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Platinum VS Sports Edition Lexus GS300. Which is better and why?

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Old 12-19-08, 01:59 PM
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Default Platinum VS Sports Edition Lexus GS300. Which is better and why?

Platinum VS Sports Edition Lexus GS300. Which is better and why?

Which one costs more?

Which one do you prefer?

Are there any physical differences?

Any info on this will be appreciated. I am looking to purchase a 2001+ Lexus GS300 (Im not sure if they have a sports edition for 2001-2002)

Thanks
Old 12-19-08, 02:14 PM
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platinum is only avail. in 2000 model year.

SportDesign has better colors (ext/int like gray/black on saddle) as well as a few other unique styling cues.
Old 12-19-08, 02:16 PM
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If you search, there is a thread on this topic (with a poll I believe). From what I recall, most people chose the Sportdesign.

To the best of my knowledge:

The sportdesign was only available in 02 & 03. And, the 03 had some additional features that the 02 didn't have (smoked headlights and fogs, different badges on fenders, rear lip spoiler, platinum interior trim by radio/bezels). All sportdesigns had perforated leather seats, logo scuff plates, and logo floormats.

The Sportdesign was also available in the exterior colors: White, Black, Graphite & Silver/Champaigne (only 02). It was only available in interior colors: Grey (only 02), Black, and Saddle (brown). Saddle is the rarest and most sought after. Black is the most common. Graphite was only available on Sportdesign GS's....not any other GS3, 4, or 430.

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Old 12-19-08, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 1HotGS300
Any info on this will be appreciated. I am looking to purchase a 2001+ Lexus GS300 (Im not sure if they have a sports edition for 2001-2002)Thanks
This says it all! Plat. only in 2K...but seriously though, just find one you like and get it, be it Plat/Sport or not. What you do to it will make it better than it is, not a classification badge...IMO
Old 12-19-08, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by augdogg
This says it all! Plat. only in 2K...but seriously though, just find one you like and get it, be it Plat/Sport or not. What you do to it will make it better than it is, not a classification badge...IMO
unless he comes across a black or graphite on saddle SD, then, in that case, I would have to say I'd choose that over just about anything else, mods or no mods.
Old 12-19-08, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by augdogg
This says it all! Plat. only in 2K...but seriously though, just find one you like and get it, be it Plat/Sport or not. What you do to it will make it better than it is, not a classification badge...IMO

this man speaketh the truth!
Old 12-19-08, 04:51 PM
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i could pretty much live without the platinum edition. if i had a 'regular' one i'd have more i could modify.
Old 12-19-08, 11:23 PM
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A GS300 turbo with black/saddle leather from the SD and wood panels from the platinum edition would be my perfect GS
Old 12-20-08, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by frantinez
All sportdesigns had perforated leather seats,
Eric
Quick question about the perforated seats. Doesn't all 01+ have perforated seats? Or is it only 01+ GS430s and Sports Design GS300s? Just wondering.
Old 12-22-08, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by CK6Speed
Quick question about the perforated seats. Doesn't all 01+ have perforated seats? Or is it only 01+ GS430s and Sports Design GS300s? Just wondering.
<~~~~2001 gs430 and NO perforated leather seats..... u do mean the dimply leather right? ne1 have a pic of a sports design front leather seat?
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Originally Posted by sakataj
<~~~~2001 gs430 and NO perforated leather seats..... u do mean the dimply leather right? ne1 have a pic of a sports design front leather seat?
Hmm, when did the GS430 get perforated seats then? Does anyone know? My 03 has perforated seats as well as perforated leather steering wheel.
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Originally Posted by sakataj
<~~~~2001 gs430 and NO perforated leather seats..... u do mean the dimply leather right? ne1 have a pic of a sports design front leather seat?
Mine is a 00' Plt edt. and sorry bout the table...

I only have partial pics but here you go..

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sport edition are rarer .... the gray SE is even more rare ...
Old 12-22-08, 12:08 PM
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SD all the way
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I have a Platinum Edition, but I would purchase a Sports Design in a heart beat. I love the interior and the wood grain steering wheel.


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