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Old 04-13-12, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
It simply drives incredible, still drives smooth like a Lexus. I also think they learned a lot with the IS F considering how they completely revised the suspension and its tons better.
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smooth like a lexus as in which one? the ride is not bad but in terms of smoothness it's nothing like any lexus i had before, except the isf. i am not saying this is a bad thing
Lexus may have learned from BMW that you can have a firm taught suspension without sacrificing comfort or ride
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Old 04-13-12, 02:39 PM
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Lexus may have learned from BMW that you can have a firm taught suspension without sacrificing comfort or ride
that's how i feel after driving the 4gs
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Old 04-13-12, 08:55 PM
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I still havent driven one but would like to check it out soon. I loved my 3GS but handling was never the strong point
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Old 04-13-12, 09:25 PM
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I still havent driven one but would like to check it out soon. I loved my 3GS but handling was never the strong point
dew it!!
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Old 04-13-12, 11:18 PM
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I saw the Lexus test drivers in my office parking lot pulled over taking notes. I took some pics. I liked the front more than I thought I would. I wish I was a test driver. They drive around in new Lexus vehicles all day and stop every so often for gas and some drivers notes. Whenever I see them they have these HUGE white water tanks in all of the seats, obviously to simulate a full car. Dream job
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Old 04-14-12, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
I still havent driven one but would like to check it out soon. I loved my 3GS but handling was never the strong point
3GS pulled good numbers, but IMHO it was unpredictable... 4GS pulls bigger numbers and you also know whats going on.
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Old 04-14-12, 09:04 AM
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I still have yet to see one on the DC roads. Maybe i dont get out enough. Guess thats a reason for me to visit a Lexus dealer.
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Car and Driver compared a GS F-Sport with an Audi A6, and the Audi won, but not by much. I don't necessarily agree with C&D's comments (though I haven't personally sampled a new GS) that the GS transmission needed more gears....six, in most cases, is plenty.

http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...omparison-test
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Car and Driver compared a GS F-Sport with an Audi A6, and the Audi won, but not by much. I don't necessarily agree with C&D's comments (though I haven't personally sampled a new GS) that the GS transmission needed more gears....six, in most cases, is plenty.

http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...omparison-test
Thats because they just had to find something to crticize Lexus on.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Car and Driver compared a GS F-Sport with an Audi A6, and the Audi won, but not by much. I don't necessarily agree with C&D's comments (though I haven't personally sampled a new GS) that the GS transmission needed more gears....six, in most cases, is plenty.

http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...omparison-test
That is NOT an F-Sport
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Old 04-14-12, 10:04 PM
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I wonder what percentage of buyers will go with the F sport as opposed to the standard GS
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Old 04-16-12, 08:30 PM
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I wonder what percentage of buyers will go with the F sport as opposed to the standard GS
They just stated 25% of so I think which is a pretty good take rate.
 
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
They just stated 25% of so I think which is a pretty good take rate.
it is. but it's also pretty early, and i'd guess the take rate will drop, but it doesn't matter either way, a sale is a sale!
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Originally Posted by pbm317
That is NOT an F-Sport
Thanks. Good catch. Looking at the stats carefully, you are correct. They had a base GS, though, that was optioned up pretty close to F-Sport levels, differering mainly in 18" vs. 19" wheels/tires.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Thanks. Good catch. Looking at the stats carefully, you are correct. They had a base GS, though, that was optioned up pretty close to F-Sport levels, differering mainly in 18" vs. 19" wheels/tires.
no big brakes, no more agressive tires, no more aggressive appearance, nor RWS
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