Lexus - The Pursuit of Perfection
This is actually a very good slogan. No I don’t work for Lexus, or a Lexus dealership. I am a private individual with a severe addiction to automobiles. I’m taking getting therapy and taking medication, I’m told there’s hope. (kidding) Owning over 50 cars over the last 40 years, I’ve had the good fortune to sample just about every car I’ve wanted, save a few of the loftier nameplates like Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin, and Lamborghini.
It’s a good slogan because in my experience, no car I have ever owned made it so apparent to me that what the designers were trying to do, was to achieve perfection. It took me months to understand this car. Every time I drove this car, every time I looked at this car, for at least the first three months or longer, (since I didn’t drive the car very much) I discovered something about the way it worked, or the way something felt, or the line of something in the design, or discovered something I didn’t even know the car had.
What I can tell you for sure is this, of all the cars I have ever owned...this one is without a doubt, the closest to perfection over anything else. Period. And for me, that’s quite a statement. I’ve been an auto enthusiast since I was 10 years old, when my father brought home a brand new black 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL. That was it for me, from that day on, I have been a certified car-o-holic.
So why sell it? Because this is what I do. I buy, I enjoy them for a little while, and then I move on. I love cars, they are my passion. I read, I look, I drive, I understand what the car manufacturers are trying to do, besides making money.
It is a fascinating business, from the conceptual designs, to the manufacturing, even the marketing aspect of the car business is interesting to me.
To get on with it...
What I am offering up for sale is a gorgeous 2013 Lexus GS350 AWD “F” Sport with only 3600 miles. Yes, it has All Wheel Drive and it is an “F” Sport, which Lexus enthusiasts know all about. I actually sold two cars to get into this one, the theory being an all wheel drive sedan would serve all my needs, and therefore I would not need a second car. Well, this car lived up to every part of the bargain, but I couldn’t. My overwhelming desire took over and I also had to purchase a new FR-S when they came out last fall.
One of the many outstanding features of this car has to be the interior. The color is extraordinary, Merlot. You do not see this very often and it is striking. Besides all of the other interior design features, this color combination is exceptional. The manager of our Lexus store here had to trade his in for one with this color interior after he fell in love with this one.
The “F” Sport is another breed altogether. I call this the car with ‘multiple personalities’. Because in fact it is three cars in one. It has an ‘eco’ mode, which changes the engine mapping and shift points to yield the maximum amount of mileage. And it does very well with this when driven conservatively.
Then it has the ‘Normal’ mode, which is just that, a GS350 is amazing in Normal mode.
Then there are two more levels of fun...
One is the ‘Sport’ mode, which changes engine mapping and shift points for maximum power. Then there is ‘Sport+’ mode, which I like to call the ‘Porsche’ mode, because the magnetic suspension dampers are computer controlled to deliver maximum balance, while the engine and transmission are tuned for maximum output, it is an untamed beast at that point. A wolf in sheeps clothing. Youngsters in their muscle cars will be embarrassed beyond their wildest dreams if they decide to provoke the white-haired gentleman in his Lexus with the ‘Sport+’ mode engaged. It’s a bad day for the young guy.
Needless to say, there isn’t much call for that, but it’s amazing as you’re driving this car when you realize all the capability this car has designed into it. Not to mention the fact that if the weather goes bad, this car is as sure-footed as a Jeep! Stable, secure, effortless to drive on slick roads in the worst conditions. They’ve even thought to de-ice the wipers. Now why haven’t cars had this before now? They left nothing alone, everything has been addressed, even the way the car unlocks itself for you, and the ‘one-touch’ it takes on any door, to lock it again. Incredible.
So I don’t miss a single detail, I’m going to copy the information listed on the window sticker. If you have any questions about any of this, please ask me and I’ll be happy to provide more detail.
Performance Features
3.5 Liter V6 with Direct Injection & Port Fuel Injection, 306 hp, 277 lb-ft torque
6-speed Sequential Shift Electronically Controlled Transmission w/Intelligence (ECT-i) & Paddle shifters / Drive Model Select
Active Torque Control All Wheel Drive
Front Independent Double-Wishbone and Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension
Gas Pressurized Shock Absorbers & Stabilizer Bars
Vehicle-Speed Sensing Power Steering
4-Wheel Ventilated Fr/Rr Disc Brakes w/Anti-Lock Brakes, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution & Brake Assist
17” 9-Spoke Alloy Wheels w/225/50R17 Tires
Safety Features
Dual Front Airbags, Fr & Rr Side-Mounted Side Impact Airbags, Fr & Rr Side Curtain Airbags, Driver’s and Front Passenger Knee Airbags, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
3-Point Safety Belts All Seating Positions,
Front with Manual Height Adjustable Anchors
Front Seat Belt Pre-Tensioners w/Force Limiters
Whiplash Injury Lessening Front Seats
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) w/Vehicle Stability Control (VSC); ABS; Brake Assist & Traction Control (TRAC) / Backup Monitor
Bi-Xenon Headlamps (HID) w/ Headlamp Washers
LED Daytime Running Lights & Dynamic Auto-Leveling
Safety Connect: Automatic Collision Notification, Stolen Vehicle Location, Emergency Assist Button (SOS), and Enhanced Roadside Assistance (subscription paid for one year) from 8/8/13 - 8/8/14
Tire Pressure Monitor / Tool Kit / First Aid Kit
Luxury and Convenience Features
Perforated Leather Trim Interior w/Driver Memory System
10 Way Adjustable Power Front Seats
Smart Access keyless entry system with Push Button Start/Stop
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel & Shift Knob
Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof w/One-Touch Open/Close
Auto-Dimming Inside / Outside Rearview Mirrors
Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control, Automatic Recirculation with Smog Sensor & Air Filter
Lexus Premium Audio System, Advanced Voice Recognition, HD Radio with iTunes tagging, DVD/CD Player, Bluetooth Technology, USB Audio Plug, SiriusXM Satellite Radio w/Remote Touch
White LED Interior Illumination
Power Windows w/One-Touch Auto Open/Close Feature
Power Door Locks / Power Tilt & Telescopic Steering Column with Automatic Tilt-Away
Lexus HomeLink Universal Transceiver
Lexus Personalized Settings
Carpeted Floor Mats
Blind Spot Monitor
F SPORT Package w/Cold Weather Package Includes: Rain-Sensing Wipers, Heated and Ventilated Front Seats, Power Rear Sunshade, 19” Split-Five-Spoke Alloy Wheels w/Dark Graphite Finish & All Season Tires, F SPORT-tuned Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), 16-way F SPORT Drivers Seat w/Power Side Bolsters, Striated Aluminum Interior Trim, F SPORT Front Bumper, Upper and Lower Grill Inserts, Rear Valance & Rear Lip Spoiler, Heated Steering Wheel, Windshield Wiper Deicer, Water-repellent Front Door Glass, High Intensity Interior Heater, HDD Navigation w/12.3-inch High Resolution split screen multimedia display & Lexus Enform w/Destination assist & eDestination, App Suite, SiriusXM NavWeather, NavTraffic Sports/Stocks, Intuitive Park Assist
Accessory Package: Trunk Mat, Cargo Net & Wheel Locks
MSRP - $49,450.00
Blind Spot Monitor - $500.00
F SPORT Package - $5,695.00
HDD Navigation etc. - $1,735.00
Park Assist - $500.00
Accy pkg - $242.00
SUB-TOTAL - $58,122.00
DELIVERY & HANDLING - 875.00
TOTAL - $58,997.00
Lexus GS for Sale
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Mon, 04 Aug 2014
We knew this day would come, but it's nonetheless a bit of a sad one for Lexus enthusiasts as the very last example of the IS F has rolled off the assembly line in Tahara, Japan. Decked out in its trademark bright blue, the final IS F is destined for a customer right here in the United States.
Far from just another now-defunct model in an endless succession, the IS F marked the first time that Lexus did a proper performance model, debuting in production guise at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show alongside the LFA concept long before the latter entered production and took the idea of the high-performance Lexus even further. The IS F may not have sold in huge numbers, but it definitely marked a milestone for Toyota's luxury division.
Don't cry too much, however, as the new RC F that effectively takes its place packs an even mightier punch. While both are powered by essentially the same 5.0-liter V8 engine mated to an eight-speed automatic driving the rear wheels, the outgoing sedan's 416 horsepower and 371 pound-feet of torque is easily outgunned by the new coupe's 450 hp and 383 lb-ft.
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
The first photos of the new Lexus NX crossover have leaked onto the web over a week before its official debut at the Beijing Motor Show. These pictures are pretty blurry, but there is no mistaking that they show off the Japanese luxury brand's smaller, premium CUV.
While the teaser only gave us a glimpse at its pointed strip of LED running lights and angular grille, the new image proves that the CUV is definitely not afraid of sharp edges. However, compared to the original concept, it looks almost sedate. The production version drops the knife-like side mirrors for more conventional units, and the grille appears narrower. The vertical intakes at the edges of the front are dulled slightly but still present. The NX is indeed a polarizing vehicle - we'll be interested to see it in person. After all, we've grown to like the new IS after our first, shocking reaction. We should give Lexus some credit, too, for not following the premium CUV styling herd.
Seen elsewhere, these's an exterior photo that hints at a powertrain configuration. The bumper reads NX 300h, which likely indicates that there will be a hybrid version of the CUV. This is likely the same combined 220-horsepower system with a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle engine and electric motor found in the IS 300h in Europe. There is no word on whether that model will be sold here. It's rumored to be offered with a new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder as well. More details about the new Lexus are expected in China later this month.
Sat, Mar 26 2016
Last week, NHTSA and IIHS announced that 20 auto manufacturers and three agencies had agreed to include automatic emergency braking (AEB) as standard equipment by 2022. Toyota was one of those 20 companies, but this week they upped the AEB ante: Nearly every Toyota and Lexus model and trim level will have standard AEB by 2017. That's next year. Many models already offer AEB as part of the Lexus Safety System+ and Toyota Safety Sense packages, but consumers have had to pay extra for these options (unless they leased a Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle; it already has AEB as standard equipment.) By the end of next year, all but the Lexus GS, Toyota 4Runner and Toyota 86 — which was developed together with Subaru — will have AEB installed at no extra cost. (Interestingly, the new Prius Prime unveiled at the New York International Auto Show has Safety Sense as an option rather than standard equipment.) The AEB function is part of Toyota's safety suites, which will be included in 25 Lexus and Toyota models. Both makes have a precollision system that detects the possibility of collision with the car ahead and engages the brakes if the driver doesn't react quickly enough, as well as lane departure alerts and automatic high beams. Toyota's move leapfrogs ahead of Honda making its Honda Sensing system, which includes AEB tech, available as a flat $1,000 option on every Civic Sedan. Related Video: This article by Kristen Hall-Geisler originally ran on TechCrunch, a leading technology media property, dedicated to obsessively profiling startups, reviewing new Internet products, and breaking tech news.