So I'm in the market to replace my 2003 TL-S which has been a great car but it is getting old. I originally purchased a 2011 ES350, but that has since been given to the wife for baby hauling :D
I've been considering a Lexus GS350 AWD F-Sport and test drove one today, it is a blast to drive.
Was quoted what I think is a good price on the car (under invoice price).
But I've also been waiting for the TLX to come out - seems like I've been waiting forever for this car - I thought it would have been a 2014 model coming out in the summer of 2013, but will finally be here in August.
If I buy a TLX next month, the price of the TLX will be MSRP (~45K for the Advance model with SH-AWD) - of course it will have more bells and whistles (adaptive cruise, lane assist, etc) than the GS350 because most F-Sports in my area only have Blind Spot Monitoring & Integrated Park Assist.
So my thing is, the GS is obviously more than the TLX - but I'd be getting a $60K car under invoice versus the TLX which I'm getting at MSRP.
I know ironically Acura is not as popular as it once was on this forum, but given this situation - what would you do?
I think I am going to wait until I can test drive a TLX and then see, but figured while I'm waiting I'd ask what AZ people would do :D
The other nagging thing in the back of my mind - is that I should get a 528xi, for roughly the same price as the GS350 F-Sport - but only because of the badge :D Can't afford a 535xi though and I think the 3-Series / 4-Series Grand Coupe might be too small.
Also considered the 2015 Hyundai Genesis but I think it is too big and there are a few things I don't like about the car.
Anyway - cliff notes from my ramblings:
- Test drove a 2014 GS350 F-Sport today, thinking of buying it right away
- Probably should wait to test drive TLX since its cheaper and more feature filled even if the badge holds less weight than the Lexus
- What should I do? :D Or should I get a 528xi?
I've been considering a Lexus GS350 AWD F-Sport and test drove one today, it is a blast to drive.
Was quoted what I think is a good price on the car (under invoice price).
But I've also been waiting for the TLX to come out - seems like I've been waiting forever for this car - I thought it would have been a 2014 model coming out in the summer of 2013, but will finally be here in August.
If I buy a TLX next month, the price of the TLX will be MSRP (~45K for the Advance model with SH-AWD) - of course it will have more bells and whistles (adaptive cruise, lane assist, etc) than the GS350 because most F-Sports in my area only have Blind Spot Monitoring & Integrated Park Assist.
So my thing is, the GS is obviously more than the TLX - but I'd be getting a $60K car under invoice versus the TLX which I'm getting at MSRP.
I know ironically Acura is not as popular as it once was on this forum, but given this situation - what would you do?
I think I am going to wait until I can test drive a TLX and then see, but figured while I'm waiting I'd ask what AZ people would do :D
The other nagging thing in the back of my mind - is that I should get a 528xi, for roughly the same price as the GS350 F-Sport - but only because of the badge :D Can't afford a 535xi though and I think the 3-Series / 4-Series Grand Coupe might be too small.
Also considered the 2015 Hyundai Genesis but I think it is too big and there are a few things I don't like about the car.
Anyway - cliff notes from my ramblings:
- Test drove a 2014 GS350 F-Sport today, thinking of buying it right away
- Probably should wait to test drive TLX since its cheaper and more feature filled even if the badge holds less weight than the Lexus
- What should I do? :D Or should I get a 528xi?