View Poll Results: Your opinions on the new Japanese luxo sport sedans GS/M35/45/RL inside and out.
I prefer the GS exterior/interior
46
36.80%
I prefer the M35/45 exterior/interior
22
17.60%
I prefer the RL exterior/interior
3
2.40%
My combo GS exterior/Infiniti interior
6
4.80%
My combo M35/45 exterior/GS interior
14
11.20%
My combo RL exterior/GS interior
6
4.80%
My combo M35/45 exterior/RL interior
13
10.40%
My combo GS exterior/RL interior
3
2.40%
My combo RL exterior/Infiniti Interior
1
0.80%
They all look fine, depends on which is cheapest with equal features.
0
0%
I need to see them in person first to decide, pictures aren't enough.
11
8.80%
Voters: 125. You may not vote on this poll
A real poll. RL vs M35/45 vs GS 300/430 side by side pics
04-14-04 | 12:37 AM
#16
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,384
Likes: 0
From: 808
I like the GS in & out. The RL has a nice, youthful, sporty interior, but the out looks like another Accord. I'd rather have an Accord than an Infiniti 
04-14-04 | 02:48 AM
#17
Pole Position
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
From: CT
Originally posted by Lord of the Celsiors
Love the gauages on the RL , love the interior of the GS, and for the Exterior the M45 does it for me.
Love the gauages on the RL , love the interior of the GS, and for the Exterior the M45 does it for me.
04-14-04 | 08:44 AM
#18
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,523
Likes: 3
From: Connecticut
I hat the Infiniti interior, it's not smooth at all. It reminds me of the XJ Jaguar which is hideous.
Sicklex you should have made the poll multiselect and had less options.
Sicklex you should have made the poll multiselect and had less options.
Last edited by looknow12; 04-14-04 at 08:45 AM.
04-14-04 | 11:54 PM
#19
Lexus Champion
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 2,727
Likes: 0
From: Florida
gs430! just looks amazing! but as well as the others but overall I would get the 430!
04-15-04 | 12:33 AM
#20
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 5,445
Likes: 1
From: California
M45 has nice ext presence
04-15-04 | 08:34 AM
#21
Driver
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
From: Texas
The M45 and RL are a huge step up from their respective predecessors. Nice designs.
My initial vote is the GS. Not only because I'm a bit biased, but also because I've seen high quality pics of the new GS posted on CL.
Just curious...anyone have the specs and possibly some more pics of the M45 and RL?
My initial vote is the GS. Not only because I'm a bit biased, but also because I've seen high quality pics of the new GS posted on CL.
Just curious...anyone have the specs and possibly some more pics of the M45 and RL?
04-15-04 | 02:17 PM
#22
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 794
Likes: 1
From: North Carolina
Originally posted by GSpeed
The M45 and RL are a huge step up from their respective predecessors. Nice designs.
My initial vote is the GS. Not only because I'm a bit biased, but also because I've seen high quality pics of the new GS posted on CL.
Just curious...anyone have the specs and possibly some more pics of the M45 and RL?
The M45 and RL are a huge step up from their respective predecessors. Nice designs.
My initial vote is the GS. Not only because I'm a bit biased, but also because I've seen high quality pics of the new GS posted on CL.
Just curious...anyone have the specs and possibly some more pics of the M45 and RL?
Infiniti
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=116020
Acura
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=116114
Last edited by BrickHead; 04-15-04 at 02:19 PM.
04-16-04 | 08:21 AM
#23
Driver
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Thanks for the links Brick. Both are seriously tight!
Like those specs on the new M45. If they keep the price at around $40K it gonna be hard not to consider it.
Like those specs on the new M45. If they keep the price at around $40K it gonna be hard not to consider it.
04-16-04 | 11:05 PM
#24
My breakdown:
The interior of the acura is really alluring, very organized and clean.
HOWEVER I also know when i sit in it, there will be no comparison to the GS's "feel" inside of warmth and quality.
The exterior of the infinity is just damn sick. I like it a lot. has a slight advantage to the GS IMO, but only by a very tiny amount.
Only one of the three will hold it's resale value and stay out of the shop without a gang of recalls. Therefore, i just can't spend that kind of money on a car that will get christmas cards from the service department.
GS all the way baby!
The interior of the acura is really alluring, very organized and clean.
HOWEVER I also know when i sit in it, there will be no comparison to the GS's "feel" inside of warmth and quality. The exterior of the infinity is just damn sick. I like it a lot. has a slight advantage to the GS IMO, but only by a very tiny amount.
Only one of the three will hold it's resale value and stay out of the shop without a gang of recalls. Therefore, i just can't spend that kind of money on a car that will get christmas cards from the service department.
GS all the way baby!
04-17-04 | 06:32 AM
#25
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 11,243
Likes: 6
From: USA
i would do the new m45.. looks real hot...but i would also need 2 c all cars in person 2 really decide
04-23-04 | 08:11 PM
#26
Lead Lap
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 553
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
I like the M45 exterior and interior, but I like the interior of the new GS a bit more. Not enough to overcome the exterior though. I'll have to see the Acura in the flesh. AWD with 300hp, with the GS you can only get it in the V6, too bad for lexus.
I would like to see the new Audi A6 added to this. While it is not Japanese, it is a direct competitor and also brand new.
I would like to see the new Audi A6 added to this. While it is not Japanese, it is a direct competitor and also brand new.
04-26-04 | 08:34 AM
#27
Driver
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
From: Texas
I wonder in Acura is going to stick with the fake wood in the new RL. I can't tell from the pics. Fake wood in a car in this class is unacceptable. But I guess thats why Lexus is the gold standard.
05-17-04 | 02:09 AM
#28
After constantly seeing pics of the GS, it has grown on me a lot. I can only imagine how much more it will grow on me once I see it in person. The exterior of the acura does not do anything for me, and I hate the rear end of the M. So for me, its the GS hands down.
05-19-04 | 07:46 AM
#29
Driver
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
From: Florida
I'm with rover and Lord's assessments on this one. I've always liked the GS, but this newer model just doesn't do it for me like the gen 2 did..."something wicked this way comes". That was a GREAT ad for gen 2, and where I really fell in love with Lexus.
05-22-04 | 01:14 AM
#30
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,282
Likes: 0
From: CA
I think the M45 looks niiiice except for the back end... its just out there
to be honest I love the way the current M45 looks its so clean, a black one with VIP dished 19" wheels slammed.... they look amazing
the new GS... I'm not sure if I love it or hate it yet... it looks too fat in the back, but you never know until you get used to it, I felt the same thing about the 2nd gen GS... back was fat... but now I'm cool with it the interior is damn nice though
to be honest I love the way the current M45 looks its so clean, a black one with VIP dished 19" wheels slammed.... they look amazing
the new GS... I'm not sure if I love it or hate it yet... it looks too fat in the back, but you never know until you get used to it, I felt the same thing about the 2nd gen GS... back was fat... but now I'm cool with it the interior is damn nice though