Is the 01+ GS any quieter inside than the 98-00?
#1
Pit Crew
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Is the 01+ GS any quieter inside than the 98-00?
I've owned a few GS300s, one from each year between 98 - 00 before jumping ship to a 2003 ES300.
I read somewhere that amongst the improvements in 01+ was noise insulation. Can someone chime in on that..?
I find myself wanting to get back in a GS but I know that I'm spoiled with how serene/quiet the ES is, but the looks are just bland.
I read somewhere that amongst the improvements in 01+ was noise insulation. Can someone chime in on that..?
I find myself wanting to get back in a GS but I know that I'm spoiled with how serene/quiet the ES is, but the looks are just bland.
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#6
Pit Crew
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Thanks, I needed to hear that. I guess I'll set my eyes on the 01+, also because of the side curtain airbags. I'm a single dad and I like how safe I feel for my son in the es300. But again, it looks like it was made for senior citizens.
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#8
Racer
I had a 1999 GS400 and Just got a 2005 GS430. The GS430 is a tad quieter and smoother. The engine 4.3 engine is more refined. Same engine in the LS430 of course.
BTW
*** MAKE SURE ALL THE BODY PLUG ARE THERE** You will hear wind noise if a few are missing. My GS430 had 5 missing!! I pulled the service records and the previous owners complained about wind/road noise. It was checked several times.
BTW
*** MAKE SURE ALL THE BODY PLUG ARE THERE** You will hear wind noise if a few are missing. My GS430 had 5 missing!! I pulled the service records and the previous owners complained about wind/road noise. It was checked several times.
#10
I had a 1999 GS400 and Just got a 2005 GS430. The GS430 is a tad quieter and smoother. The engine 4.3 engine is more refined. Same engine in the LS430 of course.
BTW
*** MAKE SURE ALL THE BODY PLUG ARE THERE** You will hear wind noise if a few are missing. My GS430 had 5 missing!! I pulled the service records and the previous owners complained about wind/road noise. It was checked several times.
BTW
*** MAKE SURE ALL THE BODY PLUG ARE THERE** You will hear wind noise if a few are missing. My GS430 had 5 missing!! I pulled the service records and the previous owners complained about wind/road noise. It was checked several times.
#11
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I had a 1999 GS400 and Just got a 2005 GS430. The GS430 is a tad quieter and smoother. The engine 4.3 engine is more refined. Same engine in the LS430 of course.
BTW
*** MAKE SURE ALL THE BODY PLUG ARE THERE** You will hear wind noise if a few are missing. My GS430 had 5 missing!! I pulled the service records and the previous owners complained about wind/road noise. It was checked several times.
BTW
*** MAKE SURE ALL THE BODY PLUG ARE THERE** You will hear wind noise if a few are missing. My GS430 had 5 missing!! I pulled the service records and the previous owners complained about wind/road noise. It was checked several times.
#12
Racer
See this Thread.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-window-2.html
The rubber body plugs are very flimsy. Over time they fall out. I reinforced the ones that were still there by applying silicone adhesive around them. For the ones missing, I just used stick on aluminum flashing leftover from home repairs. You can get it from most home improvement stores. I cut some small squares and sealed the holes. The tar adhesive is very strong and should be permanent.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-window-2.html
The rubber body plugs are very flimsy. Over time they fall out. I reinforced the ones that were still there by applying silicone adhesive around them. For the ones missing, I just used stick on aluminum flashing leftover from home repairs. You can get it from most home improvement stores. I cut some small squares and sealed the holes. The tar adhesive is very strong and should be permanent.
Last edited by JLAWS; 06-06-14 at 11:22 PM.
#13
Lexus Champion
No real loud wind noise but I live in a windy place so I know it's there. The GS is a very loud car for tire roar. Lots of it. It is not going to give you an LS serene experience.
My 1996 Camry 2.2 was actually a quieter car in the city and even on the highway!
My 1996 Camry 2.2 was actually a quieter car in the city and even on the highway!
#15
Lexus Champion
I had Toyo Versado's on the rear last summer. Pretty much new but you could hear them whine. And Bridgestones on the front, quite worn out. That's how I got the car.
Then over the winter I used Toyo Garrits (also came with the car). Really noisy all around.
Then over the winter I used Toyo Garrits (also came with the car). Really noisy all around.