GS 300 or GS 430?
05-16-12, 12:26 PM
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Have you thought about looking further east, like AZ, NV?
05-16-12, 12:50 PM
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430 is faster, sits lower, has better looking wheels, has 2 suspension modes, better breaks. Motor is very dependable.
Fuel economy is not the best, and don't forget timing belt change at 90k miles that can cost $800-1900 depending where you do it.
I'd go with 430. It's the top of the line model . Always go for the best. Life is short.
Unless you drive a lot during the week, and gas price is an issue.
Fuel economy is not the best, and don't forget timing belt change at 90k miles that can cost $800-1900 depending where you do it.
I'd go with 430. It's the top of the line model . Always go for the best. Life is short.
Unless you drive a lot during the week, and gas price is an issue.
05-16-12, 09:39 PM
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the one im looking at is fully loaded with ML and every other option offered that year.
its also the best color combo i could find in that mile range pretty much within 500 miles.
05-17-12, 12:13 AM
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you're kidding me about the gs430 being a tad quicker than the gs300 right? it shaves off about 2-3 seconds on the QM run.... that's a HUUUUGE difference. Like driving from a Honda Civic to like a S2000.
05-17-12, 03:00 AM
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I couldnt find anything in NYC for the price I wanted to pay myself.
So I found one near Milwaukee, at a Jeep dealer. So I flew out there, picked up the car and drove it back for 900 Miles. Best Road trip EVER. Not only did I get to fully enjoy the new car on a long stretch of a road, but I also go to show Chicago to my gf, we stopped there for a night, hung out, explored, had loads of fun.
So dont be afraid to fly out and pick up the car. Chances are its in a lot better condition than a local run down car from a big city like LA. Just make sure to run a vin on Lexus site to check for work done.
So I found one near Milwaukee, at a Jeep dealer. So I flew out there, picked up the car and drove it back for 900 Miles. Best Road trip EVER. Not only did I get to fully enjoy the new car on a long stretch of a road, but I also go to show Chicago to my gf, we stopped there for a night, hung out, explored, had loads of fun.
So dont be afraid to fly out and pick up the car. Chances are its in a lot better condition than a local run down car from a big city like LA. Just make sure to run a vin on Lexus site to check for work done.
05-17-12, 07:18 AM
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Totally agree. I don't know the 1/4 mile stats on either car, but they felt completely different.
05-17-12, 10:21 AM
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If you were closer I'd sell you mine lol 430 all the way just for the smoothness of the v8. Mpg isn't that bad either. But I do drive like a grandpa soo... The 4.3 is a great engine.
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