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Oct 24, 2002 | 02:30 PM

njes300

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trade in ES for GS?

I currently have a 97 es and i am thinking of trading it in for a gs . I love the wide body look . What are the pros and cons from a current owner stand point .

Thanks

Oct 24, 2002 | 04:16 PM

LS4fun

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Gasoline usage!

Oct 24, 2002 | 05:02 PM

XenonES3

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Originally posted by GS4fun
Gasoline usage!

My dad is considering trading in his M5 for a higher mileage sport sedan.

What do you GS400/430/300 people normally get (avg. MPG)?

Oct 24, 2002 | 05:05 PM

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njes300,

Go for the GS. You won't regret it. Get a 4 if you can but 3s are nice too. I have a 3.

XenonES3,

98 GS300. Roughly 20mpg, 70% highway 30% street.

Oct 24, 2002 | 05:12 PM

njes300

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whats a good price for 98 silver gs 42k miles . I going to check it out tom . Dealer is asking 23600 . i think if i get for around 22 or so i will be happy .

Oct 24, 2002 | 05:14 PM

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Also whats the difference between the 98 and neweer model GS300's . Engine and driver train the same?

Oct 24, 2002 | 05:24 PM

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Also whats the difference between the 98 and neweer model GS300's . Engine and driver train the same?

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Oct 24, 2002 | 05:29 PM

Neo

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Straight from the Lexus website:

CHANGES MADE TO THE 1999 GS 300

Daytime running lights
50-state emission certification
Transitional Low-Emission Vehicle (T-LEV) certification
Floor mats standardized

CHANGES MADE TO THE 2000 GS 300

Standard Features:

GS 300 adopts engine cover similar to GS 400
Brake Assist1
Child Restraint Seat (CRS) tether anchor bracket

CHANGES MADE TO THE 2001 GS 300

Standard Features:

E-shift with controls on steering wheel
Revised headlamps, grille and rear combination lamps for sportier look
New wheel design
Front and rear side-curtain airbags (SRS)3
Compass
Water-repellent door glass
Lower rigid bar Child Restraint Seat (CRS) anchor
Larger exposed dual exhaust
Glass markings changed to "Lexus"
Fuel cap tether
Two front-assist grips
Impact-detecting door-lock release system
Optional Features:

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Oct 24, 2002 | 05:43 PM

njes300

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thanks this helps . So basically drive train stays the same for gs3

Oct 24, 2002 | 07:00 PM

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Xenon, currrently about 15-16 mpg, 90% city driving, driven moderately aggressively. (01 GS430). He'll need to L-Tune the suspension (minimum) if he moves from the M5.

Oct 24, 2002 | 08:27 PM

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Honestly, you can FEEL the build quality difference in the ES and GS sedans. If you can move up, I would. RWD>FWD IMO too. I've had an 2002 ES 300 for a week, and I could not wait to get back to the GS. Es 300 is so much more sedate than the GS. GS is roomier too.

Oct 25, 2002 | 02:19 AM

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Go for it man. I love my GS3!!

Oct 25, 2002 | 10:35 AM

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how dopes the gs handle in the snow , since its a rear whel drive ?

Oct 25, 2002 | 12:24 PM

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just don't trade for a new ES...can't stand them...go with the GS !!

Oct 25, 2002 | 02:27 PM

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Thats my problem partially too NJ, I'm debating 03 ES vs 03 GS. I've driven my Dad's 98 LS in the snow, and if it is any idication, its going to be really bad. In fact, I've found it does BETTER in the snow if you just shut VSC off and leave it in ECT snow. The VSC does a great job in the rain, but it reacts too quickly in the snow.

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