GS AWD vs BMW AWD
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I'm looking for a new daily driver and I just realized that Lexus offered an AWD version of the GS (I believe the GS350?), anyway between a 5 series BMW AWD or the Lexus GS AWD, which do you think is a better choice? I'm looking at AWD because I live in Chicago and winters are not fun. Important considerations for me are tech gadgets, luxury quality, dependability and looks. Thanks.
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I live in Southeast Michigan, and the GS300 AWD has handled beyond amazing in the snow even with my 18 inch optional wheels. The foward and rear wheel split is better than rear-wheel bias of the Xdrive on the 5 series which gave me a little more fishtailing. I would recommend the GS, but everyone is to chose what they like.
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To be honest both AWD systems are good. FInding an AWD 5 is going to cost you some $$$$$ over the GS 350.
For instance the 530xi with 230hp is the same price as a 303hp GS 350 AWD (base).
The 300hp 535 xi starts at 51k
Looking at your sig, that is not an issue though!![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The GS 350 will be far more reliable, have just as many gadgets (I figure BMW might have more with I-drive, since you can twist and push it for days) and IMO looks far better than the odd proportions of the 5 (get it in a dark color if you get one!).
I like the interiors of both cars, the GS is more coupe like and cozy while the 5 is more modern and has more room.
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Both are superb!! Good luck!
For instance the 530xi with 230hp is the same price as a 303hp GS 350 AWD (base).
The 300hp 535 xi starts at 51k
Looking at your sig, that is not an issue though!
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The GS 350 will be far more reliable, have just as many gadgets (I figure BMW might have more with I-drive, since you can twist and push it for days) and IMO looks far better than the odd proportions of the 5 (get it in a dark color if you get one!).
I like the interiors of both cars, the GS is more coupe like and cozy while the 5 is more modern and has more room.
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Both are superb!! Good luck!
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I went with the GS because a 535xi comparably equipped would've cost me about 13k more and for the same amount of money I could barely get a 530xi although it has free maintenance.
It doesn't seem like you have a budget, so go test drive both and see what you like more. The other thing is, the 5 series is getting restyled sooner than 3GS if that matters to you at all.
It doesn't seem like you have a budget, so go test drive both and see what you like more. The other thing is, the 5 series is getting restyled sooner than 3GS if that matters to you at all.
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Thanks guys. I do have a budget, this will be my daily driver that I will most likely beat to hell
So I don't want too spend much.
To throw in another car, how is the Mercedes C300 Sport AWD? Any experiences with that?
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To throw in another car, how is the Mercedes C300 Sport AWD? Any experiences with that?
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ummm ok i went thur the same problem when i wanted either the 335i coupe or the gs350 but i choose lexus because the navi is a touch screen and the bmw isnt. also the gs is way sportier than the 5 series :P
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(i think my bro is gunna get the 3 series tho) :P
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just remember lexus service > bmw service.... those guys are A-holes! You have to fight to get anything done at those places... At a lexus dealership, they treat you like you've just bought a LS600h....it's amazingly different...
I think that would make or break a sale imho.
I think that would make or break a sale imho.
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