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Old 08-14-03, 03:50 PM
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Default IF you can do it all over again LS or GS?

I've posted similar question on the GS forum. Also want LS forum opinion.

Looking to replace my wife's 93 525 with maybe a 2000-ish GS400 or LS400

IF you could do it all over again would it be a GS or a LS since the use car pricing are similar on the 2 models. Thanks.
Old 08-14-03, 06:45 PM
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Old 08-14-03, 06:58 PM
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Originally posted by fvellani
depends whether you want luxury or luxury/sport...personally, I prefer the LS, but i am kinda biased
Couldn't have said it better myself...definitely the LS for me.
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well i guess...i am also biased...GS for me all the way.... =D
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I would go for the GS since it's more sportier/sexier. If you're looking for more luxury and comfort..then go with the LS.
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Yellow,

As an owner of both an LS and GS, posted a response in the GS forum question you had.

I thought I'd also suggest you read the posts at the top of each forum "Why would you buy an XXX" that really contains the pros/cons of each car.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=90590 LS

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=90603 GS
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I would love to have both GS and LS
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I'm a Top of the Line kinda guy, ah! LS all the way baby! Like what the guys said previously it depends if you want Luxury or Sport/Luxury.
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Originally posted by Lexozz
I'm a Top of the Line kinda guy, ah! LS all the way baby! Like what the guys said previously it depends if you want Luxury or Sport/Luxury.
*nod* Love LS's! Four door big body sedans are awesome! Same if you ask me W211 vs W220 I'd say W220.
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It's got to be the LS! (Not as sporty; but other than that it wins hands down - in my opinion).
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I have been watching both GS (98 + 400's only) and LS for about six months to see pricing trends. It looks to me like option for option, the LS is cheaper by a couple of thousand dollars. The GS looks better, in my opinion, with aftermarket wheels and/or a body kit, than a modded LS does. And you can, of course go completely insane with braces, coil-overs, etc for the GS while they are much more difficult to find for the LS.

My two cents -- leaving it stock or close to stock? Go for the LS Want to mod for show or go? Go for the GS.

Peace,

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There's too many tail lights on the GS.
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I had a 93 LS prior to my current 99 GS. If I am in the market for another Lexus sedan, I would buy another GS. There are more aftermarket parts for the GS. GS is faster and looks sportier than the LS. Although I am not going to the test the top speed of Lexus V8, just don't like the 130mph limiter on the LS430 that can cost more than $70K.
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i have a GS430 and dad has a LS400. let me tell you...the LS quality is simply unbeatable, after lets say 3 years run. LS is still as solid as it can be but GS is not as solid in my point of view compare to LS
of course if u want sport/some luxury go for GS, if u want Luxury comfort/solidity, definately go for LS!
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This depends on what charactersitcs you want in your car. Both are luxurious with the G's being easier to tune with the aftermarket support. I initially wanted a G yet opted for the LS...If I had it over again, I'd buy an LS again.


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