Good bye to the GS
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Originally Posted by joedaddy1
Am I the only person who thinks he made a nice move?
If all we cared about was reliability we'd all be driving Corollas. If you look at how long the OP kept his GS, his 540 will be totally fine. If you were going to keep it for 10 years that would be another story.
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Originally Posted by Dallasguy1
Actually this was my third car within last 2 years 12"535/13"GSFsports/14"GSFsports. I am gonna be getting a 15/16 preowned this time around and sell as soon as I get bored without loosing a lot of money.
I agree with preowned. Why lose instantly when you can basically get better than market value on a quality used?
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Originally Posted by SW15LS
The OP is talking about the prior gen 5? Looked like he was looking for a 17. I retract much of my enthusiasm then lol.
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The Panamara is awesome...
I had my e60 5 series for 9 years, and also had a e46 dinan m3 for a while. The m3 was by far the most fun, the car was a animal, but the miles were high and I always worried about the reliability. The E60 I had was underpowered for the model, but I had the car modded very nicely, which looked like a m5, and the car handled extremely well with the wheels and suspension I had. However it was very costly for any repair. I purchased a LS430 while owning and absolutely loved the car. My parents all had Lexus which were really good too. I was looking at a f10 550i and almost pulled the trigger on one that was already modded with full air suspension and everything. But I talked to a buddy who had a f10 m5 and told me that specific 550i had alot of problems. I was looking at the f10 5, mercedes e class, s4, and the gs350, and ended up with the GS. I've been very happy with it, I like the styling of the car inside and out. To be honest I've never been a huge fan of the way the F10 looks, I was mainly considering it for the power and modding ability with the v8 turbos. But the power in my GS is fine for me, I have a few mods like the apexi and takeda intake which really make the driving fun. I take reliability now as one of my top factors, since I hate paying alot for repairs. Every trip it seemed when my BMW was in the shop was over $1000. Engine wise the inline 6 was extremley solid, its just everything around it that had issues. I suppose being as low as I was doesn't help with relaibility, putting extra strain on things with my suspension being so stiff. I had a oil leak from the oil pan and transmission leak which was over a $3k trip to a indy shop. It was a dumb purchase originally buying the car at 19, but I had fun with it and moved on. I've been really into JDM cars latley though and may add a RHD car in the near future like a skyline.
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^^^ Nice. 
This is still my favorite GS comparison. Granted it's starting to get a bit out of date, especially with the new BMW 5 Series coming out, but I find it very accurately captures how I feel about the GS.
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/audi/...luxury-sedans/
Sorry OP, for the thread hijack.
This is still my favorite GS comparison. Granted it's starting to get a bit out of date, especially with the new BMW 5 Series coming out, but I find it very accurately captures how I feel about the GS.
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/audi/...luxury-sedans/
Remember that E60 535i I mentioned, the one we adored and awarded first place in a February 2010 comparison test? Well, this new Lexus GS 350 F Sport reminds us of that car. A lot. Nimble, balanced, precise, and quick, the GS is a (retired) BMW cloaked in Lexus steel. At 3834 pounds, the GS is the lightest of the four and it feels it — turn-in is sharp and accurate, and weight transfer, whether lateral or longitudinal, is neutral and composed. The Lexus proved the most entertaining, rewarding, and confidence-inspiring up, down, and along our demanding Malibu road loop. Ultimate driving machine? Oh, yeah.
Lieberman: “Great steering. Balanced, communicative, properly weighted. Just a joy to drive. Neutral without being leaden. Very Mazda-like, in fact. And I say all this having driven the car in Sport instead of Sport Plus.” Evans: “This is a Lexus? Really impressed with the handling and confidence in the car. Holds the road much better than expected. Can really fling it at the corners.” Martinez: “The Sport Plus algorithm allows for a proper testing of its grip thresholds, and on the loop’s tight technical zigzags, it was just right. Only once did any traction control light flash, and, unlike the Infiniti, shifts were clean, fast, and when you wanted them. Also unlike the Infiniti: The Lexus felt way smaller than it was. Like, really smaller.”
In driving feel, the Lexus does exactly what you want it to do — it shrinks around you. Yet, when it comes to pampering, it opens up, inviting you into the richest, most aesthetically pleasing cabin in its class. Lieberman: “Gorgeous interior. Love the metalwork, especially the volume and tune *****. Feels like they’re off my old Marantz Quadradial. Extremely solid and finely made.” Martinez: “From the classy analog clock to the soft leather lining the seats, center console, and doors to the near-perfect sport steering wheel and massive and clear multimedia display, this Lexus oozes modern sophistication.” Evans: “This is my favorite Lexus interior ever. So refined and stylish. Not boring and not overdone.”
Lieberman: “Great steering. Balanced, communicative, properly weighted. Just a joy to drive. Neutral without being leaden. Very Mazda-like, in fact. And I say all this having driven the car in Sport instead of Sport Plus.” Evans: “This is a Lexus? Really impressed with the handling and confidence in the car. Holds the road much better than expected. Can really fling it at the corners.” Martinez: “The Sport Plus algorithm allows for a proper testing of its grip thresholds, and on the loop’s tight technical zigzags, it was just right. Only once did any traction control light flash, and, unlike the Infiniti, shifts were clean, fast, and when you wanted them. Also unlike the Infiniti: The Lexus felt way smaller than it was. Like, really smaller.”
In driving feel, the Lexus does exactly what you want it to do — it shrinks around you. Yet, when it comes to pampering, it opens up, inviting you into the richest, most aesthetically pleasing cabin in its class. Lieberman: “Gorgeous interior. Love the metalwork, especially the volume and tune *****. Feels like they’re off my old Marantz Quadradial. Extremely solid and finely made.” Martinez: “From the classy analog clock to the soft leather lining the seats, center console, and doors to the near-perfect sport steering wheel and massive and clear multimedia display, this Lexus oozes modern sophistication.” Evans: “This is my favorite Lexus interior ever. So refined and stylish. Not boring and not overdone.”
Sorry OP, for the thread hijack.
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