A6 Thwarts GS
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Until very recently, Lexus were called Toyota in Japan. It has only changed within the last 3-4 years.
My marketing manager drives an IS250, and while it's a nice car, the interior on that vehicle is not up to Audi standards at all. I haven't seen the GS interior yet, but find the exterior way too flashy and "look at me". The Audi is elegant in comparison.
My marketing manager drives an IS250, and while it's a nice car, the interior on that vehicle is not up to Audi standards at all. I haven't seen the GS interior yet, but find the exterior way too flashy and "look at me". The Audi is elegant in comparison.
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Until very recently, Lexus were called Toyota in Japan. It has only changed within the last 3-4 years.
My marketing manager drives an IS250, and while it's a nice car, the interior on that vehicle is not up to Audi standards at all. I haven't seen the GS interior yet, but find the exterior way too flashy and "look at me". The Audi is elegant in comparison.
My marketing manager drives an IS250, and while it's a nice car, the interior on that vehicle is not up to Audi standards at all. I haven't seen the GS interior yet, but find the exterior way too flashy and "look at me". The Audi is elegant in comparison.
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The IS competes with the A4, and is definitely a notch below the A4 on the interior ...
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Agreed that the interior is slightly sub par compared to the A4's. Also have to consider that the current IS has been out since 2006 though.
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If you mean the Toyota Aristo, that was 21 years ago. I would hardly call the recent GS a rebadge Toyota. If you dig back 21 years ago, the Audi reputation was even more cloudy than Lexus'.
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I agree with most of the comments made (which is why we'll be ordering a 2013 Audi A6) - but I have to comment with the above statement: I have a 2007 IS 250 - it's a nice get-around car but it's not intended to compete with a luxury car. That car cost me $29,500 (I got a good deal) and it's a great little car. In fact, after we get our Audi we will not get rid of the IS 250!
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My response that the cars are sh!tty is because i cannot stand Toyota, the way they feel and are built. I have been in many lexuses and feel that they are the same only with lipstick. I hate the button feel, the steering wheel and they overall layout/ drive quality. I suppose i shouldn't hate on it until i sit in one but my guess is that its not going to be any different
It is truly my opinion, i just cannot stand a toyota/lexus. Nothing against a japanise company, I have a nissan NV work van. I also think Nissan/infinity are a much more quality vehicle over Toyotas.
Honestly, IMO kias our a much more quality vehicle then toyota and the new Hyundai Genesis gives any lexus a run for its money.
It is truly my opinion, i just cannot stand a toyota/lexus. Nothing against a japanise company, I have a nissan NV work van. I also think Nissan/infinity are a much more quality vehicle over Toyotas.
Honestly, IMO kias our a much more quality vehicle then toyota and the new Hyundai Genesis gives any lexus a run for its money.
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There is nothing wrong with Toyota in my opinion, but the statement that many Lexi (Lexus's?) are re-badged Toyotas is not false.