Yay or nay: 06 Lexus GS430

[jtvang125]

http://lexus.com/models/gs/gallery_exterior_photos.html
http://lexus.com/models/gs/gallery_interior_photos.html

I think the previous gen looks better but a few aero mods should take care of the looks department. It's no slouch either at low 14 seconds 1/4 mile.

Only problem is that it's still out of my price range.

 

[Baked]

ITB for sure.

 

[NFS4]

Yeah, it's HOT

 

[Fiat1]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[Maximus96]

the back looks odd, but the front looks good. if i have to money for it, i'd hit it too.

 

[purbeast0]

damn thats a nice looking car, how much them things go for?

 

[rh71]

drove it at the Lexus event... it was too fat for its own good on the track... but if you want a sweet luxury ride that at least looks the part, this is it.

 

[mitmot]

I think the rear on the old ones look better, but maybe thats just me. Still hot either way

 

[Shlong]

Nice, but I would prefer an Infiniti M45.

 

[digiram]

Nay. Save some bucks and get a Camry.

 

[Baked]

Originally posted by: digiram
Nay. Save some bucks and get a Camry.

Go save some more bucks by getting Hyundai.

 

[ElFenix]

the back is fat and ponderous looking, and the electonic nanny makes sure that the only thing sport you can ever do it in is wear a jogging suit.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: rh71
drove it at the Lexus event... it was too fat for its own good on the track... but if you want a sweet luxury ride that at least looks the part, this is it.

Uhh, isn't that the whole point? Since when have the 5-Series, E-Class, GS, S-Type, etc been track cars (save for high performance variants)?

 

[jpeyton]

IS350

 

[Aharami]

very nice car.

 

[jtvang125]

Originally posted by: digiram
Nay. Save some bucks and get a Camry.

A camry isn't even close to this car's class. I'd say an ES330 would be more comparable.

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: rh71
drove it at the Lexus event... it was too fat for its own good on the track... but if you want a sweet luxury ride that at least looks the part, this is it.

Uhh, isn't that the whole point? Since when have the 5-Series, E-Class, GS, S-Type, etc been track cars (save for high performance variants)?

Uhh, if that was the WHOLE point, they wouldn't have put a phatty engine into it. I only mentioned "the track" because that's where I was.

 

[randomlinh]

why is wood trim suppose to be so luxurious? I HATE IT with a passion... with that said, i for some odd reason, want to get an IS

 

[jtvang125]

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: rh71
drove it at the Lexus event... it was too fat for its own good on the track... but if you want a sweet luxury ride that at least looks the part, this is it.

Uhh, isn't that the whole point? Since when have the 5-Series, E-Class, GS, S-Type, etc been track cars (save for high performance variants)?

Uhh, if that was the WHOLE point, they wouldn't have put a phatty engine in it. I only mentioned "the track" because that's where I was.

Sometimes I surprise myself how easily and quickly I can get up to 80-90 just to pass other cars/trucks on the freeway. Oh, I own the previous gen GS400.

 

[Accipiter22]

I love those cars so much...i was actually going to make a thread asking why no one seemed to talk about them here

 

[jtvang125]

Originally posted by: lnguyen
why is wood trim suppose to be so luxurious? I HATE IT with a passion... with that said, i for some odd reason, want to get an IS

I kind of wonder that too, but personally I like the look of the wood. Well, too much wood definitly kills to look though. Interiors accented with brushed aluminum looks quite classy too.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: rh71
drove it at the Lexus event... it was too fat for its own good on the track... but if you want a sweet luxury ride that at least looks the part, this is it.

Uhh, isn't that the whole point? Since when have the 5-Series, E-Class, GS, S-Type, etc been track cars (save for high performance variants)?

the 5 at least has great driving dynamics and the electronic nanny doesn't bring your car to a standstill in the middle of a hairpin.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Yay! That car is teh hotness for sure.

 

[V00DOO]

The GS430 is a nice car but too boring for my taste. I test drove the GS400 before deciding on a BMW E39 540I 6 speed.

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: NFS4
Yeah, it's HOT

Yeah I definitely like the exterior. Seems to be a bit slicker version of a maxima body with an elongated front end. Again though, hot hot car