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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Fri, 20 Dec 2013
The Toyota 4Runner has always held a special place in my heart for its boxy styling and off-road prowess, but until now, I never had the chance to drive its more luxurious cousin, the Lexus GX 460. Granted, the GX actually has more in common with the foreign-market Land Cruiser Prado, but all three SUVs ride on the same body-on-frame platform.
Originally an answer to the luxury SUV craze from the early 2000s, the GX hasn't changed all that much since its introduction more than a decade ago. It's a big SUV with plenty of space and crammed with just about all the luxuriousness Lexus could fit into a 12-year-old vehicle, but, more importantly, it still has the chops to go places many vehicles in its segment wouldn't dare venture. And just for good measure, Lexus tacked on its new signature spindle grille in what has to be its most pronounced appearance yet.
I've had a chance to drive most of the latest Lexus products (including the IS, ES and GS) to see just how competitive Toyota's luxury arm has gotten in recent years, but after spending a week with the 2014 GX 460, it's refreshing that, for now, Lexus has resisted the urge to follow some of its rivals in replacing rugged, body-on-frame SUVs with softer, car-based crossovers.
Wed, Oct 28 2015
As far as flagship luxury sedans go, the Lexus LS is one of the oldest on the market. But the upscale Japanese automaker is out to fix that in short order. And to give us a taste of what's to come, it's presenting the concept you see here at the Tokyo Motor Show today. Called the LF-FC, the show car clearly points the way forward for the next-generation LS. The design adopts the latest take on the brand's "L-finesse" styling language, with a large, spindle-shaped front grille leading to sharp creases cutting their way across the entire surface. Lexus refers to the roofline as approaching that of a four-door coupe, though it clearly places more of an emphasis on rear-seat space. Power comes from a conceptual hydrogen fuel cell whose components have been scattered throughout the vehicle to optimize weight distribution. The fuel cell drives the rear wheels and sends power to hub motors in the front wheels as well for all-wheel-drive capability. Those 21-inch rims are made of carbon fiber, with aluminum spokes, to minimize unsprung weight. Naturally, Lexus has equipped the concept with all the latest electronic aids to track the flow of traffic and even drive autonomously through it. Of course a vehicle like this is designed around the driver and occupants. The white and brown interior space features four individual bucket seats, because really, who wants to dream of riding in the middle? Interior appointments look suitably tasteful, all done in satin-finish wood and metal with white and brown leather, and would look at home on the next generation of first-class aircraft cabins. Lexus has equipped the concept with gesture control that incorporates a floating holographic image to show users where to place their hands to operate the audio and ventilation systems touchlessly. In typical concept style, the LF-FC sits wider and squatter than the production sedans at which it takes aim. More telling, however, is the overall length: at 208.7 inches, it's a few thumbs longer than even the extended version of the current Lexus LS, and a touch longer than the current long-wheelbase Mercedes S-Class, Audi A8, BMW 7 Series, Jaguar XJ, and Maserati Quattroporte. We're looking forward to seeing the production version in the form of the next LS in due course to see how it measures up against the competition, and not just in terms of size. Related Video: Lexus LF-FC Flagship Concept Revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show TOKYO (Oct.
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
Consumer Reports has announced its annual list of worst vehicles, a cringe-inducing contrast to its list of top vehicles. Ignominiously leading the way in 2014 is Chrysler, which has a staggering seven models listed.
Jeep nearly sweeps the small SUV segment by itself, with its Compass, Patriot and 2.4-liter version of the new Cherokee, while the only midsize sedans listed by CR were the Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger. The new Dodge Dart and the Dodge Journey round out CR's condemnation of Chrysler.
Ford is taking heat as well, with the Taurus, Edge and their counterparts from Lincoln all listed as the worst vehicles in their respective segments. Toyota doesn't fare much better, with its Lexus IS, Scion iQ and tC also making the list.
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