Will you keep your thirsty GS 350?
10-22-21, 03:16 AM
#1
Lexus Test Driver
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Will you keep your thirsty GS 350?
Premium gasoline is $8.50 per gallon in parts of California, headed for $10.00 or higher per gallon. 
Will you keep your thirsty GS 350? 
Will you keep your thirsty GS 350?
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E46CT (10-28-21)
10-22-21, 04:39 AM
#4
My poverty GS 250 isn’t thirsty at all.
Long term average at 30mpg, gas price is about $8/gallon here.
Planning on keeping it for minimum 10years. Aiming for 300k km on the clock before I let it go.
Long term average at 30mpg, gas price is about $8/gallon here.
Planning on keeping it for minimum 10years. Aiming for 300k km on the clock before I let it go.
10-22-21, 05:12 AM
#5
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
The Cali boys are gonna be hurtin' for certain!
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California recently banned gas lawn mowers and leaf blowers, so the price of gasoline at the pump should be coming down soon!
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10-22-21, 05:24 AM
#6
Lexus Test Driver
I paid 3.50 at Costco in Florida yesterday, not so long ago I was paying 2.50.
My GS ain't going nowhere lol.
My GS ain't going nowhere lol.
10-22-21, 06:52 AM
#8
Instructor
It sad that we were energy independent and a net exporter of energy less than a year ago and now we are begging OPEC, "Please, sir, may I have more?"
10-22-21, 06:54 AM
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Folks reminder we don’t allow politics or debate topics on our community, let’s keep on Lexus vehicles related content
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jgscott (10-22-21)
10-22-21, 06:57 AM
#10
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When hurricane Sandy and dropped in on the Northeast, there were lines (both of cars and people waiting) for gasoline at every gas station local to me. I had my GS430 at the time and as it aged, the gas mileage was closer to 12/13 MPG in the city.
When that happened, it motivated me to get a more fuel efficient vehicle as I spilled gasoline one day during Sandy when I was trying to fill up car and it was just an absolute mess (i was barely able to get a standard red gas canister during that time!).
Kinda makes you wonder if gas prices are going up making inefficient ICE cars less "attractive" in states like Cali / NY, but maybe eventually so will the power needed for BEVs or other alternatives. But, I ended up getting into a 4GS anyway in spite of that negative experience as things calmed down ... I don't think I drive enough to warrant getting rid of the GS because of the fluctuating gas prices.
When that happened, it motivated me to get a more fuel efficient vehicle as I spilled gasoline one day during Sandy when I was trying to fill up car and it was just an absolute mess (i was barely able to get a standard red gas canister during that time!).
Kinda makes you wonder if gas prices are going up making inefficient ICE cars less "attractive" in states like Cali / NY, but maybe eventually so will the power needed for BEVs or other alternatives. But, I ended up getting into a 4GS anyway in spite of that negative experience as things calmed down ... I don't think I drive enough to warrant getting rid of the GS because of the fluctuating gas prices.
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10-22-21, 07:23 AM
#12
Racer
If I ever do get rid of the GS, I'd probably replace it with something that gets just as 'bad' MPG.
I've been eyeing the new Civic Type-R; honda-boi at heart.
I've been eyeing the new Civic Type-R; honda-boi at heart.
10-22-21, 08:23 AM
#13
Lexus Champion
Chevron near me is $4.80 for premium, but fuel efficiency isn't much of a concern for me. I don't really care. If I did, I'd have to ditch my truck that is only getting around 10-11 mpg.
I'd rather have a car I like with poor mileage than a car I don't like but with good mileage.
I'd rather have a car I like with poor mileage than a car I don't like but with good mileage.
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10-22-21, 10:10 AM
#14
Lexus Test Driver
I'm feeling it man! But good thing I don't have to drive that much anymore. Gas in CA has always been high so I guess we're kinda used to it.
Neighbor just bought a 6.4L HEMI Challenger and I never saw that thing leave the garage, except when he revs the engine and go around the block for 5 mins a week.
Neighbor just bought a 6.4L HEMI Challenger and I never saw that thing leave the garage, except when he revs the engine and go around the block for 5 mins a week.
10-22-21, 10:30 AM
#15
Living in Silicon Valley, Costco gas is the way to go. I was paying $4.29 for wannabe 91* premium, on Monday I paid like $4.45. Gas stations are 20 to 50 cents higher...
By the way, those $8 prices are in remote areas like the Yosemite Valley. Hardly the norm.
What you don't hear about is the 10 cents per gallon for using a credit card (Costco excluded). So if I am paying $4,90, I am really paying $5. Ouch.
We love the GS. It is a great car. Not for sale. But we may need to putt around in the Tesla a bit more.
Heck, if something happens to the GS, I will likely be in the market for another! All good.
By the way, those $8 prices are in remote areas like the Yosemite Valley. Hardly the norm.
What you don't hear about is the 10 cents per gallon for using a credit card (Costco excluded). So if I am paying $4,90, I am really paying $5. Ouch.
We love the GS. It is a great car. Not for sale. But we may need to putt around in the Tesla a bit more.
Heck, if something happens to the GS, I will likely be in the market for another! All good.
Last edited by JeffKeryk; 10-22-21 at 10:38 AM.