GS460 and GS350
02-13-05, 10:10 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by wogey
Thank God for the Internet and forums like Club Lexus. More and more people are able to get up-to-date info easily. And the more they know about the upcoming GS 350 and GS460 being available in 15-18 months, the more they will hold off on their purchases.
Originally Posted by wogey
Which one is really the better long term brand marketing campaign ? Will the people that buy a 2006 GS300 be happy campers when their $50K cars get outdated in 15 months when the 2007 GS350 are available ??
02-13-05, 11:02 AM
#32
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Originally Posted by SexySC
Is The GS 460 even available in Japan yet ? Is the new 460 engine ready for production ? The 350 in Avalon is already producing 280hp & The one in the IS350 available this fall reportedly will have 310-320 hp. If they introduce the GS350 to N.America right now, that will make the 300 hp GS430 obsolete & redundant.
02-13-05, 01:38 PM
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Fuel economy
I assume the GS300 will probably have better fuel economy than a GS350. Although not a key factor in this segment, it something to consider. i.e. how often are the extra 50+ hp going to affect your daily drive? If the price of gas keeps creeping up, it may have an impact.
I am no expert but I am not sure a Avalon will be cross-shopped with a GS so it may not directly matter.
I am slightly surprised that Lexus wont run the GS300 and GS350 at the same time, say next year. Would seem to give them more options for pricing and thus, sales.
I am no expert but I am not sure a Avalon will be cross-shopped with a GS so it may not directly matter.
I am slightly surprised that Lexus wont run the GS300 and GS350 at the same time, say next year. Would seem to give them more options for pricing and thus, sales.
02-15-05, 06:04 AM
#34
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GS450h coming next year to a dealer near you!
Originally Posted by flipside909
How do you know the GS350 and 460 are going to be available in 15-18 months? Toyota generally releases new powertrains for their cars in the 3rd year of production of a normal 5 year range. The next up on the plate for the GS in North America is the GS450h which is coming Sept 2006 as a 2007 model. We wont see a GS350 or 460 until 2008 in the 2nd half of 2007, why? It's a been a Toyota trend. You obviously are reading the info on the internet as if it was bonded information w/no credibility. Anyone can misconstrue what a manufacture should bring out and what is actually going ot happen.
Well if you look at the popularity and bigger and better sooner is not necessarily better. But because Americans have a greedy mentality (looking at this w/an Economics background), they want bigger because they think it's better. But why let the cat out of the bag right away. This is what Nissan is doing to their line of cars. Releasing all the goods at one time and eventually the market will be flooded with the same product all across the board. Then you have a fad brand line which will later lose it's appeal, excitement and popularity later down the road. Why would Lexus even waste their time to release the GS460 and 350 in the United States now if they can maximize their profit and sales for the GS300 and 430 with the technology and resources they have for it now. Imagine what it will bring later down the road. This is looking at a broad long range plan...not some 15-18 month dream that most people are wishing for. Strategic planning is the key.
Well if you look at the popularity and bigger and better sooner is not necessarily better. But because Americans have a greedy mentality (looking at this w/an Economics background), they want bigger because they think it's better. But why let the cat out of the bag right away. This is what Nissan is doing to their line of cars. Releasing all the goods at one time and eventually the market will be flooded with the same product all across the board. Then you have a fad brand line which will later lose it's appeal, excitement and popularity later down the road. Why would Lexus even waste their time to release the GS460 and 350 in the United States now if they can maximize their profit and sales for the GS300 and 430 with the technology and resources they have for it now. Imagine what it will bring later down the road. This is looking at a broad long range plan...not some 15-18 month dream that most people are wishing for. Strategic planning is the key.
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