My new Starfire Pearl GS 450h
08-28-07, 11:38 AM
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Jace7: Yes, pre-collision system includes AAAS.
Last edited by Marylander; 08-28-07 at 11:40 AM. Reason: forgot to add response to Jace7
08-28-07, 01:00 PM
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Modeler, I hate to tell you this, but I paid exactly invoice, or about 7K under MSRP... Of course, I paid $1700 for white-glove covered delivery of my car back East, but as I said, that was still WAY under the price I was quoted locally. I was quoted 2K under MSRP, and of course they didn't have the car I wanted (with active vehicle stabilizer, pre-collision, etc. as explained above) anyway.
Jace7: Yes, pre-collision system includes AAAS.
Jace7: Yes, pre-collision system includes AAAS.
08-28-07, 02:48 PM
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Hameed,
I did drive a car (demo from a local MD dealer) without the active vehicle stabilizer, but only for about 25 miles, and only about 5 miles on twisty roads. I believe there is a noticeable difference now that I am driving my own car. This seems corroborated by a few car reviews I have read, and also by a long discussion with a Cincinnati car salesman (I scoured the country searching for the perfect car) who had been invited by Lexus to a racetrack to preview the GS 450h. He told me that the car with the stabilizer handled much better in near-extreme situations. My Corvette had the F55 suspension, which is the Vette's most sophisticated suspension and a somewhat primitive version of the active vehicle stabilizer.
The downside, I guess, is that the AVS takes up the spot taken by the mini-spare (thus, I must use run-flats or risk being left high and dry). I don't find the summer run-flats nearly as noisy as I feared I would.
I did drive a car (demo from a local MD dealer) without the active vehicle stabilizer, but only for about 25 miles, and only about 5 miles on twisty roads. I believe there is a noticeable difference now that I am driving my own car. This seems corroborated by a few car reviews I have read, and also by a long discussion with a Cincinnati car salesman (I scoured the country searching for the perfect car) who had been invited by Lexus to a racetrack to preview the GS 450h. He told me that the car with the stabilizer handled much better in near-extreme situations. My Corvette had the F55 suspension, which is the Vette's most sophisticated suspension and a somewhat primitive version of the active vehicle stabilizer.
The downside, I guess, is that the AVS takes up the spot taken by the mini-spare (thus, I must use run-flats or risk being left high and dry). I don't find the summer run-flats nearly as noisy as I feared I would.
08-28-07, 02:57 PM
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that looks fantastic - the starfire is a great color.
can you take some pics of the interior? looks like you have cashmere. i've looked around a bit for the 450h and that seems to be a popular color combo for regular production (not special order).
invoice is a great deal too - congrats on the new purchase!!!!!!!!!
can you take some pics of the interior? looks like you have cashmere. i've looked around a bit for the 450h and that seems to be a popular color combo for regular production (not special order).
invoice is a great deal too - congrats on the new purchase!!!!!!!!!
08-28-07, 09:11 PM
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GS with the pre-collision radar - possible/easy to get?
Had to buy it out in California to get the active vehicle stabilizer option (other options -- pre-collision radar, XM, nav, lexus link, levinson, etc.). I just love the way this car handles, and I honestly don't miss my Corvette C6 (my only regret is that the GS doesn't have the Vette's heads-up display). Here is a pic taken at our home -- the car doesn't yet have the painted brake calipers, but I have purchased the G2 paint (black) and it won't be long....
I'm in CA, but I never even seen a GS with the pre-collision radar on it in my dealer's lot. I want to get it when I order my 2008 GS350, probably next month.
Does ANYONE have any idea how it will be to get that option?
09-01-07, 11:29 AM
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09-01-07, 11:30 AM
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Drive the car in good health.
Now layer on some Zaino (http://www.zainobros.com) before winter and you're good to go!
Now layer on some Zaino (http://www.zainobros.com) before winter and you're good to go!
09-16-07, 02:03 PM
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Just got the calipers painted!
My son Josh just painted my calipers. Used black caliper paint, as that goes best with Starfire Pearl, I think. Got my decals on EBay (from a US source), and in fact I got enough decals to do three more cars -- so am more than willing to share the decals I have left (just send me a stamped self-addressed envelope). Here are some photos to enjoy. I'm very pleased with the result Josh achieved. One question: we tightened the wheels to 90 lb/ft using the torque wrench. Does that sound right?
