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Would you purchase another GS?

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Old 10-22-10, 06:16 AM
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Im curious how many would purchase another GS after owning a 3gen GS. Its interesting to read these threads were some members came from a 2gen GS and even when someone had a 2006 and purchased a more recent year.

I have been driving many different cars over the past few weeks. Some very nice cars and some not so nice. I finally drove my car yesterday and I must say it made me appreciate my GS more then I have over the past year. Im glad that I made the decision to keep the GS and not sell it as I wanted to.

If I could change a few things on my GS it would be the front seats. I wish we had seats similar to the IS or ISF being a sport sedan.

So I have some interesting projects ahead with the GS as it sits in the garage for the winter months. Hope when spring rolls around I will have an interesting thread for everyone
Old 10-22-10, 06:26 AM
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i would. i guess because i really only drive my car once i week, i still enjoy it
Old 10-22-10, 06:34 AM
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I would.. I drive my GS on the weekends or on rainy days. I like it when people pass the car and nod their heads.
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yes, absolutely. however next time, I'll spring for the 460 or H version. still crossing fingers for the GS-F though....
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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
Old 10-22-10, 07:27 AM
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I would but only if it continues to be a value buy relative to a BMW. Having driven the competitors, these are the only 2 cars I would consider. I might put Jag back on the list if they get the 8 speed ZF transmission.

I drive my car 10 days a month, given my travel schedule, so I want a car which is both fun to drive as well as not overpriced and prone to heavy depreciation. My GS460 has so far performed very well on both counts.
Old 10-22-10, 07:27 AM
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I would look hard for a Passionate Black GS.....so yes I would...
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I would, especially if they sort out the squeaks and creaks in 4GS. Chances also improve if they offer one with a V8 and a quality manual 6 speed transmission.

Then again I don't plan on ever really selling my current one until it's a complete pile of trash (which I hope will be a very long time from now), so it would have to be significantly different from the current model.
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Originally Posted by BinaryJay
Chances also improve if they offer one with a V8 and a quality manual 6 speed transmission.
This won't happen. Jaguar used to do that and they lost money on each one because of how few numbers were produced. No scale efficiency.
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Originally Posted by batman75
This won't happen. Jaguar used to do that and they lost money on each one because of how few numbers were produced. No scale efficiency.
Yeah I don't expect it to happen at all, it would just be nice if it happened. :P I can only imagine how nice driving the GS would feel with a nice solid shifter and a soft clutch.
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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
i drive my saturn every day to work and for whatever else i have to do during the week
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I think yes, he GS would top my list.

The total package of the car is what makes it great. Good looks, semi-sport / lux feel, strong reliability and good residual.
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I'm going to say no.....but only because I really miss driving a coupe.
I plan to keep the 2 we have (unless plans change) while adding to the fleet.
I love the GS for its unique style, its luxurious yet semi-sporty ride and its more-expensive-than-it-is overall look and feel.
I don't have all the rattles everyone else complains about but the few squeaks I had, have disappeared.
Its a high-styled ride and I dig it.
Old 10-22-10, 08:52 AM
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i would. it does seem the next gen will have some tough competition.they re did the e-class and the bmw's. so next gs should blow both companies out of the water.though im not too excited to see my car become a "last gen".lol
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Absolutely without a doubt. I love this car. Next time will be a 460 though.


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