Offical details GS-F specs from Lexus!!!
#31
I agree. I get annoyed at people who bash other brands just because it's not what they buy. I get three car magazines a month, and I'm one of those people who reads every road test, even if it's a mini van or entry level economy car (neither of which you could give me).
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It seems that quite a few of us:
1.) Look forward to the GS-F
2.) Would not be all that surprised if the power is a bit off from the Germans
Which I take to mean:
a.) WE WANT YOU TO MAKE A GS-F!!!! which is great and I hope Lexus listens to this. Let's not do a Jaguar and have every bloody comparo feature a "bit it's a bit down on power" clause. But what should really be worring Lexus is
b.) That more than a few are not expecting Lexus to make headlines with its power output or performance. To me, this just goes to show that for whatever reason, we've gotten so used to Lexus not being a "performance" choice. A bit like how a Jaugar owner wouldn't be too miffed if they do badly in reliability ratings.
If the new M5 does a slower 'ring time (and i know how senseless this is, but people seem to care) than the E63, internet forums will be alight with abuse. But if the GS-F posts a sjgnificantly slower time then some will be disappointed but most would have been expecting that. And I am pretty sure this is exactly the perception they are trying to change with this generation of GS's.
I really hope that up their game with the GS-F and take the germans on equal terms. And I cannot wait to see what they come up with...
1.) Look forward to the GS-F
2.) Would not be all that surprised if the power is a bit off from the Germans
Which I take to mean:
a.) WE WANT YOU TO MAKE A GS-F!!!! which is great and I hope Lexus listens to this. Let's not do a Jaguar and have every bloody comparo feature a "bit it's a bit down on power" clause. But what should really be worring Lexus is
b.) That more than a few are not expecting Lexus to make headlines with its power output or performance. To me, this just goes to show that for whatever reason, we've gotten so used to Lexus not being a "performance" choice. A bit like how a Jaugar owner wouldn't be too miffed if they do badly in reliability ratings.
If the new M5 does a slower 'ring time (and i know how senseless this is, but people seem to care) than the E63, internet forums will be alight with abuse. But if the GS-F posts a sjgnificantly slower time then some will be disappointed but most would have been expecting that. And I am pretty sure this is exactly the perception they are trying to change with this generation of GS's.
I really hope that up their game with the GS-F and take the germans on equal terms. And I cannot wait to see what they come up with...
the if you made is just that, if. if the e63 pulls better time than m5, i don't think people will be ok with it. the m5 as is is already getting a lot of criticism on its weight, engine design / approach, etc...
if anything i am very glad at the direction lexus is turning towards. there yet? no, but at least it's getting there
#34
In the old days yes, that's why I had Nissan GTR and WRX STi over M3 and 911 10 years ago. But all latest Euro exotics have became extremely good.
Take the F355 for example, as hot as it is, it is just not a very good car.
That is bad. In the old days, I don't even want them regardless of if I can actually afford them. Now I want them but just can't afford them
Take the F355 for example, as hot as it is, it is just not a very good car.
That is bad. In the old days, I don't even want them regardless of if I can actually afford them. Now I want them but just can't afford them
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In the old days yes, that's why I had Nissan GTR and WRX STi over M3 and 911 10 years ago. But all latest Euro exotics have became extremely good.
Take the F355 for example, as hot as it is, it is just not a very good car.
That is bad. In the old days, I don't even want them regardless of if I can actually afford them. Now I want them but just can't afford them
Take the F355 for example, as hot as it is, it is just not a very good car.
That is bad. In the old days, I don't even want them regardless of if I can actually afford them. Now I want them but just can't afford them
#36
Reliability wise, I agreed with you, they are not trouble free. But they are still way better then the old days. Lambo are pretty much an Audi, they are not any worst then say a RS5 and RS6. Ferrari doesn't break down every other weekend. I don't see them as any more troublesome then any highend AMGs or Ms.
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Did anyone read about the 2013 GSF
This thing is going to be sick. The v8 is back(5.0) packing 461hp with 402 tq. Sick! Brembo brakes, 19's made by BBS. 0-60 in 4.4 seconds! The article goes on to even they have tuned the engine and exhaust to blip. Dope.
Who is not excited for this car! This now makes me wanna keep my 400 and just wait till thing comes out.
https://www.clublexus.com/articles/g...el-details.php
Who is not excited for this car! This now makes me wanna keep my 400 and just wait till thing comes out.
https://www.clublexus.com/articles/g...el-details.php
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This thing is going to be sick. The v8 is back(5.0) packing 461hp with 402 tq. Sick! Brembo brakes, 19's made by BBS. 0-60 in 4.4 seconds! The article goes on to even they have tuned the engine and exhaust to blip. Dope.
Who is not excited for this car! This now makes me wanna keep my 400 and just wait till thing comes out.
https://www.clublexus.com/april-fools.jpg
https://www.clublexus.com/articles/g...el-details.php
Who is not excited for this car! This now makes me wanna keep my 400 and just wait till thing comes out.
https://www.clublexus.com/april-fools.jpg
https://www.clublexus.com/articles/g...el-details.php
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