New GS model

sorry about that ... this stupid newsreader will often send something prematurely.

.... LA auto show which is happening in the next couple weeks.

- Mark

In Dutch unfortunately:

MK "Jeff Sloane" schreef in bericht news:wahHb.425463$ snipped-for-privacy@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net...

It looks like a 4-door Porsche.

Pardon while I wipe my drools . . . . . .

Besides the huge rear overhang and the Maxima-style c-pillar (yes, I know the first GS started it, but it looks like a hatchback), I like it. I'm sure it will be fetching $60k+ though.

I don't care for it, but I'd bet Lexus will hold pricing to very near current pricing, although I'm sure the optional AWD versions will cost more than the current RWD. The GS is already suffering from competition from below (e.g., the G35) and the new 5-series and E-class have held their prices pretty much the same during the last revision, so the GS is not going to support a higher price point.

Personally, if I were hung up on RWD/AWD, I'd get a G35, and save a bundle over this while having the option to get a manual. If I was Ok with FWD, I'd get the new TL. GS sales are already flat and I don't see this conservative and very evolutionary car helping sales much. I think they've got another IS on their hands.

- Mark

Is it me or it looks like an avalone from the fron and an acura from behind? And It seems not as wide as curent GS. I am really keeping my fingers crossed until this car arrives at my dealer. I was wating for it to replace my 01 GS... but if its smaller and only 300HP..the all wheel drive feature might not ompansate for that :(

Current info is that only the V6 will be AWD (not clear to me whether std. or optional), while the V8 will remain RWD and 300-hp.

- Mark

From what I have seen, only the 6 cyl is AWD. The 430 is only rear drive.

why would any>From what I have seen, only the 6 cyl is AWD. The 430 is only rear drive.

Looks can be deceiving. If in any case, it looks wider. On spec it's basically the same size as the current gs but the wheelbase has been increased.

Overall, I like the new gs, especially the interior. But I'm disappointed they didn't bump the hp up for the v8... WHY??????????

The 300 won't be lighter with Awd.