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Old 03-10-21, 09:50 PM
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Just out of curiosity, what are your feelings on the 2UR going into an f-sport model? Do you think you would have picked one up over the GSF if it came out in 2016?

Any of you plan on replacing your GSF with one?

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To me, it's a no-go, because I need a mid-sized sedan, not a compact sized one.
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Originally Posted by NinjaNap
Just out of curiosity, what are your feelings on the 2UR going into an f-sport model? Do you think you would have picked one up over the GSF if it came out in 2016?

Any of you plan on replacing your GSF with one?
I don't think it can compete with the GS F. However, I do hope more people buy it to enjoy the nice v8 sound.
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Def not. They weigh the same (<100lbs), GSF is bigger, better trans, diff, inside/outside F treatment, Wheels, brakes, etc etc
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I was stumped over the IS500.
pass.....on the IS500

GSF is waaaay better
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Old 03-11-21, 08:05 AM
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If was an ISF (new drivetrain)to match the new m3 numbers (low 11s stock) I would be interested , is500 same drivetrain and with smaller car no..I think the GSF is much more nicer car. Its perfect for its size and its super rare.
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Originally Posted by designo
To me, it's a no-go, because I need a mid-sized sedan, not a compact sized one.
This. GS just has the space an IS doesn't.
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Old 03-11-21, 10:35 AM
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The only thing I want is that instrument cluster and built in Apple Carplay....
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Old 03-11-21, 10:45 AM
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Too small, doesn't have the Brembo brakes, no TVD......nope.

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Old 03-11-21, 11:15 AM
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I ordered a Grom, one of my friends have it in his GSF, looks very good and works flawlessly

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Originally Posted by UZ214
I ordered a Grom, one of my friends have it in his GSF, looks very good and works flawlessly
I saw something on Bullets Garage

WIreless Apple Carplay and Android Auto (Wired) for ~$300
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1102...ssenger_banner

The one I was originally looking at was the Beats Sonic however the two biggest issues are: 1.) $599 price which is 2x the one above 2.) Every time I see the video of the Beats Sonic version it looks like its not exactly compatible with our screen size, the icons are stretched out and no proportional. I hope someone can chime in on that but there are enough videos on the Beats Sonic to see the stretched out icons and text
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A new ISF perhaps, but up to this point I don't see any advantages of the IS500.

I enjoy rare cars too and definitely see the IS500 outselling the GSF.
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No way to replace my GSF with the new IS500. There no comparison between the two. The GSF is way better. The only thing I like in the IS500 is the bulge in the hood, other than that nothing comes close to the GSF.
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the grom vline has no stretching and graphics looks very good. They had a group buy for 470 shipped. Alot of folks in the gs 4 gen forum recommended it.

Originally Posted by Inertia
I saw something on Bullets Garage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eChCQk9AbYY&t=1s

WIreless Apple Carplay and Android Auto (Wired) for ~$300
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1102...ssenger_banner

The one I was originally looking at was the Beats Sonic however the two biggest issues are: 1.) $599 price which is 2x the one above 2.) Every time I see the video of the Beats Sonic version it looks like its not exactly compatible with our screen size, the icons are stretched out and no proportional. I hope someone can chime in on that but there are enough videos on the Beats Sonic to see the stretched out icons and text
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I already have an IS F. No desire to get rid of it. Have the GS F for groceries and fun factor, but we bought it because the IS platform is too small for all four of us with two car seats in the back. My 3 year old takes great pleasure in kicking my seat back in the IS because it's so close, and I sit very close to the steering wheel - basically in an endurance racing position. Besides, both Fs are owned outright and I have no desire to have a car payment again.
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