GS replacement?
Racer
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My car is fine, but I may be looking for replacement for my other car once it hits 350k. Anyone know of any future Lexus cars that I could add to the stable that are a GS replacement? I would prefer to stick with Lexus, but anything thats somewhat sporty 4 doors, reliable with plenty of room in front for someone tall would be game. Right now I am looking certified LS500s. Dont know if I could go German cause I drive A LOT, and I will be driving this car as a daily. I maintain my cars well, and a German car would kill me , given I would probably skip MB and BMW and just look at Porsche, given they are very reliable, from what I have heard firsthand and from CR.
ACURA RLX, it have face lift model as well, it have the fastest hybrid, faster than lexus and they also have petrol, it can little bit outdated for you since you dont mention what features are you looking for...
JAGUAR XF, jaguar xj, 1st generation face lift and 2nd one from year 2015 up wards... it have many features..... Volvo s90........
If you decide to get a Porsche which is in reallity german vw with many shared parts... i can suggest you to book extended warranty to maximum.... they are also very expensive to service and parts and here in bg ,they are stolen a lot...
Other Option which i can suggest is ACURA TLX - OR Acura nsx,
Acura tlx type s i really like too bad its not available in bg... so i cant test drive it.
About IS-f its lower class compared to gs, you will receive better engine and brakes and upgrade info system and some other things, same as gs-f very simular to your car but with better brakes and powerfull engine.
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Yeah, I agree. My friend used to own the older 2007 Acura TL Type S, which I sat it as a passenger in both the front and the back. It definitely felt a tad smaller than the GS. That's the biggest negative with it (which is also my biggest negative with the GS platform). I wish they could provide more legroom to the back seat passengera, because I do like the expected 350+ hp matted to a Acura's SH-AWD platform. I don't know how the car will perform on twisty roads, especially if they don't upgrade the suspension components. According to wiki (yes, not the best source), I read the Type S platform has "body structure [that] is 13 percent stiffer than the standard TLX, while front spring rate as well as front and rear anti-roll bars are also stiffer compared to the standard model." I am honestly just curious to read actual reviews once the car gets released. Sorry - just read panyo64's responses. The vehicle is almost in the 2nd year, so definitely not new! Sorry for any confusion.
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I like the idea of the TLX S but given the way I fit in my Honda Accord, im not too sure. The GS and the IS are waaaaay roomier for the driver than most Hondas. I have no idea why most JDM manufacturers dont resize their cars and vans if you are going to sell in the US. Even in most Lexus small SUVs I am not comfortable; it's one reason why we never got a NX or UX, they are just tooo small. I'll have to take a honest unbiased look at Genesis. I just don't feel like dealing with their dealers. Mazda and Kia dealers are few and far in between in NorCal, so they act like prima-donnas. At least with Lexus you can throw a rock and hit three dealers over here, so they cant play too many games or they won't make a sale.
Racer
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I like the idea of the TLX S but given the way I fit in my Honda Accord, im not too sure. The GS and the IS are waaaaay roomier for the driver than most Hondas. I have no idea why most JDM manufacturers dont resize their cars and vans if you are going to sell in the US. Even in most Lexus small SUVs I am not comfortable; it's one reason why we never got a NX or UX, they are just tooo small. I'll have to take a honest unbiased look at Genesis. I just don't feel like dealing with their dealers. Mazda and Kia dealers are few and far in between in NorCal, so they act like prima-donnas. At least with Lexus you can throw a rock and hit three dealers over here, so they cant play too many games or they won't make a sale.
Please try Acura Rlx this is the car based on Honda Legend is actually the same but with different name for usa/canada... The Best Sport Sedan , even the new TLX Type is with the max specs is same speed 0-60 like acura rlx sport hybrid...
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