Kyosuke86

After looking at the IS350 specs, I wonder if anyone who owns the GS430 regrets buying one. Doesn't the IS350 have a stronger and more efficient engine than the GS430 because the IS uses a V6 with 306 hp and the GS uses a V8 with only 300hp. I guess people who buy the GS buy it for the status not so much for the practicality. The ride of the GS, is it more smooth than the IS? Other than what to expect from the ride, both the IS and the GS are almost equiped with the same gadgets/options. Am I wrong about my analysis?

Maximus91

The people who buy the GS are mostly a different breed, what I mean is that most GS buyer probably want more comfort than sport, but stull want some speed. 300hp and 306 is pretty much the same, you wont ever feel the difference between the two. Only the weight of the car and the transmission will make the difference in 0-60 times. The GS is a much larger car as well, its for people who want more sedan and comfort and luxury. The IS is a smaller car and will appeal to other buyer who want more sport in a smaller car. That's what I think. Plus the GS430 will be upgraded to the GS460 soon and then the GS430 owner might want to switch lol.

INHOCJP

No

Stronger? A little more HP but less torque. Close to the same 0-60 times since the IS is lighter.

Status? Way to generalize To me, more room and space is a practical reason to purchase a GS over the IS.

Who knows, we'll find out after the new IS is released this fall. But given the IS's purpose, it's probably going to be a little less smooth than the GS but handle better.

No doubt the new IS is a marked improvement over the previous first gen. The interior alone is impressive. I'm sure it'll be a winner for Lexus. Hopefully it'll be real competition for the 3 series. But I never considered the IS since it's just too small for me. I sometimes have to take clients out and already worry about them being comfortable in the backseat of my GS. I couldn't imagine squeezing them into an IS comfortably.

According to your logic, you could ask LS430 owners if they regret their purchase since the new GS430 has more power and newer technology. I bet most would say no. I figure the same people who prefer the GS over the IS likely prefer the 5 over the 3, the E over the C, and the M over the G. Some people just like bigger cars.

INHOCJP

That's the plan

encore888

At this time, based on cost, if the IS 350 is cheaper...but then the GS is nice.

spwolf

V8 is more powerful, almost 20% more torque, thats a lot. GS is more practical too since it has more room as well.

spwolf

also, GS is more luxurios, you get nicer materials, nicer ride, etc, etc. There will be always class diferences...

Kyosuke86

How much more power will the GS460 have when it comes out? How does it differ from the GS430 other than a bigger engine or is that the only thing that's different? (Sorry to get off topic with the GS.)

Kyosuke86

Thank you all for replying to my thread.

LexFather

Maybe no one replied b/c if you use SEARCH, you'd find what we have talked about for over a year now.
We estimate around 350-360hp with a near equal amount of torque. Changes to the body will be very minimal

bmgs400

I'd still go with the GS...trying not to seem biased. But with the right mods, the GS can handle as well as an IS and has more room/comfort. Plus I like the looks of the GS over an IS.

Kyosuke86

Personally, I find the IS to be a bit more sleek than the GS. The IS, to me, looks a lot more aerodynamic than the GS. I should check out the coefficient drag on the two.

rominl

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i would actually choose the gs430 as well. the is350 should be a very nice car, but given my previous is300, i am just not sure with the space. it's not very bad, but i dont' get the spaceous feel like i do on my gs4 (not even my sc430, if you just count the front).

handling and the performance of the is350 should be much better that's for sure, but i guess i am getting a bit old

Gojirra99

I' ll take a IS350 over the GS430, but when the GS460 comes out next year, I'll take that over the the IS350

Maximus91

Why not just wait for the IS500 ?