GS430- more "BMW" than GS300?
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
From: PA
GS430- more "BMW" than GS300?
So I was upset that the GS300 ride wasn't as sporty as I wanted- like my current BMW. The Infiniti M35 was very "BMW" like in drive, but UGLY.
So now I am curious-- is the GS430 in the various suspension modes, a "BMW" feeling sportier car than the GS 300?
Originally I wanted an AWD car because of the snow problems I had with my BMW..... but then I realized that the BMW is FWD and perhaps a RWD car (not AWD) would be adequate for the snow we get in Pennsylvania.
Any thoughts?
So now I am curious-- is the GS430 in the various suspension modes, a "BMW" feeling sportier car than the GS 300?
Originally I wanted an AWD car because of the snow problems I had with my BMW..... but then I realized that the BMW is FWD and perhaps a RWD car (not AWD) would be adequate for the snow we get in Pennsylvania.
Any thoughts?
Racer
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,338
Likes: 15
From: wisconsin
Originally Posted by zub3qin
but then I realized that the BMW is FWD and perhaps a RWD car (not AWD) would be adequate for the snow we get in Pennsylvania.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
Driver
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 104
Likes: 0
From: Connecticut
no gs430 is not a bmw
Originally Posted by zub3qin
So I was upset that the GS300 ride wasn't as sporty as I wanted- like my current BMW. The Infiniti M35 was very "BMW" like in drive, but UGLY.
So now I am curious-- is the GS430 in the various suspension modes, a "BMW" feeling sportier car than the GS 300?
Originally I wanted an AWD car because of the snow problems I had with my BMW..... but then I realized that the BMW is FWD and perhaps a RWD car (not AWD) would be adequate for the snow we get in Pennsylvania.
Any thoughts?
So now I am curious-- is the GS430 in the various suspension modes, a "BMW" feeling sportier car than the GS 300?
Originally I wanted an AWD car because of the snow problems I had with my BMW..... but then I realized that the BMW is FWD and perhaps a RWD car (not AWD) would be adequate for the snow we get in Pennsylvania.
Any thoughts?
Guest
Posts: n/a
Read my review
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=156740
I've driven tons of BMWs, and there is no one else that can totally be like a BMW, especially if the BMW is a stick. But the GS 430 with sport engaged, is IMO as solid a handler as a E39 540. Its just the Lexus is more isolated, that fools you to think it does not handle as well.
Give it a shot in some backroads and you will see.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=156740
I've driven tons of BMWs, and there is no one else that can totally be like a BMW, especially if the BMW is a stick. But the GS 430 with sport engaged, is IMO as solid a handler as a E39 540. Its just the Lexus is more isolated, that fools you to think it does not handle as well.
Give it a shot in some backroads and you will see.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,423
Likes: 0
From: CA
Originally Posted by rominl
hopefully i will be able to drive the gs430 soon and see
i drove the gs300, it's a lot better than the 2gs, but honestly, it's still not good enough
i drove the gs300, it's a lot better than the 2gs, but honestly, it's still not good enough
Lead Lap
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 3,724
Likes: 4
From: Illinois
Lexus will never be like an BMW. BMWs are more sport-tuned and Lexus designs cars that are meant to be luxurious.And like 1SICKLEX said, since Lexus designs it's cars to seperate the driver from the road, you're perception will be that it is not handling like a BMW so it isn't handling as well as it should.
If you want that connection with the road and that tightness in suspension, then get a BMW. If you want a quiet cabin and a feeling of isolation from everything outside, including the road, then get a Lexus.
I would love to have my GS perfom like a BMW, but then again, I'd probably want that isolation and the quiet ride, since I don't race my cars everyday.
If you want that connection with the road and that tightness in suspension, then get a BMW. If you want a quiet cabin and a feeling of isolation from everything outside, including the road, then get a Lexus.
I would love to have my GS perfom like a BMW, but then again, I'd probably want that isolation and the quiet ride, since I don't race my cars everyday.
Trending Topics
Originally Posted by lexguynj
I felt the same way when I test drove the GS430. Much better than the previous generation, but still not good enough, but maybe that is what Lexus wants.
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
Lexus NX 350h: A Fuel-Sipping Secret Hot Hatch???
Michael S. Palmer
5 Best & 5 Worst Lexus Daily Drivers
Joe Kucinski
Top 5 Hottest Lexus & Toyotas in 2026 (Hardest To Buy)
Brett Foote
2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Review: The Last of Its Kind Still Rocks
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Confusing Things Lexus Has Ever Done!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Lexus ES Review: Lexus Re-Embraces Founding Principles
Michael S. Palmer
10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4
Joe Kucinski
8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Lead Lap
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 504
Likes: 0
From: browsing the WWW
Yes- drive the RL AWD. Don't listen to what people say. Don't get all the 
's - it is solid powerful, and quiet, comfortable.
Use the sport pandles and- wow it turns a "grandfather ride" into a M5 worthy component. Maybe that is why. Amazing. Yeh ---.
's - it is solid powerful, and quiet, comfortable.Use the sport pandles and- wow it turns a "grandfather ride" into a M5 worthy component. Maybe that is why. Amazing. Yeh ---.
Driver
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 104
Likes: 0
From: Connecticut
I have gs430 really does not handle M
Originally Posted by rominl
i haven't driven the gs430 yet so we will see. from what i heard the car handles a bit different?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
LexFather
Car Chat
7
Feb 21, 2009 02:52 AM
Rexus300
GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011)
8
Apr 16, 2006 08:14 PM
