I'm confused, though.

It will either be the 2001-2005 GS300 SportDesign (those perforated seats*drool*) or of course the other option, GS430.

As far as I know, the perforated seats only come with the GS300 SportDesign, however, I've seen a GS430 being sold on Kijiji with perforated seats. I was also told the SportDesign has a darker walnut wood but I've seen 2 SportDesign models with regular brown wood with the perforated seats (not sure what suspension was used).

Another thing is, 2JZ vs 3UZ..
Which one do you think requires less work and is more bulletproof? I know these comparisons have been done a million times but I'd like to hear more updated answers now that these cars are around 10 years old. I know the gas efficiency is almost exactly the same but which one will last a lifetime? Is the v8's 80 or so more HP really worth it?


So, can anyone clear things up for me?

 

Depends on what your goals are. I believe all 03-05 430s came with perfed leather seats. I also thought that all SDs came with blackwood trim, regardless if you got the saddle leather, or black leather. Not sure.

Both motors are bulletproof. If you're not going to be doing any performance modding, I'd say go with a 400/430. IF you do plan moderate to major performance modding, get the SD, and boost it!

If you don't boost, Yes, I think the 80 extra hp is worth it, but you'll notice the 105 extra ft/lbs. more!!

 

if you gona boost or swap go with 300, if stock than 430
perforated seats were on 03-05 or 04-05 gs430

 

Nope, SD's came with either:
blackwood or,
redwood

I have both (just trying to decide which one to keep)

 

so whats the big difference between 2003+ gs300 SD and gs430? im assuming just the engine and pretty much nothing else?

id like to boost a 2jz but the smoothness of the UZ line of engines (older LS) is incredible and would probably save me money in the long run.

 

Good to know.

I love my 400, but if I could do it all over again, I'd just go with the GGP SD w/black interior, and drop in a 2jzgte. See JeffTsai's SD!!

 

SD was a limited run 300 with cosmetic changes (head lights, blackwood/silver trim, seat piping). Think SD was made only 02-03. GGP was exclusive SD color.

 

I'll let someone else fill in all the details.. but SD's are unique as they are the only ones with:
1. SD door sills
2. Special wood trim (blackwood or redwood)
3. Darker wheels
4. Darker emblems (the earlier platinum design had them as well)
5. SD badges
6. Graphite Gray Pearl paint color
7. SD floormats
8. rear trunk lip spoiler
9. satin headlight housings in 2003. gray piping on seats for 2002
10. SD shocks
11. SD front grill

I think that's about it, lol

 

OP im interested in selling mine.... its been through a few significant changes from here but this gives you the idea

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ing-my-gs.html

PM me if interested

 

thanks for the replies. still confused on which one to pick but at least i have a much better idea of SportDesign


looks pretty clean
though tennessee is a long way from toronto LOL

 

V8 FTMW! lol

 

Let me know what you're getting rid of.


OP this is a hard choice. The 8 for power and SD just to be different since limited. Can't really go wrong with either.

 

still havent found the perfect gs430
sportdesign is out of the question. i saw ONE for sale since i made this thread