Considering 06 GS430 and IS250

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Apr 3, 2018 | 02:45 PM

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bagwell

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Originally Posted by zee02

Any suggestions on the type of exhaust? cat back, axel back or the whole exhaust system?

doesn't need it, its a Lexus not a Honda Civic.

Apr 3, 2018 | 05:23 PM

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AJLex19

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The GS430 hands down. Same engine with minor tweaks from the previous generation GS (2001-2005). Its hard to find a low mileage 2006-2007 GS430 and even harder to find the rare GS460.

The 4.3L V8 is very smooth and reliable. Excellent power and decent gas mileage for its size. If you can find a GS430 with under 120k miles that would be your best bet.

+1 again on staying away from an IS250. I owned an IS350 AWD and it was a great ride - just outgrew it.

Apr 5, 2018 | 06:40 AM

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tex2670

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Originally Posted by zee02

The Is350 was my first choice, but they're very expensive, almost $10k over the Is250 and Gs430.

This blows my mind--first that the IS250 with 204 HP V6 is the same price as a GS430 with a V8, and second that the IS350 is $10K more than a GS430.

Apr 5, 2018 | 05:03 PM

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zee02

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Originally Posted by tex2670

This blows my mind--first that the IS250 with 204 HP V6 is the same price as a GS430 with a V8, and second that the IS350 is $10K more than a GS430.

I know right. The prices here all over the place. I'm guessing it may be due to the the Is350 being sold in limited numbers in Australia? not sure about that though.

Apr 6, 2018 | 04:51 AM

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RNM GS3

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Originally Posted by bagwell

doesn't need it, its a Lexus not a Honda Civic.

Putting exhaust on a V8 car will never make it sound like a Civic with a fart can.

The stock exhaust is extremely restrictive and weighs a ton usually compared to high quality aftermarket exhausts.