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The Infinite M35 got the raves.
They felt the Lexus wasn't very sporty in its handling, with body lean in turns, the steering was numb, and the highway ride is "jittery." Is that your impression?
They said the driving position wasn't good because there was a "bump in the driver's footwell." Do you feel that? Is it uncomfortable?.
In all, however, they still rated the car "very good", just below the others that ranged from very, very good to outright excellent in the case of the M35.
Yes, I notice that bump in the driver's footwell. But I have very short legs and my leg rests right on a very nicely angled left-foot rest. I could see where someone with longer legs than me might have a little trouble with it.
The GS430, with its variable ratio steering and full vehicle dynamic integrated management has been criticized by many as being numb and overbearing. However, the GS300 usually escapes these criticisms since less is decided by the car and more by the driver.
The Infiniti, Audi, Cadillac, and Acura are surely contenders. I don't at all like the M35/45's interior, with its large change in forward position down the instrument panel between the driver and passenger. I haven't test driven it, but all the reviews I have read have been very sold on it.
We're lucky to have such a competent and fun group of cars to choose from.
My understanding is that most other manufacturers allow on screen dialing while the car is in motion. As I stated in my original post, assuming that you have to make calls from a moving vehicle at times for business or other reasons, I feel that dialing on the small phone keypad is more dangerous than using the large navigation screen. I personally use the one touch dial function on the nav screen for most of my calls and that is available in moving cars that have not been modified. When I or my passenger does need to dial unstored numbers, having full keypad functionality on the nav screen is useful.
More dangerous is that when a call comes in, if it is not in your LXS phonebook - nothing shows up on the Caller ID. You then have to pull your phone out of your pocket/briefcase to look at who's calling..... There is no way that's safe.
This is my biggest complaint with this car (so far)
Some people don't let the facts cloud their perceptions of reality :sick:
I'm amazed people really believe this garabage :confuse:
A little research will reveal just how state-of -the-art CR's automoble test facility is.
True, most have loved it - the exception has been Edmunds. Edmunds gave it poor marks (finished in 3rd place out of 5) because they dispised its styling, particularly the interior.
After 1 month of driving the car, I must say that I am more than pleased with the handling and the gas mileage. I can't wait to take my first 'road trip'. The exterior colar is also ery intriguing. On a gray day it almost looks black or at times, navy. In the sun you can see the charcoal color and the little flecks in the paint...looks like a different car. I love it!
Funguy
Good luck!
And remember -- as much as you want the car, walk OUT of the dealer if they won't do that. They WILL call you back. With a better deal. They need to see that you are serious.
I test drove a loan overnight prior to buying my car, and the ride was smooth. My ride quailty is not smooth. I am going to bring it back to the dealer to check it out, but I was wondering if others have experienced this, and if so, how it was fixed. Thanks
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However, my dealer claims he is having problems ordering the part.
run flats, and a PSI of 39 could have something to do with the rough ride. I don't know about run flats, but generally most cars range between about 30-32PSI, cold tire pressure.
Did you test drive a similar GS to the one you bought, meaning a AWD with runflats??
My question is this: do you think the intro of the new IS 250/350 will pull demand away from the GS? I am already seeing an increase in inventory and some deals on the GS, but I think that Lexus will be competing with themselves when the new IS arrives. My Audi CPO warranty runs out in November, so I'm thinking about buying during the "December to Remember" sales drive, which is after the IS becomes available.
I haven't completely ruled-out the LS, but my budget will probably only accomodate a used one. I want most of the feature of the 2004 and newer, and there's not much 2004 inventory right now. I would hope the inventory would be better in December.
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Anyone know where he can get them electrostatic plated or just buy new gold plated tips?
1. The interior is stunning. Keyless entry is just awesome. Everything is ergonomic. The bluetooth phone connection is awesome. Example: listening to Mark Levinson sound system (loud) and I have an incoming call. Car stops the radio, notifies me of the call, I answer the call on the steering wheel, I talk on the phone through the stereo speakers (listeners say the sound quality is amazing), and when I hang up (again on the steering wheel), the sound system goes right back to where it was.
2. Navigation system you can not only use, it is powerful and easy. Just dial in the phone number of your destination, pick its name from a list, and three routes are given to you. Pick your route and you are on your way. I've yet to get lost, or it not know a road or intersection. I used it from two locations where I had no idea how to get somewhere. It worked both times, using roads I would have never found. I'm tickled with it.
3. AWD is great. I tried to spin the tires up in a downpour (roads were soaked) from a dead stop. I absolutely could not do it. There wasn't any slippage. Furthermore, it accelerated just as fast as if it was on dry pavement.
This car is not a BMW. It does not relish digging into corners. It doesn't have a turbine-like engine (like my 330). But it is plenty fast, has a smoother ride, and can take corners when needed. I always felt beaten up in my BMW because the roads are so damned bad where I live. Not with the GS. If you drive alot, and need your car to integrate with your lifestyle, the GS is miles ahead of BMW. I absolutely could not figure out iDrive at all, and I am a techy, and 34 years old.
I know just how you feel about your 2006 GS 300 ! You explained it so well.
I had come from a 1998 GS 300 and actually shopped the M35 just to be sure I wasn't missing anything. The more I returned to test drive the M35, the more things about it really irritated me and finally made it clear what a fine car the GS really was.
I only * thought* I knew what a fine car I was getting. Its totally delightful to drive and I can't finish telling my husband how much I love this car.
Your're so right about comparing it to BMW (and infiniti ) - the GS in its own category of refinement and smooth power and quiet elegance that's just not found in the others.
The stats and printed material about the cars in this category don't even begin to tell the story. Its all in the pleasure of the drive and the attention to details, and I know I'm one lucky girl.
jane ellen
2006 GS300 AWD
Thanks.
I drive mostly on the highway (granted more of a stop and go type highway) and seem to average just under 21.0
Many thx in advance.
ahom12
Easier than buying a bluetooth adaptor for your laptop
ahom12
My apologies if this was mentioned beforehand. I tried a search earlier and did not find anything pertaining to it.