I love the GS

"A slushbox can be fun, too!" (atfun) 02/27/2016 at 09:14 • Filed to: None

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gin-san - shitpost specialist > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/27/2016 at 09:19

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I thought the GS was always a handsome, understated car. I don’t see too many of them, though; most Lexus cars around here are the RX, IS, or ES.

As far as their new, aggressive design language goes, I think the large sedans wear them best - I think the LS and GS both look good with the large grille, although I do really miss the understated looks of the previous generations.

A slushbox can be fun, too! > gin-san - shitpost specialist 02/27/2016 at 09:23

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Yes. This and its predecessor was, for me, the best of Lexus. It exudes elegance while not being over wrought. The F division should have started with this generation. It could have been nice.

I also like how it ends at the back with an almost kammback like rear in some angles

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/27/2016 at 09:23

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That gen GS is a pig. It’s fat, heavy, handles like an ocean-liner, and the interior is terrible. The wood is this horrid cherry color, the seating position is way too high, and it is very cramped inside.

Even with the V8, it’s still slow.

The new ones are much better.

A slushbox can be fun, too! > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 02/27/2016 at 09:26

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But it is a good evolution of the Giugiaro design...

AkursedX > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/27/2016 at 09:31

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I have been looking at older versions of these on CL with the intentions of making a VIP cruiser. And I normally dislike stuff like that.

A slushbox can be fun, too! > AkursedX 02/27/2016 at 09:33

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I just posted that. Yes, it fits the VIP Cruiser profile perfectly. Perhaps because of its size?

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/27/2016 at 09:53

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I am not arguing that it isn’t a handsome vehicle. Only that in all other respects it’s terrible.

JR1 > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/27/2016 at 10:01

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One of the most handsome Lexus vehicles they have made in a while

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/27/2016 at 10:58

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I have always loved this car. The girlfriend went for a 2009 RX350 instead of a GS450h/460/350 and everytime I see one it makes me sad. They’re one of the most beautiful, understated cars ever. (Also, slushbox, would you be interested in starting a Toyota themed kinja blog with me? I feel like Jalopnik deserves it as well as the Toyota world)

Schaefft > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 02/27/2016 at 12:33

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You can get different kinds of wood trim in the GS. The super red one isn’t the prettiest, but there are plenty of other great looking options.

Schaefft > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/27/2016 at 12:36

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So do I! Enough to actually think about getting a facelifted GS450H once I’m sick of things breaking all the time. Nothing says environmentally responsible more than a rwd luxury sedan going 0-60 in 5.2 seconds! The only weakness seems to be the battery pack, more and more info about cells causing trouble popping up now.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Schaefft 02/27/2016 at 12:45

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I am still not a fan of that gen GS. The new ones are infinitely better.

A slushbox can be fun, too! > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 02/27/2016 at 15:18

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... Where do I sign up? 

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/27/2016 at 15:52

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I dont know! Ill ask some questions, we can come up with some cool name and well start it

A slushbox can be fun, too! > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 02/28/2016 at 01:45

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I’m preparing a writeup about the Probox/Succeed. That might be my forst post.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/28/2016 at 01:53

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Well if you can help me figure out how to make a blog page I’m in for sure! Who would be the person to ask?