04-06 LS430 or 2006 GS430?

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Sep 26, 2009 | 11:34 PM

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vietdeluxx

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Originally Posted by scorpio74

Only if you have the UL package. Other than that, LS don't come with air suspension. And the LS with UL package is hard to find.

Yes, you are correct. Air ride is available if you have the ultra luxury package on the LS430... I should have mentioned that in the post.

Sep 26, 2009 | 11:35 PM

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Both cars are amazing and very nice to drive. I would just give you a heads up that the GS can be a little tight on head room and the trunk is the one of the smallest in the game. Just a heads up in case you travel a lot or have tall kids

Sep 26, 2009 | 11:39 PM

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....the GS can be a little tight on head room and the trunk is the one of the smallest in the game...

True statement...haha

Sep 26, 2009 | 11:47 PM

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I would go for the GS assuming ure not over 50 years old. Also u can get a AWD version of a GS.

Sep 27, 2009 | 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by scorpio74

the 04 - 06 LS are the same. Now the 07+ LS is different. I would choose the 07 LS. Other than that, 06 GS430 is the choice. The GS is firmer, sportier, and accelerates faster than the LS. Just my two cents.

Right - I had a second thought and got mixed up there. GS and IS were 06 and ES and LS 07

Well, I have to recorrect myself and stick with what I initially said.

Sep 27, 2009 | 08:22 AM

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I would go for the GS assuming ure not over 50 years old. Also u can get a AWD version of a GS.

Yes, if you're over 50, you have to get the LS, sorry. Thems is the breaks...what are gonna do?

Sep 27, 2009 | 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by vietdeluxx

What are your plans with the purchase? A daily driver or are you planning to mod it. If you are going with a VIP look, than the LS would be the way to go. My friend has a LS and it came with factory air ride which he can slam it to the ground (data control required).

If you are going for a sporty look, go with the GS...

good point

Sep 27, 2009 | 06:58 PM

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Pic of DaveGS4s and my GSh this weekend...

GS looks newer, has newer Nav, drives sportier, smaller trunk and space by far and the LS has in his case the cooler, massaging rear seats, escaine headliner and other neat tricks...LS has much more wood too...

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Sep 27, 2009 | 07:50 PM

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If I had to choose between the 2 I would do the GS. I like the current body LS way more than the dated last generation

Sep 28, 2009 | 03:37 PM

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Thanks everyone! Thanks for the LS430 and 3GS comparison side-by-side pic!!!! I really appreciate it a lot! Looks like I will be getting the 3GS. I was going to go for the LS430 but every time I look at the new LS460/LS600 I kept getting more attracted to it. At the end of the day I love the GS430 because I believe it isn't big or small, it is rather perfect. The LS430 looks outdated because the interior is basically the same from 2001 while the 3GS looks really high tech and up to date.