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, Mar 30 2015
First, a technology gets better, then it gets a lot better, then it gets less expensive, then it gets a lot less expensive. Advanced driver safety and convenience systems are about to make that last step thanks to Toyota. Centered around a pre-collision braking system, there will be three suites of driver aids known as Toyota Safety Sense C (TSS C) for compact cars, Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS P) for midsized and premium cars, and Lexus Safety System+ (LSS+) for the luxury brand. TSS C pairs a camera with laser radar to provide a pre-collision system that prompts the driver to brake if it detects an impending accident, and can supply additional braking force and automatically brake between seven and fifty miles per hour. There are also Lane Departure Alert and Automatic High Beam. TSS P pairs a camera with more precise millimeter-wave radar. Starting with the three functions in TSS C, it adds pedestrian pre-collision capability and adaptive cruise control. This one will be available first, coming on the new RAV4 Hybrid and Avalon. TSS - either C or P - will expand to three more vehicles by the end of the year. The wallop is in the price: TSS C will be a $300 option, TSS P will cost $500. Compare the Ford Fusion SE, for instance - it's Driver Assistance Package comes with Lane Departure Warning, Automatic High Beams, it has Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot and Cross Traffic Detection that neither TSS has, but doesn't have any autonomous braking feature. It costs $1,200, but requires you to add the Technology and Luxury Packages for a total price of $3,165. If you want Autonomous Cruise Control, that's another $995, for $4,160 in total. Instead of $300 or $500 on the Toyota. Lexus' LSS+ will come first on the new RX then spread to four more models by the end of this year, and cost between $500 and $635 to add as an option. It also uses a camera and millimeter-wave radar for its vehicle and pedestrian pre-collision system, lane departure warning and lane keep assist, automatic high beam, and auto cruise control. The similar package on a BMW X5, with no pedestrian component, is $1,200. Toyota says both safety suites will eventually be on "nearly all" of it products and all trim levels by the end of 2017.
Mon, 29 Jul 2013
It's been a while since we've heard rumors of the fabled high-performance Lexus GS F, but thanks to our eager spy photographers, this looks to be our first real proof of the machine's existence. We don't have the usual brace of photos from all angles to work with this time around, our spies saying that every time Lexus' garage door opened, engineers jumped in front of the cameras to prevent the car from being photographed.
Even so, we have a pretty clear glimpse at some significant changes to this GS sedan, including the same staggered, quad-pipe exhaust found on the Lexus IS F. There's also an air diffuser panel nestled between the exhaust outlets, as well as a larger lip spoiler and unique wheels (matching those of the RC coupe) wrapped in high-performance tires.
Last time we heard rumors of the GS F's existence, sources predicted that the M5-fighting sedan would use a tuned version of Lexus' 5.0-liter V8, producing something like 465 horsepower. We have also heard that the automaker plans to reduce weight wherever possible, and that the final curb weight will be something like 3,700 pounds.
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
Lexus is ramping up to launch its NX luxury compact crossover. Its international website just launched a teaser page for the CUV that shows off the available models and some nifty new photos of the upcoming vehicle on location. The site also includes an early configurator to allow potential customers to imagine their future NX.
Unfortunately, the configurator is quite bare bones at the moment. It only allows users to choose from 4 trims, 10 colors and 3 wheel designs. You can't do anything to the interior, and there are no options. Pricing is still a mystery as well.
We do know that in the US the NX is offered with either the company's new 2.0-liter four-cylinder, turbocharged engine with a six-speed automatic or a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain. The F Sport package is also available with either engine for a dash more sport in your crossover.
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