gs vs. bmw
#17
I don't know about 5 series, but my previous was 645... I just got GS450h 3 months ago, and have to say I'm disappointed... a lot worse handling, squicky dashboard (in low temp), fake wood interior... seems to be taken from chrysler... This is my first lexus, and I'm not impressed...
#18
I don't know about 5 series, but my previous was 645... I just got GS450h 3 months ago, and have to say I'm disappointed... a lot worse handling, squicky dashboard (in low temp), fake wood interior... seems to be taken from chrysler... This is my first lexus, and I'm not impressed...
All Lexus wood trim is genuine and procured from sustainable sources;[41] each wood inlay in a single vehicle is selected from the same tree for a consistent appearance. Console wood is bird's eye maple from sustainable plantations in Canada and it's finished by piano-building craftsmen at Yamaha.
again, people don't buy Lexus for handling, if you think your 645 is more comfortable than your lexus, then you can be disappointed.
watch this video, it'll make you appreciate your lexus a lot more
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rA9qOdyEYs
#19
I don't know about 5 series, but my previous was 645... I just got GS450h 3 months ago, and have to say I'm disappointed... a lot worse handling, squicky dashboard (in low temp), fake wood interior... seems to be taken from chrysler... This is my first lexus, and I'm not impressed...
None of the things you've mentioned are things that wouldn't be immediately apparent on your first drive (excpet for the squeaks... but those can be fixed by the dealer).
Why the heck did you plunk down for a lexus in the first place???
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I like BMW's, I have had a lot, but the quality, luxury and bang for the buck is what I wanted when I bought my Lexus.
The BMW is indeed the ultimate driving machine, but when you talk about stop and go traffic, give me my GS and the extra 15K to buy my ducati!!! Now that is the ultimate driving machine!
As for going from a 645 to a GS, I wouldn't do it, but we are also talking apples and oranges! That is definetly where a test drive comes in.
The BMW is indeed the ultimate driving machine, but when you talk about stop and go traffic, give me my GS and the extra 15K to buy my ducati!!! Now that is the ultimate driving machine!
As for going from a 645 to a GS, I wouldn't do it, but we are also talking apples and oranges! That is definetly where a test drive comes in.
#22
We're not on the race track! - We're driving around with our babes, listening to the fine stereo. Let the BMW guys play Nascar, while we're out with their girlfriends
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I don't know about 5 series, but my previous was 645... I just got GS450h 3 months ago, and have to say I'm disappointed... a lot worse handling, squicky dashboard (in low temp), fake wood interior... seems to be taken from chrysler... This is my first lexus, and I'm not impressed...
#24
Yeah, but if it did handle like his 5, you'd be complaining about the rough and noisy ride etc. etc. -
We're not on the race track! - We're driving around with our babes, listening to the fine stereo. Let the BMW guys play Nascar, while we're out with their girlfriends
We're not on the race track! - We're driving around with our babes, listening to the fine stereo. Let the BMW guys play Nascar, while we're out with their girlfriends
I WANT rough ride, engine noise, road feel, without it, it just doesn't seem FUN to drive, I am sure Henry agrees
don't get me wrong, I LOVE the GS, just can't wait to mod it to my liking.
*LOL on the gf part, I am sure the guys on the BMW forum would say otherwise
#25
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wood is 100% real btw, bmw's interior quality and material is NO WHERE near Lexus.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rA9qOdyEYs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rA9qOdyEYs
wtf. i didn't know the wood was that thin. it's like paper!
stuck on aluminum backing.
I guess it resists warping better
so the high cost of wood trim must be in the hand assembly?
#29
Lexus Test Driver
Lexus always had a edge over BMW as far as interior design, but BMW use to look better than Lexus on the outside until now. People who think the GS has fake wood interior oboviously havent done their homework. A lot of people just buy a BMW because of its name.
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