2006 GS430 or IS350 need advice
01-27-10 | 06:45 PM
#18
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The IS350 is vastly more powerful in acceleration than the GS 430, particularly from a dig. Also, as one would expect, it handles a lot more nimbly on the twisties, but of course the downside is that it's much smaller.
Personally, I'm 6'0" and I find the ISx50 to be "just right" in terms of being able to fit snugly/comfortably in the driver's seat.
I rarely drive people around, and when I do it's usually 3 a maximum (99% of the time women, who are obviously on average smaller/more petite than men).
If I had to drive around a bunch of dudes often in my car AND if I were say 6'4" or 6'5"+, I would highly consider getting another vehicle (not the ISx50) due to size constraints. That's just me though.
Personally, I'm 6'0" and I find the ISx50 to be "just right" in terms of being able to fit snugly/comfortably in the driver's seat.
I rarely drive people around, and when I do it's usually 3 a maximum (99% of the time women, who are obviously on average smaller/more petite than men).
If I had to drive around a bunch of dudes often in my car AND if I were say 6'4" or 6'5"+, I would highly consider getting another vehicle (not the ISx50) due to size constraints. That's just me though.
01-27-10 | 10:06 PM
#19
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I test drove the '06 GS430 before I bought my IS350, and much preferred the IS350. The GS felt bigger and less fun-to-drive. This was apparent as soon as I got off the highway and onto some back roads.
In the showroom, I preferred the GS, but after the test drive, it was no contest.
In the showroom, I preferred the GS, but after the test drive, it was no contest.
Also if I remember correctly the IS has more cubic feet in the trunk than the GS. Seemed odd at the time but was another reason to go with the IS.
01-27-10 | 11:07 PM
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go with the IS350. Some people dont read what you wrote. He doesn't need the room. They take his wife car 90% of the time with the kids. Take the is350. i traded my gs in for the is. im glad i did. dont get me wrong nothing wrong with the gs but the is250 is way more fun to drive. you have 1 family car you dont need two.
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