So I lost my ISF due to a flood here in Houston on halloween. So now i don't want to invest that much money into another car again. I just wanted to get yals input on the 07 GS430 with 63k miles on it, for 21k.

I have had a 06 IS350, 10 ISC 350, ISF 2011

 

I dont have any personal experience with the GS430, but i do know, for around the same price you can pick up a GS460 with the updated motor, same as the LS460 but detuned. Another thing worth considering is the 430 timing belt vs 460 timing chain.

 

GS430 or GS460 won't feel the same as ISF, i have had ISF and 06 GS430 at the same time...GS will provide bit more luxury but no comparison in acceleration and handling.

I will look for an 08-09 ISFs as they can be had for low to mid 20s.

 

Imo think their asking price is a little high. I just picked up a 06 gs430 3 weeks ago with 65k for 14.3k

 

21k for a 9 years old car is really really high..

make it 10 if you consider it roll out from the factory around 06 era, how much insurance paying you from that IS dmg?

 

http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/201521224770
Here's another 07 430 with only 39k and for 20k, I don't think what you're looking at is a great deal, you could find a 460 for that price, or as others have said another ISF, although it is surprising to find an 07 430 as I've heard that's one of the rarest years/models to find.

 

For that money youre close to an 2013 GS heres one off of ebay. Or even LS460, LS is more luxurious and imo better then the GS as far as reliability and comfort

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-GS-Bas...m=231842598545

 

I'd get the '07 GS430 as only ~150 were made that year, plus updated navigation.

 

Get 2010 or 2011 GS 460. It has all the Bluetooth goodies.

 

know of anyone selling them? only 40 were made

 

There seem to be more made for the Japanese market (still really rare). I got a 2010 import (we drive on the left) from Japan.

This example:

http://www.goo-net.com/usedcar/sprea...020614001.html

2010 GS 460 - 2940000 Yen = $25,829 USD before import taxes and fees. And it has done only 28,000KM (17,000Miles). So practically brand new !

 

I'd definitely get a GS460 over a 430. Both are killer cars, but right when I was about to pull the trigger on a flawless GS430 for only $19,500, I drove my '08 GS460 for $29,300, and there was absolutely no going back. The 8-speed is super smooth, and the motor has plenty of power.

Also, I just got back from Houston last night, and those roads there.... I swear to god, I was driving on the surface of the moon. My gf's dad let me drive his 911 4S for the day, and I drove down Westheimer Rd... Surprised that thing still has its wheels.