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Old 04-01-2009, 09:15 PM
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I just don't understand the attraction of Lexus. You're for all intents in purposes buying a high end toyota (a pig with lipstick is still a pig) for a ridiculous amount of money.

Instead of the relatively easy iDrive interface, you have to deal with something like 60 different switches/buttons on the dash. Add to that a touch screen display that you have to lean over and take your eyes off the road to use. On the new GS, they can't even fit all the buttons on the dash anymore, they have a pop-out compartment next to the steering wheel that has like another 10 or 20 buttons on it; it's insane!

Oh yeah, and it steers like a boat!
Old 04-01-2009, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SocalM5Lover' post='831414' date='Mar 31 2009, 01:17 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
BMW SUCKS!!!!!
Old 04-02-2009, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by doug_999' post='833621' date='Apr 1 2009, 07:35 PM
Ok...
0-60 both the 550 and 535 are quicker....

The GS 450h is RWD not AWD

and

Something tells me this is an April fools joke......

PS - I too went from a 540 to a GS430 and it was like a bad dream. Glad to be back....
The 450h is awd
Old 04-02-2009, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='833730' date='Apr 1 2009, 09:26 PM
At this point, who gives a sh*t.
+1000
Old 04-02-2009, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 525iEnjoy' post='834870' date='Apr 2 2009, 11:53 PM
The 450h is awd
The GS450h is RWD. http://www.lexus.com/lexusConfigApp/...ardFeatures.do
Old 04-02-2009, 09:17 PM
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Maybe when I am 60. Too young to get into the luxury Toyota's.

Good luck.
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Originally Posted by advancedlogic' post='834874' date='Apr 3 2009, 12:59 PM
+1000
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enjoy getting bored stiff in your toyota
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bye
Old 04-03-2009, 12:44 PM
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Lexus is garbage.
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Originally Posted by 525iEnjoy' post='834870' date='Apr 2 2009, 11:53 PM
The 450h is awd
See DRANGED post - it is RWD - the LS600h is AWD.


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