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Old 04-05-10, 09:28 PM
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I am having a hard time deciding which path to go.. I used to own the GS430 but I am having a hard time picking between IS350 or GS350... Which one should I buy.. Give me pros and cons...
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Old 04-05-10, 09:37 PM
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why exactly are you having 'a hard time' ?

asking the "which one should I buy" will not help your indecision. Half the people here like the GS, half like the IS. They are in different price brackets, and are rarely cross-shopped.

go test drive both and get a feel for them.

then make the decision yourself.

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Old 04-05-10, 09:52 PM
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New or used?
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Old 04-05-10, 09:54 PM
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go with GS, but of course i'm biased.
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Old 04-05-10, 10:57 PM
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two cars are very different. do you need space? do you prefer a sportier or more luxurious drive?
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Old 04-05-10, 11:28 PM
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quite simple really...IS if you don't need the back seats; GS if you do
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GS is way good.
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Old 04-06-10, 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by trichiteo
I am having a hard time deciding which path to go.. I used to own the GS430 but I am having a hard time picking between IS350 or GS350... Which one should I buy.. Give me pros and cons...
they basically same car except the size and design...
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Old 04-06-10, 02:37 AM
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GS all the way!
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Old 04-06-10, 05:53 AM
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....and both will be revised (new body styles) very soon....11 or 12?
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Old 04-06-10, 06:00 AM
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i find the interior to be better in the IS than the GS, mainly the materials used on the dash
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Old 04-06-10, 06:02 AM
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IS for sport, GS for ride
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Old 04-06-10, 06:55 AM
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I owned an '08 GS350 AWD and after a few months I hated it.
I owned a '06 IS250 AWD and between the two would definitely opt for the IS350
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how much larger is the rear seat room in the GS, I dont remember it being a whole lot bigger than the IS
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Old 04-06-10, 07:01 AM
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Is it me or the IS350 has MUCH better screen than the GS? like difference in resolution!
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