The 2005 GS Jan 6th 2004 @ 8:30 am EST(ALL COMMENTS HERE PLEASE!)Pics pg 19
12-16-04, 10:24 AM
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
The yen is jacked up, this may have something to do with it. The old GS started at 38k in 1998. The GS 400 started at 44k which was the 1st gen asking price!
If Lexus could keep the GS 300 starting under 40k, $39,999 and have the GS 430 start at 46k, that would be great.
The yen is jacked up, this may have something to do with it. The old GS started at 38k in 1998. The GS 400 started at 44k which was the 1st gen asking price!
If Lexus could keep the GS 300 starting under 40k, $39,999 and have the GS 430 start at 46k, that would be great.
12-16-04, 10:31 AM
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Originally posted by magneto112
Okay okay, cool. I dont want to be scared like that. 46K is a lot. Still dont know about the Amber fogs though right?
Okay okay, cool. I dont want to be scared like that. 46K is a lot. Still dont know about the Amber fogs though right?
12-16-04, 11:25 AM
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man im getting really excited about this car now
gs300 awd will do just fine this time around
hopefully we can get some prices and some videos
oh and tons of interior pics
Erick
gs300 awd will do just fine this time around
hopefully we can get some prices and some videos
oh and tons of interior pics
Erick
12-16-04, 04:22 PM
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And it seems tasteless huge emblenms are in. Every car maker either has huge badges like the Escalade or has their whole name spelled out like I N F I N I T I on trunks and A C U R A on front bumpers. Seems Lexus will go the Caddy route of giant badges
12-16-04, 04:33 PM
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Originally posted by DROD2045
Hey buddy, in case you didnt notice, not only do Lexus' have huge badges, but it says lexus spelled out on the trunk of every car as well...
Hey buddy, in case you didnt notice, not only do Lexus' have huge badges, but it says lexus spelled out on the trunk of every car as well...
See, those badges are tastefully done. Now lets look at crass
Its like advertising to the 100% power. Or maybe saying the person behind you can't understand english. Then again the word is spelled wrong. Now for the largest badge of all time
Its like the size of a 15" rim. Or a giant frisbee. So sadly, we have it now.
That is a giant L. Un-needed. Yuck. too much. Though the worst maybe this one.
A new low for advertising. Acura badged on the FRONT bumper.
Most of the reason for these things is no continuity. Some car companies change cars and designs so much, or copy other designs, that they HAVE to put these giant markings on their car or no one will know what it is.
12-16-04, 08:15 PM
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i have to say i'm not into the rims on the new gs300, the gs430 rims look much better. the gs300 rims look undersized and make the car look bloated. I wonder if you'll be able to get the 430 rims on the 300....doubt it.
12-16-04, 08:45 PM
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Originally posted by jjl12
i have to say i'm not into the rims on the new gs300, the gs430 rims look much better. the gs300 rims look undersized and make the car look bloated. I wonder if you'll be able to get the 430 rims on the 300....doubt it.
i have to say i'm not into the rims on the new gs300, the gs430 rims look much better. the gs300 rims look undersized and make the car look bloated. I wonder if you'll be able to get the 430 rims on the 300....doubt it.
personally i like the 5 spoke more
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12-16-04, 09:09 PM
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Originally posted by rominl
which gs430 rims you talking about? the old 5 spoke one or the new 7 spoke?
personally i like the 5 spoke more
oh and welcome to clublexus
which gs430 rims you talking about? the old 5 spoke one or the new 7 spoke?
personally i like the 5 spoke more
oh and welcome to clublexus
thanks for the welcome.
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12-17-04, 08:10 AM
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
The yen is jacked up, this may have something to do with it. The old GS started at 38k in 1998. The GS 400 started at 44k which was the 1st gen asking price!
If Lexus could keep the GS 300 starting under 40k, $39,999 and have the GS 430 start at 46k, that would be great.
The yen is jacked up, this may have something to do with it. The old GS started at 38k in 1998. The GS 400 started at 44k which was the 1st gen asking price!
If Lexus could keep the GS 300 starting under 40k, $39,999 and have the GS 430 start at 46k, that would be great.
I don't think we'll see "sub-$40K" for any GS. IMO it's not gonna happen.
Infiniti
M35 RWD MSRP $41,300
M35 AWD MSRP $43,800 (So there's a $2,500 premium for AWD)
Last edited by rai; 12-17-04 at 08:14 AM.
12-17-04, 10:11 AM
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Originally posted by rai
The current gen GS430 starts at $48,625 so don't believe the next gen will cut price to $46K
I don't think we'll see "sub-$40K" for any GS. IMO it's not gonna happen.
Infiniti
M35 RWD MSRP $41,300
M35 AWD MSRP $43,800 (So there's a $2,500 premium for AWD)
The current gen GS430 starts at $48,625 so don't believe the next gen will cut price to $46K
I don't think we'll see "sub-$40K" for any GS. IMO it's not gonna happen.
Infiniti
M35 RWD MSRP $41,300
M35 AWD MSRP $43,800 (So there's a $2,500 premium for AWD)
12-17-04, 11:51 AM
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Last edited by flipside909; 12-17-04 at 12:05 PM.
12-17-04, 01:23 PM
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Yes the article seems to knock more light and excitement into the veiling of the new GS in a showroom environment. I like the choice of color for the display of the GS. Tell you the truth, I'm pretty anxious to sit in the new GS when it arrives in the showrooms March '05 