Is there a major difference between the 2? the 2013 has the 6 and 2014 has the 8. I plan on driving this thing for 10 years and I don't want it to break down. The 8 speed should last longer shouldn't it? I wish I could get the car I want. I want the 2016 GS F but I want it 2-3 years old and in the $40K range. Right now trying to decide between a used GS350 (be my 3rd one getting. I have had 2nd gen 3rd gen (serious issues with the 06 one) and the next would be 4th if I get it.

 

Gas savings that's all it is supposed to help with, I personally don't like the 8-speed to many gears. The GS-F should hold its value very well after it comes out and I'm guessing it will be around 80K so more like 6-7 years you could get it. Whats the price breakdown how much is the 13' vs the 14'

 

I love my 2014 FSport with 8 speed. What's wrong with ur 06?

 

Not a major difference between the two, nor any reason to believe the 8 should last longer. But opinions vary on the more subtle differences between 6 & 8.

First of all, it's 6 in 2013 but also 6 in even recent AWD GS models. So the choice of 6/8 continues to this day.

Now, some argue that 8 is overall smoother, and that an internal computer will adjust the shift points to your style of driving. 8 should save gas at cruising speed, as well.

Others argue that the 6 feels more responsive and livelier, especially at lower speeds.

I own a 2013 GS RWD, and have test driven 2014/2015 GS RWD models to compare. I've always felt that the 8 feels more sluggish. Perhaps I haven't given this "computer" a chance to compensate. But even if it did, wouldn't it "reset" as soon as I returned to more "relaxed" driving? I'd rather have the feeling of the 6 available at all times.

I do admit that at highway speeds, the lower rpm of the 8-speed is nice to have; better MPG.

 

here's a recent thread

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ighlight=speed

the 8 speed is ok so far (since 07) i have not heard anything major. the isf is using it too.

there are pros and cons with both, i am not particularly impressed with the 8 speed on the gs350 but it's not a deal breaker for me

 

What ral2531 is spot on and the majority opinion from owners on ClubLexus. I own a 2013, but I test drove the 2014 (because that was available at my local dealerships at the time) and my assessment is exactly as stated above.

~ Im2bz2p345

 

i used to own a isf (which has the 8 spd) and it felt like it would never know which gear to be in..always constantly downshifting upshifting etc.

 

the same feeling i have in my gs too

 

Same in my IS350......I want to switch to the 2IS 4.08 differential.

To the OP they are both equally as reliable.