Hi all, I'm trying to decide between the LS and the GS. Of the GSs which should I consider - the 400 or the 300? What are the differences? Does anyone know of a link or site that compares the two? Are there any links that talk about the differences between years such as the differences between the 1998 GS400 and the 1996 GS 400? My searches have been unproductive. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

 

If you search you will find TONS of info...

I have had both GS3 and GS4... Id deff pick the GS4... Its alot quicker and a whole lot more smooth (the motor/ trans)

 

welcome to clubleuxs. i am sure johnny will chime in with the famous post

anyway, there is no 1996 gs400.... gs400 started in 1998.

if you have the money and willing to pay the slightly extra insurance for the v8, get the gs400. everything else on the cars are pretty much all the same

 

Gs400 ..... im thinking of switching!

 

Get the GS400 or GS430 and enjoy the power of 300 HP V8. There are more aftermarket parts for the GS than LS. You can find more information about the GS/LS at Lexus.com:
http://www.lexus.com/cpo/model_library.html

 

LOL welcome to CL

YOU can thank Dave gs4

welcome to ClubLexus! You'll find most all of the questions you have as you're getting started have been asked over and over again and you can get an instant answer using our forum search feature. I'll post some links for you in a second that will help get you started

Should I get a GS300 or GS400? (found by searching with "which gs300 gs400" in the GS forum)

Sample Related threads:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs400

GS300 or GS430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs430

Typical GS problems you should be aware of (most consider these minor)
Moisture in Healights
Low/rough Idle Issue
Door Actuator Problems
Dash Rattle
Sunroof Rattle
Vibration at Highway Speed
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...S400+Rough+Idle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...t=Door+Actuator
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ght=Dash+Rattle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...=Sunroof+Rattle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...=GS400+low+idle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...dlight+Moisture
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...Gs400+Vibration


Is it worth getting a CPO vehicle? (found by searching for 'CPO worth"

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...&threadid=76991
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=CPO+worth
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=CPO+worth
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=CPO+worth
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=CPO+worth
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=CPO+worth

 

welcome to CL. go ahead and get yourself the V8

 

yup-that sums it up

 

Now that is one hek of an informative post WELCOME TO THE CLUB!!!!

 

welcome to CL! GS4 all the way!....and this is from a gs3 owner

 

Wow!! Thanks for all the info T.L.W. and everybody else! Apparently I'll have to work on my search skills.

I'll get the GS400. What should I expect to pay for a well maintained 1998 - 1999 GS400 with 50 - 70 K miles? What would be a really good but reasonable deal?

Thanks again!

 

Well it also depends on options (nav. nav)... But id say anywhere from 17-20 is a good price for a CLEAN one.

 

any specific color you looking for?

and yeah, for that yr and mileage, i think around 18k you can shoot for

 

I'd prefer black or a darker color. Not white.

 

dont thank me lol

thank the forum admin Dave GS4

the search master

and yes around 17-20k

if you dont like DRL get a 98