Craig2795

Hi @Shahpor,

Sorry i've not replied here in a while, as my brother reports however the car is running well!

Recently triggered a warning light telling me "Grille shutter inoperable" so i'll get that addressed. So far i've not had to spend any real money maintaining the car apart from servicing and one almighty bill for 4 Michellin Crossclimate 2 tyres but that can't be helped. 

So far the car has 108,500(ish) miles and doesn't show any signs of stopping. I'll take some photos and post them here shorlty!

Craig

Hello all! 

Thought I should give my initial thoughts on the GS after my first 1000 miles.

I couldn't be happier with it!

The ride in Standard/Eco mode takes bumps and imperfections very nicely. I can describe it as floaty but in the most positive way. In Sport + it becomes much more planted and body roll is almost non existent but the car lends itself more to calm whafty driving not tearing up back roads. 

With that said, the power is impressive. I had an IS300H prior to this car and the GS makes it feel like a milk float. The extra power also makes the car easier to drive efficiently (or so I tell my girlfriend), getting up to speed promptly and allowing the car to sit in charge or eco helps to maintain very impressive mpgs considering the size of the engine.  

the interior is impressive. Black leather, dark wood and lots of soft touch ??leather on the doors, dashboard and centre console makes the car a very comfortable place to be. The infotainment system is easy to use and actually not very distracting when driving at night considering it's size. My previous car had the Mark Levinson stereo and it is still exceptional.

Heres a couple of pictures(mostly for @Shahpor ) taken today after the car had a valet.

4 hours ago, Shahpor said:

As of about an hour ago I am no longer a Lexus owner 😢

About the only consolation is that the chaps that came down were very nice and the owner promised to look after it!  He said he is going to join the forum, so hopefully I still get to see it from time to time.

It has been a fun journey, and I miss it quite a bit already.

No plans to go anywhere as I do really like it on this forum, and besides, who know if I will own one again at some point?

One last picture today before it left:

Thanks for the easy purchase Shahpor. It will be well looked after and as promised I will send on pictures from time to time. 

Currently stopped off for a bite to eat on the way up to Scotland after visiting the British motor museum.