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Would you purchase another GS?

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Old 10-22-10, 09:46 AM
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Old 10-22-10, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by gray_es300
How do you guys drive only one or twice a week? I have to drive my car at least 40 miles a day just to get to places i have to go and i don't even live out in the boonies or anything like that
You probably live in what some of us consider boonies. Boonies to me is any kind of suburbia. :P I live right downtown, everything I need is walking distance away and I work out of a home office. I drive the car about once a week just to do things like do a major groceries run or visit family and friends that live in the "boonies".

During the non-winter months, I ride my motorcycle where I can which further reduces the GS' burden.
Old 10-22-10, 10:54 AM
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very possible, but i won't blindly get it, it's just on my consideration list

and zero chance i will get another 3gs
Old 10-22-10, 10:56 AM
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for the overall car itself (exterior/interior looks) definitely, for the all the recalls and malfunctions that i read about, including the slim aftermarket products for our cars, no. But i'm loving it thus far, even though i only drive it on the weekends.
Old 10-22-10, 11:15 AM
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I doubt i will, but i do plan to keep this car around a long time! I still love style of this car!
Old 10-22-10, 11:18 AM
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i came from sportscoupes, sport-sedans, and motorcycles so i can say im DONE with all those typa cars.

HELL YES! i love my GS. its very quiet, SLOW(which i LIKE). i'd def opt for another GS. since i've had tons of racecars, i dont need any more gas guzzlers so i'd opt for another 300, or a 350 for the extra punch. all in all, i loveeee my GS!!!
Old 10-22-10, 11:38 AM
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I bought mine in 2008 (450h) and really like the hybrid ride/boost. However, too many little things have happened that turned me off. This car is too fragile for me. I'm going to trade it next spring for some solid german build (Audi/BMW).
Old 10-22-10, 11:42 AM
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100% yes I would. Matter of fact I just bought another one for my business, and I am eagerly anticipating the 4GS. As long as Lexus doesn't dork it up, the 4GS will be my next car. I'm really scared about the direction they are going with the grilles. Would hate to have a disaster like what Acura did to their current line-up. They fuglied up the TL.
Old 10-22-10, 12:08 PM
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probably NOT.... TOO MANY ISSUES FOR A LUXURY CAR....MY GS350 HAS BEEN A HEADACHE TO OWN, I LOVE THE STYLE AND THE RIDE BUT IT COMES WITH A PRICE....

I WANT MY 2003 GS300 BACK !!!
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Originally Posted by chopperpl
I bought mine in 2008 (450h) and really like the hybrid ride/boost. However, too many little things have happened that turned me off. This car is too fragile for me. I'm going to trade it next spring for some solid german build (Audi/BMW).
Old 10-22-10, 12:30 PM
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Probably not. Only if the 4Gen has more sport in the sport sedan...better seats, better factory suspension and a transmission more like the ISF (paddle shifters with auto throttle matching when downshifting)
Old 10-22-10, 05:08 PM
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I think I would get an ISF before I get a GSF.
Old 10-22-10, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by passnu2
I think I would get an ISF before I get a GSF.
Maybe if they made it in a proper size. But that car is really cramped compared with even a 3-series.
Old 10-22-10, 05:21 PM
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Yea if I was looking for that specific car I would get the M3 or RS4. Im not a fan of smaller cars anymore but for a toy I could live with it. Im driving a coupe right now and I hate it

I know someone selling a 2010 ISF for 53k with only 9k on the odometer. I just wasn't wowed with it at the ISF track event in Chicago. Maybe the GSF will prove me wrong and grab my attn.
Old 10-22-10, 05:26 PM
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Love the GS line, when/if a need comes for a sedan and the 4GS F or Hybrid is out, that would be a high probability for me.

One thing is for sure, as long as Lexus doesn't screw things up I will always have a Lexus.


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