GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460
View Poll Results: Which car should I buy to replace my GS350AWD ?
Mercedes Benz C63
20
42.55%
Cadillac 2009 CTS-V
3
6.38%
Lexus GS450H
7
14.89%
Lexus GS460
13
27.66%
Infiniti G37
4
8.51%
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Which car to replace my GS 300 AWD ?

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Old 04-01-08, 09:14 PM
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OK.....I had another poll here a while ago and I have now narrowed my choice. I have added new cars to the list and eliminated others.

I have sort of eliminated the S5......Not because I don't like it but because there seems to be a 6mo to a year waiting list on it. What... is this a Ferrari ? No just an Audi ! Also the S5 is a terrible lease because of it's popularity, with rates approaching those of much more expensive cars. This is more than I want to endure for a car.

I have added cars like the Benz C63 which is due any day now and the 2009 CTS-V. The CTS-V depends on the price at 70K.....way too much.

I haven't included the M3 because I am sure for a while they will be hard to get and command a premium. Plus I think amoung all of the "tuner" cars this will be the most common.

I am still considering something like the GS450H or GS460. I may but I doubt that I will purchase almost the same car as I have which is the GS350AWD. I want something a little different this time around even if it's a few extra options like those on the GS450 and GS460.

I am listing the G37 as my fallback car just in case the other cars are to hard to get. I know I can always pick that up pretty easy.

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Old 04-01-08, 09:17 PM
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If you plan to move away from Lexus, go with the new M3. I saw one in the show room today and it is really nice! C63 is also nice.
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how about a gtr??
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Originally Posted by EyeKutr
how about a gtr??
Too expensive and exclusive for a while.
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In terms of reliability short and long term...do any of these compete with the lexus brand? I know that Cadi is making gains but it is still GM...
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Get the MB C63.
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I would say get a C63 as well.....that car is pretty nice or a M3
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OF all those, i'd get the inifiniti. i like the idea of the cts v but you already said it's a bit too high, and you don't really want something close to what you have now in anohter GS. as for teh rest, they're german junk.
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What about the 5 series???
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I agree with the earlier post, if you move away from Lexus go with M3 regardless of the demand.
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Originally Posted by yemilipede
What about the 5 series???

5 Series......Not while the GS series is still around. I would even get an M35 or M45 over the 5 series.
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no need for awd anymore?
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the MB C63 is one of the sweeeetest rides out there. that would def be my first choice. As Mixman stated earlier......the M45 is nice as hell too!
So: C63, GS460, GS450h, G37, and of coarse in last place...the cadi.
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Originally Posted by 1989Lexus
no need for awd anymore?

I honestly would prefer AWD but I see that no Manufacturer but Audi puts any significant power in their AWD cars.
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C63 AMG?

I was expecting an E350 4Matic when it came to the Benz option.


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