2014 gs350
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Joined: Nov 2005
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From: RI
As someone who is interested in a GS350AWD Luxury I see some nice improvements for 2014 
I was hoping Ultra White would have been offered across the line, but at least those interested in FSport will have the option to get that color.
I was hoping Ultra White would have been offered across the line, but at least those interested in FSport will have the option to get that color.
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Joined: Jun 2012
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From: FL
I don't really care about the depreciation hit, but aside from that I don't see any of these changes "significant" enough to make me want to trade my current GS F Sport for a new one or to wish I'd waited. I've been enjoying my car (which is a great car) for 18 months already, so that is worth a lot. Yes, I would love to have the new features, but it's not worth the $15k or so I would lose trading on a new one. It's not like they're adding more power or torque.
New colors and aluminum trim that doesn't dent might make me think twice.
New colors and aluminum trim that doesn't dent might make me think twice.
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Maryland
Seriously. While this is awesome, it can be seen as a big slap to the face of everybody who bought a 2013. You never expect such a significant change one year into the new body style. For those that leased it just sucks because you wish you had those features. For those that bought your car just took a significant depreciation hit.
There will always be an improved car. Every year its going to be improved. What should they do, not move forward so as not to "slap 2013 owners in the face"?! The product will always evolve and improve.
Had I waited I'd have these features which obviously all things being equal I'd prefer, but then I would not have enjoyed driving my 4GS that I love over the past 10 months.
You always take a depreciation hit when the new model year comes out. Guess what...it'll happen again when the 2015 comes out.
Last edited by SW17LS; Sep 25, 2013 at 12:03 PM.
Racer
Joined: May 2013
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From: IL
Features or no new features, a new car will take the biggest depreciation the 1st two years or so. I needed a new car, I liked the GS, I bought it. I still like it and will probably keep it 10+ years like my last car. I'm simple like that.
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Joined: Dec 2012
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From: NY
i'm really pissed about the 8 speed.. a year in and the car is already outdated in a big way. Our re-sale value just took a huge hit 
edit - just read the press release, am I seeing this correct, the 8 speed is only on the rwd NOT awd
edit - just read the press release, am I seeing this correct, the 8 speed is only on the rwd NOT awd
Last edited by puckhead85; Sep 25, 2013 at 07:00 PM.
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Joined: Sep 2012
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From: SoFlo
Yup. Just like the 3IS. Awd owners get shafted once again.
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Joined: Dec 2012
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From: NY
now i don't feel so bad... it would be nice to have the power trunk and folding mirrors. The trunk for obv. reasons but the mirrors because i know visually that the car is locked since i don't have to press the button on the fob anymore...
I'm glad my lux doesn't have the superchrome wheels, i think i would have a second job keeping them pit free!
I'm glad my lux doesn't have the superchrome wheels, i think i would have a second job keeping them pit free!