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Old 08-03-07, 12:28 PM
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Hi there. I'm a big guy... 6' 7" and 270lbs. I'm currently driving a 2001 GS430 and one of the things I love about it is the amount of head/legroom for the driver. It's one of the few cars out there that I'm really comfortable in. I'm considering buying an LS430 Ultra-Luxury version (either 2004 or 2005). Doing a comparison between it and my GS430 it shows the LS as having a little less headroom and legroom (about 1/2" less on both). I'm just wondering if there's anyone out there who has driven both cars and what your impressions are of the head/legroom issue. I know that there are a lot of variables that can go into comfort other than strict measurements so any insight you can give would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 08-03-07, 03:35 PM
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Welcome. Do some searching. I believe there are a few threads where some of CL's larger members complain about finding a comfortable seating position in the 04+ LS.

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I'm 6'7" 265lbs and I fit in my 04 LS430 fine. The GS seemed much more cramped to me.
Old 08-07-07, 05:22 PM
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I am a 21 year old Powerlifter and football player i am 6'2 270 and i have no problem fitting in the LS at all
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Originally Posted by KINGLS430
I am a 21 year old Powerlifter and football player i am 6'2 270 and i have no problem fitting in the LS at all
Damn, hate to go against you in a dark alley
Old 08-09-07, 08:12 AM
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I may not be as big as you guys, however I did/do own both cars you are referring to. LS is definitely more comfortable and roomier. And you'll really appreciate the 12 way power seats vs. the 8 way!
Old 08-12-07, 09:25 AM
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I am 6' 6" 224lb and I find that I have ample head, and adequate leg room, with S class Mercedes being the winner for best leg for tall guys like us, but without the reliability and dependability of the LS430; and therefore the LS wins.
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