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Aug 22, 2011 | 05:20 PM

#406

Stormforge

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Originally Posted by KevinGS

Here's where I need the most out of the aftermarket companies, something creative, but not too dramatic for the rear.

yeah, i'm having a look out as to what jdm aftermarket companies like wald, artisan spirits, aimgain, etc will offer in terms of changing the looks. add a full front/rear bumper replacement (incl exhaust), looks of 4GS can change drastically for the better. here's hoping there's good jdm kits coming out soon....

Aug 22, 2011 | 05:25 PM

#407

spwolf

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Originally Posted by Stormforge

4GS450h having extra 20hp is doable. 3GS450h is 340 hp, adding extra 20 hp gives you 360 hp. imho, the 4GS450h has to have at least what the infiniti M hybrid has (which is 360 hp) in order to remain competitive (hybrid hp wise).

well anything is doable, but will they do it? Especially the MPG part.

Aug 22, 2011 | 05:35 PM

#408

rominl

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Originally Posted by gs300awd18

SIX speed auto??? in 2011?? C'mon that is ridiculous. The GS 460 launched with 8 in 2006. Will there even be a V8?

interesting, gs460 with 8 speed in 2006??? maybe you should go back and check. ls460 was the first ever car with 8 speed and it came out 2007 (fwiw, gs460 came out in 2008)

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Originally Posted by gs300awd18

good lord that sounds expensive. I bought my '06 GS 300 AWD w/nav/ml etc etc in '08 for $35,500 with 20K.

you are comparing new car prices to used prices? give me a break. try to find out what a new gs300 cost back in 2005/2006 and what a new gs350 cost and we will go from there

Aug 22, 2011 | 06:25 PM

#409

Rash

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Originally Posted by gs300awd18

good lord that sounds expensive. I bought my '06 GS 300 AWD w/nav/ml etc etc in '08 for $35,500 with 20K.

... and everyone here STILL claims it was a 'terrible deal'.

Are you talking to yourself?

Aug 22, 2011 | 07:16 PM

#410

lexusaht

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Originally Posted by blacksc400

Cool, just wondering if Lexus will put new engine & trans in the second year ( they did it to the last GS ). If so, I don't mind to wait another year

wonder how hard is it to just increase engine liters to 3.7 and keep everything else the same. wish lexus would just do this in keep up with the competitions. I would think everyone here will be happy and how great a gs370 would be.

Jan 28, 2012 | 08:08 AM

#411

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Originally Posted by lexusaht

Lexus typically balances performance with fuel efficiency. Chasing displacement has never been a Lexus goal. I don't think you will see a 5.6 liter V8 from Lexus ever. I wouldn't rule out a 3.7 V6 though.