Hello,
I've been looking into the purchase of either an LS400 (98-2000) or GS400/430 (2000-2002). While browsing online classifieds for a couple different 2001 GS430s, I noticed two variations of the center console Nav screen area. The first resembled all the other GS's of that period, nothing too sleek. The other had more wood, and was a lot more modern looking and curvy. They were both listed as 2001 GS 430s, and both had Nav. Even the steering wheel was a more modern looking too. I think much of the front interior was different.. I'll try and go back and find the pics if anyone wants to check it out. Anyone know whats up with this? Thanks

 

if you can post the link there would be great, we can tell you the difference right the way. the nav area and the steering wheel was upgrade since 01. but there is only one setup

 

the one with the older design is in this ebay Ad
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Navig...QQcmdZViewItem

The nicer version is in this autotrader ad
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ist=272#vdptop

Thanks

 

Lol, that second pic is from a Lexus SUV I think.... you can see the AWD shift lever.

 

I also noticed a 2nd shifter to the right of the main one, is that for 4 wheel drive?

 

well the one in the autotrader isnt even a GS it looks like a LX or GX im not sure...you can tell by the steering wheel and the all wheel drive shifter in the center console....

 

damn, I feel stupid. I just started researching lexus' and don't know much about them. I really like that interior but won't consider an SUV. thanks for the info

 

It's not your fault - the advertiser screwed the picture up. The ad is for a GS, but that one picture is from a different vehicle.

If you notice the steering wheel leather is tan in the picture of the front seat, but the leather is black on the picture of the cluster/console.

 

This is a little OT, but the ebay GS430 is the first GS430 that I've seen w/o the wooden steering wheel, especially since it has nav.

And yes, the cockpit picture on the other ad is from an LX.

 

If you want the more luxury look, you could buy the aftermarket wood kit and and install it around the radio and such. That is my plans for my GS430.

Althought the shifter in the one car made me think if Lexus had developed and automatic/manual shifter of some sort now. Very interesting.