2006GS430 Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 I just took delivery of my 2006 Mercury Metallic GS430 on Friday. I traded in my 1999 GS400 with 75000 miles. The 2006 is such an awesome machine that I am thrilled I waited for the new body style. My new past time is reading the 603 page manual! That doesn't even include the navigation manual!
Matthew_McNally Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 excellent! /looks for pics. where's the pics? dont make me break out the "worthless" smiley!
SW03ES Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 Cool! Yes we want pics! Do you feel there were any changes to the back seat area vs your 99? Bigger?
2006GS430 Posted February 22, 2005 Author Posted February 22, 2005 excellent!/looks for pics. where's the pics? dont make me break out the "worthless" smiley! ←
LOVESAN Posted February 22, 2005 Posted February 22, 2005 Took 1st test drive last Friday, noticed the new engine sound and love the Push-Start ignition button, pop out power mirror mutli-functional control pad is something new as well. Sweet !
2006GS430 Posted February 22, 2005 Author Posted February 22, 2005 where's the pics? I will take some when the weather gets better! PROMISE! Do you feel there were any changes to the back seat area vs your 99? Bigger? The rear seats are more wrap around and plusher. I wish they were heated and cooled like the front seats.
Senna4ever Posted February 22, 2005 Posted February 22, 2005 You got one already??? Official intro at my local dealer here in Vancouver is on March 5th! Got an invite yesterday. I am so jealous.... Pics, my friend...who cares if the weather is crappy?
SW03ES Posted February 23, 2005 Posted February 23, 2005 2006- No more room in the rear though? I ask because I'm going into real estate sales and will probably upgrade my ES in 1.5-2 years. I was wondering if I should even look at the GS or just wait for the next LS. Rear seat room is one of the big concerns.
jbarhorst2 Posted February 23, 2005 Posted February 23, 2005 SW03ES, I did not notice any more rear room when I sat in the 2 that my dealer had last week. I think you would be much better served with an LS if you are going to be having a lot of people in the back seat. Also, you will get fewer "heel scuffs" from people getting in and out in the LS simply because the door opening is larger. I noticed that my shoe seemed to catch the door sill when I tried to get in and out of the GS rear seat. 2006GS430 - I agree, we don't care about the weather. Bring on the pics! Tom
SW03ES Posted February 23, 2005 Posted February 23, 2005 Yeah probably so. Shame, the new GS is a beautiful car.
2006GS430 Posted February 23, 2005 Author Posted February 23, 2005 You got one already??? Official intro at my local dealer here in Vancouver is on March 5th! Got an invite yesterday. I am so jealous.... Pics, my friend...who cares if the weather is crappy? My dealer owed me big time and let me take delivery ahead of time. And yes...I will get some pictures......
2006GS430 Posted February 23, 2005 Author Posted February 23, 2005 I agree about the LS having a little more foot room and larger door openings if you will have alot of people getting in and out. It's just that I had 2 LS's for my 99 GS400, and I thought the Ls is just a little too "old man" for me...But you have to think about your clients as well..
SW03ES Posted February 23, 2005 Posted February 23, 2005 It comes with a sport package and 18" wheels now ;) The LS...
2006GS430 Posted March 1, 2005 Author Posted March 1, 2005 Hi, I have pictures of my 2006 GS 430 as I promised, but how do I download them for you to see??
Senna4ever Posted March 1, 2005 Posted March 1, 2005 Use an on-line photo server like www.photobucket.com, then you can link the photos from there. Just don't make the pics too big. :)
SW03ES Posted March 1, 2005 Posted March 1, 2005 You can also upload them to our gallery. If you can't get it to work email them to me at swithrow03@yahoo.com and I'll size them and upload them for you ;)
2006GS430 Posted March 3, 2005 Author Posted March 3, 2005 Got your pics, I'll have them up today! Thanks. I am still getting used to this site. it took me a while to find you. Thanks again. I hope they were good pics.
Matthew_McNally Posted March 3, 2005 Posted March 3, 2005 /matt checks the thread again. /matt notices that there are STILL NO PICS /matt looks at SW03ES, and taps his watch impatiently
SW03ES Posted March 3, 2005 Posted March 3, 2005 I'm workin on it I'm workin on it! ;) Give me 20 minutes :D
dcfish Posted March 3, 2005 Posted March 3, 2005 I'm workin on it I'm workin on it! ;)Give me 20 minutes :D ← Isn't the 20 min. up yet ??? LOL
vcv10guy Posted March 4, 2005 Posted March 4, 2005 /matt checks the thread again./matt notices that there are STILL NO PICS /matt looks at SW03ES, and taps his watch impatiently ← LOL... :D Congrats on your new purchase 2006GS430! Happy motoring.
zoohay Posted March 4, 2005 Posted March 4, 2005 I'm workin on it I'm workin on it! :D ← Sounds like a used car sales :)
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