Parke10

right now i own a 92 es300 love the car,but its time for it to go.
I was wondering if anyone knew or had links to the year to year changes in the GS 2nd gen and all the differences between the 400 and the 430, thanks

ElitistK

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grill, tail lights, exhaust tip, rims, steering wheel, auto-dim mirrors (01+). Also, 430 comes with HID as standard. That's all i can think of right now.

DarKnight

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Your best bet is to do a search. There are quite a few threads on that topic. I'm a former ES owner (a 1999 Gold Coach Edition to be exact). It's a great car. Very good daily driver, but I couldn't do the things I'm doing with my GS. I was very happy when I made the switch. It's a great move on your part. One piece of advice though, if you want power go for the GS4xx unless you plan to boost the GS3. I'm always saying damn I should have gotten a 2k GS4, but I'm still happy with my car nonetheless. Can't go wrong with a GS.

Parke10

im pretty set on getting an 01+ gs430 i might go for a 400 but id like a 430 is there a different engine in the 430 than in the 400?

DonJuan45i

yes 430=4.3 (litre)
400=4.0

GREED777

Here is a general breakdown.

http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/u...x.cfm/id/2311/

Parke10

ok so im looking for an 02+ then, does anyone have the Hp,torque,1/4,0-60, and top speed of the 400 and 430?

GREED777

GS 300 = 220 HP 225 TQ
GS 400 = 300 HP 310 TQ
GS 430 = 300 HP 325 TQ

Not sure about the stock 1/4 times, I'm sure if you conduct a search you will find it. I believe the GS400/430 0-60 times are around 5.7 - 5.8 seconds. Not sure on the GS300 0-60.

Parke10

so i guess with numbers that close it comes down to what you guys think... is it worth it 2 get the 430 or should i stick to the 400?

DarKnight

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They switched from the 4.0 to the 4.3 in 01 so you could get a 2001 GS430. I think the GS3 does 0-60 in about 7.8 seconds. I think the GS4xx does the 1/4 mile somewhere in the 14's while the GS3 I think is in the high 15's.

DarKnight

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Depends on you and your bank account.

Parke10

i think ima going to get an 02+ 430

overboost

auto dim mirrors are not just 01+

Parke10

does anyone make a s/c for the gs4?

SoCal_VIP

Pretty much covered all bases

430's have different gearing then the 400's so in turn I believe the 430's have more torque...I could be wrong.