LexFather

Let an old guy like me chime in. It was so the GS 430 would meet better emissions goals and while the GS tranny was strong it would pop a tranny solenoid or two under aggressive driving. Also more GS 300s were sold than the V-8 version and with the IS 300 coming with e-shift, it only made sense to give the GS 300 the same thing.

I much prefer e-shift on the 400 (I loved it) than the gated 430. I rarely used it.

MPLexus301

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I have driven several cars with the gated, sequential shifter, and obviously have my car with E-Shift and have to say that I much prefer a wheel-mounted shifting mechanism to one on the console area. I say this because:

1) Like I said, I drive a lot in the mountains which means several hair pins, tight curves, and a few switchbacks...doing this type of driving while having one hand on the wheel and one on the shifter can be uncomfortable and a lot of work

2) Buttons/paddles on the wheel fall more naturally into your hand

3) Less strain on your hand/arm over long periods of aggressive driving


At first I hated E-Shift because I was so used to the console shifter +/- type, but after getting used to my car it's the reverse. E Shift seems a lot easier and more natural to use, and I can keep both hands on the wheel.

Just my .02

sakataj

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love the dragon....never go in my car though. always take the motorcycle, much more of a thrill. havent been in awhile though