malrafe3i

guys im riding an LS 430 2004 half ultra and planning to have a IS OR GS for a daily ridde and i preffer going for a gs 2006-2009 is there any difference and what all are the options between 2006-2009 and the gs 300 430 and 460
plz advise me as a new rider of a gs
and if any one have idea about the IS since i wana knw the difference between an IS 250-300-350
plz advice me and guide me with all the infromation as in the LS we have a lot of option like the platinum the half ultra and the basic model
would be glad to have ur advice ASAp before 17-aug since im planning to see it out of my country

IXI187IXI

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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...fferences.html

imo, id go with the 08+ as 1 you'll get the newer gen nav (06 is gen 4 and 07-09 is gen 5) plus if you get an 08+ you'll get the aux input.

ibidu1

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I went from an 06 IS250 to 08 GS350

So much nicer! Go for an IS!

Stay with 07-up for reliability stick to 08-up for more options.

TexasTaco

Get a GS. IS is too small

bigblack06

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Exactly what IXI187IXI said.

PeteinPA

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I went from a 2002 LS to a 08 GS350. You will not be disappointed in the GS, it is a different car with much different driving dynamics but it is also much more fun to drive. I also agree try to go 08 and up.

ibidu1

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In bahrain the Gulf Spec IS only comes in IS300 and ISF, The Gulf Spec GS either GS300 or GS430/460

I would stay away from the 300 engines, Im not sure if it is the same as the US spec with all the carbon build up issues. If it were me I would jump on a 08-up GS460

TWong350

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This really confuses me for some reason.

But I agree with what most have said here, go with the 08+

ibidu1

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My error! I meant to say GS not IS

TWong350

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LOL! I thought so but wasn't sure.

Simmsled

Dunno if this is common knowledge, but I found out recently that the GS300 had a mid year production change to the engine. The change was to stiffer valve springs in order to 'chop' off any carbon forming on the valve seats. The dealer ran my VIN and told me that my car had the revised valve springs and that there are fewer problems with the revision.
It makes sense to me as I see VERY little oil consumption (not even a half quart over 5k miles). I drive a lot though; almost 20k miles just in the last year and am now at 98k miles.

Even though a refreshed engine sounds nice, it looks like I may not see it anytime soon.

Figured I'd share.

LexusFan09

If your a big guy like me then i would stay with the LS. GS is nice but its kinda small on the inside. I have a 06 GS 300, its been very reliable. I heard the IS were good but stay away from the IS 250 due to the carbon build up issue. If you go with IS then go with IS 350 and if you go with GS then go with 07GS 350 and up.

XxGoKoUxX

don't be mad if I ask, but didn't you have the carbon build-up in your car too LexusFan?

max2002

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i am actually thinking to do the opposite. sell 2006 gs300 to get 2004 ls430. but some features are not available on ls430.

ToneTham

yes he does lol. we all do i asssume with the 06 gs300. i hate you lexus but i love you tooo.