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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Wed, 29 Oct 2014
It's the showdown everyone's been looking forward to, the East versus West grudge match of the year. We're talking, of course, about the BMW M4 versus the Lexus RC F.
Although BMW uses a twin-turbo straight-six and the Lexus uses a free-breathing V8, the two are pretty closely matched on paper: a luxury coupe with over 400 horsepower channeled to the rear wheels.
The BMW has been doing these cars for longer, and the M4 boasts a higher power-to-weight ratio. But then the RC F has more power - and without forced induction to break up the rev range. So which is the better luxury muscle coupe? Watch the latest episode of Motor Trend Head 2 Head to find out.
Fri, Jan 15 2016
There won't just be traditional racecars competing in the 2016 Nurburgring 24 Hours; Toyota Gazoo Racing will take the bizarre route of prepping the C-HR crossover for the grueling event. The squad will enter more conventional machines, too, including a Lexus RC and RC F for the race that will run from May 26-29. Details about the C-HR Racing are scant at the moment. "We decided to take on the new challenge of creating ever-better cars using a crossover rather than a pure sports car," the company's announcement said. It makes no mention of the vehicle's specs, but the included photo show the CUV with a more aggressive front fascia, vents along the hood, and a big wing at the rear. The driver lineup includes Masahiko Kageyama, Kumi Sato, and another person to be announced later. Toyota will reportedly introduce the production version of the C-HR at the Geneva Motor Show, and the final one will allegedly carry over the current rakish shape and hybrid powertrain. The company also showed it with Scion badging at the 2015 LA Auto Show to suggest a likely arrival in the US. This year will mark a decade of Gazoo Racing's competition in the 24 Hours of the 'Ring. The squad notably raced the LFA there for several years, but it showed a willingness to bring weirder vehicles too like a Lexus CT 200h in 2011. Nothing has been quite as odd as racing a crossover there, though. Toyota GAZOO Racing Celebrates Decade of Participation in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring with Triple Entry for 2016 Race Toyota City, Japan, January 15, 2016-Toyota GAZOO Racing announces the entry of three vehicles-a Toyota C-HR Racing*, a Lexus RC, and a Lexus RC F-in the 44th 24 Hours of Nurburgring endurance race to be held in Germany from May 26 to 29, 2016. The 24 Hours of Nurburgring plays an important role in Toyota's motorsports activities for building ever-better human resources and vehicles under intense racing conditions. Beginning in 2007, the 2016 event marks the 10th year of Toyota's participation in the race under the banner of GAZOO racing. When asked to look back over the last ten years, team representative Akio Toyoda said, "I remember GAZOO Racing first taking on the challenge of the Nurburgring in 2007 in an Altezza like it was yesterday. There are so many memories running through my mind–the interaction with the roads of the Nurburgring, whose characteristics seem to change with each shift in the weather, the meeting and parting with new and valuable friends.
Mon, Jul 13 2015
After paying a $1.2-billion settlement to the US government last year, Toyota largely put the unintended acceleration recall behind it. Although, there were still some civil lawsuits to handle. A new case where the owner of a 2009 Lexus ES350 is petitioning the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to open another analysis could draw the issue back to the forefront. Investigators are still deciding whether to research these claims further, though. According to this petition, the owner's wife was driving the ES350 in February 2015. While pulling into a parking space, the sedan allegedly surged forward, and there was a low-speed accident. The claim asserts there are at least two other similar cases in NHTSA's database: one in a 2009 Camry in 2009 and another in a 2010 Corolla in 2014. Specifically, this person wants an "investigation into low-speed surging in different models of Toyota automobiles in which the car starts accelerating and the engine RPM increases even when the accelerator pedal is not depressed," according to the agency. NHTSA will do further research into this person's claim and will decide whether to conduct a full investigation into the alleged issue. This won't be the first reappraisal of unintended acceleration in Toyotas by the agency in recent months, though. Between September 2014 and May 2015, NHTSA evaluated a similar petition with allegations covering 2006-2010 Corollas, and the government body decided to deny that one because the problem couldn't be replicated. Related Video: INVESTIGATION Subject : Low-speed surging Date Investigation Opened: JUL 09, 2015 Date Investigation Closed: Open NHTSA Action Number: DP15005 Component(s): VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL All Products Associated with this Investigation close Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s) LEXUS ES350 2009 Details Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation SUMMARY: In a letter dated June 19, 2015, a consumer petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for an "investigation into low-speed surging in different models of Toyota automobiles in which the car starts accelerating and the engine RPM increases even when the accelerator pedal is not depressed." The petition was prompted by a February 2015 crash involving a model year (MY) 2009 Lexus ES350, which allegedly surged as the petitioner's wife was pulling into a parking spot.