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Old 12-04-09, 07:13 PM
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Hey guys I need some help, I cant Decide on which car I should get, Either a GS430 or a LS430 there both around the same price..So One week I would be on the GS nuts hard "no Homo" ..the design,how fast and quick but still bosshog and also i love the aggressive look dropped Fat Lip 3 to 5inch lip all around the exhaust and more aftermarket parts... Then there is the LS... the bosshogness in this car..big navi, I love it dopped the look so classly and so smooth and it could fit all my friends in the whip all my friends are 6 "1" and up biggest neg thing about the LS is how big the car is.. like is it really that big, when driving around does it feel like your driving a boat, do ppl have hard times parking etc and there isnt a lot of aftermarket parts, plus the exhaust cost 1100 dollars "looked it up".. But the LS does get better mpg..but it is a little bit slow!.. Now on the GS, I love it alot but i dont think it can fit all my friends n the car leg room wise.. and it has smaller leg room N the front as a driver..

here is somequestions... on the LS is it really that slow like the take off and all around..

about the GS if all my friends that are 6'1 and up will they be *****y about the leg room in the back.. Im 6foot my self.. i cant think of anyother questions right now but i have some ill post them up...

please help me out guys i dont know what do to...
Old 12-04-09, 07:18 PM
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What are your plans with the car? What year LS? Id go GS430 over an 01-03 LS, but LS if it was 04+.. I dont think the prices will be the same though... LS 0-60 is 6.1 as to 5.7 About half a second...
Old 12-04-09, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by EN_VY
What are your plans with the car? What year LS? Id go GS430 over an 01-03 LS, but LS if it was 04+.. I dont think the prices will be the same though... LS 0-60 is 6.1 as to 5.7 About half a second...
my plans are to drop it on tein cs with some work 19's, apex exhaust,tint all around with 5% with the strip..headers and maybe an aftermarket navi/dvd/cd/ iphone player..

yeah hands down i would get the 04 plus it has the 6speed switch man mode, but its too much for me?
Old 12-04-09, 08:27 PM
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for your plans, better to do the GS. LS is more pimp status IMO and EN_VY, I believe the LS430 only came in one body style from '01-'06 as a gen3 with minor differences (I think different heads and tails dont remember) then gen4 went to the 460 and body change.
Old 12-04-09, 09:40 PM
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^Yeah.. but, the 04-06 LS looks waay more baller and aggressive IMO. The head and tail lights look sharper.. Altogether, it makes a huge difference. Such as 98-00 GS VS 01-05. Although the parts on the GS are interchangeable and the LS aren't.
It sounds like the GS is the car for you
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Old 12-04-09, 09:59 PM
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Well geez, you find the worst looking one to compare it to LoL
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but I feel ya on the baller deal. The grill makes a huge difference along with the heads and front bumper of course

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One bad A$$ '04

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if i could afford an 04+ LS430, my GS would be long gone...
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I was in this same debate. After a long debate, I went with the GS430. I absolutely love it. I drove an LS and they just don't handle or drive very well. I personally went from a 600 rwhp Turbo Mustang to the GS430 and I enjoy the power it has, enjoy the handling (which I tested out last night), enjoy the room (I'm a big guy myself), and love the luxuries it offers (and I don't even have Nav). I vote GS all day, especially with the price difference.
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Yea if you want to look like a VIP get a LS and GS is for D-Boyz lolz
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If you are runnin' with tall guys, you're best bet is the LS. No sense being cramped up. Plus you can get some nice wheels, lower, and you got a very sporty ride. Oh, and black on black for class.
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Originally Posted by Brent77
I was in this same debate. After a long debate, I went with the GS430. I absolutely love it. I drove an LS and they just don't handle or drive very well. I personally went from a 600 rwhp Turbo Mustang to the GS430 and I enjoy the power it has, enjoy the handling (which I tested out last night), enjoy the room (I'm a big guy myself), and love the luxuries it offers (and I don't even have Nav). I vote GS all day, especially with the price difference.
wow i think im sold!!!.. " i think" lol thank you!!! thats the type of review that I'm looking for!
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You sound like a younger guy so I don't think you're really enjoy the LS.

Ask for yourself this, are you considering a S-class or 7 series? If no, then chances are the LS will disappoint over time b/c you not looking for luxury 1st with a big cabin over sportiness.
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unless its the LS430 Ultra


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