Black GS300 Interior ML/NAV
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Hi I'm a fairly new member, have enjoyed all your posts (especially ones with pics)...so I thought I'd share some pictures of my GS300 interior.
I love this car...traded in my Audi A6 for it.
Anyways, enjoy!
I love this car...traded in my Audi A6 for it.
Anyways, enjoy!
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MichaelC,
Welcome to Club Lexus.. Nice pictures.. Gotta love a Black interior.. Did you have an A6 Quattro before the GS??
If so could you tell me more about the all wheel drive.. Any issues since I buddy of mine if looking at one right now and maybe I can pursuad him into a GS instead..
Welcome to Club Lexus.. Nice pictures.. Gotta love a Black interior.. Did you have an A6 Quattro before the GS??
If so could you tell me more about the all wheel drive.. Any issues since I buddy of mine if looking at one right now and maybe I can pursuad him into a GS instead..
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For those asking about the A6, I know quite a bit about it because I bought my wife one about 6 months ago. So far it has been a great car. Now since we only got the 2.8 it is a bit slow, but if it were for me I would have gotten the 2.7t or 4.2.
Besides that, the car is great. The Quattro is so seemless that you don't even know it's there. Absolutely no torque steer, just grip. This winter we drove everwhere and never had a problem or heard a wheel spin.
One plus of the A6 (besides AWD) is that the back seat is a tad bit bigger, but the trunk is enormous, plus the rear seats fold down if needed. I love my GS to death, but if something ever happened to it, I might consider the 4.2 A6. If it were only as reliable (or even close to) the Lexus.
Besides that, the car is great. The Quattro is so seemless that you don't even know it's there. Absolutely no torque steer, just grip. This winter we drove everwhere and never had a problem or heard a wheel spin.
One plus of the A6 (besides AWD) is that the back seat is a tad bit bigger, but the trunk is enormous, plus the rear seats fold down if needed. I love my GS to death, but if something ever happened to it, I might consider the 4.2 A6. If it were only as reliable (or even close to) the Lexus.
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Originally posted by 2SAVVY
MichaelC,
Welcome to Club Lexus.. Nice pictures.. Gotta love a Black interior.. Did you have an A6 Quattro before the GS??
If so could you tell me more about the all wheel drive.. Any issues since I buddy of mine if looking at one right now and maybe I can pursuad him into a GS instead..
MichaelC,
Welcome to Club Lexus.. Nice pictures.. Gotta love a Black interior.. Did you have an A6 Quattro before the GS??
If so could you tell me more about the all wheel drive.. Any issues since I buddy of mine if looking at one right now and maybe I can pursuad him into a GS instead..
Some of the reasons I bought the GS300:
-Reliability: I plan on keeping the GS for a few years. The A6 has had it's share of reliability problems; did a great deal of research on post warranty costs and the idea of replacing the transmission or twin turbos for upwards of $10,000 scared me. I would say that in nearly 3 years and 40,000 miles, I had the car in for service 10 times (leaking gaskets, fuel sender recalls, failed starters, defective radios, roof panel rattles, etc...). Audi doesn't even offer a factory backed extended warranty option.
-The Mark Levinson stereo is much better than the Bose
-The GS is much quieter than the A6, the ride is much smoother, the seats are more comfortable. The A6 rattled a bit and the ride got progressively harsher over time.
-Resale: I know the GS is being redesigned which should affect the resale a little bit. However, go to kbb.com and pick a 98 A6 and a 98 GS and put the same miles in. You'll find the resale value for the GS to be over $5000 higher even for a relatively high mileage vehicle.
-Audi does not have a nationwide loaner car program. Lexus does.
-Price: I got the new GS for a little under invoice and got a good trade on the A6. 40k for a loaded GS300 was, I think, a pretty good deal.
Despite all this, I still like the A6. The people over at Audiworld are great. However, as a previous Lexus owner, I missed the trouble free reliability Lexus offers. If your friend is willing to put up with a high maintenance vehicle or lives in an area where it snows or rains frequently, i'd say the A6 isn't too bad of a choice.
I'd be happy to answer any more questions you might have.
Mike
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Originally posted by theanimala
One plus of the A6 (besides AWD) is that the back seat is a tad bit bigger, but the trunk is enormous, plus the rear seats fold down if needed. I love my GS to death, but if something ever happened to it, I might consider the 4.2 A6. If it were only as reliable (or even close to) the Lexus.
One plus of the A6 (besides AWD) is that the back seat is a tad bit bigger, but the trunk is enormous, plus the rear seats fold down if needed. I love my GS to death, but if something ever happened to it, I might consider the 4.2 A6. If it were only as reliable (or even close to) the Lexus.
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Thanks guys I just forwarded off this thread to him and hopefully he chooses the Lexus.. I also passed along that I have read that an AWD GS is also on the horizon for the next generation if he is willing to wait..
Thanks again!
Ken
Thanks again!
Ken
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Originally posted by a1exus
as far as i see this is somewhere 2001+.. right?
as far as i see this is somewhere 2001+.. right?