Alternatives to GS350
#17
One area where Infiniti beats the crap out of any Lexus is voice recognition.
#20
What it the world are you talking about? The M is about the same size as GS and handles better than GS. The M45 was my first choice before I discovered GS450h. The only things that go against the M are a bit lower level of materials and somewhat weird styling. But handling is not one of the deficient areas by any means. Just read any automotive magazine that tested the latest M's.
One area where Infiniti beats the crap out of any Lexus is voice recognition.
One area where Infiniti beats the crap out of any Lexus is voice recognition.
#21
Why are you stuck on that dealer...forget them . I looked on EBAY motors, autotrader.com and did a 300 mile search. You can also go to lexus.com and do a dealer search by state and then call all the dealers and talk to the INTERNET MANAGER. Ask what their inventory is and what they have coming in. Its no biggie to ship the car on a truck and get it delivered to your driveway. I bought my GS430 with 7300 miles from a Mercedes Dealership in Atlanta that took it in on a trade...for $330 it was shipped to my driveway in my neighborhood. Very cool. You already know what your buying so just find a dealer that has it. These dealers ship all the time so no biggie.
Just expand your reach and it will happen.
Just expand your reach and it will happen.
#23
Why are you stuck on that dealer...forget them . I looked on EBAY motors, autotrader.com and did a 300 mile search. You can also go to lexus.com and do a dealer search by state and then call all the dealers and talk to the INTERNET MANAGER. Ask what their inventory is and what they have coming in. Its no biggie to ship the car on a truck and get it delivered to your driveway. I bought my GS430 with 7300 miles from a Mercedes Dealership in Atlanta that took it in on a trade...for $330 it was shipped to my driveway in my neighborhood. Very cool. You already know what your buying so just find a dealer that has it. These dealers ship all the time so no biggie.
Just expand your reach and it will happen.
Just expand your reach and it will happen.
Will all dealers ship? - What do you think the cost would be to ship a new GS about 1300 miles?
#27
I'm talking about test driving back-to-back M35x, G35x, and GS350AWD. I was looking for AWD versions, and there is a world of difference between a crippled M35x handling/performance and RWD M35 Sport. The AWD version took friggin forever to accelerate, felt very soft/floaty like ES350/Camry. I called it a "boat" because the ride felt boring and floaty. M handles better than GS? Maybe Sporty RWD version, but not AWD. Try to take a corner in that one LOL!!! On the other hand, G35x (even AWD) felt like BMW in terms of handling.
#28
Wait it out!
Two weeks ago I bought a GS350, and three days later took it in to get the window tint and Sat radio put in. The loaner was an ES350. Nice, but soft. When I got my car back 24 hours later, I could feel a big difference. I was very happy to be in the GS. BTW, I put over 300 miles on the loaner. Thanks Lexus!
#29
Waiting only 3 weeks? I waited about 2 months for mine. So I would recommend you be patient and get what you want. But, if it were me looking to find a similar car today I would look at:
1. M35 (Consumer Reports likes this car)
2. G35 (probably too small and not in the same class as GS)
2. A6 (I stayed away from it due to German auto reliability issues, but I think I would give it a second look now.
I would not look at Mercedes. Quality still suffering. I doubt I would buy another GS. Besides the interior noise quality issues, I probably would go for a totally different type of car, maybe even a small to mid-size SUV. I'm also looking forward to the next generation of hybrid vehicles.
1. M35 (Consumer Reports likes this car)
2. G35 (probably too small and not in the same class as GS)
2. A6 (I stayed away from it due to German auto reliability issues, but I think I would give it a second look now.
I would not look at Mercedes. Quality still suffering. I doubt I would buy another GS. Besides the interior noise quality issues, I probably would go for a totally different type of car, maybe even a small to mid-size SUV. I'm also looking forward to the next generation of hybrid vehicles.