New GS 350
#16
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I like the 3D view of the nav. To me, it makes it seem easier to see when and where you need to turn.
Because you see the world in 3D, IMO it just makes sense to see the nav in 3D.
Because you see the world in 3D, IMO it just makes sense to see the nav in 3D.
#17
Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
I meant anyone who got those cars in the within the last few months, no one knew about the LS460 and listed models back then. LS460 redesign was actually a shock to me, I was expecting a redesign in a couple years. Its pretty widely rumored that the GS will get a major upgrade in the engine dept upon the debut of the LS460. Now that its confirmed theres no sense in getting one now, unless you want to be instantly outdated
#18
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Originally Posted by RX_330
I like the 3D view of the nav. To me, it makes it seem easier to see when and where you need to turn.
Because you see the world in 3D, IMO it just makes sense to see the nav in 3D.
Because you see the world in 3D, IMO it just makes sense to see the nav in 3D.
When approaching turns, on the other hand, I agree with you that a 3D view would do the best since in THAT situation you do want the nav to show you exactly what you see through the windshield.
Perhaps a smart mix of the two is the best solution.
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Originally Posted by Shawnmack
So the gs 350 will be out this fall man I bet their will be some angy people
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time for some pics. from a Japanese site
Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC
HP: 315ps/6400rpm
TQ: 38.4kgm/4800rpm
From: http://www.auto-web.co.jp/NEW_CAR/LEXUS/GS350.html
Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC
HP: 315ps/6400rpm
TQ: 38.4kgm/4800rpm
From: http://www.auto-web.co.jp/NEW_CAR/LEXUS/GS350.html
#22
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Originally Posted by jwa
If the rumor of the GS460 next spring is true, you're getting at least 1 years advanced notice, and I wouldn't consider that being instantly outdated. Additionally, even if/when the GS460 comes out, the GS430 won't be outdated; it's essentially the same car with more HP. IMHO, always wanting to have the newest and best is a recipe for creating your own misery.
Theres a difference in wanting everything new because its the flavor of the month and keep trading up and the above situation. That is one reason why I chose the IS350 as my next car over the Acura TL, the TL itself is an excellent car but the engine is getting outdated. I want a car that will resist being outdated the longest over that 6-7 years, which is why the IS350 fits me since its totally new everything especially the new generation engine which will stay around for a LONG time, hence resist being outdated much longer.
This outdated thing pertains to people who have probably had reasonable warning a new engine/design is coming out, if you purchased a GS300 or GS430 like back in may 05, theres no way you couldve known the 350 and 460 engines were coming but that is different than people who have purchased it fairly recently since the debut of the LS460, when that thing came out I knew that V8 was going into the GS later on, when the IS350 engine came out I knew that engine was going in other things besides the IS. That right there is enough warning for anyone who is looking for that type of car to wait until later.
Last edited by 4TehNguyen; 03-24-06 at 07:15 AM.
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
. . .This outdated thing pertains to people who have probably had reasonable warning a new engine/design is coming out, if you purchased a GS300 or GS430 like back in may 05, theres no way you couldve known the 350 and 460 engines were coming .
#24
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Originally Posted by LexArazzo
Yes, we do know even back then, at least for the GS350 (& you can infer the new V8 as well), since Lexus already announced the GS350 for the Japanese market then for last fall in their Japanese website
In a couple years I'll be ready to move on to another model. By that time (hopefully) the prices for the GS460, GS450H, and LS460 will have dropped.
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