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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Sun, Dec 6 2015
Believe it or not, it's been nearly four years since we first saw the Lexus LF-LC Concept. Its swoopy style and spindle grille kicked off a big design revolution for Lexus, and we saw a number of LF-LC design elements work their way onto production cars. But now, rumor has it a full-on production version will see the light of day, and soon. Motoring.com.au says the LC 500 coupe will show its face at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show in January, and we have little reason to doubt this. In fact, it's kind of been a long time coming. The LC was reportedly approved for production in 2013, and though we were told it might resurrect the SC name, Lexus filed copyright applications for "LC 500" and "LC 500h." Oh, and a prototype of this car was recently spotted testing. The LC 500 will arrive with – no surprise here – Lexus' naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8, plucked from the RC F and GS F. That said, Motoring says it could arrive with a new, 10-speed automatic transmission from Aisin. As for the LC 500h, Motoring thinks it'll be powered by a, 3.5-liter V6-based hybrid drive system that could produce something like 470 horsepower – not the current V6/hybrid unit from the GS 450h. A hotter LC F should follow in a couple of years, and earlier reports suggest it could make something like 600 horsepower. Of course, Lexus refuses to comment on future product speculation, so we don't have any official proof that this is actually happening. But it all makes a lot of sense. Watch this space in two months' time for more details.
Mon, Feb 2 2015
The 2015 NX is a seriously important vehicle for Lexus, as it not only moves the brand into a new segment, but pushes it towards a younger demographic. The Japanese brand's 2015 Super Bowl ad reflected these facts, with an expressive, stylish spot that focused on the aggressive lines of its new crossover. It's not a funny spot (which is kind of the modus operandi for Super Bowl ads), but it gets the turbocharged CUV out in front of the masses. Take a look at our full drive on the all-new NX200t.
Tue, May 17 2016
The video is no longer available. It appears the associated account has been terminated. Chaos erupted on a Houston freeway last weekend when an altercation spiraled out of control and ended up in a battle-royale style brawl in the middle of traffic. According to KTRK, David Dao and his daughter were traveling along FM 1960 on the morning of May 14 when they came upon a white Honda and a blue Ram truck parked in the right lane. The drivers and passengers of the vehicles were engaged in a spirited argument about something that had happened moments before Dao pulled up. Dao parked in his lane to block traffic in an attempt at making sure other drivers didn't hit the people fighting in the right lane, and instructed his daughter to start filming the incident in case they were needed as witnesses. As Dao's daughter filmed, the incident quickly escalated–harsh words were exchanged, a drink was thrown in a woman's face, and then the driver of the Ram kicked in the Honda's grille. "I couldn't believe it. As soon as he kicked the grille, I was like, 'This is going down now," said Dao. "I was thinking this is going to be bad. At that time, I knew because there was physical damage." As soon as the Ram driver kicked the Honda the entire situation went sideways and devolved into a huge brawl, with the people from both vehicles throwing wild punches and grappling with one another. A woman who was a passenger in the Ram attempted to break up the scrum but took a haymaker in the face for her troubles. Eventually, the fight broke up and the people returned to their vehicles which Dao assumed meant that the altercation was over. Apparently though, the Ram driver felt he hadn't made his point, and he reversed at high speed into the Honda, smashing the fascia and buckling the hood. The Ram then sped off westbound on U.S. 290 with the Honda on its tail. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the incident was not reported and there is no word what happened to the brawlers after they left the scene. Related Video: News Source: KTRK Weird Car News Dodge Lexus RAM Driving Safety Truck Videos Sedan road rage houston fight
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