Hello fellow lexus lovers,
I am on this forum to try to figure out which lexus would be the best option for me. I want to have something that's fast and powerful like the IS 500 but I also want it to be a luxurious drive since it is a lexus. What would you all recommend me to do? Or should I not care about something thats powerful since Lexus isn't really made to be fast? (This is what I heard from other people online while doing my research).

 

Are you asking about new or used?

 

I am asking both new and used. Something 2020 or newer.

 

Might be able to find a 2020 GS-F for around 60k. Not sure though.

 

Hi Michael505.

Welcome to Club Lexus and your 1st post!

I'm not much help on this but it seems $60k is not much money for a luxury car anymore but you also say you can do from year 2020 and up so that helps.
To answer the part in bold, only you can decide what is important to you.

Hi xjokerz, I've never drove a GS-F. Are the seats and ride cushy like maybe an LS or RC or more sporty feeling?
New RC's are like over $100k now if I remember so not sure if can get a used one for $60k.

 

No clue. OP wanted something similar to the IS500, which has a V8 and the GS-F does. He also said 2020 and newer and the GS-F's final year was indeed 2020, I do believe.

Actually, doing a quick search reveals there are hardly any of these left. Lol.

 

Test drive a GS350.

The archaic infotainment is truly awful and the engine isn’t great, but they are very reliable and the interior quality rivals cars that sell for $150k plus.

I’ve had my 2013 for eight years, it’s been a good car.

 

Try a used ls500h. At least it looks great on the outside.

 

60k?

I would get a 2018 LC500 hands down......if I was looking across all brands I would get a D4 S8

 

If you want a luxury sedan feel for that money, I would get a loaded ES.

Uh, no...but the 4GS is a great car with a very nice interior (I had one)

 

Neither GSF or IS500 are meant to be focused on luxury.

IS500 is small and cramped with average interior materials.
GSF has nicer interior but the ride is firm due to stiffer suspension and lower profile tires.

Personally I would choose GSF over IS500 as its bigger and a true F car.
Neither option is “luxurious” though depending on your definition.
Also the tech in these cars is ancient if that is important to you.

 

GS-F is pretty luxurious.

 

It's quite good but not like a same year LS....that was a sticking point for me that ultimately lead to me passing on getting one. If you are used to a flagship tier car it's just too many little downgrades and deficiencies adding up and you notice it.

 

Well of course not, its not meant to be like an LS, doesn't mean it isn't luxurious though.

 

Material wise its mid tier luxury but from a ride comfort standpoint, it’s far from luxurious. It also lacks tech related “luxury” features.