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GS430 or GS350awd?

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Old 08-30-07, 02:42 PM
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Default GS430 or GS350awd?

Kind of torn between the gs430 and gs350awd. I like the rwd and the torque of the 430 but not being able to turn off the VDIM system could be a problem for me since I live in a climate that gets snow. As far a the gs350 is concerned its been really hard to find one w/ML. Opinions please!!!
Old 08-30-07, 02:49 PM
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Being in CO, definitely go with 350AWD.

The torque's great but the performance is pretty much the same.

ML isn't worth the audio quality by itself IMHO. However, you do get the ability to play DVD if that's important to you.
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why not gs350rwd? just curious
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I live in IL and really debated between the 350 AWD and 450H. Having had a rear wheel drive (MB) before I decided to go with the 350 AWD. I have only had it for a month but am very pleased.

The 350 AWD had more than enough torque and pick up. When I want to accelerate, the 350 gives me more than I need. Having read through a lot of the forums and talking with dealer service people, if you live in a snowy area go AWD based on their advice. Most of our local dealers don't even carry the 350 rear wheel drive.

IMHO the ML is worth looking for. I had a 350 loaner without it and you can tell the difference. I think the ML is the best system I have had in any car.
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Originally Posted by rominl
why not gs350rwd? just curious
snowy hills in CO?
Old 08-31-07, 08:59 AM
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If I compare the 350 and 430 I would definetly get the technology of the 350.
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Originally Posted by Yang1815
snowy hills in CO?
then doesn't make sense to look at the 430?
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