Amiricanm

Anyone want to post pictures of their nav so i can kina see the diffrence? I want a 430, but can't afford the 07 and can only pick up a 06...but i want the 5th gen nav i think. So i'm stuck!

ecount00

I'm not sure pictures will do it justice. doesn't cost to test drive In addition to the better res, more features too-It's a big difference IMO

The G Man

Like ecount00 already said, better res. better graphics and more POI.

kyang91

iTrader: (5)

I have to agree with what they said, a picture is not going to help you judge I think you should go take a test drive. But there are a lot of difference between them....I am not sure if you can upgrade it after you get the older version, but that might be something that you can look into as well.

ecount00

there is a big uptick in voice command capability tho mixed reviews on how reliable it is. certainly some happy posters on that lately. but i think upgrading your car from gen4 to gen5 after you buy it is a long shot i think. not aware of anybody doing that.

depends on your priorities of course, but i'd rather have an 06 with gen4 than have to pass altogether.

INHOCJP

Huge difference. Why not just head to the dealer and look for yourself?

Or maybe you should just get the '06 GS430 w/out comparing...that way you won't know what you're missing.

Amiricanm

Thanks for the help guys. I took a GS350 for a test drive and i loved the black/blueish Nav. Not sure if i need all the features but i will go take a 06 430 for a drive also. I just really want the TQ of the 430

The G Man

Why you want the torque? Are you planning on towing a trailer with the GS? If anything, I would go for the GS460 instead, you get more torque and horsepower.

whlkev

^^ he just said he can't afford the 350, and 460 isn't going to be any cheaper

Sharifi

I can't afford a 07 GS430, they are about 3-5k more. I can pick-up a 350 but like i said...i want the TQ

bobbyt01nc

hey, i;m with you brother. get the 430. the upgraded resolution is nice on the newer gen and didn't make sense they didn't upgrade it on the 06 gs430 considering the price point, etc. i guess its like you can't get the silly ipod adaptor unless its an 08 gs but on my wife's 06 IS250 she has the adaptor and the upgraded resolution... go figure
I'll take the V8/torque and it sounds great too and i get at worst 20mpg and 24 hwy