RainbowTrl

I am actively searching for a CPO-ed GS350.

Budget is around $30k and I have found myself in a dilemma.

Do I buy a 2013 Lexus GS350 F sport or a 2014 "regular" GS350?

I know there are some improvements to the 2014 GS350 (auto folding mirrors, auto heated/ventilated seats, HID/LED headlights, etc.).

Is there anything else I am missing? Are the improvements to the GS in 2014 so significant that i should focus solely on the 2014?

CAIFAN_64

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8sp transmission and auto-trunk....I think.

acnup00tl

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You won't find many takers for the Base Gs350...Go for the F Sport 13....

maveriCK..

depends on options, color, miles.

id go with f sport though.

Dallasguy1

FSports all the way if you bought a base sedan you'll kick yourself when a FSports will pass by you.

bearcav

Go for a 13 luxury if you can find it...if not, fsport. The 6-speed from the 13s is preferred for spirited driving. The fsport has better aftermarket than the base (or luxury for that matter). I have a 13 luxury and cosmetic mods (lips etc) are non-existent...i do wish i had the larger fsport front brakes though. But I have factory fogs.

MustangSal

+1. Fsport. Obviously though just don't take anything. Do your shopping.

CouveGS

I was in this exact dilemma and ended on the 2014 F-Sport. My favorite feature is the auto climate seats, 19" wheels, and power folding mirrors. 8-Speed is good, but takes some time to get the downshifts down due to it needing to skip 2-3 gears at times. The base GS looks like a grandpa car in my opinion, but to each their own.

RainbowTrl

The things you enjoy on your car are additions from the 2013 to the 2014!

Thanks for the feedback everyone!

I am looking at AWD so the 8 speed auto doesn't apply.

It also seems as though F sports have more miles than a newer GS which complicates things. .

GS350fSpt

The miles shouldn't be a big issue if you're buying CPO from a Lexus dealer unless your talking crazy road warrior miles. The L/Certified warranty is worth it. That's why I bought my first used car. I just got a '14 F-Sport and I love it. Navigation sucks but I don't use it anyway. Get the F-Sport!

DJP333

Go with the F Sport (I have the 2015). After having the car a couple of months I am still very impressed about the "Jekyll & Hyde" nature of the car. I really like driving it in sport or sport+ mode but decided to drive it in normal mode all of last week to get a real mpg figure for my driving. So, last week I got used to normal mode and the car is smooth and had very luxurious handling/ride. Then today I put it in Sport mode and wowsers, it turns into a different animal with a really cool growl and I just want to drive fast all the time. I love this car!

CW88

I had the similar decision to make, go for a newer base or '13 F sport / Lux. I couldn't find a F sport with options (BSM/HUD/ML), so I went with a loaded Lux and plan on adding the F sport bumper later. If you're getting an AWD version, then there's less difference between the Fsport vs Lux then the RWD variants.

Dave144239

I'd go with the Luxury Package over the F Sport, just to get the more adjustable driver's seat, semi-aniline leather and rear passenger controls for hvac/audio. You might even find a Lux Package with heated rear seats, if that matters to you.

TrevorTran

F-Sport all the way! I have the '13 GS, but I do wish it had auto-folding side mirrors. Everything else about it is awesome though!

RainbowTrl

Thanks for all the advice!

For those suggesting a Luxury model- any advice on how to find these cars?

Using autotrader & cars.com there either a.) aren't any or b.) the dealerships don't highlight the luxury package in the listings.