GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460

are AWD models plagued with problems ?

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Originally Posted by stiles17
I'm glad you got the car; you will not be disappointed. I have a 2010 (bought used in 2013) and a year later (in 2014) convinced my parents to buy one. They love theirs as well.

I have used RCA suspension components but looking back I think I'm going to do it the "right way" and have lowered (maybe F-sport springs) along with Koni shock absorbers. I use Koni's on my Porsche 944 turbo and they are superb.

I'm curious as to what you consider very minimal body roll. I always feel like I'm going to roll over. The VSC always bleeps and signals at me when I try to have fun (when no one is around of course). Without sacrificing too much comfort you could go with larger anti-roll bars front and rear. I'm not sure what the stock values are but as an example if the front were 18mm go for 21mm and if the rear was a 20mm sway bar go for a 23mm.

I've had my car is now at 87k and it has been very well maintained. No problems whatsoever including transmission, brakes, etc. One thing I have been disappointed about is the amount of corrosion on the undercarriage. My Acura TL from 2008 which has been subjected to the same winter conditions for many more years is near factory perfect. Never could figure that out.

Enjoy!
If VSC is always complaining to you then I think your main problem is you need better, or different, tires for the kind of driving you're trying to do. I very very rarely hear mine complain in any conditions.
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