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Hi, I purchased a new GS 350 F Sport on Monday. I upgraded from a 2015 IS 350 F Sport. I really like the GS. The positives relative to the IS for me are as follows:
+Bigger size
+Higher seating position (IS seating position was low for some passengers). I was okay with it though.
+Higher quality materials overall
+Better overall craftsmanship
+Stiffer chassis
+Handling similar to IS
+Balanced feel
+Driving seems more effortless than IS
+Conveniance features (memory seats, power activated trunk, etc)
+Additional safety features
I loved the V6 in the IS and love it in the GS as well. The power and torque is more than adequate for me despite the small increase in weight.
I almost bought a used low miles GS F but did not because of the higher of ownership. I do at least 20,000 miles year. Great car but I feel I am getting most of the goodness of the GS F in the F Sport.
Car overall feels like a more mature, refined and luxurious IS. Lexus did a good job of keeping the car fresh even though it’s overdue for a refresh. I have not experienced any downsides so far.
I would love to hear the experience of others who made the same switch from an IS F Sport to a GS F Sport.
Made the switch from an '11 IS350 AWD (non f Sport) to a non F-sport '13 GS350 and it was the best decision I could have made. You hit the nail on the head as the GS essentially feels like a grown-up IS with more room and more creature comforts.
One thing I like is that the GS is relatively rare. The downside is that it looks too much like the ES when viewing head-on. But I can't think of any other car in this size and price range that I would rather have... especially because I place such a high premium on reliability and durability.
Welcome! and post some pics... I know it's just another GS on the GS forum, but we still like looking at other owners' rides!
One thing I like is that the GS is relatively rare. The downside is that it looks too much like the ES when viewing head-on. But I can't think of any other car in this size and price range that I would rather have... especially because I place such a high premium on reliability and durability.
Welcome! and post some pics... I know it's just another GS on the GS forum, but we still like looking at other owners' rides!
the es? maybe the new one. my friends actually frequently mistake the new es for the gs from the rear...
Yep... ES. It's gotten easier to tell them apart, but I still find the 2016-2018 ES front looks very much like the refreshed GS. It's the LEDs and spindle grills that get me confused.
Yep... ES. It's gotten easier to tell them apart, but I still find the 2016-2018 ES front looks very much like the refreshed GS. It's the LEDs and spindle grills that get me confused.
I can see it from the back. i think the new es with the triple bug eyes looks pretty similar to the gs with triple led, I like the GS LEDs better though
I recently did same thing...went from 2016 IS 350 to 2019 GS 350 f sport. I really loved my IS, said a teary goodbye, but wanted more room and larger seat with more adjustments. I could never find a good comfortable position in the IS seat...and I'm not a large person. You nailed the positives relative to IS. IS felt a little more nimble, but very happy with GS...feels so smooth and refined with plenty of power for me. Now if I could just figure out the dam windshield wiper control...
04-03-19, 05:12 PM
Joined the GS Family on Monday
