aquarian

Wow. That really sucks, big time! What was Audi thinking?

Scuderiamotor

Wow I just got my new A-7 last week and If I would-it read this post I would-it never bought this car. I'm very disapointed that this happened to you.

FSport21

Here's the problem - the 2008 Lexus GS350 compared to the 2013 Lexus GS350 isn't a fair comparison. They're two totally different vehicles, therefore we're not comparing apples to apples. Also, the poor reliability you experienced with your Lexus is very uncommon. Over the years, Lexus has won a multitude of awards in regards to its reliability and the quality of its vehicles. I've owned multiple Lexus vehicles and even BMWs, and I can tell you for a fact that Lexus is a much more reliable car. By the way, was your GS used, or off of a lease? What kind of car do you drive now?

The design language of a vehicle is subjective, it's impossible for everyone to love the GS's design. Although I wouldn't say it's, "too JC Whitney." My F Sport has a very aggressive front facia.

FSport21

I'll park it in mine anytime - right next to my other luxury cars. If anything, I just raised my property value by 20%.

What kind of car do you drive?

rbats

Update -- both Audi Flagship (corp) and Audi Dealer have been in touch with me constantly through this which is a positive. They have reassured me that the car, which they say is now fixed, is 100% safe to drive. They have replaced all 3 of the seals on the side where the one was broken for precaution. The Service Director at the dealer (who has been very good in keeping me informed) even said he would offer to take the car home, drive it around with his wife and kids in it, if that would reassure me. They said they used a special solvent to clean all remanents of gas that was in the engine bay. Audi Flagship even offered to send someone to clean my driveway. I'm a little torn now but will go in tomorrow to check it out before deciding what to do.

Thanks for all the support!

Scuderiamotor

Good luck to you I can imagine how you feel, if something like that happened to me I would trade-it in for another car the next day but not (Audi) but hey thats just me. keep us posted.

raslam77

Those things are simply hideous... My neighbor has one, and there's no comparison to my A7. The front fascia looks too cartoonish and it doesn't flow with the remaining lines on the vehicle; a pure soup sandwich. On the bright side, the interior is stunning!

dht34

Hope it works out for you!

fkaufman

That is exactly what I would expect from Audi!

Any part of the vehicle can fail, that's why they give you a warranty. What you had is an odd occurance, not a well known, common failure. They will fix it and you will not have to worry about it any further.

The G Man

My 2008 GS350 AWD was bought new.
The 2013 GS350 doesn’t have a track record yet for reliability but I know that it still use the same engine as the 2008. Did you know that the 2008 GS350 AWD was on the Consumer Report's not recommended list. Lexus as a brand might be reliable, but the GS350 not as much. I think most people who buy cars at this price point choose their car with their passion, not sensibility or reliability.
You are right, looks can be subjective, but radical designs are not. The angles are all wrong on the GS350, way too many sharp angles in the front end and the side profile and rear are rounded off, the lines on the GS just doesn’t flow well. The front end looks like something I used to do to my car when I was a teenager, the body panel in the front looks aftermarket to me. It just doesn’t have that classy look from the outside as the A7. The interior on the other hand is one of the best I have seen from Lexus, right up there with Audi, but at this price range, it needs the whole package.
Good luck with your new GS350, it’s on heck of a handling car.