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2003 GS300 vs. 2002 LS430...which would you choose?

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Old 03-07-11 | 05:45 PM
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I would get the ls430 if it were the 04+ otherwise the gs.
Old 03-07-11 | 05:48 PM
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^^^^ Dido on that (thomasgs4's comment) but I have driven both and if I where to buy a stock car to keep stock its a no brainer ls430 then. 1 it has drving comfort. 2 The 3uzfe motor's predecessor the 1uzfe has been known to easily get to 300k miles. (the 2jz goes the distance as well) 3. Style the ls430 in dark green with factory chrome rims and tint is very clean IMO. 4. And i'll say up front its my opinion in a 2-3year period from now the LS430 will have a better resale value for you. I have had the sc300, now a gs400 and I cant wait to get my hands on a ls430. Good luck with either car you choose.
Old 03-07-11 | 06:00 PM
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LS430 would be my choice, in fact that is what I am looking at getting next.
Old 03-08-11 | 01:29 AM
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i think the only reason i chose the GS in the first place, was because i didnt have enough money for an LS. so yea i agree with all the guys for the LS
Old 03-08-11 | 02:19 AM
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I'm biased. GS FTW.
Old 03-08-11 | 07:04 AM
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i think if your looking to get the ls430 personaly i would get it with the navi .. with out the navi its jus eehhhh yea hands downs its a tighter car then the gs but the GS ur looking at is loaded and lower miles and hasnt had an accident
Old 03-08-11 | 07:33 AM
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Really depends on what you are looking for. The GS is great and has lots of aftermarket support and a great wealth of DIYs in this section. The LS is also great but the aftermarket support isn't nearly as much, and DIYs are limited. Also, do you want something a little more sporty or a luxury boat? I have had a 00' GS300 and now own a 05' LS430 and can say that there times that i miss my GS.
Old 03-08-11 | 08:50 AM
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I would go with the 2gs.. I don't really like the look of 01-03 ls430.. It's kinda old in some ways, espc compared to gs300.. Plus the ls430 u're talking abt has been in accidents.. If you want to wait a lil longer and spend a couple more $$, u can find a gs430 it will gives u more power or 04+ ls430.. Goodluck!
Old 03-08-11 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by rustednail
I would get the ls430 if it were the 04+ otherwise the gs.
True that
Old 03-08-11 | 10:54 AM
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The LS is a better car, although I would go for the GS unless the LS was 04-06.
Old 03-08-11 | 02:35 PM
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LS is the boss car!, theres way too many gs's around now its boring, all these bandwagoneers (including me) lOL killing the gs trend.
Old 03-08-11 | 03:42 PM
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I agree..the GS is getting played out. I'd go with the LS
Old 03-08-11 | 09:42 PM
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LS430 !! if I can do it all over again....I won't choose GS
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Ls430 ftw!!!!
Old 03-13-11 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ThomasGS4
Come back once you've test driven both.
I agree you have to drive them both....I would go with the Ls
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