Should've got the 430....
12-06-05, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by JMgs300
I didnt think i'd reget this soo soon but i wish i had bought the 430... I only bought my 300 back in september. At the time gas prices were retarted and i really didnt have the extra money to get the 430 but i really wish i did now... I cant stand lookin at all your v8's on here and then getting in my car lol... 2 things im really sorry my car doesnt have is the HIDs and the Nav...ML would be nice too.... 
12-06-05, 11:07 PM
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got to love the 400! 
Mine is totally stock and I love it. I just can't wait until I do some mods and really get that car moving.
My good friend (and CL member) is thinking of selling his 300 for a 400.
Mine is totally stock and I love it. I just can't wait until I do some mods and really get that car moving.
My good friend (and CL member) is thinking of selling his 300 for a 400.
12-07-05, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by lexusondubs
i sometimes say the same thing i wish that i would have bought the 400 instad of the 300 but like you said the gas rices were just crazy so i went with the 6 but that will all change soon enough 
Maybe possibly ? Hope so thats would tight...Tony
12-08-05, 03:37 PM
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Not trying to make you feel worse, but I went from a GS300 to a 430 and the difference is night and day...and the gas milegae is very similar on the 430.
But don't feel too bad, the GS300 is a very nice car, especially the Sportdesign model. You can always add HIDs and an aftermarket Nav system.
But don't feel too bad, the GS300 is a very nice car, especially the Sportdesign model.
You can always add HIDs and an aftermarket Nav system.
12-08-05, 06:32 PM
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LOL yeah I had a 01 300, it was really nice got it in perfect condition w/only 25k miles. I did always wonder if I should have bought a 430. Anyway ended up getting a TL only to finally get a 03 430 about 7 months after I got the TL, in September. Yeah I know I'm crazy with cars, especially this year.
The 300 drives nice, the inline six is smooth and reliable. But there is something about the V8, even when you are just cruising around or going up hills you can really feel the extra torque. Plus now I have nav and ML, and I'm really happy to have those (especially the ML). I don't really do the street race thing but just the other day I destroyed a lowered Civic that tried to cut in front of me when the road narrowed. It is nice to know that with the 400/430, you are driving one of the fastest stock 4-doors ever made.
It's tough, if you get a 430 you will probably have to kick in around $5k depending on the deal and taxes, etc. That's a lot for just a bigger motor.
I truely feel it has been worth it for me but definitely for a lot of people (like my wife) it is crazy. After all, it's not like the 300's are junk, they are great cars too.
Best of luck because it actually is a hard decision if you are regretting the 300 everyday.
The 300 drives nice, the inline six is smooth and reliable. But there is something about the V8, even when you are just cruising around or going up hills you can really feel the extra torque. Plus now I have nav and ML, and I'm really happy to have those (especially the ML). I don't really do the street race thing but just the other day I destroyed a lowered Civic that tried to cut in front of me when the road narrowed. It is nice to know that with the 400/430, you are driving one of the fastest stock 4-doors ever made.
It's tough, if you get a 430 you will probably have to kick in around $5k depending on the deal and taxes, etc. That's a lot for just a bigger motor.
I truely feel it has been worth it for me but definitely for a lot of people (like my wife) it is crazy. After all, it's not like the 300's are junk, they are great cars too.
Best of luck because it actually is a hard decision if you are regretting the 300 everyday.
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