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Would you trade your Gen3 450h for a Gen4 350 stock

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Old 03-29-12 | 07:52 PM
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Test drove one a few weeks ago and I liked it. But its no 450. Just putting the question out there for some good convo.
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Nope! not enough power I feel like Im missing something when driving that. Would have to be another 450h. I wonder how many 450h owners have traded to a 4th Gen.
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I feel ya B. And even though the 0-60, engine note and HP are respectable, it still feels a bit weak compared to the H. The engine feels like its struggling where the h is silky smooth.

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Originally Posted by L8Apex
I feel ya B. And even thought he 0-60, engine note and HP are respectable, it still feels a bit weak compared to the H. The engine feels like its struggling where the h is silky smooth.
Agreed.
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That said, the technology in 2013s are off the chain .

I wouldn't mind getting that 12:3 screen and I like the new button layout. Relocating the seat warmers and putting driving modes on a dial was smart. As switches under the arm rest is a bit awkward.
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only thing i'm not keen about the 4GS is the front bumper/grill. love the interior, the new technology, the better handling. if i had buckets of money lying around, yeah i might upgrade to 4GSh. but currently loving the way my 3GSh looks, and i don't see that changing any time soon. plus the fact i've spent quite a bit of money on mods on my 3GSh, not looking forward to parting and selling and repeat the modding process in the 4GSh. i will most likely keep my GSh until my daughter is old enough to drive, then she gets my car while i upgrade to maybe a 5GS?
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No way Jose. That is a downgrade.What words can i say.-the 450h is electric. Its a car with hidden super powers. The 350 just have powers. Just saying
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Originally Posted by Stormforge
only thing i'm not keen about the 4GS is the front bumper/grill. love the interior, the new technology, the better handling. if i had buckets of money lying around, yeah i might upgrade to 4GSh. but currently loving the way my 3GSh looks, and i don't see that changing any time soon. plus the fact i've spent quite a bit of money on mods on my 3GSh, not looking forward to parting and selling and repeat the modding process in the 4GSh. i will most likely keep my GSh until my daughter is old enough to drive, then she gets my car while i upgrade to maybe a 5GS?


hahaha, your 3GSh is one of the sickest car I've seen!
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I would sell my 2nd gen to put a down payment for one! THings BEAST!
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Originally Posted by Krstobond
No way Jose. That is a downgrade.What words can i say.-the 450h is electric. Its a car with hidden super powers. The 350 just have powers. Just saying
What? The GSh has more power and more torque than a GS 350 so dont understand how there is less power because its electric.
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Originally Posted by TCKeyz


hahaha, your 3GSh is one of the sickest car I've seen!
lol, thx! but compared to some of the heavily modded GS here, mine is quite tame in comparison. so are you thinking about getting lowering springs?
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I'm dreaming about the air suspension but I won't be dropping it anytime soon I got other priorities as of right now
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In other words I love my 450h
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In other words I love my 450h
And just to obtain the new design of the 2013 heck no.
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Originally Posted by Krstobond
And just to obtain the new design of the 2013 heck no.
Lol I had a hangover and didnt read it correct thought you said the GSh was a downgrade.


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