Opinions please

E92inNC · 08-25-2016, 01:42 AM

Looking to get into another car at end of year and starting to compile a small list of cars to look at. I have several in mind but one that looked intriguing lately is the current gen GS350. I've seen some for low to mid 20s with around 30-50k miles. Spacious, lots of standard features and reliability of a Lexus.

Anyone that has owned or currently owns one for a decent amount of time(6+ months) and drives it daily that can chime in with your experiences, much appreciated.

bimmette · 08-25-2016, 01:45 AM

Just FYI, this should actually be posted in the general automotive section of the forum.

BMW F22 · 08-25-2016, 01:46 AM

Yes get it. looking to pick up an RX myself. If reliability is what you look for then look no more (or maybe look into Subaru).

shoei · 08-25-2016, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by sxyblue

Looking to get into another car at end of year and starting to compile a small list of cars to look at. I have several in mind but one that looked intriguing lately is the current gen GS350. I've seen some for low to mid 20s with around 30-50k miles. Spacious, lots of standard features and reliability of a Lexus.

Anyone that has owned or currently owns one for a decent amount of time(6+ months) and drives it daily that can chime in with your experiences, much appreciated.

Think a little more detail would help... I've probably put more miles on a '15 IS that I absolutely loathe but it's convenient to run to the gym / grocery store in... It's a lexus so if you're looking for performance, you're not going to find it... If you're looking for Toyota reliability, marshmallow suspension and large steering wheel which probably contributes to the not so connected steering feel and a comfy interior with nice fit and finish, then you have found your new car...

You won't have mechanical issues with it if that's what you're asking... Low maintenance should be problem free (depending on mileage / service records) and won't be expensive to do service as well... But it's not sexy and won't out perform much so again, boils down to what you want and what else you're comparing alongside of it...

E92inNC · 08-25-2016, 09:51 AM

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Think a little more detail would help... I've probably put more miles on a '15 IS that I absolutely loathe but it's convenient to run to the gym / grocery store in... It's a lexus so if you're looking for performance, you're not going to find it... If you're looking for Toyota reliability, marshmallow suspension and large steering wheel which probably contributes to the not so connected steering feel and a comfy interior with nice fit and finish, then you have found your new car...

You won't have mechanical issues with it if that's what you're asking... Low maintenance should be problem free (depending on mileage / service records) and won't be expensive to do service as well... But it's not sexy and won't out perform much so again, boils down to what you want and what else you're comparing alongside of it...

Whatever I'm getting will be a keeper and I would prefer a '09-13 E92 328i 6MT with low mileage but I'm very specific on colors and must have premium and sport/M sport but those are impossible to find locally so I've pretty much given up looking.

90% of the reason why I would get the GS is the luxury/reliability factor and for some reason it has depreciated a lot into the price range of other cars I'll be looking at, plus I don't really mind its looks, in fact it's starting to grow on me the more I see it. I want to stay with an NA 6, would take more of a sportier car but there aren't many other options out there as I don't like the current crop Infinitis or Acuras.

ASBSECU E93 · 08-25-2016, 09:56 AM

Get a 2010-2011 335d.

bimmerfrk · 08-25-2016, 10:50 AM

e9x 328i, but no e93. Bulletproof car!

BimmerRookie · 08-25-2016, 10:54 AM

2013-2015 GS 350 F Sport. Go watch a couple of YouTube videos. Don't be fooled, it wont have BMW driving dynamics, but it'll be reliable, comfortable, and (relatively) stylish.

I might add one to the stable in the near future.

shoei · 08-25-2016, 10:58 AM

My problem with lexus?? Besides the lack of performance? The front reminds me of -

jtodd_fl · 08-25-2016, 11:16 AM

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My problem with lexus?? Besides the lack of performance? The front reminds me of -

: so good

MKSixer · 08-25-2016, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

Get a 2010-2011 335d.

This.
They're unicorns.

ASBSECU E93 · 08-25-2016, 11:54 AM

MKSixer - I've found one near me (2011), one owner with sport package, 43k on the clock....

BlindWolf187 · 08-25-2016, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shoei

My problem with lexus?? Besides the lack of performance? The front reminds me of -

That car is one ugly mother f****er.

ASBSECU E93 · 08-25-2016, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by shoei

My problem with lexus?? Besides the lack of performance? The front reminds me of -

That car is one ugly mother f****er.

Only if you read this in your best Arnold voice

shoei · 08-25-2016, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BlindWolf187

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Originally Posted by shoei

My problem with lexus?? Besides the lack of performance? The front reminds me of -

That car is one ugly mother f****er.

Only if you read this in your best Arnold voice

Dat cah is wan ugleee matha fackah...

(My apologies ahead of time if this comes out sounding more Jamaican than Austrian)

UncleWede · 08-25-2016, 01:29 PM

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Dat cah is wan ugleee matha fackah...

(My apologies ahead of time if this comes out sounding more Jamaican than Austrian)

It was all female voice for me, that maid on The Jeffersons, maybe?

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