Anyone with regrets over getting an FSport?
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No contest here. I loved the firm feel and solid ride of the F-sport, but I got the best of both worlds with a non-F Luxury. Handling, power and responsiveness of a true sport-sedan with the added perks of a luxury vehicle. Hard to go wrong with this one.
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Agreed. But the only lux within 300 miles of me was a 2015 with 49K miles. Too many miles for a car I plan on keeping for the next 12-15 years. I love my new F Sport!
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Ha! No joke though...i've seen gramps driving F-Sport GS's and 20-somethings with non F-Sports heavily modded...to each his own!
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I have a 2014 rwd f sport and love it. Its a great car and in my own personal opinion, feels much better than a standard GS. While i don't regret buying it, If I could do it over again I would buy a luxury package. I love the look of the f sport but i prefer the features of the luxury package. The 18 way driver and passenger seat, memory seats for both driver and passenger, still has the sport +, and comes with fog lights. All you have to do is upgrade the rims and change it to the f sport bumper and your set. I think you should go for the luxury package.
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Seems as though I'm on the different end of the decision spectrum than most that have commented thus far. Started out with a GSF in mind but after and extended test drive from the dealership and taking it home over a weekend for some thought, I wound up purchasing an 18' F-Sport RWD in order to leave more budget space for a weekend/fun time car.
Not a single regret - having that dividing line between the two really allows me to appreciate the Lexus quality during my weekday driving while looking forward to the mountain runs on the weekend. Comfort and "Sportish" amenities offered between the trim levels (GSF and F Sport) are comparable for the most part provided you can get over the loss of the V8 power. The brake dust up front does get out of control, but the plan is to snag some low dust ceramics here before too long and hopefully cut that down.
Looking from the bottom-up: the higher expense garnered by the F-Sport trim is the best bang for the buck.
Not a single regret - having that dividing line between the two really allows me to appreciate the Lexus quality during my weekday driving while looking forward to the mountain runs on the weekend. Comfort and "Sportish" amenities offered between the trim levels (GSF and F Sport) are comparable for the most part provided you can get over the loss of the V8 power. The brake dust up front does get out of control, but the plan is to snag some low dust ceramics here before too long and hopefully cut that down.
Looking from the bottom-up: the higher expense garnered by the F-Sport trim is the best bang for the buck.
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Thats the other issue with the non FSport Lux option. Great alternative, sure. But, they are even harder to find than an FSport in desirable colors. Too hard to be a viable option seems like. Not impossible though.
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What i've noticed is that the lux pkg gets more rare the newer the 4GS--which is in line with overall sales of the GS. However, I think its easier to find a '13-'14 luxury pkg than it is to find a '15+ Lux pkg.
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Ahh... that would explain why I'm seeing so few Lux packages. I'm only looking at '15-'16s.
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I have a 2013 luxury and cold weather package GS with AWD. I hated the wheel gap and lowered the car with Tanabe springs, keeping the S+ working on OEM shocks. I run staggered rims through the summer and OEM 18s in the winter with snow tires.
I do prefer the F Sport front bumper but really wanted the heated steering wheel and adaptive head lights with washers. My rear sun shades never get used. My power trunk is a really nice option and I have grown to love it.
I did swap my heated wood steering wheel to an all leather unit from a hybrid model. Even though the wheel is only 60% heated I absolutely love it in the winter months up north.
Overall this car has been super solid for me, currently around 100,000 miles on it.
I do prefer the F Sport front bumper but really wanted the heated steering wheel and adaptive head lights with washers. My rear sun shades never get used. My power trunk is a really nice option and I have grown to love it.
I did swap my heated wood steering wheel to an all leather unit from a hybrid model. Even though the wheel is only 60% heated I absolutely love it in the winter months up north.
Overall this car has been super solid for me, currently around 100,000 miles on it.
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I have a 2013 luxury and cold weather package GS with AWD. I hated the wheel gap and lowered the car with Tanabe springs, keeping the S+ working on OEM shocks. I run staggered rims through the summer and OEM 18s in the winter with snow tires.
I do prefer the F Sport front bumper but really wanted the heated steering wheel and adaptive head lights with washers. My rear sun shades never get used. My power trunk is a really nice option and I have grown to love it.
I did swap my heated wood steering wheel to an all leather unit from a hybrid model. Even though the wheel is only 60% heated I absolutely love it in the winter months up north.
Overall this car has been super solid for me, currently around 100,000 miles on it.
I do prefer the F Sport front bumper but really wanted the heated steering wheel and adaptive head lights with washers. My rear sun shades never get used. My power trunk is a really nice option and I have grown to love it.
I did swap my heated wood steering wheel to an all leather unit from a hybrid model. Even though the wheel is only 60% heated I absolutely love it in the winter months up north.
Overall this car has been super solid for me, currently around 100,000 miles on it.
You can't get the adaptive lights on the F Sport (just auto leveling) but do note that the F Sport does have the heated steering wheel and the cold weather package, which includes the headlight washers, is optional on the F Sport just like the Luxury package. You can also get the power trunk on the F Sport. Like you, I love my heated steering wheel. The best in winter!
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If so, I would like to hear them...
Shopping around for a 2015-2016 GS350 CPO. Honestly, still on the fence in regards to FSport vs no FSport. I like the FSport appearance tweaks on 2015s and 2016s. But not hugely enthusiastic about the higher price as well as extra maintenance cost that will no doubt accompany the performance bits. Also, speaking of which, at this point, I'm not sure if I even care about the performance differences, minor as they are on a GS. Not sure if I can justify all that just because of really mainly cosmetic considerations.
What do you guys think? Is FSport worth it? If so, what makes it worth it to you?
Shopping around for a 2015-2016 GS350 CPO. Honestly, still on the fence in regards to FSport vs no FSport. I like the FSport appearance tweaks on 2015s and 2016s. But not hugely enthusiastic about the higher price as well as extra maintenance cost that will no doubt accompany the performance bits. Also, speaking of which, at this point, I'm not sure if I even care about the performance differences, minor as they are on a GS. Not sure if I can justify all that just because of really mainly cosmetic considerations.
What do you guys think? Is FSport worth it? If so, what makes it worth it to you?
If you drive this car seriously (as in like, you actually do some mileage) in the winter, you will bend/destroy at least one rim and possibly a tire.
-Mike
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Now that you mention it... that is a lot of wheel gap.
I suppose its understandable given that it is AWD. Funny, not something I would notice unless it was pointed out to me. AWD is really a must for me here in NYC. Been ages since I owned a RWD car and oh boy... it was not pretty during winter or any serious bad weather.
I suppose its understandable given that it is AWD. Funny, not something I would notice unless it was pointed out to me. AWD is really a must for me here in NYC. Been ages since I owned a RWD car and oh boy... it was not pretty during winter or any serious bad weather.
Still wouldn't stop me from buying the car again, though.
FWIW the ride height btw is exactly perfect, its just the gap that sucks. The ride height is such that it makes the car "look low" yet it is JUST enough to clear most of those stupid parking lot limiter-curbs and that kind of thing, so you don't tear your bumper off.
-Mike
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I sold mine after about 1.5 years. In hindsight I made several mistakes with this purchase.
1) I leased a new car, should have bought it used/CPO
2) I bought an F-Sport. With the bigger wheels/lower profile tires, the ride was too firm for me.
3) I bought a 200T instead of the 350. That 4 cylinder is fairly fast, but you don't get nearly the promised fuel economy. For the MPG's I got, I should have just gone with the V6.
1) I leased a new car, should have bought it used/CPO
2) I bought an F-Sport. With the bigger wheels/lower profile tires, the ride was too firm for me.
3) I bought a 200T instead of the 350. That 4 cylinder is fairly fast, but you don't get nearly the promised fuel economy. For the MPG's I got, I should have just gone with the V6.
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*Knock on wood*
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