why did you buy your GS over the A6, 530i or E350
01-07-16, 11:24 AM
#31
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Yes, i agree that the Camry has more torque at lower RPMs but down on top end power. The new Camry engines are not as smooth as the one in the Lexus GS. Most high reving engines are silky smooth. Another engine that is high reving that is smooth is Honda s2000 and any Japanese 600cc Supersport motorcycle particularly the Honda CBRs and Kawasaki Ninjas.
But once you slap a turbo into a inline 4 engine the smoothness goes away. I never liked 4 cyl in a luxury car because if your going to spend $50k+ for luxury car why skimp on a proper luxury engine. Turbos does not make up for the fact its still a small inline 4. A luxury vehicle should have a V6 minimum period.
But once you slap a turbo into a inline 4 engine the smoothness goes away. I never liked 4 cyl in a luxury car because if your going to spend $50k+ for luxury car why skimp on a proper luxury engine. Turbos does not make up for the fact its still a small inline 4. A luxury vehicle should have a V6 minimum period.
01-07-16, 08:31 PM
#32
Lexus Test Driver
One word: reliability. Also the local, gigantic BMW dealer has a **** loaner fleet and they regularly run out of cars. Since I'm a single guy that doesn't enjoy spending half a day waiting at the dealer, it's important to me for service.
The German brands have a pretty bad reputation for random, expensive things failing, although when they work right they are wonderful. I've always bought Japanese and have been happy with the value, ergonomics and reliability.
The German brands have a pretty bad reputation for random, expensive things failing, although when they work right they are wonderful. I've always bought Japanese and have been happy with the value, ergonomics and reliability.
01-08-16, 04:19 AM
#34
Both Camry and GS use a firewall with metal resin metal sandwich.
As far as engine smoothness at idle and on revving goes, both Camry and GS are pretty smooth; I'll have to test my staff member's car back to back with my GS again to see if there is any difference in smoothness at idle, and on full throttle.
01-08-16, 08:21 AM
#35
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Both Camry and GS use a separate engine and a separate suspension sub-frames with liquid filled mounts, but somehow the GS's engine and chassis does feel more isolated from both the engine and the road.
Both Camry and GS use a firewall with metal resin metal sandwich.
As far as engine smoothness at idle and on revving goes, both Camry and GS are pretty smooth; I'll have to test my staff member's car back to back with my GS again to see if there is any difference in smoothness at idle, and on full throttle.
Both Camry and GS use a firewall with metal resin metal sandwich.
As far as engine smoothness at idle and on revving goes, both Camry and GS are pretty smooth; I'll have to test my staff member's car back to back with my GS again to see if there is any difference in smoothness at idle, and on full throttle.
01-08-16, 11:59 AM
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I picked the GS over other makers for the following reasons: reliability, low monthly payment for a $58,500 car because of DTR rebate, smooth ride, exterior design and plush interior, brand name. I really never liked Benz or BMW, I always felt Benz's looked cheaply made and BMW were more geared towards drivers who drive way more reckless (stiffer suspension) than I do and the interior looks very clunky to me. Audi I don't know much about but I really like the S5 convertible exterior look.
01-08-16, 03:03 PM
#37
http://www.brakeandfrontend.com/tech...-trans-mounts/
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