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Old Jun 24, 2019 | 04:09 PM
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There is no confirmation the GS is going away yet, just because a Euro model was dropped does not mean it is going away in the US and other markets.

Cars I would replace my GS350 with or in addition to it, another GS350, GS-F, LC500, RC-F, LS460, Genesis G80/G90, Infiniti M56, Infiniti Q60, Acura RLX, TLX Advance, current model S class would be really tempting though probably risky and I would talk myself out of. I would also consider the current Lincoln Continental if they turn out to be reliable and mostly trouble free.
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Old Jun 24, 2019 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Twizgs
I actually may take another look the the GS maybe the F- sport with triple beam headlamps but you can’t find many of those around. But I wanted something to transport my bike around and the seats don’t go down in he back of the GS or ES
Finding a triple beam in dealer stock in the south and on the left coast is slim to none. Come to the rust belt where they sell AWD's and you'll see triple beams everywhere. Every GS my local dealer gets here in Illinois has triple beams.
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Old Jun 24, 2019 | 10:07 PM
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I'm willing to walk away from my fully loaded luxury edition 2017 GS, to go in a mint 2006 LS430 40k miles right now. I got more features than.... and I still everytime I see them drive by me I get pissed at myself.
I digress
I might just get it and make it my project car.
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Old Jun 25, 2019 | 05:04 AM
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I am still saving for an RS7....sigh. Some day, some day
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Old Jun 25, 2019 | 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by baconRx
I agree it looks good, but I would never pay the premium they demand for acura products that are no better in quality than honda. I'd wait till they came out with type S models as well. That model is also due for a remodel.
Then suckers are fast though.. yeah Acura dues need to step up their game. We were going to get a mix or rdx but a test drive comparison between the Acura models and a RX shot that down, especially after seeing both MSRP stickers. Acura charges too much for to little difference from a Honda. It might just be there downfall, cause people cross-shop the two and just go to a new or newer Honda.
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Old Jun 25, 2019 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Twizgs
I looked into the Germans and honestly just can’t do it. Feel like they have too many issues but they are very attractive in styling but start to look dated faster than Lexus.
Lincoln is really making me feel some type of way. The navigator concept was gorgeous and even though they got rid of the epic doors, the real model is still very nice looking.
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Old Jun 25, 2019 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by CouveGS
Saving for a gently used 17 GSF
There's good prices on those, and *if* it was AWD I would get one.
Originally Posted by peasodos
In 5-8 years I'll buy a used 2018-2019 LS 500h fully loaded for probably 1/4 it's original price. Fully loaded it goes somewhere around $115k new.
Thinking the same, but just going for a '19 GS F sport after those leases get returned. Not sure I can hold out that long though.
Originally Posted by AJLex19
We're all holding out to see what happens with the next gen GS.
I pray there is one, but you're right, going from my '15 to really anything 16+ would feel like a big upgrade.
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DEAR LEXUS,
Just put the twin Turbo in the GS!
^THIS!!!!! Do that and I bet you get all kinds of buzz, all the youtubers and car reviews will be stacking it up against the likes of Audi, MB, etc and have it really competing. Not just being the slower, more reliable option.
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Old Jun 25, 2019 | 08:33 AM
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GX460. Traded my 2012 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 for a 2015 Lexus GS350 F Sport in Deep Sea Mica and although i dont regret it, i am getting the itch to get out and explore lol.
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Old Jun 25, 2019 | 08:58 AM
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GX460 or maybe that Alfa Romeo Gulia
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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 09:13 AM
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I love my GS and honestly have had a very long internal debate....


The top 3 contenders are:
1. GS-F
2. Tesla Model S (only because of autopilot)
3. Genesis G70 - If you can get over the brand, this, I believe is probably the best value for money, especially if you plan on buying a slightly used one in a year or two
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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by jake443
I love my GS and honestly have had a very long internal debate....


The top 3 contenders are:
1. GS-F
2. Tesla Model S (only because of autopilot)
3. Genesis G70 - If you can get over the brand, this, I believe is probably the best value for money, especially if you plan on buying a slightly used one in a year or two
Just can't get over the RWD only of GSF (or the price, lol)
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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by jake443
I love my GS and honestly have had a very long internal debate....


The top 3 contenders are:
1. GS-F
2. Tesla Model S (only because of autopilot)
3. Genesis G70 - If you can get over the brand, this, I believe is probably the best value for money, especially if you plan on buying a slightly used one in a year or two
1) if you really feel you 'd use the power used would be a good choice otherwise i'd say get a new 350
2) I find my radar cruise and lane centering to be able to drive me on its own if you can tolerate it beeping the entire time (haven't tried the tesla stress ball trick but don't care to)
3) I test drove this cause of hyundai's $50 GC test drive promo. Its an improvement over the old genesis but its still a smaller car and i'm not a fan of the styling. It does have more bells and whistles but I still feel like you trade quality for those things.

ultimately, drive them and whichever one puts the biggest smile on your face is the one
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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 01:12 PM
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What about the 2016-2017 Chevy SS? I know it's more performance than luxury, but you can't deny the value and fun to drive nature of a Corvette engine powered 4 door cruiser with arguebly some of the best adaptive suspension. Used ones can be found for 30-40k depending on year and mileage, but it's always been in the back of mind after test driving it but making the start decision to buy the GS.
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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 07:02 PM
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thinking about purchasing used LS500 or LC500.
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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by socaligs
thinking about purchasing used LS500 or LC500.
Me too I would need to wait a couple years thou they are still priced high even for a used model.
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