looks like im going to get myself an 06 gs430...but i have a few questions.

can i play dvd's with the navigation system?

is there anything i should look out for when it comes to a 430?

is this the same motor as the previous gs430?

thanks, any tips and pointer is appreciated.

At this point in time I wouldn't even consider the 430. A 2007 GS350 would be less expensive, has more power, and gets better gas mileage.
You can play movies on the NAV with cars equipped with the Mark Levinson system.
The 4.3 liter engine in the 430 has been the same since 2001.

The 2007 GS350 is a better car, even without the GS430's VDIM. And as for price, a buyer might save a few dollars on a used GS430 with 15K miles or so on it over a new GS350, but if the few bucks he saves makes any difference, he probably shouldn't be trying to afford ownership and operation of a car like the GS, anyway (tires alone will cost $1,000/year because they wear out so fast).

i wanted a more power than what i currently have and that is a 2nd gen GS. i figure the 430 would give me that extra power. anyway, ill look into the gs350 and see whats out there. any other recommendations?

which cars engine has will be easier to upgrade in the future for extra power or what not?

Yeah, but only the 430 V8 gets called "the velvet fist"!

no offense, but only an idiot would buy a new 430 at this time unless it could be had somehow for less than a 350

You might find this link helpful on the GS430 vs GS350..

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ight=gs350+vs+

ok..im reading more and more on the 350. can anyone tell me the difference in the gen5 navigation? will i be able to play dvd's on this without the ML system?

no, you still need ML but gen 5 navi has better resolution/more colors on the display

is there a gen 5 dvd hack for me to run the dvd while in drive? the 350 is looking like its going to be my choice..thanks for everyone's responses.