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Re: gs350 vs es350 [mechrad1] by datrib
Mar 23, 2007 (7:35 am)
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Replying to: mechrad1 (Jan 02, 2007 11:09 am)

The GS350 had better performance (RWD, 300 hp, better handling) and appeal (more stylish and roomier) than ES350 to me. If you're paying over $40K for a car and 'need' performance, don't kid yourself. Get the GS350. If you're just looking for bells and whistles under the Lexus brand, get the ES350. It's nice too.
I got the GS350 and don't regret it one bit. A friend got the ES350 and he's happy but I smoked him in the 0-60mph takeoff!
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Re: gs350 vs es350 [datrib] by chucko3
Mar 23, 2007 (5:08 pm)
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Replying to: datrib (Mar 23, 2007 7:35 am)

My GS350 is an AWD. I feel my Accord V6 (only 240hp)
takes off faster than my GS.
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Re: gs350 vs es350 [chucko3] by datrib
Mar 24, 2007 (4:32 am)
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Replying to: chucko3 (Mar 23, 2007 5:08 pm)

I felt the same in my Accord too but attibuted it to the car's lightness, louder engine and cabin noise during accelerate. If you're finding the Honda is in fact faster, you may want to try different acceleration technique in your GS and ensure high octane.
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Re: gs350 vs es350 [datrib] by hauss
Mar 27, 2007 (9:39 am)
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Replying to: datrib (Mar 24, 2007 4:32 am)

I felt the same way except I'm comparing the GS350 to my TL. TL felt much quicker but it shouldn't be. I believe a lot of it has to do with the softer suspension on the GS350, the 6 speed tranny, increased noise reduction, and a more refined engine.
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Re: gs350 vs es350 [datrib] by chucko3
Mar 30, 2007 (6:59 pm)
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Replying to: datrib (Mar 24, 2007 4:32 am)

I use 93 Oct for the GS350 and 87 Oct for the AccordV6.
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Any rumors on 2008 GS changes? by pearl
Mar 31, 2007 (1:09 pm)
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have heard that the Nav will be improved, maybe some colors changed, but that's about it. Anyone hear anything else?
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Re: Any rumors on 2008 GS changes? [pearl] by adpcs
Apr 04, 2007 (11:14 am)
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Replying to: pearl (Mar 31, 2007 1:09 pm)

Is real time traffic going to be an option? When will the 08 be out? I am coming off of lease during the first week of August, will they be out by then?
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New GS350...hate the owners manual...need help by hauss
Apr 04, 2007 (12:07 pm)
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with a few things...does anyone know how to turn off the caution screen on the navi? It keeps popping up and we keep having to hit "I agree" to get it to go away. Also, we've been having some trouble with the Bluetooth phone function where we are dialing by number. When I hit the talk button and then give the command "Dial by numbers" and follow the prompts to speak out the number the system then tells me to hit the talk button or the off hook button to execute the call but when I do that it takes me back to the start. It's a viscious loop. Is there somethign wrong with my system or am I doing something wrong. Again, the owner's manual is crap for figuring it out (at least IMO).
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Re: gs350 vs es350 [chucko3] by gdenton
Apr 12, 2007 (12:32 pm)
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Replying to: chucko3 (Mar 23, 2007 5:08 pm)

Hello Guys!
 
I have been a car enthusiast for the last 35 years and have tested them all.
 
It is very clear that the GS350 is a solid and fast car. Please understand the complexities of driving dynamics. Most younger people expect to hear and assume the optimum performance of a car. When you sit in a GS350 and close the windows and doors, the quietness and weight deceives the driver into thinking the car is not performing. When you combine the HP with the torque, you have a powerful car, but for a very short moment, it would appear that a Honda Accord at 240HP takes off faster (lighter car with 240HP)) but give it 4 to 5 seconds with both cars on 50% acceleration and you will see where the GS350 blows the Honda away. We must remember that we have long and open roads in the US. The Lexus will give you abetter ride overall, as well.
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Re: gs350 vs es350 [gdenton] by chucko3
Apr 14, 2007 (5:27 pm)
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Replying to: gdenton (Apr 12, 2007 12:32 pm)

Agree. My Accord had a bit hard time to catch up
the GS300 (only 245 hp) on the open high way.
So the GS350 will definitely blow away the Accord in a long
run.

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