FastTags

I am looking for a sporty vehicle for myself, around $20-25k. These are the cars That was on my list.

So I got to drive a few vehicles today, 2008 GS 460, 2006 GS 430, 2006 SC 430, and 2013 Infinity G37 coupe.

The GS 430 i did not like at all, maybe it was because Just before it I drove the GS 460. The GS 430 just felt heavy, and underpowered, not sure why but it just did not feel right.

GS 460 on the other hand drove like a dream, soft, smooth, and just powerful.

The SC 430, drove very smoth and very soft, BUT it was missing the wow factor, like the 460. It felt like it was under torqued. You can definitely feel the power behind it. Also SC apperantly do not come with back up camera, that was a surprise for me.

The infinity g37 drove very nice, very good stiff steering, relatively sooft ride for a sport coupe. A lot of torque and a lot of power behind it. They come with 6cyl 3.7L 330 HP engine. Very different feel from Gs460 though. More responsive and just nimble. The biggest downfall IMO is that Journey 2013 model does not come with Navi and the Bluetooth control is only thru voice commands, so is the adress book. There is no visual for the adress book, you have to use voice commands from the phone if you want to call someone. Which is a pain in the ****. My dad used to have a 2008 RDX and it had the same outdated voice commands and it was horrible!!!

Thats it kids. Just wanted to share my experience. My decision is I really want to buy the GS460, the problem is that i need to buy a car with in next few days. The dealer doesn't want to lower the price, and playing hard to get.

They are asking for $22,000, and wont sell leas than $20,000. I think its too much, but I may have to settle , bc i want it and i have no time to negotiate.

Gs3500

G37 is in a different class to the GS. Try infiniti's M series before you commit.

jbuffett

You may want to reconsider the '08 GS460 then, as the bluetooth was updated in 2010 to add audio streaming and a few other features. This is one of the handful of reasons that I opted for an '11 (which are rare) rather than an '08 (which are much more common).

If you are hard set on the price you might consider a '10+ GS350 instead, because even if you wanted a '10+ GS460, there aren't any for sale in the entire country.

FastTags

What os the difference in Bluetooth from 06-2010? I did not try the blutooth on the gs460 .

703

2010 adds music streaming and USB for iPod.

FastTags

I dont care for that. As long i can see contacts on the display and as long as i can play misic via usb i am good.

ibidu1

iTrader: (1)

For 20-25 range have you thought about buying a newer 2013 GS350? The 350's are no slouches! That engine is very reliable.

Skylar978

iTrader: (1)

Also consider E55 AMG, or E63 AMG. For 2 doors, CL55 AMG would fit the bill.

Gobs of power, comfortable, has all the creature comforts you need, and generally reliable as well, but make sure you have a "just in case" fund.

ibidu1

iTrader: (1)

My buddies E63 is always in the shop getting repaired for minor electrical things.

703

Also make sure your GS is rattle free. They are hard to come by.

703

pre 2010 models don't have USB nor 3mm Aux.

Also 2010 has active head restraints for rear collision.

Lukas99GS

My 08 460 has an aux port under the armrest?

703

Interesting. I wonder what year this was introduced.

Skylar978

iTrader: (1)

What year does he have? Generally, the best years to get for the w211 is 05-06 which would make it an e55. E63's are less reliable, but I still would not call them unreliable..

TRD_Power

I was considering an E63 for a while, but I read up on all sorts of electrical and mechanical nightmares, so I ran for the hills to my comfort zone (Lexus). "No ragrets"