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well im in the market for another 2nd Gen Gs 430, i had a streak of bad luck was push into down grading my car a few years ago. as things are coming along a little bit better i would like to jump into a GS once again. Well, as i did my online search for 2nd Gen Gs's I've notice that some 3rd Gen Gs's are a little bit more if not the same price as the 2Gen. So my question is, have anyone bought a 2nd Gen Gs and later wanted to upgrade to the 3Gen or thought to themselves "maybe i should have waited". Also with the new Camero coming out and the Challenger out and about looking very tempting. I've loved my 2nd Gen Gs 430 (2001) and for the 3 Gen, i can't get into the exterior look of it. To me it reminds me of a Maxima but the interior of it make a brother go ![EEK!](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/eek1.gif)
. I've never drove let alone been in a 3rd Gen, for the guys who been on both sides of the fence have any input on the 3Gen. Im intrested in the handling, power, and feel of it compared to the 2nd Gen. Thanks for your input
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I would jump on a 3GS if I could afford it. I bought my 2GS 2 years ago, but at the time I couldnt afford it. I'm satified with my car, but I been seeing alot of modified 2GS's around lately.
I never had the chance to drive the newer GS's but I'm sure you can't go wrong with it. Jump on the 3GS!
I never had the chance to drive the newer GS's but I'm sure you can't go wrong with it. Jump on the 3GS!
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well im in the market for another 2nd Gen Gs 430, i had a streak of bad luck was push into down grading my car a few years ago. as things are coming along a little bit better i would like to jump into a GS once again. Well, as i did my online search for 2nd Gen Gs's I've notice that some 3rd Gen Gs's are a little bit more if not the same price as the 2Gen. So my question is, have anyone bought a 2nd Gen Gs and later wanted to upgrade to the 3Gen or thought to themselves "maybe i should have waited". Also with the new Camero coming out and the Challenger out and about looking very tempting. I've loved my 2nd Gen Gs 430 (2001) and for the 3 Gen, i can't get into the exterior look of it. To me it reminds me of a Maxima but the interior of it make a brother go ![EEK!](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/eek1.gif)
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but i'll tell u one thing, Lexus did the new Ls, and Is better this time around. Man, i would go for a IS-F or the new Ls on any giving sunday but my wallet saying wendy's dollar menu instead of lobster and shrimp
. well the 3Gen Gs is pretty much in the mid to lower $20's and i've found a few low mileage 2Gen Gs's for round about $15k. well im pretty sure the 3Gen Gs's will drop by this coming summer so if i find one around the same price as a 2nd Gen Gs's then i'll be stuck. Well i guess it all boils down to personal preference, im pretty sure after i drive the 3Gen Gs i might change my mind on it o yeah depending on the price as well, but as of today it looks like a Maxima on steriods
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My vote: GS350 AWD (but AWD only because I need it where I live) @ 5.3s to 60mph. You can't beat that in a 430!
Not only are the Big Three down, but so are the usual stalwarts including Toyota / Lexus. Dealers are dying for good buyers right now! Bring something new or used sweet home with your new found bargaining power.
Not only are the Big Three down, but so are the usual stalwarts including Toyota / Lexus. Dealers are dying for good buyers right now! Bring something new or used sweet home with your new found bargaining power.
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I personally for some reason like the 2 generation GS's, I could have went with a GS430 (2006), but ended up with a 2002 GS430, the overall design looks more classy and timeless to me.
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My vote: GS350 AWD (but AWD only because I need it where I live) @ 5.3s to 60mph. You can't beat that in a 430!
Not only are the Big Three down, but so are the usual stalwarts including Toyota / Lexus. Dealers are dying for good buyers right now! Bring something new or used sweet home with your new found bargaining power.
Not only are the Big Three down, but so are the usual stalwarts including Toyota / Lexus. Dealers are dying for good buyers right now! Bring something new or used sweet home with your new found bargaining power.
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yea im stuck on the exterior of the 2gen gs myself, also if you do the Q45retro along wit the angel eyes along with the JP tail lights your talking about a serious a$$ lighting show on your 2nd Gen Gs. i just gotta get my butt in both cars and judge from there
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Love the GS, but i'm ready to graduate to more room/lux = LS. The GS provided a good compromise of sport/lux which I enjoy and would have no prob getting another one. NTM but many parts were made as well to customize your own w/o too much hasstle obtaining them. LS has been callin for a while though and I need to pick up the phone..
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yeah i was thinking the same thing to but i've notice that some of the 2nd and 3rd gen are kinda close in price. thats was the main reason i started this thread to see if you had a choice between the two who would get what if price where the same. now, if it's a 10 grand difference, lol i will stick with the 2nd Gen hands down