|
|
|
2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10 Motortrend Lexus GS challenge |
|
Post Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
02-20-2012, 04:54 PM | #45 |
Lieutenant
159
Rep 448
Posts |
I drove the new GS and its better than my 535i in terms of handling and ride. The new 5 is a bit heavy, numb, and not as fun to drive in my opinion. My 335xi coupe is better. The new GS will be added to my car fleet along with the Audi A8L and Mercedes Ml350. Why do people stick with 1 brand when you can enjoy alot more in life from other brands.
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-20-2012, 11:58 PM | #46 | |
Private
3
Rep 70
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-21-2012, 08:18 AM | #47 |
Lieutenant
159
Rep 448
Posts |
It is not a Camry Turd and thats a pretty low thing to say about a great product that you cannot admit that its very good compared to the BMW. Its separate line and platform. Its same as with Audi A6s as they are separate from VW platform sharing. Those cars are still better in reviews than the 5. Just because you say it is BMW and its a premium brand doesn't make it better. I don't see how you can have so much money and say that I have a BMW makes it any better. No doubt that I love my BMWs and I enjoy driving them but I do find alot of great things in my Audi that is not found in my BMWs and even my Mercedes Ml350 that provides a better highway ride than the X5.
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-21-2012, 08:25 AM | #50 | |
Second Lieutenant
6
Rep 242
Posts |
Quote:
BTW, I saw the latest report from JD Powers. I hope the engineers in Munich see it too, BMW was worse than a lot of brands, including of course Lexus... |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-21-2012, 12:31 PM | #51 | |
Lieutenant
38
Rep 427
Posts |
Quote:
The only countries where Lexus has any serious degree of success are USA and Canada - and that's because most North Americans who switched to Lexus in the 90s and 00s were previously driving terribly outdated domestic "luxury" cars like Lincolns, Cadillac and Buick and anything would seem like an upgrade in comparison. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-21-2012, 01:36 PM | #52 |
Major General
5644
Rep 8,931
Posts |
I went to check out the GS350 over the weekend. It was dark grey with red interior Fsport. The front of the car looks ok. Very aggressive but the rest of the exterior is as boring as it can get. The side and rear of the car does not flow with the front of the car at all. Being that its an Fsport car i would imagine they come alittle lower than the standard car but it doesn't. It sits like a 4x4 unlike how they show it in pics/brochures.
The car has a HUGE trunk and trunk opening. Biggest i've seen yet in any sedan. Now with the interior....Wow....very impressive. I would rank this interior above the Audi A6 and E350 by far. Its very modern and high end looking in person especially with the red interior. Lexus got the interior perfect imo. Compared to the 550 msport i also saw the same day I prefer the bmw's interior more. Its not as sporty looking but the layout and design makes you feel rich and it looks it. The car had all the bells and whistles including black nappa leather, ceramic controls so not exactly a fair comparison because the sticker price is over 10K more than the lexus at 58K msrp. If money was not an issue i rather have a Msport 535 over the GS350 for sure. Better exterior and interior plus better drive-train. In terms of value the Lexus is a bargain considering everything that you are getting. Now only if they offered a V8 with it then it would really compete with the more powerful German brothers.... I also checked out the A6 and E350 the same day. A6 - not a fan of the interior. Trying too hard to be stylish imo E350 - Interior looks like a vault. Too spartan for me. Just my 2cents. Alan
__________________
Last edited by Alan l.; 02-21-2012 at 01:41 PM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
02-28-2012, 08:22 AM | #53 |
Major General
5644
Rep 8,931
Posts |
My dad just picked up a grey/red GS350 Fsport yesterday and I took it for a brief spin around my house.
First off that interior is seriously one of the best in class. Better than the Audi A6 and the MB E350 by far. I can't say its better than the F10 but i like it equally as much. They are just different. The Lexus is more high tech and modern looking while the F10 has a more traditional luxury car look. If i were to get this as my next car it would be mainly because of the interior. Its THAT nice! Handling and Steering - with the Sport+ mode on the car felt very nice and tight. Strange to get this feeling from a Lexus but it felt light on its feet. Great brake feel as well on the Fsport. My only gripe is the 4x4 suspension height on the car. It looks like the car is still on shipping blocks. You can easily put your whole fist in the suspension gap with room to spare. Power - this is the biggest downfall of this car imo. The engine sounds great when you push it. Sounds like you have a aftermarket intake already installed but it lacks grunt to go with the sound. I'm use to my tuned 335 but I had to floor the lexus to get it to accelerate somewhat quickly. Unless you are prepared to have the gas pedal at least 75% or more floored this car feels anemic to me. My 335 would run circles around this thing even without a tune. Under normal driving the instant torque from the N54/N55 will feel a ton faster than the GS. If they dropped the IS-F motor into this chassis then it would be a complete package. Right now the chassis is exceeding its drivetrain. Alan
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-28-2012, 08:52 AM | #54 | |
Major
692
Rep 1,001
Posts |
Thanks for the review, let's see what Lexus is going to do with GS-F. That V8 in IS-F is a great engine, will see soon.
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-29-2012, 10:45 PM | #55 |
Lieutenant Colonel
352
Rep 1,684
Posts |
Yeah, I am gonna buy a Lexus for its stunning technology that comes right from the aviation world... Yep, the Lexus "heads-up" display.
First, note to Lexus... It is known in the aviation industry as a "head-up" display. Second, yes, BMW properly calls it a head up display. Second, I am not buying a car where the engineers can't get basic technology terms correct. I mean what if Lexus thinks an air bag is a hair bag? Hey, Lexus can use their hair bag for their heads up display. |
Appreciate
0
|
03-01-2012, 01:59 AM | #56 | |
Second Lieutenant
6
Rep 242
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-10-2012, 10:30 AM | #57 |
Captain
57
Rep 807
Posts |
I have yet to drive one, but the Lexus won the latest Motortrend comparison:
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...31&188,shopper I considered the F10 when it came out. I love it's styling. However, I was dissapointed with the steering and handling compared to the e60. It felt too soft and heavy - more toward luxury than sport sedan than before. It seems Lexus is finally learning what it takes to win some bmw customers. I have never been a Lexus fan, but I'm willing to give them a shot if they are able to deliver a good product that meets my expectations. At some point I'm going to take one for a test drive to see for myself....even though the M5 is likely my next sedan purchase. Last edited by erio; 04-10-2012 at 10:48 AM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
04-10-2012, 10:44 AM | #58 | |
Second Lieutenant
4
Rep 261
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-10-2012, 12:24 PM | #59 | |
Lieutenant
42
Rep 493
Posts
Drives: BMW 2011 M3
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: BUFORD GA
|
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-10-2012, 12:35 PM | #60 | |
Lieutenant
42
Rep 493
Posts
Drives: BMW 2011 M3
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: BUFORD GA
|
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-11-2012, 12:36 AM | #61 |
First Lieutenant
9
Rep 343
Posts |
The GS 250 is what they have here in HK, it's more expensive then my 523. They are both 2.5L and is targeting the same crowd. The GS is more expensive because it got more toys like sat nav, comfort access etc. But I feel very good about the amount of options I get on the F10 (I can always use google map if I m lost plus being totally lost in HK is impossible). Both car even the A6 and the E250 is within my budget but I choose the F10 not because of the price, but I love the way the 5 series handles (3rd 5 series for me now)
It's all down to preference, Americans they look at quarter mile time, braking performance and lateral g on skid pad, to me those numbers means nothing because I don't drag race and need to stop in time for the next light and I hardly drive in oval all the time. I like the car to be balance so that when I m on the hill and twisty and some idiot ran out on the road or there's some obstacle, I could still hard brake during cornering without the car losing control. Everyone have their own preference and as one poster suggested, it would be quite boring if we like the same stuff.
__________________
2011 F10 - Sophisto Grey / Cinnamon Brown
You can find me in E60.net too! Gone (but not forgotten) 2005 E60 523i, 1999 E39 523i, 1998 E46 323i |
Appreciate
0
|
04-11-2012, 12:52 AM | #62 | |
First Lieutenant
9
Rep 343
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
2011 F10 - Sophisto Grey / Cinnamon Brown
You can find me in E60.net too! Gone (but not forgotten) 2005 E60 523i, 1999 E39 523i, 1998 E46 323i |
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-11-2012, 01:10 AM | #64 |
First Lieutenant
9
Rep 343
Posts |
Actually, I m reading a similar argument in a local HK forum.
Someone posted a thread saying how much more options there is in the GS compare to the F10 520i with it's few options and that the GS should be a better buy. Alot of the member there think the OP is actually a salesman working for Lexus. Maybe they are trying to persuade BMW owner to switch?
__________________
2011 F10 - Sophisto Grey / Cinnamon Brown
You can find me in E60.net too! Gone (but not forgotten) 2005 E60 523i, 1999 E39 523i, 1998 E46 323i |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|