View Poll Results: If you were buying a car today, would you buy a GS300 or a GS400?
I'd buy a GS400 + mild tuning (ECU, Intake, TC)
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I'd buy a GS300 and add SRT Turbo kit
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41
36.28%
Neither- I'm wanting something fresh...
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GS4 or GS3+SRT Turbo? New to CL...
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Hey guys- I'm new to Club Lexus and could use some advice.
I was at my local Infiniti dealer this week to put $ down on a new G35 Coupe and was drawn to a car I've admired for a few years- a gently used GS400. After a quick test drive, my suspicions were confirmed- this is an awesome car. Needless to say (since I'm posting here at CL), I'm seriously reconsidering dropping $37k on a new G, and picking up a GS.
The big question now is if you were buying a new G today, would you pick up a GS400, or go for a 300 & spend the $4-5k difference in price on a Stage1 or 2 SRT turbo kit?
(I'll throw in the third option of pulling the trigger on the G35 purchase & put on my asbestos suit for protection)
Thanks in advance!
-Yelo
I was at my local Infiniti dealer this week to put $ down on a new G35 Coupe and was drawn to a car I've admired for a few years- a gently used GS400. After a quick test drive, my suspicions were confirmed- this is an awesome car. Needless to say (since I'm posting here at CL), I'm seriously reconsidering dropping $37k on a new G, and picking up a GS.
The big question now is if you were buying a new G today, would you pick up a GS400, or go for a 300 & spend the $4-5k difference in price on a Stage1 or 2 SRT turbo kit?
(I'll throw in the third option of pulling the trigger on the G35 purchase & put on my asbestos suit for protection)
Thanks in advance!
-Yelo
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I recently purchased a different GS400. I debated your idea, and I guess it depends on where you live. I don't live in an area where I could have regular maintenence and tuning for a turbo application. So I stuck with the GS400. Although a SRT Stage II supercharger still sounds VERY nice to me!!!
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Originally posted by yelofelo
Hey guys- I'm new to Club Lexus and could use some advice.
I was at my local Infiniti dealer this week to put $ down on a new G35 Coupe and was drawn to a car I've admired for a few years- a gently used GS400. After a quick test drive, my suspicions were confirmed- this is an awesome car. Needless to say (since I'm posting here at CL), I'm seriously reconsidering dropping $37k on a new G, and picking up a GS.
The big question now is if you were buying a new G today, would you pick up a GS400, or go for a 300 & spend the $4-5k difference in price on a Stage1 or 2 SRT turbo kit?
(I'll throw in the third option of pulling the trigger on the G35 purchase & put on my asbestos suit for protection)
Thanks in advance!
-Yelo
Hey guys- I'm new to Club Lexus and could use some advice.
I was at my local Infiniti dealer this week to put $ down on a new G35 Coupe and was drawn to a car I've admired for a few years- a gently used GS400. After a quick test drive, my suspicions were confirmed- this is an awesome car. Needless to say (since I'm posting here at CL), I'm seriously reconsidering dropping $37k on a new G, and picking up a GS.
The big question now is if you were buying a new G today, would you pick up a GS400, or go for a 300 & spend the $4-5k difference in price on a Stage1 or 2 SRT turbo kit?
(I'll throw in the third option of pulling the trigger on the G35 purchase & put on my asbestos suit for protection)
Thanks in advance!
-Yelo
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GS 400 cause is is FACTORY. I don't have to worry about any maintenance issues. It already beats 9/10 cars on the road .
If you know a lot about cars and have a mechanic and shop you can trust, the engine swap is for you. Otherwise, GS 400 gets my vote.
If you know a lot about cars and have a mechanic and shop you can trust, the engine swap is for you. Otherwise, GS 400 gets my vote.
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Originally posted by Richie
After reading Marken's (from SRT) kills, I'd say GS3T
After reading Marken's (from SRT) kills, I'd say GS3T
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He only has a turbo on it and no other mods? I wonder if he could pick up a little bit more time with a torque converter and other mods and addtional tuning. Based on the dyno numbers of the stage II setup, I don't think a GS4 would pick up the difference in hp at the rear wheels with simple boltons.
Someone mentioned a tt GS4. Isn't that option $12k+ for the first stage?
It is modified so it will lost some reliability. And you'll have a little more maintance too.
I voted for the G35 earlier. I'll modify that and vote for a turbo G35 if and when they come out. If not, the Z should have one in the future. And it is sports car not sports sedan. That makes a difference for some people.
So yelo, what are your thoughts?
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Smog certification...any in your state? That's one thing to consider with the turbo.
Ahhhh, go buy a lowly mustang and drop an incon tt setup in it. You'll smoke all three of your choices and be smog legal.
Someone mentioned a tt GS4. Isn't that option $12k+ for the first stage?
It is modified so it will lost some reliability. And you'll have a little more maintance too.
I voted for the G35 earlier. I'll modify that and vote for a turbo G35 if and when they come out. If not, the Z should have one in the future. And it is sports car not sports sedan. That makes a difference for some people.
So yelo, what are your thoughts?
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Smog certification...any in your state? That's one thing to consider with the turbo.
Ahhhh, go buy a lowly mustang and drop an incon tt setup in it. You'll smoke all three of your choices and be smog legal.
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Originally posted by Dex
No disrespect to Marken, or the SRT setup, but the kills (so far)are nothing unusual for a (slighly modded) GS4.
No disrespect to Marken, or the SRT setup, but the kills (so far)are nothing unusual for a (slighly modded) GS4.
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Originally posted by JAC JZS
You call an E-46 M3 kill "nothing unusual for a (slighly modded) GS4"
I don't think so...
You call an E-46 M3 kill "nothing unusual for a (slighly modded) GS4"
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Originally posted by lexlyf
The M3 was really clean w/ VA tags, side skirts & the body style prior to the lastest version but definitely a M3 to say the least.
The M3 was really clean w/ VA tags, side skirts & the body style prior to the lastest version but definitely a M3 to say the least.
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edit: oh yeah; here it is; a convertible, yes, they are a little heavier, but still....
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Let's also remember the orginal question.....
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Originally posted by CamRen
GS3 = get turbo beat every 1 ....
Gs3 = later on you can upgrade to bigger and better things for the turbo and beat more cars![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
GS3 = Cheaper then Gs4
GS3 = get turbo beat every 1 ....
Gs3 = later on you can upgrade to bigger and better things for the turbo and beat more cars
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GS3 = Cheaper then Gs4