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2005 gs430...how many were actually made?

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Old 05-04-14, 04:40 PM
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false advertising . I wonder how they came up with 35k miles. that happened to a is-f the other night I looked up as well. advertised as 1 owner but car fax said 2 owners. smh
Old 05-07-14, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 1QWKGS4
Post some pics..
I'm terrible at remembering to take pictures. He's a couple.







Old 05-07-14, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 1QWKGS4
I've been ask by so many people to post GS300 numbers I made this chart for another post comparing numbers produced. -------GS300 /// GS400/GS430 /// % for Year 1998 = 18,653 ///// 11,912 //// 38.97% for 1998 1999 = 22,841 ///// 7,485 ///// 24.68% for 1999 2000 = 21,616 ///// 5,089 ///// 19.05% for 2000 2001 = 23,733 ///// 5,982 ///// 20.13% for 2001 2002 = 15,113 ///// 2,597 ///// 14.66% for 2002 2003 = 12,208 ///// 2,271 ///// 15.68% for 2003 2004 = 8,144 ////// 1,537 ///// 15.87% for 2004 2005 = 2,578 ////// 422 /////// 14.06% for 2005 Total GS300 ///// Total GS400/430 124,886 ----- Vs. ----- 37,295 ----77% ----- Vs. ----- 23% Total
Any info on how many 03 Sport Design GS300?
Old 05-20-14, 07:30 PM
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So its safe to say that Lexus never did this? I was kinda hoping they did... I would love to find a minty GS with 0 miles on it lol.

http://aplus.com/a/unsold-cars-parked-as-trash
Old 05-20-14, 08:07 PM
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Love those 05 7 spoke rims.
Old 05-22-14, 06:23 PM
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I thought the +03's got perforated leather?
Old 05-24-14, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Johnny Rad
I thought the +03's got perforated leather?
+03-up does come in Perforated leather, in the above pic of the black seats, I see it.. Look in the middle section, its there.
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Didn't realize how rare my car is. Black/Black with Mark levinson/nav, perforated leather, optional summer tires with 17" 7 spoke wheels, and a previous owner installed the SportDesign accessories from the GS300. Perhaps I have a 1 of 1 2005 GS430?

Edit: Perhaps the rarest GS in the world?

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Old 08-01-14, 01:16 PM
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Doubt black on black is the rarest for the final year.
Maybe if you had Black Cherry Pearl, Blue Onyx Pearl or Crystal White on Black interior.

You have a desired color combo though
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I was referring to the sport design stuff as making it rarer in general but not based on production numbers alone. Not sure how many GS430s out there with the sport design stuff
Old 08-02-14, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ILL05GS
I was referring to the sport design stuff as making it rarer in general but not based on production numbers alone. Not sure how many GS430s out there with the sport design stuff
You should know as a Lexus Master Tech, there is no such Sports design in a GS430 thats factory.. Who ever that converted your GS430 into Sportsdesign car is sort of strange.. hehe

It doesn't matter if the car is converted, if you're talking RARE then just go by how they were made not converted.. For example, I could put Ferrari seats in my car, does it make it more rare..(nope)
Old 08-02-14, 07:35 AM
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so 1QWKGS4 was 09/04
CLOS430 is 11/04

I'm 08/04.....Guess it's the "old man" of the group
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I know that but only because I read it on here. It's a good question for a parts or sales expert which I am not. I am just an expert at removing and installing things lol
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Originally Posted by GeorgeGS4
so 1QWKGS4 was 09/04
CLOS430 is 11/04

I'm 08/04.....Guess it's the "old man" of the group
Yep, you're at 10 years now.. while i'm one month shy of the decade mark.

Now, who of us has the lowest miles?
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Originally Posted by 1QWKGS4
It doesn't matter if the car is converted, if you're talking RARE then just go by how they were made not converted.. For example, I could put Ferrari seats in my car, does it make it more rare..(nope)
Thinking about this again I guess my statement would technically mean that everyone's GS is 1 of 1 because they make it their own in some way. Not actually rare but in the owners eyes. I still would love to know actual production numbers for options. I'll let you guys know if I can find someone in my dealership that could help us find out. Does anyone know if the 2005 GS430 is the least produced Lexus model ever? They made more LFAs for crying out loud. Funny to tell someone with a LFA that our car is more exclusive than theirs lol

Originally Posted by 1QWKGS4

Now, who of us has the lowest miles?
Definitely not me. I drive my car, hard. No breaking this thing anyhow. I just past 125k. Bought it with 112k almost 2 years ago however. If I got it new I would probably have about 40K on it!


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