leaving the IS forum

[200h]

Good evening to all

on friday i am moving from the IS300h to a GS300h

cant wait to get to get the keys.

2 pics of 1 of my black IS and 1 of the Silver GS

[The-Acre]

Ooh, you're a lucky person, enjoy!

[Ala Larj]

Welcome to the new club!

[rich1068]

I do like a GS 

[Ala Larj]

Three years ago I was planning on upgrading my IS220d with an IS300h but took a GS300h for a test drive. Was smitten and haven't looked back. This is a keeper as I can't think of anything else I would rather have!

[200h]

i struggled to find a GS there arent that many for sale

[Ala Larj]

Which trim level is it?

[200h]

its the executive trim the lowest trim i know

i will miss the digital speedo i have on my F Sport

[Ala Larj]

Still well equipped and very comfortable. I'm lucky to have the premier which has the HUD. Something I couldn't live without now! 

[ColinBarber]

2 hours ago, Ala Larj said:

I'm lucky to have the premier which has the HUD. Something I couldn't live without now! 

yeah I do like the HUD in mine but Mark is good, his IS didn't have one so he doesn't know what he is missing 😉

[Ala Larj]

Can't remember the last time I looked at the instruments! It's really handy when driving in Europe when switched to kmph. Maybe we should keep this quiet. Don't want him getting jealous! Whatever, he'll enjoy the quiet sofistication of the GS. Have always thought it as a down-market LS rather than an upmarket IS. 

[olliesgrandad]

4 hours ago, 200h said:

Good evening to all

on friday i am moving from the IS300h to a GS300h

cant wait to get to get the keys.

2 pics of 1 of my black IS and 1 of the Silver GS

 

[olliesgrandad]

You won't regret the change. I started with the IS300h and when I switched to the GS300h the difference in build quality was  amazing. 

The economy on the GS is almost as good as IS with a lot more refinement. Enjoy 👍

[200h]

i am working my way through the lexus range

in october 2013 i bought my 1st lexus a CT luxury (1 yr 10 months)

in august 2015 i bought my 2nd lexus an IS300h luxury (2 yrs 8 months)

in april 2018 i'm on my 3rd lexus an IS300h F Sport (2yrs 5 months)

in september 2020 my 4th lexus the GS300h

i dont think i could afford anything better in the range after the GS

as i dont like the Suv range except for the RX and thats too much for me.

[westo3]

I was all set to buy an IS then was given a test drive in a GS even though I wanted a car where the back seats came down the GS was just so much nicer to sit in let alone drive. I did three more back to back tests at three different garages to try and convince myself the IS was more practical and failed. Love the HUD especially as I now live in France

[200h]

i will miss the rear seats not folding and i dont know

i will get 3mtr lengths in my car where in the IS its no problem

[Thackeray]

4 hours ago, westo3 said:

Love the HUD especially as I now live in France

Yes, I believe HUD is a legal requirement in France. When you're tailgating as required in France you can't risk looking down at the dashboard.

 

[Spacewagon52]

When I had a Battery fitted to my LS/400 they gave me a lift in a GS hybrid - what a smooth and quiet car! I was very impressed.

Am I right in thinking the IS 300h has the 6 cylinder 2.5 and the GS and NX 300h have the 4 cylinder one?

Any comments on noticing any difference?

[200h]

the IS300h is a 4 cylinder car the IS250 is a 6 cylinder

[Spacewagon52]

3 hours ago, 200h said:

the IS300h is a 4 cylinder car the IS250 is a 6 cylinder

Thank you I really thought the IS300h was 6 cylinder - I need to read more carefully!

[westo3]

On 9/9/2020 at 4:34 PM, Thackeray said:

Yes, I believe HUD is a legal requirement in France. When you're tailgating as required in France you can't risk looking down at the dashboard.

 

So true especially the pulling out in front of you