dear enthusiasts. Please appreciate the fact that the production of this 5.0 NA V8 would not have been possible without the low emissions of the much hated Prius HSD. Given strict emissions regulations nowadays, and the mean CO2 values across the model range of a manufacturer, german car producers simply cannot afford such big displacement NA engines anymore. So take a moment and say thank you Prius, for making this possible.
Lexus v8s get surprisingly good fuel economy. You could 30 mpg on the highway with this. My GS460 has gotten 31 on roadtrips if I’m driving around 60 the whole time
I'm not sure what your doing wrong, this channels reviews are some of the best on the internet, your videos should all have over 100k views. Keep up the great work!
He makes you feel like you've owned the car for years and know all the little quirks and little things you'd otherwise take forever to learn about and understand; and THEN he articulates them really well. Great reviews. I'll stay subbed for a long time lol
I've said it once and I'll say it again I don't understand how snooze fest saab Kyle has a shit ton of subscribers with mediocre infomercials yet the goose who shits on everyone can't get huge numbers. Shame really
The seat coolers are directly connected to the A/C fan speed/climate control. To push more air through the ventilated seats you have to crank up fan speed. I bet you had the fan speed at 20-40% or so when testing. To get most air going through the ventilated seats, and cool down Tiffany’s G-String area, set air to upper body air outlets. Great review. Waiting on IS-F review now.
I’ve had my 2019 GS F for a month now and this review was a part of my decision process. Overall, good review, just a few things I would not agree with, for one, I do often drive the car for all it’s worth, it flat out halls ass and handles like a dream car. I could have had a new Corvette for the price of thus car, but I prefer this for daily driver, I don’t need a “look at me” kind of car, I’m long passed that age 13 type of thinking. I prefer the reliability this car brings to the game. I don’t lease cars. The infotainment system is not hard to use for me, maybe if the reviewer had it for more than a couple of days he would get the hang of it, probably not, his mind is made up it’s not what he’s used to. Unlike what the mechanic said about the stereo system, It sounds fantastic at any volume. For one thing, you need to bypass the digital processing and listen in stereo, with a touch extra bass and twice that on the treble, then put in a disc or play Tidal steaming over Bluetooth and it sounds fantastic. I hate to say this but every single mechanic friend of mine has blown out their hearing, they all have such a limited range of frequencies left for listening to music that it’s sad, real sad. I have always loved music so much I have taken care of my hearing but for some macho reason, the Mecanic friends of mine never have and they run loud air tools all day, every day, so they are bad judges of stereo equipment. That 1,350. Dollar stereo upgrade is worth it and great. Never take the Mechanic’s advice on sounds, their hearing is shot.
Bill I couldn't agree more with your assessment! Spot on! I am enjoying my 2020 even though I have had it only about 4 to 5 days and it stays in sport + Cheers!!
Thank you for this input. I just sold my 99 GS400 after 21 years and I’d definitely in the market for a GSF. I plan to purchase sometime early next year. I’ve heard complaints about the infotainment system but I’m not put off by it, I agree with your take. Thanks for the advice and anymore would be greatly appreciated. I think this car is awesome, can’t wait to own one!
I wouldn’t trust most people as music and sound quality is highly subjective and I find most people are less picky than I am when it comes to sound quality.
@Daniel Hernandez Eh, Lexus is best reliability. But the Germans have them beat in pretty much every other category. The Koreans are also creeping up there building luxury machines that are reliable and very fun to drive.
Were you able to afford it yet? I'm just going to be saving up for a 2019 or 2020, but in 5 years. That's the only way I'll be able to afford it and the only way I would buy this car is if it's used.
Buy it used! That’s what I just did. I got a 2016 model but it feels (and drives!) like a brand new car! I got the Nebula Gray Pearl with the Circuit Red interior. It’s an incredible machine! Oh, and don’t be swayed by what TH-cam car reviewers say about the infotainment. It’s a fine system and works well, in my opinion.
Not a fan of the Lexus front end looks but, if I had the disposable income, I wouldn't let that stop me from purchasing it. Looks like a fun drive and a nice interior.
I just picked up an certified used one for 58k (14k miles) comes with 6 yr unlimited miles warranty, 2 yrs free service and 0.9% for 60 month. I do agreed the original MSRP is way too high but I think its a perfect daily for 58k.
@@etagged Lexus CPO is like a extra 2-3k but adds 2 years of maintenance and 2 years unlimited miles after the normal warranty. almost no reason to get it that way.
Sold my 2013 GS V6 for a 2017 GS F V8. OMG ! Love it ! You need to drive it hard to understand. Atomic silver with circuit red interior. Car is stunning . Low miles, L certified so 2 years maintenance included.
This was one of the best reviews of his other than the GT-350R video. I noticed all of the quality - up to the blurring of the hood go-pro and the choice of roads. Give this man another 500,000 subs.
MR. Geese's reviews are simple one of the best (if not the best) on the internet, when it come to the production values, presentation and overall detail you simply out shine alot of the so call "Professionals". Keep up the great work.
Spot on review. I had a choice between the RC F and this car but wanted a 4 door. I liked that blue color but wanted red seats and the caviar(black) goes better with the red seats. After driving it for almost 2 years, a few things observations: - For a V8 the car isn't very loud and you certainly aren't going to turn any heads by sound alone, I put on an aftermarket mid pipe and the car now sounds great - Stock brake pads are known to squeal and make a LOT of brake dust - my brakes turned heads when i stopped at traffic lights for the wrong reason - the noise was ear piercing. Replace them with aftermarket pads or the dealer will replace them with an alternative for free (but you'll sacrifice braking power) - ASC - Active Sound Control - is annoying and should be a feature that never comes on unless you activate it. It's on in sport mode but a little quieter and on full sound in sport +. Basically every GS F owner automatically hits this button to turn it off every time they put it into sport or sport + mode and there's no way to permanently deactivate it unless you unplug the rear speaker it comes from. - Shifting in sport+ mode can be very jerky, i tend to drive highway in sport + and side roads/city in normal or sport mode. - The mouse for the infotainment system is goofy and I am just able to tolerate it. This car is addicting to drive. I have to stop myself from trying to find reasons to go out and do errands just so I can drive it. I see myself owning this car for the long term.
Agreed. This is undoubtedly one of the best (if not the best) produced/shot/edited and presented car review channels on online. Truely unique and always honest. The obscure humour that's thrown in from time to time is classic, too. Keep up the solid work. Your channel is a cut above the rest.
I was a lifelong German car fan. I always loved them and always wanted one. When I got my first REAL great car, it was a 2008 BMW X3 and I loved it. 3 year lease, zero problems, but thank god I turned it in then. I was never a Lexus guy. I would have though SavageGeese was a little nuts for his love (mostly) of Lexus vehicles, until this year when I test drove, and brought home, a Lexus ES 300h. I wanted a hybrid, period. I can't STAND wasting resources. I was like, look, a FULLY loaded Prius 4 top trim is $33k. Let's just get that. Then, before I bought, I took my wife and checked out the Lexus version of a Prius, basically, the CT200h. Pretty nice, but the salesman suggested we look at the ES300h and it looked AMAZING in Nebula Gray Pearl, and got the same 40mpg. We sat in it, drove it, and were like, holy crap we'll take it. 0-60 is 8.1, which isn't terrible, and it feels faster than that, and the ride quality was worlds better than the Prius or CT200h. $50k loaded, yes, but we WANT to run errands now, lol. I can't wait to hop in it every time.
I had pretty much the same experience. I started with a Toyota Auris (not available in the USA, closest relative is the Corolla) and while it was a good car, as far as driving goes it never got better than "mwoah". Then I upgraded to a Lexus IS 300h. A nice car, looks good and drives well, but it didn't have the comfort I wanted. Then I came across a used GS 450h with top-level trim for a very good price, went for a test drive and bought it the very next day. While it's not as fast as the GS F it does 0-60 in approx 5.5 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph so it's no slouch either. This performance doesn't come at the cost of efficiency: on average I'm getting 33 MPG with a lot of city traffic but on long highway drives I can get up to 44 MPG. As far as I'm concerned this car has it all: performance, comfort and efficiency. An amazing piece of engineering.
@@MisterNiggaX and all the decent ones are disappearing off the market. Only ones left have garbage aftermarket wheels and/or 90k+ miles. Saw an 08 with 140k miles on it the other day online.
just started working for lexus and it's nice to get to drive these cars. wasn't much of a fan of lexus but now I can appreciate them. only thing I will say is their backup cameras are terrible.
If you want a new E39 M5, with updated tech and interior, then this is the car. I actually love that 5 liter in this and RC-F. It makes the same power (unmodified) as it's competitors, folks say they are getting better real world mileage, and should be more reliable. Is it expensive? Sure. But i think this is more of a 550i/E43 competitor, instead of an M5/E63 competitor. It's priced the same as those and seems like WAY more fun.
@@SuperWaterskiboy i ended up saving 15 grand and buying a ford raptor to use as a work truck for my new fence company haha. GSF is gonna have to wait sadly
Great review!! I just picked up a 2020 GS F and that NA V8 sounds just sublime. People complain of the infotainment, but who buys a car for that? I got mine for $17+K below that $90K price point.
Fabulous review. Disagree on the RCF call though - had both and I personally think the GS F is a way better all around proposition. Drives better, way more practical, anyway, both great cars in their own way. Also, I got my nearly new, low mileage fully loaded GS F for less than I paid for the RC F new... Keep up the good work - again, a fabulous review - thank you! 😁👍
Man, without exaggerating, you are my favorite car reviewer on the planet right now. I look forward to your reviews more than I do for those from MotorTrend or other industry big names.
People dont understand, Lexus has a better reliability than the average Toyota. One of the things that make modern cars unreliable is too much technology and electronics along with adding superchargers and turbos. this Lexus is a pure luxury sedan with a sports car dna
Savagegeese you are the best reviewers out here. I luuvv the technical stuff in the shoppe. Keep up the great work. The talking, the joking. The humor suits me. All you need it to elevate to another level. Need exposure.
The biggest downfall is definitely the price. The RC F should be mid to high 60's and the GS F low to mid 70's. Trust me they would fly off the Lexus dealerships lots.
Well actually people say that dealers are giving big discounts on these F cars. I agree that at MSRP these are overpriced but lots of dealers are willing to give good deals on these.
My only bone of contention is the styling of the car, especially the front end, the grill is ok but like what the gentleman said it looks as though it's been tagged on as a last afterthought
I've seen a ton of car review sites and always left wondering with questions. But with you goose you are in point with everything a consumer is looking for. Just subscribed . Amazing work buddy
Hey, So sorry I had to post this here, but I tried to call you and I can't get a hold of you and you didn't respond to my text. I found the information that you asked me about.... It's called pruritus anusitis, in other words anal itching - it's quite common and is not dangerous. It can happen if you don't wipe your butt properly. It can also be a sign of hemorrhoids in or near your butt hole, I still recommend you keep that doctor appointment. Wash it and keep it really clean and also wash your hands before & after you scratch, that way you wont get pink eye like you did last time. If kept clean, the anal odor should be bearable although you may want to keep spray in your car.
Squatty Potty and Babyganics flushable baby wipes, period. Game Over. Your ass will be in heaven for the rest of your life. Don't buy any other brand of wipes. The chemicals will irritate your bung and defeat the purpose. Squatty Potty is the best $25 you will EVER spend. Say goodbye to hemorrhoids, swamp-ass, and stank forever with this combo.
I like the previous ISF V8. Today every car wants to look like a million bucks and a top speed of 200 mph. The older was subtle, elegant with a hint of what it hides under.
Just found your channel and I’m obsessed with looking through all these old videos on cars I will never buy. Hell, I don’t even own a car. But your reviews are so good and interesting it’s worth my time anyway. Hope your channel grows so people can appreciate your thorough work. Thanks!
The reason why you are getting understeer is because you have traction control on still. The "EXPERT MODE" does not shut off traction control completely, its mostly on still and will understeer. You need to put the car in park mode, and in sport+, hold the traction control button until expert mode disappeared. That, you will get oversteer all the time when pushing through corners. It's a weird hidden thing that I didn't find that in my manual.
The front end of the car is picture perfect ! Lexus learned from BMW not to be a slave to the black ovals with the logo between them. Lexus is a perfect car !!!
I love this channel and these reviews. It's very laid back, blunt and doesn't seem overly scripted. Shop time is great it's makes me feel like I'm shooting the shit with some buddies talking about the car. Great reviews and I wish this channel more success. Please don't stray away from this realistic reviewing style when more money comes your way.
You guy's are great, well respected and surely enjoy what you do. You set the base line for all other car reviewers to reference. But, Lexus deserves some respect, be nice:-)
I have the 2016 GSF, white, red seats are awesome, black wheels. I drive the shit out of it. Thinking of trading for 2018, love this blue, and atomic Silver, but definitely my red seat. I personally love the front end, it sold me on the GSF over the BMW M550
Most comprehensive automotive reviewer on TH-cam! I can only hope you're going to get an Audi S5 Sportback to review, as that's what I'm targeting for my first ever new car purchase in my 17 years of driving. It would be great to see what you have to say. I feel your frustrations though in the fact that the tech in these cars is getting nuts and fixing it is even more ridiculous. I also agree that the lack of after purchase updates on infotainment firmware is utter bullshit. If it has a glitch you tend to be stuck with it. They should be able to push a firmware update at the dealer when in for service. Seems all the companies could care less after the car is purchased.
Great video buddy! It really helps my decision to purchase a GSF. I was thinking of the new 2018 LS500 vs 2018 GSF. But with this video it definitely helps my decision.
My mother owns a Lexus GS350. While it's no GS F, the basic chassis is simply amazing. It truly is a shame that Lexus is discontinuing the model (for understandable reasons: not enough people buy them) and I have a feeling that in a few years, it will be sorely missed and there may be an increased demand for it as a used car, at least that is what I hope.
I'm a German car guy but I really like this car. The fit and finish is top notch and I'm confident it's RELIABLE as hell. For peace of mind I'd choose this over an M3/M5 or any AMG.
Great review 👊, I watched this 3 times before buying a 2nd hand one in Australia 🇦🇺 over Holden VF Calais Director which has a Chev LS3 6.3 litre engine - paid a little more than the Holden couldn’t really compare with the ride and feel, and of course quality of finish 👌🏼
I like the GSF styling. Its compelling to me. The RCF is very compelling, love it. But the most compelling thing I have pondered on many a quiet night, is that the GSF goes that extra mile to close the trunk for me.
Love all your videos. Looking at the scenery, I've many times thought to myself "these roads look familiar, that farm looks familiar..." then at the end of your video I saw you pass the subdivision I live in, and the road I crashed my friend's Corvette on. Lily Pond in Woodstock!!! Good times......
Goose's videography just keep getting better and better! I would consider sending Mr Turbo to Toastmasters to brush up on his public speaking, but I am a detail oriented mofo. Have a nice day and carry on boys
Your reviews and production quality is off the charts. I love it thank you! The reviews youve done for rcf and gsf are honest and good. I love lexus i just wish it wasnt 90k
Another superbly executed, honest and down to Earth review.Love, love the touch of humor, details and the excellent camera work. And I agree with you regarding the RCF and will most likely be purchasing one due in part by your review.Kudos to you and Scott, y'all ROCK!
The front design honest looks very good and those who say it's a outdated look need to really give us a list of their boring design easily breakable vehicles
A sports sedan without turbos...this has become so unique. The front end, not great but the rest is very very good. It just seems like it will feel tight and fun for years to come. That is a sweet car.
Don't agree with the front bumper. It's the most evolved and balanced spindle grille to date. It looks very fitting for this car
Joseph Wallace agree
Saw one at the dealer next to a M3. If I had the cash, I'd be sitting in that GSF.
Agreed
True i love the F sport grill
Same here, I love what Lexus and Toyota design team are doing.
I can't fathom the amount of work that goes into these reviews. Excellent.
get of his jock strap bitches
@@shitstain7137 Shut up "Shit Stain"
@@alh06 ye
dear enthusiasts.
Please appreciate the fact that the production of this 5.0 NA V8 would not have been possible without the low emissions of the much hated Prius HSD. Given strict emissions regulations nowadays, and the mean CO2 values across the model range of a manufacturer, german car producers simply cannot afford such big displacement NA engines anymore. So take a moment and say thank you Prius, for making this possible.
Amen.
Thank you, Prius.
Lexus v8s get surprisingly good fuel economy. You could 30 mpg on the highway with this. My GS460 has gotten 31 on roadtrips if I’m driving around 60 the whole time
Share those props with the shitty Government on emission enforcements.
@@kgisabeast most v8 sedans get good fuel economy on highway. I get 7.5L/100km with ny f10 m5 lol.
I'm not sure what your doing wrong, this channels reviews are some of the best on the internet, your videos should all have over 100k views. Keep up the great work!
I agree. He has the best videos out there...without a doubt.
Pornstars, female pornstars I mean, that would do the trick.
Reviews are off the top good. Extremely detailed and knows his stuff FOR SURE. I think the channel needs better SEO and titles for each vid.
He makes you feel like you've owned the car for years and know all the little quirks and little things you'd otherwise take forever to learn about and understand; and THEN he articulates them really well.
Great reviews. I'll stay subbed for a long time lol
I've said it once and I'll say it again I don't understand how snooze fest saab Kyle has a shit ton of subscribers with mediocre infomercials yet the goose who shits on everyone can't get huge numbers. Shame really
Like the front end, love the car.
My 2013 GS 350 has been bullet proof.
MrMustangrick Toyota engines = #BeastMode
The seat coolers are directly connected to the A/C fan speed/climate control. To push more air through the ventilated seats you have to crank up fan speed. I bet you had the fan speed at 20-40% or so when testing. To get most air going through the ventilated seats, and cool down Tiffany’s G-String area, set air to upper body air outlets.
Great review. Waiting on IS-F review now.
Underrated comment. 😂
I’ve had my 2019 GS F for a month now and this review was a part of my decision process. Overall, good review, just a few things I would not agree with, for one, I do often drive the car for all it’s worth, it flat out halls ass and handles like a dream car. I could have had a new Corvette for the price of thus car, but I prefer this for daily driver, I don’t need a “look at me” kind of car, I’m long passed that age 13 type of thinking. I prefer the reliability this car brings to the game. I don’t lease cars. The infotainment system is not hard to use for me, maybe if the reviewer had it for more than a couple of days he would get the hang of it, probably not, his mind is made up it’s not what he’s used to. Unlike what the mechanic said about the stereo system,
It sounds fantastic at any volume. For one thing, you need to bypass the digital processing and listen in stereo, with a touch extra bass and twice that on the treble, then put in a disc or play Tidal steaming over Bluetooth and it sounds fantastic. I hate to say this but every single mechanic friend of mine has blown out their hearing, they all have such a limited range of frequencies left for listening to music that it’s sad, real sad. I have always loved music so much I have taken care of my hearing but for some macho reason, the Mecanic friends of mine never have and they run loud air tools all day, every day, so they are bad judges of stereo equipment. That 1,350. Dollar stereo upgrade is worth it and great. Never take the Mechanic’s advice on sounds, their hearing is shot.
Bill I couldn't agree more with your assessment! Spot on! I am enjoying my 2020 even though I have had it only about 4 to 5 days and it stays in sport + Cheers!!
geese hires a sound engineer to test the sound system, not a mechanic.
Honestly, what’s a realistic gas mileage in this car ?
Just driving around not flooding it?
Flooring it ?
And traveling far on the highway?
Thanks
Thank you for this input. I just sold my 99 GS400 after 21 years and I’d definitely in the market for a GSF. I plan to purchase sometime early next year. I’ve heard complaints about the infotainment system but I’m not put off by it, I agree with your take. Thanks for the advice and anymore would be greatly appreciated. I think this car is awesome, can’t wait to own one!
I wouldn’t trust most people as music and sound quality is highly subjective and I find most people are less picky than I am when it comes to sound quality.
Lexus is #1. This is seriously probably the best car ever.
Ferrari F40, F50 and Lexus LFA would beg to differ.
But as a sedan.. Not bad at all
@Crow Killer and the fuckin problems that come with them... I've driven everything now and owned from audi rs to MB amg... Fuck this, never again
@Daniel Hernandez Eh, Lexus is best reliability. But the Germans have them beat in pretty much every other category. The Koreans are also creeping up there building luxury machines that are reliable and very fun to drive.
@Daniel Hernandez Their shaking up everyone's market since they got that new CEO. I'm looking at getting a N car or the Stinger as my next ride.
@@DragonKnightX12 This is on a different level - quality, materials and craft.
I've probably watched this video 3 or 4 times now. I need to figure out how to afford this thing before it gets discontinued...
Honestly though, I'm in exactly the same situation. Champagne taste on a water budget, and it sucks.
@Frank Martin These cars are still $40-60k used. Still too much for my sad budget.
Were you able to afford it yet? I'm just going to be saving up for a 2019 or 2020, but in 5 years. That's the only way I'll be able to afford it and the only way I would buy this car is if it's used.
Buy it used! That’s what I just did. I got a 2016 model but it feels (and drives!) like a brand new car! I got the Nebula Gray Pearl with the Circuit Red interior. It’s an incredible machine! Oh, and don’t be swayed by what TH-cam car reviewers say about the infotainment. It’s a fine system and works well, in my opinion.
@@christophersparkman 2016 models are still $46k+ where I live.
Just got mine a month ago and I love everything about it. Makes the perfect family car for me and I love driving it every chance I get.
Another legendary trunk segment. Well done as always!
Not a fan of the Lexus front end looks but, if I had the disposable income, I wouldn't let that stop me from purchasing it. Looks like a fun drive and a nice interior.
I just picked up an certified used one for 58k (14k miles) comes with 6 yr unlimited miles warranty, 2 yrs free service and 0.9% for 60 month. I do agreed the original MSRP is way too high but I think its a perfect daily for 58k.
Sounds great!
Can you comment on the ownership experience? I am very interested to hear the likes and dislikes directly from an owner. Thanks.
CPO is a scam, just go private and take it to a mechanic
@@etagged Lexus CPO is like a extra 2-3k but adds 2 years of maintenance and 2 years unlimited miles after the normal warranty. almost no reason to get it that way.
Congrats on that find! Ultra Sonic blue by chance? That's exactly what I'm waiting to find. I like the warranty extension and service included.
Sold my 2013 GS V6 for a 2017 GS F V8. OMG ! Love it ! You need to drive it hard to understand.
Atomic silver with circuit red interior. Car is stunning . Low miles, L certified so 2 years maintenance included.
You’re living my dream man. I recently bought a 2013 GS350, and I love it, but I’d love to own a GSF one day
This was one of the best reviews of his other than the GT-350R video. I noticed all of the quality - up to the blurring of the hood go-pro and the choice of roads. Give this man another 500,000 subs.
MR. Geese's reviews are simple one of the best (if not the best) on the internet, when it come to the production values, presentation and overall detail you simply out shine alot of the so call "Professionals". Keep up the great work.
Jesus the swirls and scratches on the door though D:
Yeah...the body of this car has been destroyed. And this was in 2017 lol.
Press car
@@michieff press cars are scrapped after use
The GS-F looks amazing
Spot on review. I had a choice between the RC F and this car but wanted a 4 door. I liked that blue color but wanted red seats and the caviar(black) goes better with the red seats. After driving it for almost 2 years, a few things observations:
- For a V8 the car isn't very loud and you certainly aren't going to turn any heads by sound alone, I put on an aftermarket mid pipe and the car now sounds great
- Stock brake pads are known to squeal and make a LOT of brake dust - my brakes turned heads when i stopped at traffic lights for the wrong reason - the noise was ear piercing. Replace them with aftermarket pads or the dealer will replace them with an alternative for free (but you'll sacrifice braking power)
- ASC - Active Sound Control - is annoying and should be a feature that never comes on unless you activate it. It's on in sport mode but a little quieter and on full sound in sport +. Basically every GS F owner automatically hits this button to turn it off every time they put it into sport or sport + mode and there's no way to permanently deactivate it unless you unplug the rear speaker it comes from.
- Shifting in sport+ mode can be very jerky, i tend to drive highway in sport + and side roads/city in normal or sport mode.
- The mouse for the infotainment system is goofy and I am just able to tolerate it.
This car is addicting to drive. I have to stop myself from trying to find reasons to go out and do errands just so I can drive it. I see myself owning this car for the long term.
Agreed. This is undoubtedly one of the best (if not the best) produced/shot/edited and presented car review channels on online. Truely unique and always honest. The obscure humour that's thrown in from time to time is classic, too.
Keep up the solid work. Your channel is a cut above the rest.
You need a million subs NOW
I was a lifelong German car fan. I always loved them and always wanted one. When I got my first REAL great car, it was a 2008 BMW X3 and I loved it. 3 year lease, zero problems, but thank god I turned it in then. I was never a Lexus guy. I would have though SavageGeese was a little nuts for his love (mostly) of Lexus vehicles, until this year when I test drove, and brought home, a Lexus ES 300h. I wanted a hybrid, period. I can't STAND wasting resources. I was like, look, a FULLY loaded Prius 4 top trim is $33k. Let's just get that. Then, before I bought, I took my wife and checked out the Lexus version of a Prius, basically, the CT200h. Pretty nice, but the salesman suggested we look at the ES300h and it looked AMAZING in Nebula Gray Pearl, and got the same 40mpg. We sat in it, drove it, and were like, holy crap we'll take it. 0-60 is 8.1, which isn't terrible, and it feels faster than that, and the ride quality was worlds better than the Prius or CT200h. $50k loaded, yes, but we WANT to run errands now, lol. I can't wait to hop in it every time.
I had pretty much the same experience. I started with a Toyota Auris (not available in the USA, closest relative is the Corolla) and while it was a good car, as far as driving goes it never got better than "mwoah". Then I upgraded to a Lexus IS 300h. A nice car, looks good and drives well, but it didn't have the comfort I wanted. Then I came across a used GS 450h with top-level trim for a very good price, went for a test drive and bought it the very next day. While it's not as fast as the GS F it does 0-60 in approx 5.5 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph so it's no slouch either. This performance doesn't come at the cost of efficiency: on average I'm getting 33 MPG with a lot of city traffic but on long highway drives I can get up to 44 MPG. As far as I'm concerned this car has it all: performance, comfort and efficiency. An amazing piece of engineering.
This is the best car overview channel on the internet. It's not gimmicky, it's honest, and it's straight, and consistent. Bravo.
That might be the coolest opening in a car review channel I’ve ever seen.
ABSOLUTELY AGREE
The quality of production on your videos still blows me away every time I watch them. Keep it up Goose! #savagegeese17
"it makes you very scary"
-savagegeese 2017
+wasterpop haha yeah the driving was all one take so I had some verbal language failures.
The car is just ahead of its time!...... 10 yrs and this will still be a nice looking car
Gone but not forgotten. Rest In Peace, GS
Such an intelligent and thorough review.
I love how you look at the mechanics of the car.
What a beautiful car, I'll be getting an RCF next year
It should come in a manual. I have a gen 2 GS. I converted it to manual, best thing ever!
Cranix Ten you’re doing God’s work my man
Come with a manual and lose performance? Doesn't seem logical
This car looks amazing, what are you talking about???
savagegeese cant wait to eventually get these used as I'm sure a good amount of them are gently driven by grandpa and grandma.
im already saving lol
You could look into getting an IS-F as well...
@@malayrojak ISF get beat to hell tho
Rain Santiago ša
@@MisterNiggaX and all the decent ones are disappearing off the market. Only ones left have garbage aftermarket wheels and/or 90k+ miles. Saw an 08 with 140k miles on it the other day online.
just started working for lexus and it's nice to get to drive these cars. wasn't much of a fan of lexus but now I can appreciate them. only thing I will say is their backup cameras are terrible.
@@sillybeans929 🤔😂😂😂😂😂
The New Front Grill is awesome
If you want a new E39 M5, with updated tech and interior, then this is the car. I actually love that 5 liter in this and RC-F. It makes the same power (unmodified) as it's competitors, folks say they are getting better real world mileage, and should be more reliable. Is it expensive? Sure. But i think this is more of a 550i/E43 competitor, instead of an M5/E63 competitor. It's priced the same as those and seems like WAY more fun.
Save the v8s..
i’m 20 years old and i’ve started saving up for one of these! 2 weeks in and i’ve saved up 2.7k. Wish me luck everyone on getting my dream car🙏
well hows that going?
@@SuperWaterskiboy i ended up saving 15 grand and buying a ford raptor to use as a work truck for my new fence company haha. GSF is gonna have to wait sadly
@michaelmedina1719 prompt response lol 😅 well congrats and nice job man!
Best car review channel on TH-cam period.
This dudes sense of humour is savage... love it 🙏🏼💯
Day-um!
Had no idea the GS-F is rocking 15" front rotors AND Sachs (adjustable?) dampers!
Nice....
Yes adjustable. But only on the 17+ MY.
I'm sold. This is my midlife crisis car! Can't wait. Thanks for the thorough review. :)
Great review!! I just picked up a 2020 GS F and that NA V8 sounds just sublime. People complain of the infotainment, but who buys a car for that? I got mine for $17+K below that $90K price point.
Congrats, great car
@@dallasmellsop5488 it's ok
Fabulous review. Disagree on the RCF call though - had both and I personally think the GS F is a way better all around proposition. Drives better, way more practical, anyway, both great cars in their own way. Also, I got my nearly new, low mileage fully loaded GS F for less than I paid for the RC F new... Keep up the good work - again, a fabulous review - thank you! 😁👍
My favorite car period! I will have one soon.
Man, without exaggerating, you are my favorite car reviewer on the planet right now. I look forward to your reviews more than I do for those from MotorTrend or other industry big names.
This is the best review of this car on TH-cam, well done 👍🏼
For what it's worth, you're reviews have gotten so much better! Keep up the great work and please keep giving Gary some shit.
The video quality of all your videos is just simply....AMAZING!
Dude! You are tearing it up in that car. Proving you can beat on that Lexus all day long.
I LIKE THE SHAPE ENOUGH, THAT I BOUGHT THE GSF. VERY HAPPY WITH PERFORMANCE
Niceeee I just picked one up too 😭 it’s getting delivered now
How's the reliability?
@@gameredeem2314 rock solid
@@jonvanburen6483what about 2 years later?
People dont understand, Lexus has a better reliability than the average Toyota. One of the things that make modern cars unreliable is too much technology and electronics along with adding superchargers and turbos. this Lexus is a pure luxury sedan with a sports car dna
I actually love the look
Savagegeese you are the best reviewers out here.
I luuvv the technical stuff in the shoppe. Keep up the great work. The talking, the joking. The humor suits me.
All you need it to elevate to another level. Need exposure.
Trunk segment is quickly becoming my favorite
The biggest downfall is definitely the price. The RC F should be mid to high 60's and the GS F low to mid 70's. Trust me they would fly off the Lexus dealerships lots.
Well actually people say that dealers are giving big discounts on these F cars. I agree that at MSRP these are overpriced but lots of dealers are willing to give good deals on these.
My only bone of contention is the styling of the car, especially the front end, the grill is ok but like what the gentleman said it looks as though it's been tagged on as a last afterthought
Samuel Wu what weee they new? Now?
Yeah I’m sure they would but it’s obviously worth far more
i see a lot of balls to the wall dodge trucks around 30 and they dont fly off the lots. wild
The cinematic quality of these vids always amazes me. This is pure quality. I think I may actually buy a savage geese shirt if you can get them.
Ok. this is the best car review concept on the net. Keep up the good work.
the orange calipers are one of my favorite parts!! I plan to paint my faded calipers on my isf and do that same color
I've seen a ton of car review sites and always left wondering with questions. But with you goose you are in point with everything a consumer is looking for. Just subscribed . Amazing work buddy
I’ve watched this review at least 6 times!!! I love this car and can’t wait to buy one once I can afford it 😭
Good luck. Better buy it before you can’t. Price has only gone up since you posted this.
Best car reviews on the tubes. I want a Turbowski t-shirt!!
Hey, So sorry I had to post this here, but I tried to call you and I
can't get a hold of you and you didn't respond to my text. I found the
information that you asked me about.... It's called pruritus anusitis,
in other words anal itching - it's quite common and is not dangerous. It
can happen if you don't wipe your butt properly. It can also be a sign
of hemorrhoids in or near your butt hole, I still recommend you keep
that doctor appointment. Wash it and keep it really clean and also wash
your hands before & after you scratch, that way you wont get pink
eye like you did last time. If kept clean, the anal odor should be
bearable although you may want to keep spray in your car.
Scott P Thanks even my doctors could not figure this out.
lmao wtf is this comment
Squatty Potty and Babyganics flushable baby wipes, period. Game Over. Your ass will be in heaven for the rest of your life. Don't buy any other brand of wipes. The chemicals will irritate your bung and defeat the purpose. Squatty Potty is the best $25 you will EVER spend. Say goodbye to hemorrhoids, swamp-ass, and stank forever with this combo.
I can’t stop laughing such a random ass comment
Scott P hey Turbowski!
I like the previous ISF V8. Today every car wants to look like a million bucks and a top speed of 200 mph. The older was subtle, elegant with a hint of what it hides under.
The front end is perfect. It's mean looking and it matches the car perfectly
Just found your channel and I’m obsessed with looking through all these old videos on cars I will never buy. Hell, I don’t even own a car. But your reviews are so good and interesting it’s worth my time anyway.
Hope your channel grows so people can appreciate your thorough work.
Thanks!
The reason why you are getting understeer is because you have traction control on still. The "EXPERT MODE" does not shut off traction control completely, its mostly on still and will understeer. You need to put the car in park mode, and in sport+, hold the traction control button until expert mode disappeared. That, you will get oversteer all the time when pushing through corners. It's a weird hidden thing that I didn't find that in my manual.
It was tested in expert mode same as RCF.
Great review. So far, I love my GSF. Great car with the reliability being best I've come across. Good work!
Turbowski is right up my alley, "who wants to drive a manual".
One of two channels I always give a like to.
one of the best channels in YT, in a long time
Great production quality. Tons of effort, unlike most automotive journalists on TH-cam. Amazing video, keep up the great work !
Right to the bone as always! It cant get any better! Always a pleasure to watch a real youtube car review from you.
The front end of the car is picture perfect ! Lexus learned from BMW not to be a slave to the black ovals with the logo between them. Lexus is a perfect car !!!
I love this channel and these reviews. It's very laid back, blunt and doesn't seem overly scripted. Shop time is great it's makes me feel like I'm shooting the shit with some buddies talking about the car. Great reviews and I wish this channel more success. Please don't stray away from this realistic reviewing style when more money comes your way.
You guy's are great, well respected and surely enjoy what you do. You set the base line for all other car reviewers to reference. But, Lexus deserves some respect, be nice:-)
Cinematics just keep getting better and better!
Shout Out for the Plymouth Breeze. Which most people never heard of. Keeping Plymouth alive lol
GS F ❤️
I have the 2016 GSF, white, red seats are awesome, black wheels. I drive the shit out of it. Thinking of trading for 2018, love this blue, and atomic Silver, but definitely my red seat. I personally love the front end, it sold me on the GSF over the BMW M550
10 sec in and I already have to say: Stunning quality shots!
Also, stylish socks over the jeans segment.
Most comprehensive automotive reviewer on TH-cam! I can only hope you're going to get an Audi S5 Sportback to review, as that's what I'm targeting for my first ever new car purchase in my 17 years of driving. It would be great to see what you have to say. I feel your frustrations though in the fact that the tech in these cars is getting nuts and fixing it is even more ridiculous. I also agree that the lack of after purchase updates on infotainment firmware is utter bullshit. If it has a glitch you tend to be stuck with it. They should be able to push a firmware update at the dealer when in for service. Seems all the companies could care less after the car is purchased.
Great, informative and with a tasteful slice of humor. Absolutely golden, keep up the great work!
Great video buddy! It really helps my decision to purchase a GSF. I was thinking of the new 2018 LS500 vs 2018 GSF. But with this video it definitely helps my decision.
UTMJJ well that was goofy. you chose wrong. did you not get to test drive before??
@@bobbymayyy no, he chose right. GS F over LS500 all day long.
My mother owns a Lexus GS350. While it's no GS F, the basic chassis is simply amazing. It truly is a shame that Lexus is discontinuing the model (for understandable reasons: not enough people buy them) and I have a feeling that in a few years, it will be sorely missed and there may be an increased demand for it as a used car, at least that is what I hope.
Absolutely correct about the color and seeing it in person. I love the color. Great video like always.
Gotta love the Outrun sound effects at the very last 10 seconds of the video
Dedication, commitment and repitition = success. Congrats.
This is a great video... And Lexus makes amazing vehicles.
I'm a German car guy but I really like this car. The fit and finish is top notch and I'm confident it's RELIABLE as hell. For peace of mind I'd choose this over an M3/M5 or any AMG.
Great review 👊, I watched this 3 times before buying a 2nd hand one in Australia 🇦🇺 over Holden VF Calais Director which has a Chev LS3 6.3 litre engine - paid a little more than the Holden couldn’t really compare with the ride and feel, and of course quality of finish 👌🏼
I like the GSF styling. Its compelling to me. The RCF is very compelling, love it. But the most compelling thing I have pondered on many a quiet night, is that the GSF goes that extra mile to close the trunk for me.
Love all your videos. Looking at the scenery, I've many times thought to myself "these roads look familiar, that farm looks familiar..." then at the end of your video I saw you pass the subdivision I live in, and the road I crashed my friend's Corvette on. Lily Pond in Woodstock!!! Good times......
Legendary review! Well done!
Goose's videography just keep getting better and better!
I would consider sending Mr Turbo to Toastmasters to brush up on his public speaking, but I am a detail oriented mofo.
Have a nice day and carry on boys
Your reviews and production quality is off the charts. I love it thank you! The reviews youve done for rcf and gsf are honest and good. I love lexus i just wish it wasnt 90k
Scott is like “please leave me alone, I just want to go back to working on chargers”
Another superbly executed, honest and down to Earth review.Love, love the touch of humor, details and the excellent camera work.
And I agree with you regarding the RCF and will most likely be purchasing one due in part by your review.Kudos to you and Scott, y'all ROCK!
+David Sellers Thanks, cant go wrong with an RCF, very enjoyable ride.
The front design honest looks very good and those who say it's a outdated look need to really give us a list of their boring design easily breakable vehicles
A sports sedan without turbos...this has become so unique. The front end, not great but the rest is very very good. It just seems like it will feel tight and fun for years to come. That is a sweet car.
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