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09-08-05, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jskim9
Keep in mind that it's $3.99USD, not Cdn. So after conversion, NY is still higher. California isn't as harsh, it's still in the low $3 range. Knock on wood.
if the gs300 does do regular gas, then the cheaper prices/fuel economy factor may be more important.
which year did the gs start having side curtain airbags? or am i just dreaming? our 99 gs400 does not have it, but i recall the 01 gs430 i test drove had a srs logo on the inside a-pillar... that might mean the 02 gs300 would have that if safety is important. otherwise... i can't think of anything else against an older gs400.
09-08-05, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Benjamin T
i was also quoting in usd
if the gs300 does do regular gas, then the cheaper prices/fuel economy factor may be more important.
which year did the gs start having side curtain airbags? or am i just dreaming? our 99 gs400 does not have it, but i recall the 01 gs430 i test drove had a srs logo on the inside a-pillar... that might mean the 02 gs300 would have that if safety is important. otherwise... i can't think of anything else against an older gs400.
if the gs300 does do regular gas, then the cheaper prices/fuel economy factor may be more important.
which year did the gs start having side curtain airbags? or am i just dreaming? our 99 gs400 does not have it, but i recall the 01 gs430 i test drove had a srs logo on the inside a-pillar... that might mean the 02 gs300 would have that if safety is important. otherwise... i can't think of anything else against an older gs400.
All of our vehicles will run on Regular Unleaded. Try it for yourself and see if you're pleased with the results. Be sure to know your Average Gasoline consumption prior to the switchover and after.
09-08-05, 12:36 PM
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my owner's manual for my gs400 says "regular fuel only in emergencies"... i tried a full tank of 89 once and it pinged like hell and i've been too scared to go back
going off topic... sorry for the thread hijack.
going off topic... sorry for the thread hijack.
09-08-05, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Benjamin T
my owner's manual for my gs400 says "regular fuel only in emergencies"... i tried a full tank of 89 once and it pinged like hell and i've been too scared to go back
going off topic... sorry for the thread hijack.
going off topic... sorry for the thread hijack.
09-08-05, 07:06 PM
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Assumming both cars are in great mechanical condition, go for the 400 and use the 7K for mods like TC, 3.76lsd, and suspension drop or just keep the 7k in you pocket. The downside to the 300 is lack of power. As for mpg, expect about 1 to 2 mpg better with a 300. I had a 2000 gs300 and got wooped one too many times by honda accord v-6's. Traded it in for the 430 .... enough said 
09-08-05, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by DetMich1
Though I run my LX470 and GS400 on premium, I have used mid-grade gas 89 octane in my SC400 for many years and probably 150,000 miles (car now has 343,000 miles) without any loss of mileage or encountering any knock. Its only about a dime a gallon difference, but thats $2.00 every fill-up.
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