New GS owner checking in
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New GS owner checking in
Sold my 2006 IS 350 and leased a 2014 GS 350 F-Sport. It was a tough choice. Looked at the 5 series as well as the Cadillac CTS V-Sport. I liked the exterior styling of the 5 the best, interior of the GS and the performance of the V-Sport. Ultimately, the familiarity and service of Lexus is what tipped my decision in the GS's favor. Car gets delivered on Monday, and I cannot wait! Until then I'll be sporting my Ford Focus hatch back company car.
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Ultra White 2014 GS 350 F-Sport with black interior and the dark chrome wheels (stickered at almost exactly 60k)
36 Month lease
$2500 down
15,000 miles/year
$598/month
I'm hoping the unicorn that is the GS-F will become reality by the time this lease is up.
Monday can't come soon enough. I think this is the first time in my life I've ever looked forward to a Monday that wasn't a holiday.
Details:
Ultra White 2014 GS 350 F-Sport with black interior and the dark chrome wheels (stickered at almost exactly 60k)
36 Month lease
$2500 down
15,000 miles/year
$598/month
I'm hoping the unicorn that is the GS-F will become reality by the time this lease is up.
Monday can't come soon enough. I think this is the first time in my life I've ever looked forward to a Monday that wasn't a holiday.
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Congrats! Welcome to the GS side...
You will really like the car. The IS is a great car, but the GS is a big upgrade. It's bigger, has more presence on the road, feels more solid. You won't have any of the cost cutting issues you took issue with on the 3IS either.
You will really like the car. The IS is a great car, but the GS is a big upgrade. It's bigger, has more presence on the road, feels more solid. You won't have any of the cost cutting issues you took issue with on the 3IS either.
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I was also very happy with the handling. I test drove a 5 series and was very surprised that I felt the GS felt more planted and stable. I don't know if it's the chassis or the fact that the GS produces far less torque, but the end result was, taking a nice line through a long sweeping on ramp was more rewarding in the GS.
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When opportunity knocks!
The 5 series is not as sharp or crisp as the GS. it has a lot to do with steering, softer springs, and the 5 being based on the 7 series platform. The GS is really a bigger IS platform wise while the 5 series is a smaller 7 and it shows.
The 5 series is not as sharp or crisp as the GS. it has a lot to do with steering, softer springs, and the 5 being based on the 7 series platform. The GS is really a bigger IS platform wise while the 5 series is a smaller 7 and it shows.
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The interior is better for 2014, but it needs the upgrade package and the multi contour seats IMHO which drives cost up.
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I have a 2012 BMW 550 and a 2014 GS. If the GS had the 550 engine it would be the perfect car. There are pluses and minuses to both cars. The GS has a more refined feel. The BMW more like it is carved from one piece of granite. Overall I actually think the GS is the better driver. Why they did not put the full bore LS engine in the GS is a mystery to me.
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Because they had the LS engine in e GS for 15 years and nobody bought it
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Yeah, I remember a lot of people in the forum were waiting for the GS 460 to be released only to be disappointed that it was detuned to the point that it was thirstier than the 350 but didn't really outperform it.
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I'd like an 8 too, but we have to realize that the GS is not a huge selling car in the US. It does sell well worldwide. But, the only market where there might be a demand for a V8 is here, and that demand is questionable and shrinking. A GSF Halo car is one thing, but I don't think we will ever see an ordinary GS with a V8 option again
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I'd like an 8 too, but we have to realize that the GS is not a huge selling car in the US. It does sell well worldwide. But, the only market where there might be a demand for a V8 is here, and that demand is questionable and shrinking. A GSF Halo car is one thing, but I don't think we will ever see an ordinary GS with a V8 option again
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The second gen was sold in a different time. Economy was booming, gas was cheap, V8 sales have fallen off dramatically since then.