dseag2

Well guys, after an A5 S-Line and 2 S5 Cabs I need something a little more practical for traveling and hauling people. I'll be trading my S5 Cab at the end of the month for a '13 GS350 F-Sport.

I'm not really a fan of the A6 styling and the A7 is just too high-priced when you add all the goodies, plus the $6k B&O system. BMW and M-B aren't even on my radar screen. For me, going German = going Audi.

I've really enjoyed this forum, and with all the great cars Audi keeps introducing I may very well be back. In the interim, if anyone is interested in an '11 S5 Cab in Daytona Gray/Tuscan w/ 7,500 miles you can PM me.

All my Audis have been flawless, and the S5 Cab is one of the best cars I've ever owned. I'll miss it.

stratdan

My wife just traded her 2006 A6 3.2 for a luxury model of the '13 GS 350. These appear to be great cars and this was after driving the new A6 and BMW 5 series. The interiors are absolutely killer. I would have bought the F sport but she did not want the staggered wheels and liked the front better on the Luxury.
I think you made a good choice. My wife got an extra $1500 off for moving from a targeted competitor (Audi).

ayap

Well, tell us about the GS 350. It does have a nice interior; a tad slower than the S5 at 5.7 sec, but cheaper than the A6 for the money. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Beakerz

I do like the styling of the new GS350, but the rear end reminds me of a Kia Optima. The similarity is undeniable.

dseag2

The interior and the handling ability is what sold me on the car. The big Kia Optima trunk will also hold a lot more luggage than my S5 Cab. BTW, the designer at Kia came from Audi, so I will take that as kind of a compliment!

Beakerz

It wasn't intended to be meant as a bad thing. I'm just pointing out that Lexus basically copied the rear end styling of the Kia Optima. The Japanese are famous for doing that anyway.

bagwell

BS - they slightly look similar and that's it...they didn't "COPY" it.

the GS350 is a great looking car...congrats!! You will love it.

bagwell

...and furthermore....go look at the 2006 Lexus IS tail lights.

Beakerz

LOL...obviously they can't copy it exactly. That would lead to nothing but big lawsuits. But they copied it as much as they could and still get away with it. It's much more than slightly similar. You could easily mistake one for the other on the road.

Beakerz

The lights are just one aspect of the rear styling. Your post is pointless.