General Car Conversation 2024 - part 1
01-19-24, 08:27 AM
#542
Lexus Test Driver
Its essentially a stretched GLE, but the longer wheelbase and extra weight make it feel more stable and planted. Driving them back to back the GLS feels much closer to the S Class than the GLE. Its actually pretty amazing just how close it is. Not quite there. The V8 also really changes the way it feels...I have driven several GLS450s but this was the first GLS580 I drove.
I certainly can keep the W222, its just I have to buy a warranty and buy it out and all of that, and there are tax implications it would reduce my tax savings while not really reducing my outlay...
I certainly can keep the W222, its just I have to buy a warranty and buy it out and all of that, and there are tax implications it would reduce my tax savings while not really reducing my outlay...
01-19-24, 08:59 AM
#544
Lexus Fanatic
No, you really have to special order it to get the eABC, my only concern about it would be reliability...
Oh no doubt, the S Class is superior for general driving, the utility of the GLS is just a tradeoff. The way the S Class just glides along at high speed is pretty special.
The other thing is I prefer the control and dash layout of the GLS to the W223 S Class. I'm hoping that the dash gets tweaked some in the 223 refresh.
well that's the paradox of the flagship luxury sedan, the depth of the engineering doesn't truly make itself apparent unless you turn yourself into a criminal lol... if you do enough long interstate driving with the S and GLS back to back i imagine the W222's superior handling and capabilities will make themselves more obvious
The other thing is I prefer the control and dash layout of the GLS to the W223 S Class. I'm hoping that the dash gets tweaked some in the 223 refresh.
01-19-24, 10:48 AM
#546
Lexus Fanatic
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01-19-24, 10:54 AM
#547
Lexus Fanatic
I'd rather have a Range Rover, the issue is 12-18 month waits and huge markups still.
01-19-24, 11:04 AM
#550
Lexus Fanatic
01-19-24, 11:05 AM
#551
Pole Position
Getting brand new and keeping 3 years I think minimizes that concern. I want one at some point in my life (maybe once kids are in college) and that's the only way I'll do it. I know enough people who lease these and it's the only brand I've ever seen them drive for 10 years. That tells me the headaches are worth it. The styling has always appealed to me and the driving position and visibility are awesome. Plus the interior design is 10/10 in my opinion.
Last edited by jrmckinley; 01-19-24 at 11:08 AM.
01-19-24, 11:20 AM
#553
Lexus Champion
I never got to drive that W222 last week or whenever I said, but I rode around in it for an hour and a half at least. You definitely got that right.
Yes, like the W140 I remember, 85MPH feels like 55. It was tomb silent, and so comfortable.
I couldn't not have a V8. It was muted, but you could hear it. It reminds me of the UZ engine, it snarls similarly. Smoooooooooth too.
TBH overall it gave me the impression of a really REALLY fast, updated LS430 (but I'm sure handles a million times better). I'd kill to drive that car.
Yes, like the W140 I remember, 85MPH feels like 55. It was tomb silent, and so comfortable.
I couldn't not have a V8. It was muted, but you could hear it. It reminds me of the UZ engine, it snarls similarly. Smoooooooooth too.
TBH overall it gave me the impression of a really REALLY fast, updated LS430 (but I'm sure handles a million times better). I'd kill to drive that car.
