Notices
GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020) Discussion about the 2013 and up GS models

What made you select the 4GS?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 12, 2012 | 10:04 PM
  #16  
Winson6628's Avatar
Winson6628
Driver
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 142
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
Default

First thing that made me pick the new GS was the front design, love the new face of Lexus. The all new 12.3 inch nav screen and the interior design of the car. Also always wanted an car with DRLs and I upgraded from an Mazda 6. So huge upgrade, I'm very satisfied with the performance and the look of the GS. Of course Im going to b doing sum mods on it but gonna keep it more classy. Overall Im very impressed with what Lexus has done and created thru the GS.

Reply
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 11:30 AM
  #17  
ogs rex's Avatar
ogs rex
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 19
Likes: 1
From: CA
Default

I looked at a few cars when I started my search...

Originally I didnt want to spend too much 30s-40s is where I started...

I started at the VW GTI Autobahn --> Used ISF --> BMW 328 -->BMW 335...

I loved how the F30 Looked and after driving the 335 I really wanted one...

However I realized that the way I wanted the 335 configured:

#1 they were not readily available (I am instant gratification kind of person)
#2 fully loaded they are around 58k for a 3 series...

My automatic thoughts were why pay that much when you can get a GS F Sport for around the same cost...

When I was on my hunt for a clean used ISF i had went to serveral lexus dealers and I have seen the GS F Sport in person...

While I loved the car I had thought that it was out of my price range...

But I figured it cant hurt to ask so after talking to some friends at Longo Lexus they worked out some numbers and everything worked out...

PLUS they had my favorite combo in stock SFP and Cab...

And here I am now with my 4GS
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 12:10 PM
  #18  
jkeifer3's Avatar
jkeifer3
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,049
Likes: 7
From: VA
Default

The negotiating skills of a beautiful sales agent.......
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 01:58 PM
  #19  
NewSpace's Avatar
NewSpace
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 981
Likes: 11
From: CA - California
Default

Originally Posted by ogs rex
I looked at a few cars when I started my search...

Originally I didnt want to spend too much 30s-40s is where I started...

I started at the VW GTI Autobahn --> Used ISF --> BMW 328 -->BMW 335...

I loved how the F30 Looked and after driving the 335 I really wanted one...

However I realized that the way I wanted the 335 configured:

#1 they were not readily available (I am instant gratification kind of person)
#2 fully loaded they are around 58k for a 3 series...

My automatic thoughts were why pay that much when you can get a GS F Sport for around the same cost...

When I was on my hunt for a clean used ISF i had went to serveral lexus dealers and I have seen the GS F Sport in person...

While I loved the car I had thought that it was out of my price range...

But I figured it cant hurt to ask so after talking to some friends at Longo Lexus they worked out some numbers and everything worked out...

PLUS they had my favorite combo in stock SFP and Cab...

And here I am now with my 4GS
What kind of deal did you get?
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 03:01 PM
  #20  
nantang's Avatar
nantang
Driver
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 119
Likes: 0
From: TX
Default

I'm a bit of an enthusiast of the Lexus brand, as I'm fond of their reliability track record. My last car was an ES350, but I wanted a more sports-performance car this time around. But, I also wanted a low carbon footprint. I waited for the new GS to come out with the hopes it would deliver, and it did--big time. When the pictures and reviews came out, I reserved an order for the GS450h as soon as I could.
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2012 | 11:26 AM
  #21  
ahearn's Avatar
ahearn
Thread Starter
Rookie
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
From: Georgia
Default

Thanks guys. You've confirmed that I made the right decision in buying a 4GS. I love driving it and make up excuses to take it out. Can't wait for our first road trip to the mountains in the Fall.

By the way, if you missed the following video mentioned elsewhere on this site, you NEED to watch it. There's stuff here that's not in the Owners Manual or sales brouchure. After viewing it, you'll be giving yourself a high-five for being so smart in choosing a 4GS.

Reply
Old Aug 14, 2012 | 03:45 PM
  #22  
kyo7878's Avatar
kyo7878
Pole Position
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 247
Likes: 2
From: TX
Default

thx for sharing the video~

Last edited by kyo7878; Aug 14, 2012 at 03:52 PM.
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2012 | 07:43 AM
  #23  
organa7's Avatar
organa7
Rookie
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 57
Likes: 3
From: AL
Default

Thanks again for the video much more informative than any I have seen.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rominl
Car Chat
18
Feb 3, 2012 05:10 PM
SaintNexus
Car Chat
45
Jan 3, 2011 02:47 PM
L-Finesser
GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011)
2
May 13, 2005 09:05 AM
meanboy
Car Chat
9
Oct 12, 2003 08:03 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:28 PM.