4GS regrets?
Lead Lap
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 4,664
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From: TX
No regrets at all. I went from an '11 Audi S5 Cab with the 3.0 Supercharged engine (which was sweet), but this is still the best overall car I have ever owned. It does everything well and I love every minute of driving it.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
From: OH
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,295
Likes: 14
From: Texas
Haha, yeah it's a bad car to lease. I find myself just going on drives and blasting the ML system for the hell of it, frequently. It's a very nice place to find yourself.
Driver
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 181
Likes: 0
From: AZ
Driver
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
From: NY
Two things I would have done differently... held out for a custom order with HUD, lane keep assist, pre collision, etc. and since I too find myself driving around without any real destination, 15k mi/yr instead of 12k because the gs is such a pleasure to drive.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
From: OH
Since then, the surprises I've found:
No sunglass holder by the rearview mirror. Haven't seen a car without that in years.
Car doesn't have rain-sensitive windshield wipers. Maybe that was part of a package on my ES350 but I never thought to look for that on this car. I did like that feature. I liked how Volvo gave you both timed interval and rain sensitivity (but not enough to buy their car).
Spent yesterday driving around. I REALLY like how this car drives.
Driver
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 136
Likes: 2
From: California
I offer to take my wife shopping more since we got the car (onThursday).
Since then, the surprises I've found:
No sunglass holder by the rearview mirror. Haven't seen a car without that in years.
Car doesn't have rain-sensitive windshield wipers. Maybe that was part of a package on my ES350 but I never thought to look for that on this car. I did like that feature. I liked how Volvo gave you both timed interval and rain sensitivity (but not enough to buy their car).
Spent yesterday driving around. I REALLY like how this car drives.
Since then, the surprises I've found:
No sunglass holder by the rearview mirror. Haven't seen a car without that in years.
Car doesn't have rain-sensitive windshield wipers. Maybe that was part of a package on my ES350 but I never thought to look for that on this car. I did like that feature. I liked how Volvo gave you both timed interval and rain sensitivity (but not enough to buy their car).
Spent yesterday driving around. I REALLY like how this car drives.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
From: OH
Still hoping they hid a sunglass storage bin someplace.
The more time I spend in this car, the more I really like it and enjoy driving it.
CL Community Team
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 3,398
Likes: 193
From: US
No place for glasses or shades. Don't hope 
Most of us just keep them in the front door's side pocket. There's a cushion down there which seems to give enough friction to hold the shades from moving around. It seems to work fine unless you have some really expensive pairs that don't want to get scratches. On the other hand, there is a small secret box/compartment by the left side of the steering wheel. Glad to see another happy new owner. It's definitely a great car. Here is a bonus tip for you in case you don't know yet... The windshield wipers have two levels. 
Most of us just keep them in the front door's side pocket. There's a cushion down there which seems to give enough friction to hold the shades from moving around. It seems to work fine unless you have some really expensive pairs that don't want to get scratches. On the other hand, there is a small secret box/compartment by the left side of the steering wheel. Glad to see another happy new owner. It's definitely a great car. Here is a bonus tip for you in case you don't know yet... The windshield wipers have two levels.
Last edited by 1111GS; Dec 9, 2013 at 09:32 AM.
