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#16
Lexus Fanatic
GS is a good choice too, if handling is of any concern (avoid LS in that case)
#17
Lexus Champion
Driver does not sit in the rear seat, LOL! Any way how many times you have rear passengers? If it were family car, maybe some children in the back?
Nowadays most families have two vehicles,. In my case 4 vehicles between 3 persons.
Nowadays most families have two vehicles,. In my case 4 vehicles between 3 persons.
#19
Lexus Champion
Scotty K and his Celicas are a good example...the ol' 180 HP and 133 ft. lbs. This marketing actually worked two decades ago, it would be nice to think people don't fall for that anymore. At minimum, when people see that, they should be thinking unusable rpms.
GS is a good choice too, if handling is of any concern (avoid LS in that case)
GS is a good choice too, if handling is of any concern (avoid LS in that case)
#20
Lexus Fanatic
The SWB LS was plenty comfortable in the back, but with carseats my kids could still kick the seats. Yes we have a minivan, but both of us need to be able to take the kids places, and my kids especially my son love riding in daddy's car from time to time. The rear legroom in the LWB LS is cavernous.
#22
Lexus Test Driver
GS is a great car. Get the F sport package with AVS for a better handling car. The LS also wouldn't fit in my garage due to dedicated storage areas. The GS is about the largest size I could accommodate. I also think the LS is just too big and not very engaging. You made the right choice.
#23
Lexus Fanatic
#24
Rookie
Thread Starter
Now I have a problem, because I found the ES 350 Crafted Line, which I love the way it looks, refined yet a side of sporty to it. The things I don't like about the GS when you go Crafted or FSport is the staggered wheel size, and the higher octane gas required. Of those two things I don't like the gas is my least worry as I do not drive much more than to work and back.
So IF I can find an ES 350 CL, I may opt for that over the GS.
So IF I can find an ES 350 CL, I may opt for that over the GS.
#25
Lexus Fanatic
The crafted line ES doesnt overcome any of its shortcomings vs the GS...
You gotta pay to play. The staggered wheels and premium fuel requirements are just because the car is designed to deliver more quality and performance vs economy. They don’t call them luxury cars for nothing...
You gotta pay to play. The staggered wheels and premium fuel requirements are just because the car is designed to deliver more quality and performance vs economy. They don’t call them luxury cars for nothing...
#26
Lexus Champion
Originally Posted by ALL4SPL
Now I have a problem, because I found the ES 350 Crafted Line, which I love the way it looks, refined yet a side of sporty to it. The things I don't like about the GS when you go Crafted or FSport is the staggered wheel size, and the higher octane gas required. Of those two things I don't like the gas is my least worry as I do not drive much more than to work and back.
So IF I can find an ES 350 CL, I may opt for that over the GS.
So IF I can find an ES 350 CL, I may opt for that over the GS.
#27
The crafted line ES doesnt overcome any of its shortcomings vs the GS...
You gotta pay to play. The staggered wheels and premium fuel requirements are just because the car is designed to deliver more quality and performance vs economy. They don’t call them luxury cars for nothing...
You gotta pay to play. The staggered wheels and premium fuel requirements are just because the car is designed to deliver more quality and performance vs economy. They don’t call them luxury cars for nothing...
You mean painted black door handles and scarlet inserts don't address the shortcomings?!
#28
Lexus Fanatic
#29
Rookie
Thread Starter
I have now driven both styles of GS, Fsport and Non, the Fsport is too harsh for me. The regular is nice but the ES's I have driven seem to ride smoother. I have a car finder dealer who is going to meet me today to discuss either a GS350 luxury (which I can find ZERO of in 500 miles of me) or a Crafted Line ES. Yes they are different cars, but I don't care about going fast, my main concern is quiet smooth ride comfort.
#30
Lexus Champion
I have now driven both styles of GS, Fsport and Non, the Fsport is too harsh for me. The regular is nice but the ES's I have driven seem to ride smoother. I have a car finder dealer who is going to meet me today to discuss either a GS350 luxury (which I can find ZERO of in 500 miles of me) or a Crafted Line ES. Yes they are different cars, but I don't care about going fast, my main concern is quiet smooth ride comfort.