I'm possibly looking into getting a new car: GS430 or LS430. I tried to search this section on the "car shaking" to see which models were affected, but it mostly that many members who own 98-00 are reporting.

I'm sorry for not searching more intensively, but could perhaps anyone who owns a GS430 shine some light on this?

 

I have a 2002 GS430 and have no shakes since I had my tires road forced balanced. The first shop said they balanced them as good as their machine could but I still felt some shimmy. I have snows on now and she still rides smooth. Both sets tires run on OEM rims, 17in 5 spoke and the snows on 16's.

 

Are you talking about front end vibration, aka steering wheel shake?

If so, the older 98-00 are prone to caster arm bushing failure. They're just old rubber that has seen better days. Eventually the 01-05 will have the same problem, just give it time. We also have to keep in mind that most owners on the forum own 98-02 GS. There aren't too many 03-05 members on here.

 

Yea I'm referring to the front end vibration wheel vibration. It was very apparent on my 2000 GS400. I was hoping the newer models didn't have it. I might be leaning towards the LS430 then. But I don't think it's very modable.

 

LS430 should be moddable as the GS. It's a 3uz-fe engine. You got headers, exhaust, intake, etc. I say get the LS430. Sometimes it's nice to have a change. Besides, an LS430 with some mods will look awesome.

 

I have an '01 GS430 and haven't experienced any shakiness ... Not yet at least, and hopefully not for a long time