What do you like/don't like about your GS?
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Big Daddy, Corporate Lexus Lawyers, are just looking out for you. Acura/Honda has decided you are smart enough to program the Nav while driving. But, Acura/honda still has that annoying "okay" disclaimer button at every start-up. Choose your poison. I don't mind the limitations on the Lexus but fully understand those who do.
Perhaps, in 2010 Lexus will make better seats for me and more user friendly (while driving) Nav/Phone for you.
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Big Daddy, Corporate Lexus Lawyers, are just looking out for you. Acura/Honda has decided you are smart enough to program the Nav while driving. But, Acura/honda still has that annoying "okay" disclaimer button at every start-up. Choose your poison. I don't mind the limitations on the Lexus but fully understand those who do.
Perhaps, in 2010 Lexus will make better seats for me and more user friendly (while driving) Nav/Phone for you.
Perhaps, in 2010 Lexus will make better seats for me and more user friendly (while driving) Nav/Phone for you.
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I'll post my comments based on having just taken my first major road trip:
Likes:
- Super smooth 8-speed tranny - very CVT-like
- Highway acceleration and reserve power - 342hp feels great
- Growl of V8 (my first V8 in many, many years) - it's a great sound
- Styling and appearance - exterior and interior - fit and finish - quality
- Large touch nav screen and "agree" screen that goes away after 5 seconds
- Keyless entry/start - lots of "idiot" checks
- Decent gas mileage (my own, not specs) - 24 hwy, 18 city - hopefully will be even better after break-in period
- LED interior lights - very cool - not intrusive while driving at night
- Soft, soft leather seats (love the ventilation too)
- Low wind noise
- Bluetooth works very well
- AVS suspension options - works very well - love sport mode
- NOT having run-flat tires (had dealer swap for conventional tires)
- Comfort of seats, especially side support (my back didn't hurt once on my long trip - not so in my other cars)
- Parking assist - allows me to easily and consistently park in my VERY tight garage (less than a foot of space in front and back)
Dislikes:
- Drop down button box - open button not lighted, too hard to see from driver's position
- Headroom is not a problem, but just barely (I'm 6'2"). Wish there was a little more.
- At first the trunk space appeared to be small, but we easily loaded all my wife's stuff (and she has a LOT of STUFF). However, it would be nice if it were larger. Wish the trunk light were on the lid, not on the side, and brighter
- Voice recognition system not very accurate - with my voice/speech
- Ashtray - don't need it, don't want it, don't like it being there
- Cassette tape player - don't need it, don't want it, will never use it
Likes:
- Super smooth 8-speed tranny - very CVT-like
- Highway acceleration and reserve power - 342hp feels great
- Growl of V8 (my first V8 in many, many years) - it's a great sound
- Styling and appearance - exterior and interior - fit and finish - quality
- Large touch nav screen and "agree" screen that goes away after 5 seconds
- Keyless entry/start - lots of "idiot" checks
- Decent gas mileage (my own, not specs) - 24 hwy, 18 city - hopefully will be even better after break-in period
- LED interior lights - very cool - not intrusive while driving at night
- Soft, soft leather seats (love the ventilation too)
- Low wind noise
- Bluetooth works very well
- AVS suspension options - works very well - love sport mode
- NOT having run-flat tires (had dealer swap for conventional tires)
- Comfort of seats, especially side support (my back didn't hurt once on my long trip - not so in my other cars)
- Parking assist - allows me to easily and consistently park in my VERY tight garage (less than a foot of space in front and back)
Dislikes:
- Drop down button box - open button not lighted, too hard to see from driver's position
- Headroom is not a problem, but just barely (I'm 6'2"). Wish there was a little more.
- At first the trunk space appeared to be small, but we easily loaded all my wife's stuff (and she has a LOT of STUFF). However, it would be nice if it were larger. Wish the trunk light were on the lid, not on the side, and brighter
- Voice recognition system not very accurate - with my voice/speech
- Ashtray - don't need it, don't want it, don't like it being there
- Cassette tape player - don't need it, don't want it, will never use it
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After doing nav override and Vais installation, I have to conclude that I love, love, love my GS350 AWD.
So far, I have driven it mostly in the city, and MPG on my city drive is pretty bad compared to 4cly diesel i drove before, but in reality, it is pretty good for what it is.
AWD handles really well do - I took it on my mountain drive, never felt like I was going fast while I was pretty damn fast...
I love how it drives like small car, even though for europe it is quite big. I dont need more space at the back - thats where the kids go and for daily chores trunk is big enough and I will need to add top one for longer trips with 2 kids anyway.
Everything is high quality and I like that - soft leather, everwhere. I liked how easy is to take apart and put back (typical toyota), compared to german vehicles.
I pretty much end up wishing i didnt live in small city and I had to drive longer trips to work.
So far, I have driven it mostly in the city, and MPG on my city drive is pretty bad compared to 4cly diesel i drove before, but in reality, it is pretty good for what it is.
AWD handles really well do - I took it on my mountain drive, never felt like I was going fast while I was pretty damn fast...
I love how it drives like small car, even though for europe it is quite big. I dont need more space at the back - thats where the kids go and for daily chores trunk is big enough and I will need to add top one for longer trips with 2 kids anyway.
Everything is high quality and I like that - soft leather, everwhere. I liked how easy is to take apart and put back (typical toyota), compared to german vehicles.
I pretty much end up wishing i didnt live in small city and I had to drive longer trips to work.
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And that cassette player is a great curio or retro conversation piece for some of us baby boomers
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Likes
I love the quality of the car inside and out.
I love the curvacious stylish looks.
The 300 hp is cool.
I'm 6-2 270 and I'm comfy in the car.
The toys are nice.
Dislikes
Could use more torque.
A car this price should have top notch music. It sounds good but needs more punch.
The doorway is sorta narrow for getting my big butt in/out....but most sedans have the same issue.
It's not a coupe.
I love the quality of the car inside and out.
I love the curvacious stylish looks.
The 300 hp is cool.
I'm 6-2 270 and I'm comfy in the car.
The toys are nice.
Dislikes
Could use more torque.
A car this price should have top notch music. It sounds good but needs more punch.
The doorway is sorta narrow for getting my big butt in/out....but most sedans have the same issue.
It's not a coupe.
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