GS300 vs. GS430
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I really want the 430 but it is more than I want to spend. I was going to hold off, save my money and buy the 430 later but I don't want to wait. If I got the 300 would I be satisfied or would I always wish I had the 430?
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We had a first Gen GS300 and loved it. We opted for the GS430 partly because of the V8 but it also had all the cool options included like VDIM, NAV, etc. Granted it's a sticker shock but in then end we're glad we did.
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Originally Posted by LVCPA
I really want the 430 but it is more than I want to spend. I was going to hold off, save my money and buy the 430 later but I don't want to wait. If I got the 300 would I be satisfied or would I always wish I had the 430?
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go drive the gs 430 and 300 see which u like best i got the 430 just for the v8, another question are u going to be finance or cash if finance check what kind of payment is comfortable for you
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If you are in the position financially, then get the 430. But if the purchase will burden you financially, then get what you can comfortably afford. The 300 is no slouch, and is just as luxurious as the 430.
I previously had a '99 GS300 which I loved. But the increased power of the 430 really is evident, and makes the 430 a blast to drive.
As others have echoed, it may be wise to wait a little while and see when the GS350 will arrive in the States.
I previously had a '99 GS300 which I loved. But the increased power of the 430 really is evident, and makes the 430 a blast to drive.
As others have echoed, it may be wise to wait a little while and see when the GS350 will arrive in the States.
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After all the problems I've had with my gs430 I'd buy a BMW. Lexus has really made me mad with this car, they rushed the release of this 3GS and they know it, only one year later there will be drastic changes from what I have heard. Guess its true what they say, never buy a car the first year of its release.
with the new GS .
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Many who bought the BMW 645ci & 545i new last year must be pissed too, since they' ve upgraded them to 650 & 550 now, they have their share of first year problems too (probably worse) . . .
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Whatever you do, do NOT test drive the GS430 first and then the GS300. You will not want to go back to a GS300 after a test drive in this order. Good things come to those that wait, even if it's a new GS350 right around the corner!