GS buying experience... (pics)
05-21-12, 04:48 PM
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GS buying experience... (pics)
I'm new to the forum and to the Lexus family.
Thought I'd share my experience on choosing my 2007 450H.
I was driving an 01 Z06 for about 5 years and needed to find a more practical daily/primary driver... two seats wasn't cutting it anymore.
I have always been a fan of the GS series since gen 2 and have always thought to myself, I would trade my Corvette for an equal value GS350 in a second.
Anyway, I was set on getting a GS 350 since they were easily available in the area and I didn't want to deal with a V8.
Boy, did my mind change.
1st car I test drove was a 2007 GS460, only reason I checked it out was because it was right down the street at a local Chevy dealer. I fell in love with the interior and body instantly! I took it on the freeway and from light to light, dealer let me gun it a few times and I thought to myself, I don't think i'd miss my Z06 power if I had this V8.
over the weekend, I test drove a 450H, a car I didnt even know about nor did I consider.
WOW - I loved the power, the quietness and the smoothness of the (non stop) acceleration. I actually preferred it over the V8.
Then I test drove the 350, not impressed, felt like it struggled (it didn't help the actual 350 i drove needed some detailing) for some reason it felt heavy.
After driving all three, I was convinced - I wanted a Hybrid! just not the particular one sitting at the dealer that day.
lucky for me, I found the one for me the next day.
here she is...
The last pic is her getting tinted, went 15% for the back 5 windows...
Thought I'd share my experience on choosing my 2007 450H.
I was driving an 01 Z06 for about 5 years and needed to find a more practical daily/primary driver... two seats wasn't cutting it anymore.
I have always been a fan of the GS series since gen 2 and have always thought to myself, I would trade my Corvette for an equal value GS350 in a second.
Anyway, I was set on getting a GS 350 since they were easily available in the area and I didn't want to deal with a V8.
Boy, did my mind change.
1st car I test drove was a 2007 GS460, only reason I checked it out was because it was right down the street at a local Chevy dealer. I fell in love with the interior and body instantly! I took it on the freeway and from light to light, dealer let me gun it a few times and I thought to myself, I don't think i'd miss my Z06 power if I had this V8.
over the weekend, I test drove a 450H, a car I didnt even know about nor did I consider.
WOW - I loved the power, the quietness and the smoothness of the (non stop) acceleration. I actually preferred it over the V8.
Then I test drove the 350, not impressed, felt like it struggled (it didn't help the actual 350 i drove needed some detailing) for some reason it felt heavy.
After driving all three, I was convinced - I wanted a Hybrid! just not the particular one sitting at the dealer that day.
lucky for me, I found the one for me the next day.
here she is...
The last pic is her getting tinted, went 15% for the back 5 windows...
05-21-12, 05:42 PM
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Congrats. Good looking car.
Now when are you gonna take it on a proper drive, 200 miles minimum. Go for a day long cruise, pacific coast highway perhaps.
Report back with scenic pics, MPG report...and scenic pics again. Road side attractions are a bonus.
Enjoy.
Now when are you gonna take it on a proper drive, 200 miles minimum. Go for a day long cruise, pacific coast highway perhaps.
Report back with scenic pics, MPG report...and scenic pics again. Road side attractions are a bonus.
Enjoy.
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not really, i have the extended 100k/6 month manufacture warranty and i'd hate to do anything to void that.
I do want to give it a slightly more aggressive look so i was looking for the right front lip kit... i want to look factory though (like the camry SE's with the sport body kits). Any suggestions... I hope to find a not so expensive one on Ebay.
Down the line, maybe some new wheels.
Maybe little cosmetic things here and there... black emblems maybe?
I do want to give it a slightly more aggressive look so i was looking for the right front lip kit... i want to look factory though (like the camry SE's with the sport body kits). Any suggestions... I hope to find a not so expensive one on Ebay.
Down the line, maybe some new wheels.
Maybe little cosmetic things here and there... black emblems maybe?
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