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Old 03-15-10, 04:36 PM
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Guys I have a 2007 GS350 I want to switch to a LS460 is this a good move thanks
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I notice you are located in NY. I'm sure you are aware the LS460 comes with all wheel drive as one of the options. Not sure if the GS350 has all wheel available? I was going to purchase an Avalon several years back and went to the Lexus Dealer to try out the competive model to the Avalon, e.g. Lexus ES330. They did not have any ES in stock at the end of the year so I tried out the LS. No way I was going back to my decision to purchase the AVALON. I've owned several LS since. My suggestion is to drive the LS and compare it to the GS, make up your mind from there.
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thanks Well I am going to the auction on Thursday so I can't test drive before I purchase butI will go with the LS460 I am looking to get a 07
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ls460 is a big step up, it's a very nice car. just make sure you are ready for losing some road feel and handling
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I went from a GS300 (step down from your 350) into an LS460 2007 and there is no comparison between the two, the LS is hands down better in every category... IMO its 2x the car the GS is. For 2 seat fun I have an SC, for 4 seat fun I have the LS, but overall, The LS is my favorite car ever.
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Thanks I will go with the LS460
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I went from an 07 GS350 to a 09 LS460. The LS is better in terms of noise and vibration, and smoother in terms of ride. I think the GS has better braking and better handling. Quality of interior materials, the LS is much better IMHO.
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Originally Posted by frotiss
Thanks I will go with the LS460
post pics when you get it
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People may think I'm crazy but I prefer the 3GS. The LS is very nice but it's too big for me.
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Originally Posted by Ice350
People may think I'm crazy but I prefer the 3GS. The LS is very nice but it's too big for me.
humm if somebody offered you a even trade (LS460 for 3GS, same yr, miles, color combo etc), you'll turn them down??? if you say yes, yes your crazy...
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Originally Posted by frotiss
Guys I have a 2007 GS350 I want to switch to a LS460 is this a good move thanks
if you want MORE CAR, then YES, if not NO...
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My wife and I test drove the 07 ls460L before we bought the 07 sc430. She didn't like the ls as much as my 06 gs430. True that the ls460L is more luxurious but you lose the braking, acceleration, and handling.
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Originally Posted by scorpio74
My wife and I test drove the 07 ls460L before we bought the 07 sc430. She didn't like the ls as much as my 06 gs430. True that the ls460L is more luxurious but you lose the braking, acceleration, and handling.
one main reason we sold ours as well
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I traded a 07 gs350 I had for over two years for a new ls460 AWD last october. lot more road feel in the GS but a super ride in the LS. acceleration about the same. thats good. Miss my GS but the LS is a better fit for me. One drive will tell you the difference in ride and cornering
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put the trigger!
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