Sportdesign all the way. Black Pearl emblems, trunk lip spoiler, wood shift **** & ashtray, Sportdesign mats & door sills, different headlights, saddle leather...

Get the Sportdesign, you wont regret it. I love mine...

 

The only factor I kinda don't like about SportDesign is the engine...it's only available in GS300 form. But then again, we all know 2JZGE can be forced inductioned A LOT easier than GS400!

 

SD. if I would have found one for sale, i would have bought that.

 

SD is a great combo, the saddle interior is very unique

 

sd better option but not worth 2,000 more imo

 

SD is just so crispy! rare interior indeed..

 

sport design but i'm biased.

 

Test drive them if you can. Try to get the "demon" out of the engine ;]

 

SD!!

I was actually searching for a SD with the V8, then I found out they didn't exist. For me, a V8 was a must!! (I didn't want to turbo the 300 either)

 

My personal opinion I think the resale value of the stock Navi would be greater than one w/ sports design or aftermarket navi. As you stated when you blue booked both cars. I've only seen pics of the saddle interior and prefer the tan interior. I had an option to pickup a GS300 sports design when I was searching for a GS but found a better value in picking up a GS430. V6 vs. V8 my choice was easy as I didn't have any plans for forced induction.
If you have no plans for forced induction you may be better off looking into a 430.