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Old 08-18-12, 05:03 PM
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After much envy and indecision, finally pulled the plug and traded my GS350 AWD that I got Memorial Day weekend for a 2013 GS350 AWD F-Sport. The drive is much different and I gain the Sport + setting.

The only change I made is that I opted for the black interior instead of the gray.

I picked her up this afternoon, and I have not had the chance to detail her or take off the dealer advertisements.

I got the F-Sport base premium package, blind spot monitoring, and the Navigation unit.

I have posted some pictures from my iPhone, better pictures to come. Now I have to think of what modifications I will do.
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Very nice and welcome.
Old 08-18-12, 05:55 PM
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Congrats! Your car looks beautiful. I had a really hard time deciding between your combo and my obsidian black
Old 08-18-12, 06:28 PM
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congratz, she's a beauty. what is the difference in ride,,, because i've never driven the base GS. i test drove the F-Sport in Jan. and bought the F-Sport in Feb. enjoy her,,, another satisfied owner.
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Originally Posted by dochusar
After much envy and indecision, finally pulled the plug and traded my GS350 AWD that I got Memorial Day weekend for a 2013 GS350 AWD F-Sport. The drive is much different and I gain the Sport + setting.

The only change I made is that I opted for the black interior instead of the gray.

I picked her up this afternoon, and I have not had the chance to detail her or take off the dealer advertisements.

I got the F-Sport base premium package, blind spot monitoring, and the Navigation unit.

I have posted some pictures from my iPhone, better pictures to come. Now I have to think of what modifications I will do.
what's good with all the stars on your new car??? especially the one next to the rear plate. can it be removed? just asking because i've never seen that before.
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The suspension is tuned differently, and the handling on curves is different. The ride and grip strength of the 19" whelks provide a more sport-like ride.
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The dealer's logo is a military (army) star, and I usually remove them. Here is a before and after shot of my cab.
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Old 08-18-12, 07:38 PM
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Congratulations! I know you must have lost some money in that trade, but it's worth it if you're happy... and you should be with the F-Sport. It is a fantastic car. I also have Liquid Platinum but with Cabernet interior. Great color choice!

Next order of business is to get those windows tinted!

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Congrats. Car looks beautiful.
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Congratulations on your new F Sport.

Wow, your dealer sure put a lot of advertising on your car. License plate brackets with the dealer's name, plus a star and then he put a sticker on your decklid too. With all that advertising he should be paying you a monthly advertising fee .
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welcome to the F side
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sorry to hear that you have to go through another break in period again, mine was painful...

btw, my lux has sport+ (in canada though)
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Lux pkg in US has S+ also. Only base and premium don't have it.
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Silver/Black looks sharp. I had that setup on my previous car but, opted for Black/Black this go around.
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