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Oct 14, 2015 | 11:37 AM

#14721

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New GS-F orange color is gorgeous.

Price is about 10K too high.

Oct 14, 2015 | 11:40 AM

#14722

oonowindoo

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is it still using the same 3.5 V6?

Oct 14, 2015 | 11:42 AM

#14723

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Quote:

Originally Posted by oonowindoo

is it still using the same 3.5 V6?

GS-F uses 5.0L V8 with 467 HP

Oct 14, 2015 | 11:46 AM

#14724

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012wagon

New GS-F orange color is gorgeous.

Price is about 10K too high.

oh damn, I saw one yesterday! I did a triple-take it WAS gorgeous.

Oct 14, 2015 | 11:58 AM

#14725

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mmmmmmm that Long Beach Blue is SPOT ON

*boinggggggg*

Oct 14, 2015 | 11:59 AM

#14726

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Quote:

Originally Posted by oonowindoo

Yah 4 series is too "new" for LCI. But 2016 435i will still receive a lot of the LCI updates (Standard HK Audio, interior updates, comfort access standard, Sport trim standard and more) from the 340 except the LED tails and the new engine.

328/428 did not get the new engine either.

Next year it will be 330/430 with the new 4 cylinders. , 340/440 LCI with the new 6 cylinders. (340 is getting it now)

I think 2 and 5 series will get in there somewhere in between. 230, M240, 530, 540.

cool I will finally be able to afford a 430!

and Re: M2 at first I was like :hmm: and then I was like

that is looking pretty nice.

Oct 14, 2015 | 11:59 AM

#14727

srika

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and fast.

Oct 14, 2015 | 12:01 PM

#14728

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Long beach blue + red interior =sex

Oct 14, 2015 | 12:03 PM

#14729

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A TT GS-F.. yes please.

Oct 14, 2015 | 12:06 PM

#14730

Curious3GTL

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Quote:

Originally Posted by srika

cool I will finally be able to afford a 430!

and Re: M2 at first I was like :hmm: and then I was like

that is looking pretty nice.

Yet still no air conditioned seats!!! I keep building a 340i on the BMW website and I want it so bad.... yet the air conditioned seats in my friends Lexus are nothing short of amazing.

Oct 14, 2015 | 12:09 PM

#14731

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Curious3GTL

Yet still no air conditioned seats!!! I keep building a 340i on the BMW website and I want it so bad.... yet the air conditioned seats in my friends Lexus are nothing short of amazing.

If the reason you're picking a Lexus over a BMW is solely ventilated seats (they aren't really A/C) then you're buying it for the wrong reasons

Oct 14, 2015 | 12:16 PM

#14732

srika

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just saw the M2 is *7 seconds* faster than the E92 M3 at the Ring. Damn, that is a fast car!!!

Oct 14, 2015 | 12:16 PM

#14733

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Quote:

Originally Posted by thoiboi

If the reason you're picking a Lexus over a BMW is solely ventilated seats (they aren't really A/C) then you're buying it for the wrong reasons

Nah, I am not saying I am going with the Lexus. I just can't figure out why BMW won't put them in their 3 series. To my knowledge it's the only car in the class that doesn't have them.

It's a feature I've grown to love in summer.

Oct 14, 2015 | 12:19 PM

#14734

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Curious3GTL

ATS have 'em. had it in a rental that was pretty nice to be honest.

When it comes to interior luxuries, Lexus will always win.

BMW: The Ultimate Driving Machine

drivers don't need such luxuries

Oct 14, 2015 | 12:22 PM

#14735

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My dealership should be getting a GSF at the beginning of 2016

The RCF is very fun but I prefer the interior of the GS

Oct 14, 2015 | 12:46 PM

#14736

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Quote:

Originally Posted by srika

just saw the M2 is *7 seconds* faster than the E92 M3 at the Ring. Damn, that is a fast car!!!

Still 8 Seconds slower than the civic..

Oct 14, 2015 | 01:09 PM

#14737

srika

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what Civic

Oct 14, 2015 | 01:10 PM

#14738

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Quote:

Originally Posted by srika

what Civic

the mustang looking one

Oct 14, 2015 | 01:23 PM

#14739

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Quote:

Originally Posted by justnspace

the mustang looking one

That's the Accord, not the Civic.

Oct 14, 2015 | 02:03 PM

#14740

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Saw two new Volts today, looks great for the segment

Oct 14, 2015 | 02:24 PM

#14741

JS + XES

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Quote:

Originally Posted by srika

what Civic

CTR. It's slower than a STi too which is weird.

I'm sure it's a BLAST to drive though. Who really cares about the Ring time. You will never be able to drive like a racecar driver.

Oct 14, 2015 | 02:45 PM

#14742

Sarlacc

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JS + BRZ

Who really cares about the Ring time. You will never be able to drive like a racecar driver.

Regurgitating stuff we posted on your Facebook

Oct 14, 2015 | 02:53 PM

#14743

Yumcha

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ttribe

That's the Accord, not the Civic.

The Ford one or the Honda one...?

Oct 14, 2015 | 02:56 PM

#14744

ttribe

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Yumcha

The Ford one or the Honda one...?

Both, of course.

Oct 14, 2015 | 03:01 PM

#14745

srika

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Majofo

Still 8 Seconds slower than the civic..

Quote:

Originally Posted by justnspace

the mustang looking one

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttribe

That's the Accord, not the Civic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JS + BRZ

CTR. It's slower than a STi too which is weird.

I'm sure it's a BLAST to drive though. Who really cares about the Ring time. You will never be able to drive like a racecar driver.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yumcha

The Ford one or the Honda one...?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttribe

Both, of course.

thanks guys. I'm so glad Honda saw all my posts regarding the matter and redesigned the Accord for 2016!

Oct 14, 2015 | 03:38 PM

#14746

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012wagon

GS-F uses 5.0L V8 with 467 HP

I thought that was GSF... i always thought GS-F is GS Fsport

Oct 14, 2015 | 03:52 PM

#14747

Yumcha

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RLX with upgraded tires is faster.

Oct 14, 2015 | 04:45 PM

#14748

SamDoe1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by oonowindoo

I thought that was GSF... i always thought GS-F is GS Fsport

wat? GS-F is a GS-F...the F Sport is F Sport.

Oct 14, 2015 | 04:56 PM

#14749

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012wagon

Saw two new Volts today, looks great for the segment

Massive improvement over the Gen1 Volt. Actually looks like a nice car on the exterior now.
GM supposing that the average driver can go nearly 1,000 miles between fuel-ups.

Oct 14, 2015 | 05:33 PM

#14750

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A Tesla is still a much better vehicle than a Volt. As far as I'm concerned the Volt is still a hybrid.

Oct 14, 2015 | 05:35 PM

#14751

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2

Massive improvement over the Gen1 Volt. Actually looks like a nice car on the exterior now.
GM supposing that the average driver can go nearly 1,000 miles between fuel-ups.

Yeah looks excellent compared to the Gen 1

Oct 14, 2015 | 05:36 PM

#14752

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Costco

A Tesla is still a much better vehicle than a Volt. As far as I'm concerned the Volt is still a hybrid.

No denying that, but you have to see the price delta. Also I believe the Volt IS a hybrid... at least the way I see it, whereas Tesla is pure electric (Yes I realize the Volt drivetrain..and how it works.........) but I don't think Volt and Tesla Sedan are competitors.

I mean M3 looks so much better than TLX.... hardly doubt they are cross shopped

Oct 14, 2015 | 05:40 PM

#14753

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Fake M?

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Oct 14, 2015 | 05:49 PM

#14754

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012wagon

Fake M?

Yep. That's a 640.

Oct 14, 2015 | 05:50 PM

#14755

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Quote:

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Yep. That's a 640.

Spend 75k and then put fake badges

Lol

Oct 14, 2015 | 05:55 PM

#14756

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012wagon

Spend 75k and then put fake badges

Lol

Yep. There's a F02 750 near where I live that has put an "M" in front of the 750 badging. Stupid.

But, it does add 30whp.

Oct 14, 2015 | 06:00 PM

#14757

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In LA you see a lot of those fakeness (old E36 or E39 in messican neighborhoods). In the Armenian neighborhoods you see the fake M in the newer leased cars... or the fake AMGs...

Oct 14, 2015 | 10:45 PM

#14758

Sarlacc

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012wagon

In LA you see a lot of those fakeness (old E36 or E39 in messican neighborhoods). In the Armenian neighborhoods you see the fake M in the newer leased cars... or the fake AMGs...

Yup...here is one right here.

Is its a SRT 392? Is it a SRT Hellcat? Is it even a RT?

Nope...its a fucking SXT....moron

Oct 14, 2015 | 10:51 PM

#14759

Rick_TL-S

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012wagon

New GS-F orange color is gorgeous.

Price is about 10K too high.

Car should be coming in well-loaded unlike the RC-F that's priced at $63K, but in reality, is $70K+ because Lexus won't build them without Nav/Premium/Mark Levinson options; resale value takes a hit otherwise.

First one expected in a month for us. Maybe sooner if we take a trip to the right facility in Dallas.

Oct 15, 2015 | 07:01 AM

#14760

Doom878

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Saw a Volvo with a Ferrari badge the other day.