GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

What's the difference

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Old 06-15-17, 08:28 PM
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What is the difference between 2003, 2004, 2005 gs430. I already know they are V8 & have 300 hp. But what did Lexus add on on to each year far as anything. Also can you show where you got your facts from.
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They were all physically built the same 2001-2005. There were only a few differences but wasn't yearly so I'll explain.
This was an era where Toyota made "L-tuned" parts and were commonly available from dealerships. It was kind of like today's "F-Sport" line. They made a great exhaust, shocks, nice wheels, and other things (side-skirts?) that other people may have more knowledge on. Some GS430s got this "L-tuned" package but they are so rare. I've never seen one in person but that's probably the only way you could tell if it was genuine, is to see a genuine one in person, and compare it to one that might have been pieced together with seperate "L-tuned" parts. I do know however, there were very few 2005 GS430s built. L-tuned exhaust and wheels are almost impossible to find second hand nowadays.
Old 06-16-17, 05:47 AM
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To get you started:

https://consumerguide.com/used/1998-...-gs-300400430/

As well as our FAQ section:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...iy-thread.html

Also, there many threads about this, use the search function, its your friend
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