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Old 04-17-2006, 09:48 PM
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no matter how much hp the GS has it will NEVER feel or DRIVE like a BMW..
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The RL has an all wheel drivetrain, not front wheel like you stated.
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Originally Posted by blinkme_210' post='270458' date='Apr 17 2006, 10:55 PM
The RL has an all wheel drivetrain, not front wheel like you stated.
I agree..
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Originally Posted by chrishei' post='260024' date='Mar 25 2006, 07:04 PM
thanks for the info I never drove the lexus before buying the 550.... to me a lexus just doesnt do it for me

Right there with you bro. I do recall peering thru the window on GS. All of 24 seconds.

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Originally Posted by blinkme_210' post='270458' date='Apr 18 2006, 01:55 AM
The RL has an all wheel drivetrain, not front wheel like you stated.
I don't recall now but when I drove it, the guy told me front wheel frive. My bad.
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