Best way to Buy a Lexus GS F
#121
Driver School Candidate
If that really is the case, have at it, good sir.
My only hold up would be the backer of Carvana’s warranty. I believe it’s Silver Rock, which will have you jump through more hoops than Carmax / CNA.
Last edited by bonaf1de; 12-07-20 at 10:46 AM.
#122
Driver School Candidate
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On an AMG? What model? Unless it’s recently changed, all high performance vehicles (Ms, Ss, RSs, AMGs, F’s, etc) don’t qualify for the Carvana Care warranty (GS F included).
If that really is the case, have at it, good sir.
My only hold up would be the backer of Carvana’s warranty. I believe it’s Silver Rock, which will have you jump through more hoops than Carmax / CNA.
If that really is the case, have at it, good sir.
My only hold up would be the backer of Carvana’s warranty. I believe it’s Silver Rock, which will have you jump through more hoops than Carmax / CNA.
I just called my local MB Dealer to get an idea of brakes, full brakes, front and rear with rotor replacement with labor is almost 4K.... My goodness...
What are the brakes of a GS F? Anyone know?
#123
Pit Crew
It is an E63 AMG S (2014), The Carvana warranty is available - $2,250 for 24 months // 75,000 miles or $4,100 for 48 months and 100,000.
I just called my local MB Dealer to get an idea of brakes, full brakes, front and rear with rotor replacement with labor is almost 4K.... My goodness...
What are the brakes of a GS F? Anyone know?
I just called my local MB Dealer to get an idea of brakes, full brakes, front and rear with rotor replacement with labor is almost 4K.... My goodness...
What are the brakes of a GS F? Anyone know?
#124
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
So about the same... Ok got it.. thanks very much
#125
Driver School Candidate
@topgun, it shouldn’t be more than $2-$2.5k.
#126
Pit Crew
yes they can be done cheaper for the GSF just like they can for the Benz.
Both dealers are taking people for a spin, but that’s a different convo altogether.
Last edited by Tom44; 12-08-20 at 07:03 PM.
#127
Driver School Candidate
The point was to give a provide some reference for what a dealer would probably charge without sourcing parts yourself, just like the cold call to a local Benz dealership to get a quote on brakes. Apples to apples comparison.
yes they can be done cheaper for the GSF just like they can for the Benz.
Both dealers are taking people for a spin, but that’s a different convo altogether.
yes they can be done cheaper for the GSF just like they can for the Benz.
Both dealers are taking people for a spin, but that’s a different convo altogether.
#128
Tech Info Resource
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There is an incredibly wide range of options for total cost on brakes for the GS F (and RC F since they have the exact same braking systems at the wheels). There are also widely variable outcomes which impact how you might choose to refresh the brakes on your car. E.G. - I have two piece Racing Brake rotors on my IS F with Project Mu HC+800 pads on all four corners. The rotors alone were $2k. When I did the brakes on the wife's GS F, all the parts came from Rock Auto - rotors, pads, and wear sensors. I ended up not using the sensors because they really didn't meet Lexus standards for electrical construction, but they've worked just fine for the wife. I would NEVER track her car with those brakes. I track my IS F with the brakes I paid a lot of money for and have full confidence when I stand on the brakes to slow for a hairpin on track, I will have no issues repeatedly slowing the car from triple digit speeds to very slow speeds necessary to negotiate a slow turn.
If you're entirely dependent on a dealership for maintenance, I can only say I wish I had your confidence in their ability. I have not had many confidence inspiring interactions with dealership service, even when the SA was a personal friend or recommended by a personal friend. YMMV.
If you're entirely dependent on a dealership for maintenance, I can only say I wish I had your confidence in their ability. I have not had many confidence inspiring interactions with dealership service, even when the SA was a personal friend or recommended by a personal friend. YMMV.
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