GS-F test drive

[Carl911]

I had a call from Lexus asking if I'd like to test drive the new GS-F. I had to think about it but decided it was worth a go.

What can I say, its one of those cars with a very large price tag which no matter how I look at it I just cant quite justify.

That said after a drive in it you start thinking of re-organising those finances so that you can.

I guess its just about the engine sound. Yes, the interior is quite nice, the seats very supportive and it has all the toys. It looks pretty nice from the outside with those large brakes and four exhaust pipes, but it is the engine note that you fall in love with.

Whilst driving at normal speeds such as around town it drives just like any other Lexus, its refined, the gearbox is smooth and its often hard to tell its changing gear at all which  considering it has an 8 speed auto is pretty impressive.

The ride keeps the car flat in the corners and is solid and control over most surfaces. I was surprised just how good the ride was for a car with this type of performance.

At low speeds driving normally you could almost forget that under the bonnet lurks a 469bhp 5litre motor as it drives quite sedate under light throttle. Some high power cars are just too responsive and you can never really relax in them but the GS seems to have managed to keep its Lexus  pedigree under tap.

Then you come to a dual carriageway and its time to switch to Sport mode.

You squash that throttle hard and the gates of hell open as that angry roar unleashes from the engine & exhaust. My faces was a huge smile. It does plant you hard in your seat, the power is quite brutal. It reminded me of powerful cars from the 90's in that it's just brute power which didn't feel like it was trying to be eco friendly.

The sound though, Oh I'd pay the money just for that. It is without doubt one of the nicest sounding cars I have driven under acceleration. 

Yes, there are quicker cars out there such as the M5's etc but they dont sound this good and lets be honest how often are you in a drag race with an M5.

Id take the GS with its roomy cabin for four and fantastic ride. You could drive this car as your daily just the same as you drive the normal IS or GS range, the only difference is this one will drink slightly more of the liquid stuff but my god its worth it.

Added to the bucket list....

Carl

[Big Rat]

@Carl911 Test drive in one with a fellow isF member a couple of weeks ago which resulted in a purchase, a great car and I agree wholeheartedly with what you say.

Some pictures just in case others missed them.

Big Rat

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[Big Rat]

Thought you may want to see the recent IsF meet we had and a couple of GS'Fs turned up including the one above, the second one had a few mods to the panels as you can see and I've found some pictures of the car before the work was done, and clearly it had just been detailed!

Big Rat

[Carl911]

On 24/05/2017 at 10:36 AM, Big Rat said:

@Carl911 Test drive in one with a fellow isF member a couple of weeks ago which resulted in a purchase, a great car and I agree wholeheartedly with what you say.

Some pictures just in case others missed them.

Big Rat

Big Rat

 

That looks lovely, I do like the red leather to.

carl