retiring my acura tl, time for a GS 350
03-15-16 | 09:36 PM
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I had been shopping for GS350 F sports almost daily for over 6 months before I picked mine up last year.
The good ones within the GTA actually get snatched up very quickly. The demand is definitely there.
The leftovers you see on AutoTrader now are higher mileage, out of warranty cars. That's why they aren't selling.
The low loonie has also brought many wholesalers from upstate NY over to buy cars and bring back to the states for profit.
The good ones within the GTA actually get snatched up very quickly. The demand is definitely there.
The leftovers you see on AutoTrader now are higher mileage, out of warranty cars. That's why they aren't selling.
The low loonie has also brought many wholesalers from upstate NY over to buy cars and bring back to the states for profit.
03-15-16 | 09:39 PM
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Welcome to the forum! Yeah the 4GS is quite rare up here and the F Sport is even more rare as I usually see non F Sports when I do see one. Not sure about the 2013 and 14 but the 2015s have ML if you get the Series 2. Unlike the US models, we can't pick and choose our options. It's either Series 1 or 2 for the F Sport.
I've only driven mine once in snow as I just got mine in December and we didn't really have much snow this winter. But the one day that I did drive, it performed very well (I have snow tires). As for the AWD hump on the floor, I read about it before buying but honestly I don't even notice it when driving.
Good luck with your search and hope you find the right one soon!
I've only driven mine once in snow as I just got mine in December and we didn't really have much snow this winter. But the one day that I did drive, it performed very well (I have snow tires). As for the AWD hump on the floor, I read about it before buying but honestly I don't even notice it when driving.
Good luck with your search and hope you find the right one soon!
Thanks bud!!
03-15-16 | 10:15 PM
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No i have not had any issues with dye transfer - the colour is quite a bit darker in person than the old acura tan.
I don't know if ES fit, but the IS rims fit. However, most you find will be staggered, and you will want square so you can rotate, and also run the same size tire, all the way around. IS tires are also smaller, and they wont work properly on the GS.
If you happen to find 4 of the same size IS rims, they will work.
03-16-16 | 04:59 AM
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Mine is Liquid Platinum F-sport with Cabernet interior, plan on keeping her for many more years!
03-16-16 | 09:51 AM
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I found this set off eBay. A lexus dealer was selling a square set and since AWD is a square setup and i needed to buy some replacements for my stocks since it had some chips and i curbed it. I scooped them up and it was one heck of a deal.
03-17-16 | 04:11 PM
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03-17-16 | 06:02 PM
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There are not many dealers to choose from. We only have Northwest, Erin Park, Lexus of Oakville and then St Catharines and Heffner in CKW. There is nothing in Hamilton.
I will likely get a set of Primacy MXM4 from the gang in Oakville.
BTW - I see at least 2 or 3 GS a day in the Oakville area.
I will likely get a set of Primacy MXM4 from the gang in Oakville.
BTW - I see at least 2 or 3 GS a day in the Oakville area.
03-17-16 | 06:16 PM
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Good luck in your search! I've had my Red on Cab F-Sport since April 2012 and love it. Just went in to the dealer to address some rattles before the warranty is up.
For the record they offered me $27K on the trade in. It's a 2013 with 61K on it. I expected a bit higher since I told them I'd definitely be getting another Lexus if the price was right. Oh well, like all the others I'm planning on keeping it for a while still.
I'm in North Toronto. Interestingly there's another red F-Sport in my area. Besides that I typically only see one 4GS a day.
I also drive to Oakville often. Say hi if you see me gassing up or at a light!
For the record they offered me $27K on the trade in. It's a 2013 with 61K on it. I expected a bit higher since I told them I'd definitely be getting another Lexus if the price was right. Oh well, like all the others I'm planning on keeping it for a while still.
I'm in North Toronto. Interestingly there's another red F-Sport in my area. Besides that I typically only see one 4GS a day.
I also drive to Oakville often. Say hi if you see me gassing up or at a light!
03-17-16 | 06:27 PM
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Good luck in your search! I've had my Red on Cab F-Sport since April 2012 and love it. Just went in to the dealer to address some rattles before the warranty is up.
For the record they offered me $27K on the trade in. It's a 2013 with 61K on it. I expected a bit higher since I told them I'd definitely be getting another Lexus if the price was right. Oh well, like all the others I'm planning on keeping it for a while still.
I'm in North Toronto. Interestingly there's another red F-Sport in my area. Besides that I typically only see one 4GS a day.
I also drive to Oakville often. Say hi if you see me gassing up or at a light!
For the record they offered me $27K on the trade in. It's a 2013 with 61K on it. I expected a bit higher since I told them I'd definitely be getting another Lexus if the price was right. Oh well, like all the others I'm planning on keeping it for a while still.
I'm in North Toronto. Interestingly there's another red F-Sport in my area. Besides that I typically only see one 4GS a day.
I also drive to Oakville often. Say hi if you see me gassing up or at a light!
Thanks for the insider info though on what they offered you. If I ever see a red one I'll know it's you!
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