Well, I think I am all set. Had my local detailer applied Meguiar's Polymer coating on Wednesday. They said it typically lasts about 8 months. The results were spectacular. I have a very good touchless car wash nearby that does an excellent job. No more regrets about getting a black car.

Driving around town, I have been noticing a lot of black cars and most all of them look very good indicating that they are well cared for. Black seems to be the dominant color of the Mercedes that I have seen. Also popular with BMW.

Getting past the 500 mile break in period and the car impresses more and more each time I drive it. It definitely has two different personalities; the around town luxury cruiser and the semi-beast when put in Sport + and manual shift mode using the paddle shifters. Love the engine and exhaust sound when the car is pushed toward its limits.

Car came with 19" Michelin MXM4 tires, which were my first choice. It rides better than expected, better than the 2013 ES that I traded for it. Quieter also.

First time I stopped for gas, I couldn't find the gas door release button on the dash and ended up calling Lexus and they informed me that, with the doors unlocked, you press on the rear edge of the door itself and it will open. Felt a little foolish, but I did not have the manual in the car with me.

Black leather Riparo Italian driving gloves complete the picture. They are a little too smooth. Wish they had more tack.

The Lexus Remote Start application works like a charm and also makes a record of the car's position after shutdown so no more losing your car in parking lots. At the beginning, I was being bombarded with email notifications re the car being unlocked, window(s) down, etc. but he Inform Res iPhone App allows you to customize many potential notifications so you can get it the way you want it. Siri works great but the abiliity to display info is limited

Web connections using the same iPhone are much better with the GS than they were with the ES. There are fewer drops and the stations like Pandora and I Heart Radio connect quickly and stay connected. The Gas info app is now showing gas at over $3.00 per gallon reflecting the fact that it burns premium fuel. The Weather app from the Weather Channel is gorgeous on the large hi res screen and is now truly useful compared the the primitive weather map on the ES. The Nav screen now shows the speed limit of the current road at the bottom of the screen. It is showing 65 for the local interstates here in central Illinois indicating that the map info is prior to last January 1 when the speed limits changed to 70 on interstates here in Illinois.

The interior (Cabernet) is gorgeous, as you might expect. Couple of small quibbles are that the cup holders are a little too far forward for both the driver and the passenger causing you to have to lean forward to get your drink. No big deal. Striated aluminum is fine and in keeping with the car's overall design. Wife would have preferred wood, as we have had in the past.

Car did not come with wheel locks. Did not notice until we were ready to drive it off the lot. Will put them on myself. McGard Lexus OEM locks are available on Amazon for, I think, $35 or $40.

Don't usually name cars, but I'm thinking Darth Vader. Wife prefers Obi (Obsidian) which is also a Star Wars character.

Well, time to go out for breakfast! Any excuse at all to drive the new GS F Sport.
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Keep in mind that touch less car washes use harsh chemicals to do what they do, and those harsh chemicals will destroy any sealant or wax you use...