GS 300 slower than IS 300 ?
02-04-04, 11:52 AM
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GS 300 slower than IS 300 ?
So, nearly every all of us who have the IS 300 complain of being gutless, so is the GS 300 even slower....I am seriously thinking of trading my 2002 IS 300 for a new 2004 GS 300.....I have always like the GS, I can't really justify 50K for the GS 430.....but I guess with the GS 300 you get a nice cruiser, I have really liked the IS 300.....I wish Lexus had just put more power in it ! Stupid Acura TL's now have 270 HP...so frustrating
....anyway, I wish now for a GS 300 only for more room the IS gets a litlle cramped
....anyway, I wish now for a GS 300 only for more room the IS gets a litlle cramped
02-04-04, 11:56 AM
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Once you drive the IS, you won't like the mushy ride of the stock GS. When I got the
IS for a loaner, I LOVED the ride on that thing. So nimble, low, and responsive yet
doesn't have a problem going in dips and curbs. Yeah, it is a little small. The GS is
a good cruiser but prepare to modify the suspensions.
Oh, it is a little slower b/c it's heavier.
IS for a loaner, I LOVED the ride on that thing. So nimble, low, and responsive yet
doesn't have a problem going in dips and curbs. Yeah, it is a little small. The GS is
a good cruiser but prepare to modify the suspensions.
Oh, it is a little slower b/c it's heavier.
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02-04-04, 11:57 AM
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Why don't you just get a CPO 2002 GS430 and stop complaining about it not being fast enough? Should be similarly optioned and priced.
02-04-04, 12:03 PM
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Originally posted by DaveGS4
Why don't you just get a CPO 2002 GS430 and stop complaining about it not being fast enough? Should be similarly optioned and priced.
Why don't you just get a CPO 2002 GS430 and stop complaining about it not being fast enough? Should be similarly optioned and priced.
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02-04-04, 01:14 PM
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yup, to me the is300 is very slow, and the gs4 is fast enough for me. the gs3 is even worse than the is3 of course, same engine on a car that's heavier, you tell me. (i am already on is300 5 speed already and it's still slow).
i agree with davegs4, get a used gs400 or gs430 that's much better
the gs4 has better resale value than the gs3 i believe, and to me the price of the gs430 is totally justified. it's a v8 in there, just the engine alone is like 10k more
i agree with davegs4, get a used gs400 or gs430 that's much better
the gs4 has better resale value than the gs3 i believe, and to me the price of the gs430 is totally justified. it's a v8 in there, just the engine alone is like 10k more
02-04-04, 01:41 PM
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Some people like to have a new car. He rather have a 2004 GS300 with the plastic wraping still on the seats than a used GS400/430. I know the feeling. Can't argue with that.
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02-04-04, 04:11 PM
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Originally posted by rominl
...i agree with davegs4, get a used gs400 or gs430 that's much better
the gs4 has better resale value than the gs3 i believe, and to me the price of the gs430 is totally justified. it's a v8 in there, just the engine alone is like 10k more
...i agree with davegs4, get a used gs400 or gs430 that's much better
the gs4 has better resale value than the gs3 i believe, and to me the price of the gs430 is totally justified. it's a v8 in there, just the engine alone is like 10k more
I went with a new GS3 after test driving used GS3 & 4 and basically decided that the exclusive nature of the car (SportDesign model w/ Blackwood), color combo, endless upgrade possibilities, and a price I couldn't beat sold me on it
Also, the used cars just seemed too beat up for my tastes...I wanted something super-clean, etc... and just couldn't find it.In terms of resale value, my car is still worth more than what I paid for it and it's an '02...and I bought it brand new below blue book
. If there was a GS4 at the time that was as interesting as mine, I probably would of jumped on it 'cause I love the power with zero mods!
02-04-04, 04:54 PM
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Re: GS 300 slower than IS 300 ?
Originally posted by lexusnexus
So, nearly every all of us who have the IS 300 complain of being gutless, so is the GS 300 even slower....I am seriously thinking of trading my 2002 IS 300 for a new 2004 GS 300.....I have always like the GS, I can't really justify 50K for the GS 430.....but I guess with the GS 300 you get a nice cruiser, I have really liked the IS 300.....I wish Lexus had just put more power in it ! Stupid Acura TL's now have 270 HP...so frustrating
....anyway, I wish now for a GS 300 only for more room the IS gets a litlle cramped
So, nearly every all of us who have the IS 300 complain of being gutless, so is the GS 300 even slower....I am seriously thinking of trading my 2002 IS 300 for a new 2004 GS 300.....I have always like the GS, I can't really justify 50K for the GS 430.....but I guess with the GS 300 you get a nice cruiser, I have really liked the IS 300.....I wish Lexus had just put more power in it ! Stupid Acura TL's now have 270 HP...so frustrating
....anyway, I wish now for a GS 300 only for more room the IS gets a litlle cramped
02-04-04, 05:08 PM
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Originally posted by KVA
Based on how you drive, where you drive (in LA it's really hard to experience the full capabilites of the GS while in traffic), what are your future intentions with the car, etc...all play into this. For pure performance, go GS4...
I went with a new GS3 after test driving used GS3 & 4 and basically decided that the exclusive nature of the car (SportDesign model w/ Blackwood), color combo, endless upgrade possibilities, and a price I couldn't beat sold me on it Also, the used cars just seemed too beat up for my tastes...I wanted something super-clean, etc... and just couldn't find it.
In terms of resale value, my car is still worth more than what I paid for it and it's an '02...and I bought it brand new below blue book.
If there was a GS4 at the time that was as interesting as mine, I probably would of jumped on it 'cause I love the power with zero mods!
Based on how you drive, where you drive (in LA it's really hard to experience the full capabilites of the GS while in traffic), what are your future intentions with the car, etc...all play into this. For pure performance, go GS4...
I went with a new GS3 after test driving used GS3 & 4 and basically decided that the exclusive nature of the car (SportDesign model w/ Blackwood), color combo, endless upgrade possibilities, and a price I couldn't beat sold me on it
Also, the used cars just seemed too beat up for my tastes...I wanted something super-clean, etc... and just couldn't find it.In terms of resale value, my car is still worth more than what I paid for it and it's an '02...and I bought it brand new below blue book
. If there was a GS4 at the time that was as interesting as mine, I probably would of jumped on it 'cause I love the power with zero mods!
that's kinda fun 
02-04-04, 06:36 PM
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Originally posted by ripe911
Some people like to have a new car. He rather have a 2004 GS300 with the plastic wraping still on the seats than a used GS400/430. I know the feeling. Can't argue with that.
Some people like to have a new car. He rather have a 2004 GS300 with the plastic wraping still on the seats than a used GS400/430. I know the feeling. Can't argue with that.
02-05-04, 05:53 AM
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I opted to buy a GS3 over an IS3 for one simple fact......the interior of the IS just did not do anything for me!! I also opted for the GS3 over the 4 because at some point my car will se FI.....and it can be done easier on the 3 than on the 4
02-05-04, 09:08 AM
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Originally posted by rominl
well you don't have to go high speed to enjoy the v8. the pickup of v8 is insane. hey i live in LA (and san jose) too so i know how it goes. with the v8 i can pass pretty much anyone at will that's kinda fun
well you don't have to go high speed to enjoy the v8. the pickup of v8 is insane. hey i live in LA (and san jose) too so i know how it goes. with the v8 i can pass pretty much anyone at will
that's kinda fun
I love to pass people as well...maybe I will have to seriously consider the SC to keep up 
or sell and get a GS4 (unfortunately "playing" with my car just drives the wife insane )