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2006 GS 300 vs 2008 ES 350

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Old 10-08-12, 06:28 PM
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Default 2006 GS 300 vs 2008 ES 350

I can only spend 20k~ on a used car and I've narrow it down into

2006 GS 300 vs 2008 ES 350

Which would be the better buy? If I could find a 2006 GS 350 fully loaded for 20k~ then I'll gladly take it! but sadly I can't seem to find any.. =/


Which vehicle would be the better buy? for now and in the future(maintenance)?
Old 10-08-12, 07:03 PM
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No such thing as a 2006 GS 350.

GS is a better car than the ES.
Old 10-08-12, 07:30 PM
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My advice is to drive both and then see which one you like best. For us, we started out looking at the ES350 and was about to commit when we found an 08 GS350. It was priced higher than the ES but its a much better car. The wife loves the car - and when I get to drive it - its really a great driving machine.

They are two completely different vehicles. The ES is FWD, the GS is RWD. You'll just have to decide for yourself which one you like best.

Good luck..
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@jre

I ment 2007 GS350 xD.

I'm lending towards the 2006 GS 300 but the GS has about 70k~ miles on it while the ES has 50k~.

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Old 10-09-12, 11:23 AM
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If you don't mind high mileage I'm sure you could even buy a gs430 for about 20K. Heck I bought my 06 G430 with 130K miles for 17K. Engine is butter smooth. And bulletproof. Just keep looking.
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The ES doesn't even deserve the badge... :P
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