Ok guys I thought when I parted out my GS I was going to move on and buy something else but after driving many cars and thinking about it I have decided to stay in the Lexus fam.

Now my two choices are a 2000 LS400 or an 01GS430. I am going to drive this thing stock for a while seeing I am buiilding a townhouse and getting engaged hence broke lol. I really like the idea of upgrading to the LS but am a little disappointed I cant step up to the ls430. That would be a no brainer.

I also like the idea of getting my car just with the bigger engine and a little newer. I am trying to do the smart thing here and stay within a budget for once in my life lol. What would you guys choose and why???

Oh and I can get the car at the dealer auction so I am saving some money there as well.
How do I start a poll???

definitely get the ls, then you wont be under so much pressure to mod. it :D and you can use that money to build your house which would be a much better investment.that gen LS is a lovely car and you wont be disappointed :thumbup:

Start with search!

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127071

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127069

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92272

Know there are a couple others, still looking

definately the gs430, i dont like the 00 400s looks

Here's the other I recalled. LS430 but much of the logic is similar for the LS400

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142551
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142442

I guess I should chip in since I have both a LS and GS...

You've had a GS already, get the LS and enjoy the additional comfort and room. Performance stock vs stock isn't all that different.


I'll sell you my bodykit, exhaust and suspension off mine when I decide to get a new beater and you're ready to mod! :)

Geesh Dave I was just wondering peoples opinion I guess I will do a search lol. Damn I just got scolded lol.

get the LS - its super pimp

Geesh Dave I was just wondering peoples opinion I guess I will do a search lol. Damn I just got scolded lol.


Lol, no scolding implied :), just making use of the resources that are already at your fingertips. I remember participating in most of these so know they're out there.

Jeff, stick with the GS. The LS is just oh so boring, and a limo at that. Sorry LS guys :)

Dave keep that stuff on ice so when i am ready you can sell it to me lol.

if it's ls430 i would go for it. but between ls400 and gs430, i probably would choose gs430

if it's ls430 i would go for it. but between ls400 and gs430, i probably would choose gs430

:agree: along with the fact that come this fall if you buy a LS400 (great car in it's day) you will be 2 generations behind whereas the 2nd Gen GS430 is only one year removed from the assembly line so it looks a lot fresher IMO. Being that you already came from a GS I don't have to sell you on the GS. Good luck in whatever decision you make as both were and still are great cars.

Get the LS if you want a higher class, more luxurious car.

I have a GS, but IMO:

The bigger the better.

Black on Black LS = sex

Unless the price difference is too substantial, get the GS430.