GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460

GS model differences thread

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Old 02-17-10, 04:58 PM
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long time in the making

2006 GS300 - 245hp V6 - most came with 17 inch 10 spoke wheels
2006 GS300 AWD - 245hp V6 - came with 17 inch 10 spoke wheels
2006 GS430 - 300 hp V8 - 5 spoke split spoke wheel - has active suspension

2006 models white was crystal white, and black was Black onyx
2006 cars did not have mp3 capabilities, even ML cars, Gen 4 nav, gs300 had smaller brakes - GS430 had larger brakes
gs300 does not have VDIM, all other vehicles do


2007 GS350 - 303 hp V6 - most came with "optional" 18 inch 5 split-spoke wheels
2007 GS350 AWD - 303 hp V6 - came with 17 inch 10 spoke wheels
2007 GS430 - 290 hp V8 - RARE - very few sold
2007 GS450H - 340 total HP - active suspension - exclusive gsh wheel

2007+ models white became starfire pearl, and black became obsidian
2007+ cars added mp3 playback in the CD player, Gen 5 nav, gs350 gets larger brakes as on the gs430 - Satellite shark fin antenna added to all 07 cars

All 08 vehicles are given minor facelift, front and rear bumpers revised - side blinking mirrors are added - mp3 input is added (aux button) - gas and trunk release buttons are moved from pop up panel, new steering wheel, some minor changes to shifter area, moonroof controls area - all leather steering wheel is avail, as are illuminated scuff plates

2008-09 GS350 - 303 hp V6 - most come with newer 5 spoke fan blade wheel
2008-09 GS350 AWD - 303 hp V6 - new 17 inch wheel introduced
2008-09 GS460 - 342 hp V8 - new 8 speed trans is added - newer 5 spoke fan blade wheel
2008-09 GS450H - 340 total hp
2008 Glacier frost mica from 06/07 changed to opaline pearl

2009 cars have passionate black interior choice

2010 vehicles - Gs450h gets revised grill and rear tail lights, gets new exclusive wheel
Tape deck finally gets dropped
Navigation gets updated to XM traffic / HD navigation, Lexus Safety Connect added
2010 cars get option of a new interior color
Finally a real blue is added

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Old 02-17-10, 06:35 PM
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great info....this is what people been askin for a min....
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yup, also you can access model library in lexus website to see the difference between 06 to 08. new standard or optional features for that year are listed on beginning of the page.

http://www.lexus.com/cpo/model_library/GS/2007.html

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Actually, I believe my 07 GS350 has an advertised 303 hp.
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2006 GS430 Is Rated for 300HP
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Originally Posted by stvincent
yup, also you can access model library in lexus website to see the difference between 06 to 08. new standard or optional features for that year are listed on beginning of the page.

http://www.lexus.com/cpo/model_library/GS/2007.html

btw.. i know you had it listed for 06, but..
i'm afraid to go that website simply because i will envy any other GS owner out there =[
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Thank you!! Stuck....will clean up later
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Originally Posted by JBasco20
2006 GS430 Is Rated for 300HP
corrected, thanks...
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very useful info eyekutr
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My '06 gs300 can play mp3 through it's ML sound system
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Originally Posted by jsolarte
My '06 gs300 can play mp3 through it's ML sound system
Interesting, I have never tried it since I have an ipod adapter, but it has been discussed extensively against this
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...39560-mp3.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...mp3s-wmas.html
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Originally Posted by jsolarte
My '06 gs300 can play mp3 through it's ML sound system
that's interesting? as far as i know 06 gs can't play mp3 data cd. when you say mp3, you burn mp3 data files directly on cd and play off that? you sure you are not changing them to cdda format?
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Great info. I was just wondering what is a lighted scuff plate?
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Originally Posted by rajmichael
Great info. I was just wondering what is a lighted scuff plate?
Hey check out the local meet here
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sou...th-3-30pm.html

As for your question here is your answer
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...installed.html
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Originally Posted by EyeKutr
2008-09 GS460 - 342 hp V8 - new 8 speed trans is added - newer 5 spoke fan blade wheel


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