IS350 - Could it be a replacement for my GS?
10-24-22 | 05:40 PM
#31
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German cars too many repairs. Been there done that. Not going back no matter how nice they are. Gneiss G70 is my replacement if I have to replace the GS before time. Fits the bill nice, and has the newest Infotainment and Technology. Fast and inexpensively performance moded tunable too.
10-25-22 | 08:46 AM
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Fortunately have not had that issue. Dealer is 100 miles away and for 3 years they flat bedded my car for all service appointments, which were at no charge, and left me a loaner if required. Fingers crossed.
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10-25-22 | 02:30 PM
#34
Look at my Sig. I own a 20 Kia Optima SX 2.0Turbo Blk/Blk JB4 Tune. Its infotainment blows the GS away. Its walks on the GS performance wise. I have had Zero problems with the Kia Dealer I use.
10-25-22 | 02:52 PM
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I almost bought a Stinger a few years ago. I still love those.
I've given this some more thought (what I would replace my GS with). For today's answer, it's either 1) nothing (it's my third car), 2) a Supra Manual, or 3) I'd go big and get that LC500.
I've given this some more thought (what I would replace my GS with). For today's answer, it's either 1) nothing (it's my third car), 2) a Supra Manual, or 3) I'd go big and get that LC500.
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10-25-22 | 08:00 PM
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10-26-22 | 05:13 AM
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10-26-22 | 07:26 AM
#39
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I bought the IS350 F-sport back in 2014 and loved it. I had to get rid of it because it was too small. Looking back if i got the GS350 i'd probably still be driving it today. Rear facing car seats are a ***** especially when you need two.
10-26-22 | 07:59 AM
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Some cars honeymoon period last between 2 months to 6 months but this hasn't been the case with the GS. It has been almost 4 years and I'm liking it even more and more now and it still feels like a new car every time I get in.
10-26-22 | 09:23 AM
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good to hear about the dealer. Lexus has been at the bottom of the industry for infotainment up until like a year or two ago so that’s not saying much lol. Comparing modded to stock isn’t really fair. Modded accord sport 2.0t can beat 400+ hp muscle cars with ease. But something about 4 cyl cars don’t cut it for me, V6 has way more character. Same with V8’s, I’d enjoy a N/A V8 more than the twin turbo V6 from the GTR
10-26-22 | 09:27 AM
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no seriously. Even now sometimes when I walk up to my car I’m thinking like damn this thing is clean af. every once in a while I have some fun in manual mode and am reminded of how fun it can be to drive
10-26-22 | 12:19 PM
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10-26-22 | 01:02 PM
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Yup. I just prefer the Stinger's styling and size to the G70. Such fun cars!
At this point, it would only be if something happened to my GS out of my control (theft, accident, etc.). I've decided to hold on to it and not sell it. But if someone stole it, I would be very tempted to put an LC500 in its place.
I'd say nothing. Your GS is such a fine unmolested example that's not being made anymore. Don't ya think you might regret it if you got rid of it? I like the fact that they're rarely seen on the road and not as common as the ES. Took a long cruise over the weekend across the state and never saw another GS. The rarity of the model is what makes it appealing to me. Don't do it!