GS430V8

Why didn't our GS's come with tiptronic?

Kyle Harty

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It is kinda strange, I've wondered why they switched it up like that as well.

KiPod

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Yeah, I think it's odd that in 98-00 only 400's had it but then in 01-05 only 300's had it. At first I thought all 01's+ had it but someone corrected me recently.

Mike813

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i would prefer a 430 and give up my t-tronic anyday :P

EN_VY

+1, Anybody who wants triptronic can trade me their 430. Anyways I think the OP's question is WHY it didnt come with it. It makes no sense to put triptronic on te slower GS

redjeeper

I think it had something to do with insurance classification.

MPLexus301

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I actually wouldn't. I do a lot of spirited driving in the mountains and Appalachian foothills and E-shift, while not completely ideal, is better than nothing and really makes that type of driving easier and more fun.

No E-Shift on the 430 was probably 20% of the reason I didn't buy one in the first place.

KiPod

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Was Saddle the other 80%?

chrispy

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Instead the 430's got steering wheel audio controls.

MPLexus301

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Hahaha indeed

I was surprised at how insignificant the difference in insurance cost was- like $110 a year more for a 430. Not bad.

sakataj

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i promise, even though the steering wheel controls are awesome (in fact i dont recall EVER touching my radio except setting the stations, i just use my controls) i would HAPPILY give them up for tiptronics

thats funny micheal mine was the opposite. when i was gs shopping i just wanted a gs300 but it was mid 250's for a gs300 for me, 200 for a gs400 and like 120 for the gs430. not its like 80....crazy weird. only thing we could come up with is that, we assume, if you have a car that was that much more than a gs300 then you would drive it safer

McKrevice

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I was not aware that the tiptronic was not offered. I never use mine, so if I lost it I don't think I'd care. It's in a retarded place anyways. Should have been on the shifter like almost all cars, or paddles. No that crappy button nonsense.

Alexus_300

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For the people that thinks the tiptronic button's are wack, try driving one with a valve body upgrade. I'll bring a smile to your face on winding curvy roads. Heck, I'd invite you to come up to the Dragon and ride with me in my GS300. It'll either bring a grin to your face or tears will roll down on the side of your face...

swat1727

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i never use mine, just didnt feel right compare to other tiptronics

vwynn

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oh yes being able to change gears via wheel is somewhat fun