Thinking of moving to the F side !
08-19-08, 11:18 AM
#16
theres always gonna be a better car that someone wants. If I had money to tnrow around, I would get a new car every couple of years. My previous car was a 350Z, and since then i loved the fact that i can just cruize, but now wid the modding of the new M3...im falling in love 
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08-20-08, 07:36 PM
#17
executive matchup
Assuming a 6 year production run for the current 3rd Gen GS, we won't see the 4th Gen GS until 2012 (or released in the fall of 2011 as 4th Gen). I don't think the OP is willing to wait that long.
08-20-08, 07:54 PM
#18
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Hi all,
For the past couple of months (Since I drove the IS-F at the Lexus performance Driving Academy...), I got that itch back again, you know, the one make me look at 400+HP sedans with envy... Today for some reason it hit me: the real reason why I lost interest in my GS, the design:
(From top to bottom: 2006+ Lexus GS, 2009+ Nissan Maxima, 2009+ Opel/Vauxhall/Saturn Insignia, 2008+ Jaguar XF, 2009+ Acura TL).
Many new cars are coming with very similar design cues, this is indeed a testament to the quality of Lexus design, but I do not want my car mixed up with a Nissan or a GM.
Given that I got the GS450h for the performance, not the fuel economy and that the IS-F do not get a too bad fuel economy with the 8 speed tranny, I’m thinking of moving to the F side.
What you guys think, is the GS design so good, it became the wannabe looking good car design reference, killing the exclusivity of the Lex ?
For the past couple of months (Since I drove the IS-F at the Lexus performance Driving Academy...), I got that itch back again, you know, the one make me look at 400+HP sedans with envy... Today for some reason it hit me: the real reason why I lost interest in my GS, the design:
(From top to bottom: 2006+ Lexus GS, 2009+ Nissan Maxima, 2009+ Opel/Vauxhall/Saturn Insignia, 2008+ Jaguar XF, 2009+ Acura TL).
Many new cars are coming with very similar design cues, this is indeed a testament to the quality of Lexus design, but I do not want my car mixed up with a Nissan or a GM.
Given that I got the GS450h for the performance, not the fuel economy and that the IS-F do not get a too bad fuel economy with the 8 speed tranny, I’m thinking of moving to the F side.
What you guys think, is the GS design so good, it became the wannabe looking good car design reference, killing the exclusivity of the Lex ?
The 2GS and Passat/A6 all debuted the same time with the curved roof. The GS clearly was the most adventerous.
Add these to the mix
Now Lexus of course has taken cues from others. Everyone takes styling cues. However, the GS really has lost its original looks and shape as SO MANY cars, especially the millions of Altimas around took the basic shape. Short hood, curved roof, short deck.
to break away from the traditions...
08-21-08, 09:43 AM
#22
Lexus Connoisseur
Aerodynamic designs are not generally rounded like the 3GS. For example, the 1LS, that had a cd of 0.30. That was phenomenal for any car of that time esp. back in 1990, but it is boxy in comparison to the 3GS. 
08-21-08, 10:29 AM
#24
yeah indeed i was going to bring up the ls430, that's why the car is so quiet
the 3gs now is just not sporty no matter how you put it, unless lexus comes out with gs-f. if you lose the fun, i say get the is-f. when i got my gs350, fun drive was definitely 2nd priority
the 3gs now is just not sporty no matter how you put it, unless lexus comes out with gs-f. if you lose the fun, i say get the is-f. when i got my gs350, fun drive was definitely 2nd priority
08-21-08, 12:36 PM
#26
So the IS-F for fun and the LS460 for family/road trip, we should be cover !
08-21-08, 01:30 PM
#27
executive matchup
I agree with timeToy; I test drove the 450h, and I was amazed at the handling, power & composure of the vehicle. Granted it's not designed to be a sports sedan like BMW, but it's good enough for most people (I would say over 95% of the people who buy a sports car don't really take their car to the extreme limit the car is capable of). With some suspension tuning, you'll have a fairly good handling car handle even better. And this should be good enough for you or I (if it isn't, you are either a crazy driver, or should be looking at a high performance sports car instead!).
08-21-08, 02:42 PM
#29
Go with the F, I traded my 06 Gs for an Isf and have no regrets whatsoever the power is amazing still a Lexus inside but a beast on the outside and forget what you read about the exhaust tips:every loves them!I got mine with the white interior and it simply makes the car look even more unique (seems to be what your looking for) My Gs was the longest I ever had a car for (40 Months) and loved every moment in it but there's nothing like a 5.0 v8 and rwd 416hp.
Here's a pic of my Glacier Frost Gs.
Btw those Lowenhart lrs are for sale if anyones interested
08-21-08, 03:21 PM
#30
Lexus Fanatic
the jellybean roof is not exclusive anymore.
but i can still tell what's a nissan and what's a lexus........ because the nissan and all other biters look odd and ugly. the GS looks the most well balanced.
plus, often you'll only see the front and back ends. not the side profile. so theres no mistaking.
the only car that comes close is the XF.
but i can still tell what's a nissan and what's a lexus........ because the nissan and all other biters look odd and ugly. the GS looks the most well balanced.
plus, often you'll only see the front and back ends. not the side profile. so theres no mistaking.
the only car that comes close is the XF.