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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 08:24 AM
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Default Goodbye GS300 AWD...

I've finally pulled the trigger!

I finally said goodbye to my GS AWD last week and brought home a 2009 LS460L with touring package. I really miss my GS but I'm glad that I am driving vibration/wobble free! I can't wait to get my Data Controller and some rims!

Goodbye!!!




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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 08:38 AM
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dosen't the gs have some kind of body kit skirt or something on it?
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 08:38 AM
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congrats on the ls460l! it's a much better car
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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what's in the touring package?

They both looks beautiful. imo your GS300 wheel look better.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 10:52 AM
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nice upgrade congrats
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by worker
what's in the touring package?

They both looks beautiful. imo your GS300 wheel look better.
touring has air suspension, supposedly sport tuned
larger 19" wheels
thicker sway bars
larger front brake discs

his gs300 has aftermarket wheels, the ls460l has factory 19s. the gs300 wheels better look good
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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the LS is stock still. congrats on the buy
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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I have a GS400 with 208k miles and was considering GS300/350 AWD because the winter driving in OH is bad. Was interested in why you think you had so much vibrations and wobbling in your GS300
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
touring has air suspension, supposedly sport tuned
larger 19" wheels
thicker sway bars
larger front brake discs

his gs300 has aftermarket wheels, the ls460l has factory 19s. the gs300 wheels better look good
Thanks for the answer. I thought touring suppose to make things softer so the ride is smoother for cruising.

I still like my spider wheel... here is a pic I took last night.

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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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hahaha baller upgrade
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by rstreidl
I have a GS400 with 208k miles and was considering GS300/350 AWD because the winter driving in OH is bad. Was interested in why you think you had so much vibrations and wobbling in your GS300
3gs awd, with lowering, has a lot of vibration issues
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 02:15 PM
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nice upgrade
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 03:37 PM
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Very bad trade, I love the LS but that color and those rims just don't do it. You should of gotten it in white that would be awesome. But either way its an upgrade.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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Congrats on the buy. Ive always had a soft spot for LS460's with those chrome wheels.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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Great upgrade man! Can't wait to see what you have in store for this one. Still love those wheels!
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