Lexus will upgrade GS430 engine(spring 07)
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Autoweek article implied there might be some sheetmetal changes but then only talked about engines. Wouldn't mind seeing some cosmetic changes too.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
Autoweek article implied there might be some sheetmetal changes but then only talked about engines. Wouldn't mind seeing some cosmetic changes too.
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
I think so, much like the cosmetic changes given to the ES300=>330 and RX330=>350 engine upgrades. On the other hand, the GS350 is already on sale in Japan and it looks no different from the GS300. So if the cosmetic changes are to happen it'll have to happen to the JDM V6 GS's which will receive no engine upgrade.
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Originally Posted by rominl
yeah, i know it's in the east, but is it the case in the west as well? coz' i still see gs430 sitting in the lot last time i went to dealership
but true, special order is the way to go
but true, special order is the way to go
Same here, it may very well go special order accross the country, but it is not so everwhere at the moment. Our dealer still has a bunch of GS430s for sale. Until the GS350 actually hits showrooms I don't think the GS430 will be special order in my area. After than though I think it will have to be special order or at least very limmited since the GS350 will take all the sales.
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Originally Posted by CK6Speed
Same here, it may very well go special order accross the country, but it is not so everwhere at the moment. Our dealer still has a bunch of GS430s for sale. Until the GS350 actually hits showrooms I don't think the GS430 will be special order in my area. After than though I think it will have to be special order or at least very limmited since the GS350 will take all the sales.
anyway, good question on the MY. the 3gs came out in spring 05 as 06 model, if i have to guess, maybe the gs460 will come out in spring 07 as 08?
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Originally Posted by rominl
we will see, maybe it's time for another dealership visit
anyway, good question on the MY. the 3gs came out in spring 05 as 06 model, if i have to guess, maybe the gs460 will come out in spring 07 as 08?
anyway, good question on the MY. the 3gs came out in spring 05 as 06 model, if i have to guess, maybe the gs460 will come out in spring 07 as 08?
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Originally Posted by LexArazzo
If the GS460 will be available spring 07, it will be a 08 model for sure. Will they have a 07 GS430 though ? I doubt it . . .
I am sure lexus already planned this engine update when GS was developed, however neither 4.6 V8 nor 3.5 V6 was available at that time.
I dont think it is Lexus marketing wanting to do something crazy, it is more about simply using what you got at the time. Knowing Toyota, they would have rather used 3.5 and 4.6 engines from start to lower engineering costs...
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
The IS 350 makes what 276lbs of torque? The 430 makes 325lbs, at the low end of the RPM range too!
Also, the 300 handles quite a bit better than 430, due to the lighter weight and I guess better weight distribution.
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Originally Posted by LexArazzo
If the GS460 will be available spring 07, it will be a 08 model for sure. Will they have a 07 GS430 though ? I doubt it . . .
the 2gs had 05 from fall of 04 till early 05 before the 3gs came out
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Originally Posted by Och
Yeah, but the 3.5 is quite a bit lighter so the torque difference is somewhat offset here, as they are running virtually the same times in 0-60.
Also, the 300 handles quite a bit better than 430, due to the lighter weight and I guess better weight distribution.
Also, the 300 handles quite a bit better than 430, due to the lighter weight and I guess better weight distribution.
I have not driven both cars back to back on identical roads to figure out how big the difference is .
To me, the IS is more front heavy that the GS! I think the engine just overpowers things.