Sopdadope wrote:Second thing I noticed, too much wood. The steering wheel was wood grain as was the dash trim.
I really don't understand putting wood on the steering wheel. The last thing I want on a steering wheel is a hard slippery surface. That's one thing I definitely don't like about the 02+ Q.
Quote »It's obvious the car is well geared for 0-60 acceleration. I don't see a stock Q beating a GS400 from a stoplight drag, maybe from a roll or slightly modded things would be even. [/quote]
I don't think a stock first gen. Q will outrun a stock GS400 from a start or a roll. They run in the upper 90 mph range in the quarter mile compared to lower 90s for a stock Q. It's a lighter car with more horsepower and better gearing. The beauty of a 5 speed gearbox is that you can have your cake and eat it too with lower gearing off the line, but still have decent gearing for higher speeds.
Quote »Brakes....I can't really tell. I didn't get to drive the car so I can't speak for the brake feel. [/quote]
I'm not sure how good the stock brakes are relative to the Q, but one thing that is nice about GS400s is that Supra Turbo brakes bolt on, and they are the nicest factory brakes you can get this side of Porsche. Warpage is no longer an issue with rotors that big.
Quote »All in all, the Q fairs very well against a very good sporty sedan nearly a decade it's junior. I've always admired the GS and was really looking forward to jumping in one. Now that I have, it makes me appreciate my car all the more.
[/quote]I thought about buying a GS400 before I got Q #2, and like them better overall, but couldn't justify paying 3X as much for a car that isn't that much better. It really is a credit to how good the original Q was that is matches up so favorably to a car that is 8 years newer.