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Old 06-09-16, 11:30 AM
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Default 2016 GS350 Fsport AWD

Got my GS about a month ago and thought I'd share. I used to own a '13 RWD Fsport and while I had my eye on the 5 series or E class when my lease was up, I realized that I would have to wait till end of the year for the new designs so I ended up with a 2016 AWD Fsport loaded and I'm pretty happy with it so far. It drives so much nicer than the 2013. I don't know if it's the AWD or if they changed the way it drives but it feels more like a German. The heads up display and safety systems are a nice addition as well.

Mild drop with RSR Downs and spacers. Thinking Vorsteiner 103? Cheers!
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Good choice in staying with Lexus!
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Very nice i like the red interior.How come awd in california?Didn't think they sold any out there or down south.Searching threw cars.com all GS 350's in the southern states and west out of the snow belt are all rwd.Since you owned a 2013 how would you compare the new Led headlights to the previous h.i.d headlights?Only asking because i really want the triple beams but there hard to find without special ordering.

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Nice find with HUD. I'm trying to look for one with that option but no one has it in Southern CA. I asked them how long a order would take and they said 6-9 months. I'm considering to just get it without the HUD or getting into a BMW or Audi.
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Originally Posted by 10tlshawd
Very nice i like the red interior.How come awd in california?Didn't think they sold any out there or down south.Searching threw cars.com all GS 350's in the southern states and west out of the snow belt are all rwd.Since you owned a 2013 how would you compare the new Led headlights to the previous h.i.d headlights?Only asking because i really want the triple beams but there hard to find without special ordering.
I just needed a change because as you know, the '16 is pretty much the same car as the '13. But yeah, I was told from the dealer that the one I chose was pretty rare. I test drove it first and it felt really good so I went with it.
I haven't really paid much attention to my headlights but the triple beams are way better looking. The dealer actually gave me a killer deal on a demo GS-F and I was really close to pulling the trigger but I declined last minute. But yeah, that's when I noticed the sweet headlights
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Originally Posted by 2SwiFt29
Nice find with HUD. I'm trying to look for one with that option but no one has it in Southern CA. I asked them how long a order would take and they said 6-9 months. I'm considering to just get it without the HUD or getting into a BMW or Audi.
Yeah, as I mentioned in my previous post, I got lucky with a rare find but I wouldn't let that hinder your decision. It's a cool feature but I don't think I'm really looking at it all that much Hope you find one!
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Originally Posted by mikulexus
I just needed a change because as you know, the '16 is pretty much the same car as the '13. But yeah, I was told from the dealer that the one I chose was pretty rare. I test drove it first and it felt really good so I went with it.
I haven't really paid much attention to my headlights but the triple beams are way better looking. The dealer actually gave me a killer deal on a demo GS-F and I was really close to pulling the trigger but I declined last minute. But yeah, that's when I noticed the sweet headlights
I know the triple beams are pretty sweet.I was just wondering how the one led headlight compared to your older h.i.d headlight on your 13?Is it brighter or whiter?
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Originally Posted by 10tlshawd
I know the triple beams are pretty sweet.I was just wondering how the one led headlight compared to your older h.i.d headlight on your 13?Is it brighter or whiter?
I don't see much difference in the headlights but I just went down to the garage and yes, it does look a bit nicer than the older ones. If i recall, the older ones were a bit more yellowish?
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Welcome and Congrats!
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Congrats on the rare 2016 you got! Great color choice too!
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Originally Posted by mikulexus
Yeah, as I mentioned in my previous post, I got lucky with a rare find but I wouldn't let that hinder your decision. It's a cool feature but I don't think I'm really looking at it all that much Hope you find one!
True. Not just the HUD though but also triple beam headlights are hard to find. The long order process makes it even more difficult for me to jump back into Lexus.
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