4gs350 vs. 3gs460, ur thoughts?
#4
Lexus Test Driver
If that V8 is pushing out 500HP then yea.
#5
I've driven both 3GS460 & 4GS350, and the 3GS460 V8 has no squirt nor poke at all.
That's because the old 460 is a "detuned" version of the LS V8.
I wish Lexus wouldn't detune their engines like that.
The V8 also gives the 3GS a very heavy nose, so the handling is even worse.
The 3GS springs & dampers weren't well "tuned" for 18", so the ride was quite pitter patter.
Better go for brand new 4GS350.
Quicker, better handling, more rigid platform, more spacious, more equipment, same Lexus reliability, both good looking but in different ways...
That's because the old 460 is a "detuned" version of the LS V8.
I wish Lexus wouldn't detune their engines like that.
The V8 also gives the 3GS a very heavy nose, so the handling is even worse.
The 3GS springs & dampers weren't well "tuned" for 18", so the ride was quite pitter patter.
Better go for brand new 4GS350.
Quicker, better handling, more rigid platform, more spacious, more equipment, same Lexus reliability, both good looking but in different ways...
#6
It's kind of cool to have a car that's somewhat rare in the 460, but not many people aside from enthusiasts will notice that. I'm partial to the 4GS, but you're gonna spend a lot more to pick up a 4GS over a 3GS. Like someone else said, comes down to what's important to you and what you can afford.
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#8
Lexus Fanatic
I wouldn't even consider a 3GS 460 compared to a 4GS.
#10
Instructor
In late 2006 i was in the market for a GS430 but because the interior was not as Luxurious i went ahead and got a LS430 instead. If in 2006 they had a 4GS i would have bought the 4GS instead. The GS 430's interior was ugly and very feminine and the GS 460 a few years later was no different so I kelpt my LS430 a little longer. Then the 4GS came out and i fell in love and snatched one up earlier this year.
#11
Lexus Fanatic
Thats why I didnt get a GS in 2010 when I got my ES350, I didn't feel the value difference inside or on the road. When I drove the 4GS it was immediately there.
#12
Lexus Test Driver
Well Lexus did say they designed the 4GS from the ground up, to look and feel like no Lexus before. I think they nailed it on this one and it does feel like a $60K car. The older Lexus gens look a bit boring and bland, but not ever since the 4GS came out and now the IS and ES follows that design too.
#13
Well Lexus did say they designed the 4GS from the ground up, to look and feel like no Lexus before. I think they nailed it on this one and it does feel like a $60K car. The older Lexus gens look a bit boring and bland, but not ever since the 4GS came out and now the IS and ES follows that design too.
#14
Lexus Test Driver
I think V8 should be pushing 400+ HP, V6 300+ HP, and 4 Cyls 200+ HP.
A V8 with under 400 HP is a joke and even the V8 in the current LS 460 feels underpowered to me. These cars are just too damn heavy for that power.
A V8 with under 400 HP is a joke and even the V8 in the current LS 460 feels underpowered to me. These cars are just too damn heavy for that power.