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f sport or not?

Old 12-10-12, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by LuxoRocket
rlj4246 is correct - the Luxury package gets you the 18-way seats for both the driver and the front passenger, while the F-sport gets you a 16-way seat for the driver only.

http://www.lexus.com/models/GS/featu...ns/?navTo=i0s1

Not sure how much the 2 extra seat adjustments will matter in an Fsport vs Luxury pkg cagematch. I have the Luxury package, and I can tell you that both front seats have powered side bolsters.
that's interesting i didn't know that the Lux had the power side bolsters. learn something new everyday. i did know about the 18 way seats for D/P.
Old 12-10-12, 01:37 PM
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So with the F sport package how many power adjustments does the passenger seat get? Does it also mean the seats look different or does the passenger seat have side bolsters that are not adjustable so the seats at least look the same.
Old 12-10-12, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ntocamping
So with the F sport package how many power adjustments does the passenger seat get? Does it also mean the seats look different or does the passenger seat have side bolsters that are not adjustable so the seats at least look the same.
It gets the usual 8/10 way, not 16. As a passenger I do wish it had the 16 option but it wasn't a deal breaker. I loved the 18 way in the Lux model.

We went with the F-sport, that cabernet leather......

Old 12-10-12, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by sydtoosic
that's interesting i didn't know that the Lux had the power side bolsters. learn something new everyday. .
Well, I didn't know about these things until about a month after having driven it! We had a road trip. The leg support would have definitely helped. Passenger loves it, Syd. Don't let your wife know about it or she'll make you trade in for a luxury or have you seat on passenger's side I never paid much attention to these adjustable seats. I thought who would need them and why they were offered. I was so wrong. I'm sure your seat feels just as good without the two extra settings.
Old 12-10-12, 02:00 PM
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drove the F sport today with sport s+ on... i think that's gonna be my next car

age dont matter! im probably younger than most people with GS but i just love big 4 door sedans
who cares about how many adjustment the passenger gets... they should be thankful theres a seat
Old 12-10-12, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mush
who cares about how many adjustment the passenger gets... they should be thankful theres a seat
I'm hoping to test drive this in a few weeks. No local Lexus dealers to me so when up in NOVA end of next week I will stop by Pohanka Lexus. Coming from a 2008 550i I love the 20 way sport seats with power bolsters and thigh support. I also don't care about the passenger seat as long as it has more than 4 power points. I am by myself 99% of the time and if we go on a road trip it will be in my truck pulling the camper or wife's minivan. I just wish the F sport had the AFS. What a load of crap it does not.

I also love the Cabernet interior. It will either go with the white or nebula gray exterior.
Old 12-10-12, 03:34 PM
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Don't bother, it's just a body kit. No real oomph added to the F-sport when compared to other GS350.

Best look around and find a used BMW 550i for under $50k.
Old 12-10-12, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by bnlexus
Well, I didn't know about these things until about a month after having driven it! We had a road trip. The leg support would have definitely helped. Passenger loves it, Syd. Don't let your wife know about it or she'll make you trade in for a luxury or have you seat on passenger's side I never paid much attention to these adjustable seats. I thought who would need them and why they were offered. I was so wrong. I'm sure your seat feels just as good without the two extra settings.
she doesn't drive , BN. thank goodness for small wonders.
tried teaching her but i have no patience. if i have to constantly repeat myself then i just get nasty. anyway the cushion extender in the F Sport is a definite help, i find that my calves don't get fatigued if i've been driving a while. so i just set it to where it's comfy and away i go.
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Originally Posted by Steel21
Don't bother, it's just a body kit. No real oomph added to the F-sport when compared to other GS350.

Best look around and find a used BMW 550i for under $50k.
Are you saying the 550i is a better car than the GS350 F sport?
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Just checked to be sure and the Lux has the extenders on both front seats.
Old 12-10-12, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by rlj4246
Just checked to be sure and the Lux has the extenders on both front seats.
i see you're coming from an LS460 AWD. what made you choose the GS as opposed to a new LS?
Old 12-10-12, 06:30 PM
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LS was too big and drove like it was. Like the size of the GS and the handling. Like the looks of the new LS but not the drive. Great car to ride in.
Old 12-10-12, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by rlj4246
LS was too big and drove like it was. Like the size of the GS and the handling. Like the looks of the new LS but not the drive. Great car to ride in.
i hear you. the 2014/15 LS F Sport is my next venture. i know i can't drive it like the GS, so i'll just cruise in it.
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