Good bye BMW!
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sorry to hear that, you will miss the BMW driving experience, just an unlucky guy i suppose,
my comments
450 lexus - i did not like the big exhaust outlets and the small round real exhaust tips inside
, a gimmick car.
GS - rear head space is bad, styling is bland, you're better off with a CLS
the Japs themselves prefer BMW anyday, they don't even have Lexus over there, they are known as toyota
(unless i am biased and wrong
)
my comments
450 lexus - i did not like the big exhaust outlets and the small round real exhaust tips inside
, a gimmick car.GS - rear head space is bad, styling is bland, you're better off with a CLS
the Japs themselves prefer BMW anyday, they don't even have Lexus over there, they are known as toyota
(unless i am biased and wrong
)
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From: Massachusetts, USA
My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
Good luck with your new car. I really hope you don't get hit by the oil sludge bug:
http://cbs11tv.com/investigators/oil.sludg...e.2.497439.html
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007...settlement.html
http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...showtopic=33245
http://cbs11tv.com/investigators/oil.sludg...e.2.497439.html
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007...settlement.html
http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...showtopic=33245
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Originally Posted by SocalM5Lover' post='831441' date='Mar 31 2009, 12:47 AM
I do go through cars like tissue, but that's because I am searching for the perfect one.
no car is perfect - we all have gripes - the grass is always greener -
i just had to vent.......
no disrespect to the forum for it's helpful members.
Thanks for all the interesting topics. i paid 34k for a used gs 450h with 22k miles. black with every option under the sun.
take a look at this:
http://www.lexus.com/models/GSh/deta...fications.html
0-60 in 5.2 - last time i checked a non m e60 couldnt do that... it's not a slow poke
no car is perfect - we all have gripes - the grass is always greener -
i just had to vent.......
no disrespect to the forum for it's helpful members.
Thanks for all the interesting topics. i paid 34k for a used gs 450h with 22k miles. black with every option under the sun.
take a look at this:
http://www.lexus.com/models/GSh/deta...fications.html
0-60 in 5.2 - last time i checked a non m e60 couldnt do that... it's not a slow poke
Next time, try a CTS with DI engine. Talk about fast. Feels like a BMW.
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Originally Posted by z06bigbird' post='831765' date='Apr 1 2009, 12:46 AM
Next time, try a CTS with DI engine. Talk about fast. Feels like a BMW.
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
Originally Posted by billhk' post='831743' date='Mar 31 2009, 12:28 PM
sorry to hear that, you will miss the BMW driving experience, just an unlucky guy i suppose,
my comments
450 lexus - i did not like the big exhaust outlets and the small round real exhaust tips inside , a gimmick car.
GS - rear head space is bad, styling is bland, you're better off with a CLS
the Japs themselves prefer BMW anyday, they don't even have Lexus over there, they are known as toyota
(unless i am biased and wrong )
my comments
450 lexus - i did not like the big exhaust outlets and the small round real exhaust tips inside
, a gimmick car.GS - rear head space is bad, styling is bland, you're better off with a CLS
the Japs themselves prefer BMW anyday, they don't even have Lexus over there, they are known as toyota
(unless i am biased and wrong
)Here's a link: http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080321.005/le...or-the-japanese
I am sure that somewhere in the world Ford or Buick must be the car to have.
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My Ride: 2005 545i | Black Sapphire Metallic | Black Dakota Leather | Anthracite Maple | 6 Speed Manual | Sport Package | Logic 7 | Sirius Satellite Radio
Model Year: 2005
What kind of gas mileage are you getting with your Lexus?
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My Ride: '07 550i with SP, Nav, Logic7
Hey guys, he got some bad luck with the Bimmers so decided to try something else, no need to trash him.
To the OP, if you think the GS450 handles better, more power to you.
To the OP, if you think the GS450 handles better, more power to you.
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From: ///Moscow phucking city
Originally Posted by SocalM5Lover' post='831414' date='Mar 31 2009, 09:17 AM
I've had the misfortune to own a 745, 650, 530.
THEY ALL SUCKED! They all required frequent visits to the service center. they all smelled like german sweat and i finally gave up when my local dealer ignored ALL my requests for a month.
The list goes on and on -
I picked up a fully loaded 2007 Lexus GS 450h for less than a 2007 530i with no NAVI, which for me means just a single cd player.
The GS has more vehicle performance than a 650, more luxary than a 7 series - i mean there is no comparison - try it for yourself...
really i mean i get performance - but when you have to sacrifice EVERYTHING else - what's the point. just get a motorcycle if you want a thrilling ride.
The gas milage on the bmw's are so bad - its ridiculous.
the technology sucks - who wants to use an idrive? if your a passenger - you won't even know how to use it....
and to make matters worse - getting aftermarket parts / upgrades cost 5 times more than it should cause it's OVER ENGINEERED!
to get my lexus to play dvd video cost me 300! yes not the 1500 every guy told me for my bimmer.
the service sucks too -
ok i am done venting - spent over 100K on bmw's and a total of 10k getting rid of them
THEY ALL SUCKED! They all required frequent visits to the service center. they all smelled like german sweat and i finally gave up when my local dealer ignored ALL my requests for a month.
The list goes on and on -
I picked up a fully loaded 2007 Lexus GS 450h for less than a 2007 530i with no NAVI, which for me means just a single cd player.
The GS has more vehicle performance than a 650, more luxary than a 7 series - i mean there is no comparison - try it for yourself...
really i mean i get performance - but when you have to sacrifice EVERYTHING else - what's the point. just get a motorcycle if you want a thrilling ride.
The gas milage on the bmw's are so bad - its ridiculous.
the technology sucks - who wants to use an idrive? if your a passenger - you won't even know how to use it....
and to make matters worse - getting aftermarket parts / upgrades cost 5 times more than it should cause it's OVER ENGINEERED!
to get my lexus to play dvd video cost me 300! yes not the 1500 every guy told me for my bimmer.
the service sucks too -
ok i am done venting - spent over 100K on bmw's and a total of 10k getting rid of them
1 BMW 525i Sport LE
1 Mercedes-Benz GL550
1 Toyota Land Cruiser 200
1 Russian bucket this one doesnt count
If you are saying a GS is more sporty then a 650! Just one suggestion change the breaks on the GS!...
Luxury I feel you on this one but the fact remains its a Lexus!... My last was an LS430 I felt as if I was driving a Hyundai! because people see its not a BM or an MB.. its a cheaper Japanese..
