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Well there's things going bad which are not so little, for example 540's runs very hot and you need to replace entire cooling system once every 60-70k miles, for I6's it's little bit longer, but cooling system problem is still there, guibo joint, and lots of other problems... I've been a while (also I'm member) on bimmerfest forums, and most of the threads about what's going wrong with our cars today lol.
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From: BayArea2RockyMountains
Lets clear things up about BMW's and the BS people state
I currently own a 2005 325CI as well with 40K miles. Ive had it one year(no issues)
Here is a LIST of OTHER bmw's ive had that NEVER gave me an issue
1995 BMW M3 w/88K miles
1998 BMW M3 w/125K miles
2001 540I w/72K
2003 745LI w/55K
None of those cars gave me issues. I kept each for atleast 1-2years.
i WILL say they WILL give you issues definitly after 100K unlike a Lexus/Toyota.
I currently own a 2005 325CI as well with 40K miles. Ive had it one year(no issues)
Here is a LIST of OTHER bmw's ive had that NEVER gave me an issue
1995 BMW M3 w/88K miles
1998 BMW M3 w/125K miles
2001 540I w/72K
2003 745LI w/55K
None of those cars gave me issues. I kept each for atleast 1-2years.
i WILL say they WILL give you issues definitly after 100K unlike a Lexus/Toyota.
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The 430 is fast in a straight line and on the highway (I've raced and beat a 540i on the highway, not sure if it was 6-speed or not though), but it's like a boat around corners, unless you upgrade the suspension ... But i can guarantee you the 2GS beats the 540i in comfort AND reliability hands down 
I second this. I beat a 540 on the freeway in my 400. I dunno if it was manual or auto though.
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Hello! Right now I own 2000 BMW 540i, 6 speed sport. But I'm thinking to move to Lexus, because I had a lot of reliability issues with my current car. I need something more reliable. So my question is, Lexus gs430/300 what's difference between them(except performance), what model is more reliable, is it real that lexus gs430 is THAT boring to drive and it isolates your from road(well of course I will compare to my current 540i).
Thanks.
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GS with TRD Sways handles flatter than 540, let alone if you add springs/shocks or any other handling items.
GS with L-tuned ECU or 430 ECU has no match for steering feel of the 540
Speed is evenly matched, GS is a tick faster with the automatic but its 100% a drivers race.
All are reliable. GS is more isolated, again, its the steering. GS is more floaty than a 540 at illegal speeds. GS is quieter and the interior is more techy with the optitron gauges and optional NAV.
Both lovely cars, good luck!
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"That being said, you should honestly go for the GS430."
"If you have the money, get an '03 SportDesign with the SADDLE interior. Hottest possible GS you can get."
Keep us posted! ClubLexus is a great forum and truly is one of a kind.
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To clear things up for L3XOTIC ... The GS300 comes with an I6 not V6 ...
Back on topic, the only Bimmers to date which have beat me in a race are: 335i, M3 (I think an 06), & 760Li (was expecting to get my a$$ kicked but it was fun anyways
), I've raced 540's before and never lost, on highway or street, but once again I don't know if it was auto or manual 
I also smoked a nice new 530i this morning on the way to work (not a big accomplishment but it was fun seeing the guy's face when his shiny new Bimmer got blasted 
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Back on topic, the only Bimmers to date which have beat me in a race are: 335i, M3 (I think an 06), & 760Li (was expecting to get my a$$ kicked but it was fun anyways
), I've raced 540's before and never lost, on highway or street, but once again I don't know if it was auto or manual I also smoked a nice new 530i this morning on the way to work (not a big accomplishment but it was fun seeing the guy's face when his shiny new Bimmer got blasted )
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From: al
Have you actually clocked your car or are you going by what the mags say? The reason I ask is because there have been mags that have clocked the gs4 at 5.4 0 to 60. Its even on wikipedia!lol
I blasted a 6spd at SELOC dragday not to long ago. at the time had kandn intake and tt lsd installed......but i was also over .5 quicker on every run! so it should be faster stock too!
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