NEWBIE HERE! Love the GS from what i have seen
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NEWBIE HERE! Love the GS from what i have seen
hey guys! guess this is more of a 1st post deal, but wanted to say i love the forums! i have been reading just about every post up to page 5 the last few days while i awaited activation. I headed to the dealer to get the literature on Tues. I am headed to the dealer tomorrow to take a drive of the GS300. I am 24 and have never owned a Lexus. I am in the market in the next year or so and i have been educating myself on a number of cars so that i can be most informed when i purchase--and it is kind of a hobby. i go on "test driving adventures" on weekends all the time.
My father-in-law works for GM and to be honest i couldnt think of a worse curse at this point? I am a car junkie, new school, not old. My wife says my next purchase better be American
I have been looking more and more into the American market hoping and praying i could find somthing that would set me off. The CTS-V and the 300 SRT-8 have def caught my eye at this point and so has the 300C. price is of course better, but in about 4 or 5 years how will they be holding up? i think that question can go unanswered. i know Lexus is a division of Toyota and my dad;s old 1992 camry 5 speed lasted him 250,000 miles. my next car will have to be a car that i keep for awhile as i am still paying off my wife's Trailblazer and as we start a family. I have driven the Acura RL and it is a very nice car; so is the TL which is fun to drive and has an amazing sound system. The GS430 would of course be my choice if $$$ was not an option, however it is. realistically i dont need to be dropping $60, 000 on a car. the GS300 sure seems nice and i cant wait to drive it tomorrow. Agian, sorry to bore you all with this lengthy fir post, but again, i love the foums....thanks for all the help
My father-in-law works for GM and to be honest i couldnt think of a worse curse at this point? I am a car junkie, new school, not old. My wife says my next purchase better be American
I have been looking more and more into the American market hoping and praying i could find somthing that would set me off. The CTS-V and the 300 SRT-8 have def caught my eye at this point and so has the 300C. price is of course better, but in about 4 or 5 years how will they be holding up? i think that question can go unanswered. i know Lexus is a division of Toyota and my dad;s old 1992 camry 5 speed lasted him 250,000 miles. my next car will have to be a car that i keep for awhile as i am still paying off my wife's Trailblazer and as we start a family. I have driven the Acura RL and it is a very nice car; so is the TL which is fun to drive and has an amazing sound system. The GS430 would of course be my choice if $$$ was not an option, however it is. realistically i dont need to be dropping $60, 000 on a car. the GS300 sure seems nice and i cant wait to drive it tomorrow. Agian, sorry to bore you all with this lengthy fir post, but again, i love the foums....thanks for all the help
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Originally Posted by Minarets
i know Lexus is a division of Toyota and my dad;s old 1992 camry 5 speed lasted him 250,000 miles.
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thank guys!
i am very excited to go and test drive a 300 on Sat. I am going to def. wait until there is some bargining power with this vehicle. all of my other options are in the low $40's range and i want to see if i could get this for near that.
all of my other choices are more power enthused, but i am willing to sacrifice, since it isnt really important to me. i am more of a lux feel kinda guy.
all i want in a car (stock! i am not particularly a fan of modding cars with the exception of wheels) is great, unique looks, smooth ample ride, fast when need be, and a killer audio system. this def fits under that from what i am reading.
however, i must say that the Chrysler 300 SRT-8 is awfully tempting--nothing but good reviews out of it...of course i would expect NOTHING from the dealer as far as service or anything really. only thing that scares me there is the quality factor
i am very excited to go and test drive a 300 on Sat. I am going to def. wait until there is some bargining power with this vehicle. all of my other options are in the low $40's range and i want to see if i could get this for near that.
all of my other choices are more power enthused, but i am willing to sacrifice, since it isnt really important to me. i am more of a lux feel kinda guy.
all i want in a car (stock! i am not particularly a fan of modding cars with the exception of wheels) is great, unique looks, smooth ample ride, fast when need be, and a killer audio system. this def fits under that from what i am reading.
however, i must say that the Chrysler 300 SRT-8 is awfully tempting--nothing but good reviews out of it...of course i would expect NOTHING from the dealer as far as service or anything really. only thing that scares me there is the quality factor
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Originally Posted by Minarets
hey guys! guess this is more of a 1st post deal, but wanted to say i love the forums! i have been reading just about every post up to page 5 the last few days while i awaited activation. I headed to the dealer to get the literature on Tues. I am headed to the dealer tomorrow to take a drive of the GS300. I am 24 and have never owned a Lexus. I am in the market in the next year or so and i have been educating myself on a number of cars so that i can be most informed when i purchase--and it is kind of a hobby. i go on "test driving adventures" on weekends all the time.
My father-in-law works for GM and to be honest i couldnt think of a worse curse at this point? I am a car junkie, new school, not old. My wife says my next purchase better be American
I have been looking more and more into the American market hoping and praying i could find somthing that would set me off. The CTS-V and the 300 SRT-8 have def caught my eye at this point and so has the 300C. price is of course better, but in about 4 or 5 years how will they be holding up? i think that question can go unanswered. i know Lexus is a division of Toyota and my dad;s old 1992 camry 5 speed lasted him 250,000 miles. my next car will have to be a car that i keep for awhile as i am still paying off my wife's Trailblazer and as we start a family. I have driven the Acura RL and it is a very nice car; so is the TL which is fun to drive and has an amazing sound system. The GS430 would of course be my choice if $$$ was not an option, however it is. realistically i dont need to be dropping $60, 000 on a car. the GS300 sure seems nice and i cant wait to drive it tomorrow. Agian, sorry to bore you all with this lengthy fir post, but again, i love the foums....thanks for all the help
My father-in-law works for GM and to be honest i couldnt think of a worse curse at this point? I am a car junkie, new school, not old. My wife says my next purchase better be American
I have been looking more and more into the American market hoping and praying i could find somthing that would set me off. The CTS-V and the 300 SRT-8 have def caught my eye at this point and so has the 300C. price is of course better, but in about 4 or 5 years how will they be holding up? i think that question can go unanswered. i know Lexus is a division of Toyota and my dad;s old 1992 camry 5 speed lasted him 250,000 miles. my next car will have to be a car that i keep for awhile as i am still paying off my wife's Trailblazer and as we start a family. I have driven the Acura RL and it is a very nice car; so is the TL which is fun to drive and has an amazing sound system. The GS430 would of course be my choice if $$$ was not an option, however it is. realistically i dont need to be dropping $60, 000 on a car. the GS300 sure seems nice and i cant wait to drive it tomorrow. Agian, sorry to bore you all with this lengthy fir post, but again, i love the foums....thanks for all the help
I got a loophole for you, the Acura TL, is
1. Designed in California by Americans
2. Made for the AMerican market
3. Built in Ohio, by Americans
4 Sold in America only
Yeah, its not a Lexus but its not something from GM. And you can tell the wife, its an American made car (for all intents and purposes).
Onto the GS300, a lot of people have been surprised by its acceleration. It has more power than the last GS and another gear.
Good luck, hope to see you in the GS!
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
WELCOME NEWBIE!!!
I got a loophole for you, the Acura TL, is
1. Designed in California by Americans
2. Made for the AMerican market
3. Built in Ohio, by Americans
4 Sold in America only
Yeah, its not a Lexus but its not something from GM. And you can tell the wife, its an American made car (for all intents and purposes).
Onto the GS300, a lot of people have been surprised by its acceleration. It has more power than the last GS and another gear.
Good luck, hope to see you in the GS!
I got a loophole for you, the Acura TL, is
1. Designed in California by Americans
2. Made for the AMerican market
3. Built in Ohio, by Americans
4 Sold in America only
Yeah, its not a Lexus but its not something from GM. And you can tell the wife, its an American made car (for all intents and purposes).
Onto the GS300, a lot of people have been surprised by its acceleration. It has more power than the last GS and another gear.
Good luck, hope to see you in the GS!
see i drive a 97 Maxima now and i live 1 mile from the assymbly plant in Smyrna TN....i even have a hard time working that out. MY DA*N neighbors build them!! it is quite frustrating really. anyway, here is to hoping its a lot of money and i should be able to dowhat i would like to do. thanks again guys! i really want a silver with black interior or blue onyx with the grey and blackwood, with the ML sound system and 5 spoke wheels!
and the kicker, i dont want to pay over 45,999....
i dont know about that one
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Originally Posted by Minarets
all i want in a car (stock! i am not particularly a fan of modding cars with the exception of wheels) is great, unique looks, smooth ample ride, fast when need be, and a killer audio system. this def fits under that from what i am reading.
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Stopped by my local dealer today
They had 4-5 GS on the lot
finally saw the flint mica gorgeous!
when we drove by it had a blue hue an hr later was steel grey
got to sit inside it. wow that smell is intoxicating
seats seem like they provide much better side support.
now if only i can see a flint mica with 18" tourmaline I'd be happy.
They had 4-5 GS on the lot
finally saw the flint mica gorgeous!
when we drove by it had a blue hue an hr later was steel grey
got to sit inside it. wow that smell is intoxicating
seats seem like they provide much better side support.
now if only i can see a flint mica with 18" tourmaline I'd be happy.
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Shhh! don't remind me! LOL
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Originally Posted by Minarets
My father-in-law works for GM and to be honest i couldnt think of a worse curse at this point? I am a car junkie, new school, not old. My wife says my next purchase better be American
My advise is a bit forward - but I say don't set a bad precedent by pleasing your father-in-law! It is a cycle that will have to be broken eventually. Get the car that you want and is right for you and your wife.
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