tell her

Sep 17, 2010 | 08:15 PM

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LexFather

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Originally Posted by batman75

I agree completely. This makes it the best cornering car in its class. The old 550i matched the GS460, but the new 5 series only manages 0.84g because of the weight it gained!

Well glad I read that. People are so easy to say "oh they are boring and/or don't handle"

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Originally Posted by KevGS460ML

Agreed, 450h trunk is small. 350 is the only GS model with AWD. You can get the LS in AWD.

Sep 18, 2010 | 07:36 AM

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1supra

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hmm,I think ill prolly end up with the 350 awd,if I go lexus,The wife will want to use this car as a travel car and it will need some trunk space.either that or easy on and off roof rack for skis.
never driven a 450,is the noise really that noticable as the testers in the c and d test

Sep 18, 2010 | 08:36 AM

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designo

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Lexus started off as a V8, and that's how I'm gonna roll! No ther way baby!

If it ain't a V8, it ain't a lexus! And you're gonna love the endless torque throughout the rev ranges!

Sep 18, 2010 | 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by designo

Lexus started off as a V8, and that's how I'm gonna roll! No ther way baby!

If it ain't a V8, it ain't a lexus! And you're gonna love the endless torque throughout the rev ranges!

The V8 Lexus is certainly special. Lexus has the best normally aspirated V8s of any car maker imo.

Jun 23, 2024 | 01:10 AM

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Sifly600

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Originally Posted by KevGS460ML

This is only partially true. Since the extra torque from the electric motor only helps during slower speed, the 450 is faster 0-60, but 60-120, the 460 will not only catch up, but will eventually pass it. Not to mention, after a couple of runs, the 450 battery would be drained, and then will be slower 0-60 as well.