cywon

For pre refresh years, I think there were a lot of "value" in the F sport package as it included a new front bumper, heated and ventilated seats, blind spot monitoring, etc. However, with 2016+ models, F sport only adds a difference grill (correct me if I am wrong -I think the bumper itself stays the same) and base GS 350s already come with a ton of safety features as well as the heated and ventilated seats.

So is the 2016+ f sport package still worth it at almost 5k extra?

I am in the market for a CPO 2015 f sport or a new 2016 base model. There is not much price difference between the two and the differences between base vs f sport has got me thinking....

What do you guys think?

cywon

Of course, there are differences in suspension for the f sport package models - but I am basically looking at "value" of an f sport for 2013-2015 vs 2016+ models.

songoku

From Lexus website,I am not sure about few options listed like, POWER REAR SUNSHADE, RAIN-SENSING WIPERS. Aren't those standard in all GS?

yardie876

I'm not sure with the refreshed models, but the rain sensing wipers, rear sunshade, and heated/ventilated seats were part of the premium package for earlier model years.

cywon

So some of these features were available with premium package but now standard for base models - that makes the f sport a less bang for buck now, right?

RomanTPA

Most notable F-Sport features over not F-Sport is 8-speed trans, limited slip dif, LCD gauges, 2pc aluminum rotors, and larger staggered wheels (rwd model)

cywon

I think the 8 speed transmission is standard on all GS 350s

lamikela1

Yes for '16 the 8 speed is standard on 350 not sure about the turbo one.

bb700092

Yes, the 8-speed is standard in the Turbo one too.

cywon

So do you guys find the upgrades (suspension and brakes, sport+ mode, minor interior differences, wheels) worthwhile for the 5k price difference?

yardie876

I purchased mine CPO so the price premium was negligible. The that being said, I definitely consider the F Sport package worth it. My car also has rear steering and I love the way it handles.

The ML audio is worth it too.

cywon

I see your GS is a pre-refresh model. For those, I definitely think the F sport package was worth it. It came with a lot more extras than it does now.

ItzFilyO

We have LSD?

Wincer94

It's an option.

bb700092

The liking/disliking towards interior and exterior modifications in the F-Sport is subjective.

For difference in driving dynamics due to upgraded suspension, brakes, sport+ mode, wheels, etc. in the F-Sport, see this thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...014-gs350.html