What do you think of these cars? I'm looking into getting one. I currently have a 2005 g35x


and before that I had a 2004 330i


If you think I should get one, sell me! (on either a gs300 or gs430)

 

So your question is what?

Go buy a GS400 or GS430. Search and you'll get TONS of answers. What does, if you think i should get one, sell me mean? Youll like the GS400/430 alot more then the G35 and BMW youve previously owned.

 

almost bought a ls frm those dudes where u bought the bemma.

 

You said I'll like it a lot more....WHY?

 

It took me a minute to decipher what you said but how do you know where I got it?

 

Infinitys isn't that bad , my boy gotta 06 g35 it sounds good and is fast, but the inside is horrible it def don't ride like my gs neither, BMW on the other hand, no way u could give me one of those cars.... I was at the kids house who got the g35, was dropping him off at his house, he told me to get on it a I'll bit to the stop sign (100yards) away or do, so I did he called me soon as I hit the stop sign and was like daaaaaaaaamn that cars too fast!!! Lol gs are the best looks and performance

 

to best honest i test driving a g35 before and i decide i wanted one .went over to a dealership to purchase one when arriving to see the g35 i was going to buy, my coworker went with me that day .... he was like "yo check the Lex out son"( ghetto).... i look her and went Eeh.. so i went over to look at the g35 in the end i wasn't ' thrill by it after doing my research ... i went over to the gs300 my coworker was sweating her ...like dude this is the car for you.....so i ask for a test drive ...and now 4yr later i haven't regret it sens... in other words drive them and make your own chooses and dont regret it ....

 

All 3 are good choices, 3 series maintenance costs are going to be a bit higher than the other 2, but right out of the box they are rather confident in the turns, decent brakes, and comfortable, as well as relatively quick.

I drove my buddies 03 325i sport package car around a bit and I really liked it I was pretty happy with how well rounded of a car it was, Ive also driven a couple G35's, and they are nice too..

Honestly the GS is probably the most comfortable/'cushiest' of the bunch, it may bore you if you are into driving spiritedly. It doesnt provide nearly as much confidence going through turns as the 3 series, but it is a confident, reliable daily that looks nice, is relatively cheap to maintain, very easy to work on, and tons of knowledge (write ups, tutorials, etc.) on how to perform various tasks if you dont know how to. Another thing is the GS300s are rather slow in stock form.

Really comes down to personal preference.

 

GS430 ALL DAY.....Im in love with mine like no other .....powerfull easy to modify very reliable and its a LEXUS of course.........

 

Would have to agree with reliability and Maint costs. I've owned a first gn GS, went to an MB e classe, then to a 540, now back to the GS. So pleased with my decision. Good luck!

 

The GS (with a V8) will be much smoother and more comfortable than your G35. After a few of the issues I've seen my friends have with their G's (an 04 and an 05 - both 6 speeds), from personal experience I can say the GS will also be more reliable. You can't mess with the smoothness of a V8.

 

My personal experience with the GS300

Overall Power (after swap) = 10
Overall Power (before swap) = 4
Low Speed Cruising (after swap) = 2
Low Speed Cruising (before swap) = 10
Freeway Cruising (after swap) = 10
Freeway Cruising (before swap) = 8
Interior Comfort = 9
Interior Fit and Finish = 10
High Speed Cornering (before coilovers/tire/suspension) = 3
High Speed Cornering (after coilovers/tires/suspension) = 5
Ease of DIY Maintenance (GS300) = 9

GS300 maintenance cost will be slightly less than the 400/430, but is very boring if you expect anything to happen when you press the gas pedal.

I agree with buying a 430 is you have no plans of going turbo on the 300.. And handling is the only thing about this car that I'm not so in love with. It is very capable but is not nearly as compliant or fun when trying to push the limits in a turn. Freeway running is where my particular car feels the most at home.

 

You also have to factor in the extra $$ for the V-8.

 

What extra money? Find a good deal on the car (be patient). The gas mileage is very comparable to a G35. I average 21-22MPG in the Lex, I averaged about the same when I've driven G35's - maybe 1-2mpg better.

 

I get about 16.5mpg on 93 so even the gs430 would be an improvement.