Lexus to Reveal All-New 2013 GS 350 with F SPORT Package at 2011 SEMA Show
10-27-11, 05:43 PM
#91
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Lexus got the styling right on this one and I applaud them for it, I really didn't care for the fogs anyway. Its whats under the hood that's nagging at me.
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Last edited by Justin2JZ; 10-27-11 at 07:15 PM.
10-28-11, 12:00 AM
#92
regardless, i am happy with what lexus did on the fsport -- at least they are offering it (not half *** version). the price, performance, etc... leave that to the customers who are really paying the bills. they dictate the market. if people think it's worth it, they will pay. there are tons of low volume "niche" variations of a general model out there, the manufacturers will figure out what's good and what's not (business wise, image wise, statement wise)
but at least have that option, otherwise it's all just talk. to me that's what lexus is doing and i am happy for that. doesn't mean they are perfect. they dropped the v8, they don't offer a more powerful hybrid, those are step backs for some people. but i think what we see here, overall, is better than just a gs350 and a gs450h and lexus say take it or leave it. right?
at this point, lexus already put it down what they are doing for the gs fsport. i think the next thing i am interested in is how this car drives compared to gs350. i am not a super fan of the exterior so i rather focus on the core.
another interesting thought. if someone gets the f sport but miss the fogs, i am sure someone with the normal 4gs would be more than happy to swap bumper out with you
but at least have that option, otherwise it's all just talk. to me that's what lexus is doing and i am happy for that. doesn't mean they are perfect. they dropped the v8, they don't offer a more powerful hybrid, those are step backs for some people. but i think what we see here, overall, is better than just a gs350 and a gs450h and lexus say take it or leave it. right?
at this point, lexus already put it down what they are doing for the gs fsport. i think the next thing i am interested in is how this car drives compared to gs350. i am not a super fan of the exterior so i rather focus on the core.
another interesting thought. if someone gets the f sport but miss the fogs, i am sure someone with the normal 4gs would be more than happy to swap bumper out with you
10-28-11, 11:00 AM
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NOTHING.....
When I talked to Chief Engineer - Yoshihiko Kanamori, back in August at the Pebble Beach World Debut.....
... He similed and sorta giggled that nothing was slated at this time for a GS-F...!!!
We had an amesome discussion on the Build & Final execution of the new 2013 GS..
If it's ON his drawing board, I am sure we will see some sort of ring mule testing within the next 6-9 months..
I can assure YOU the engine bay can easily support a V8 or V10 motor with out ANY structural modifications..
I hope he does it..!!!!
~ Joe Z
When I talked to Chief Engineer - Yoshihiko Kanamori, back in August at the Pebble Beach World Debut.....
... He similed and sorta giggled that nothing was slated at this time for a GS-F...!!!
We had an amesome discussion on the Build & Final execution of the new 2013 GS..
If it's ON his drawing board, I am sure we will see some sort of ring mule testing within the next 6-9 months..
I can assure YOU the engine bay can easily support a V8 or V10 motor with out ANY structural modifications..
I hope he does it..!!!!
~ Joe Z
Last edited by Joe Z; 10-28-11 at 11:03 AM.
10-28-11, 02:18 PM
#96
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loaded in the trunk.
I'm pissed about this and someone has got to pay
10-28-11, 04:59 PM
#98
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If Lexus does not make some sort of V-8 GS with around 400hp or GS F I will buy an old GS 400, ship it to Japan, then drive it straight to their HQ right into a ****ing board meeting loaded with papers that say FFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
loaded in the trunk.
I'm pissed about this and someone has got to pay
loaded in the trunk.
I'm pissed about this and someone has got to pay
10-28-11, 05:50 PM
#99
If Lexus does not make some sort of V-8 GS with around 400hp or GS F I will buy an old GS 400, ship it to Japan, then drive it straight to their HQ right into a ****ing board meeting loaded with papers that say FFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
loaded in the trunk.
I'm pissed about this and someone has got to pay
loaded in the trunk.
I'm pissed about this and someone has got to pay
10-28-11, 06:35 PM
#100
Lexus Champion
It needs the headlights from the GS450h.
10-28-11, 07:22 PM
#102
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The GS is not A4 competition.
Geeze, the GS looks fantastic next to those two. Wow.
Oh, I will give Lexus an EARFUL at SEMA....I will pat them on the back for some of their recent efforts no doubt but I will be VERY VOCAL about no V-8 in the GS.
I hope Jav won't have to bail me out and you guys don't read about it
Geeze, the GS looks fantastic next to those two. Wow.
Oh, I will give Lexus an EARFUL at SEMA....I will pat them on the back for some of their recent efforts no doubt but I will be VERY VOCAL about no V-8 in the GS.
I hope Jav won't have to bail me out and you guys don't read about it
10-28-11, 08:35 PM
#104
executive matchup
correct me if i'm wrong, but GS450h f-sport is only for europe, not north america & canada. so if i want to upgrade to a 4GS450h with f-sport, it's not available.
