truplaya22688 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I have been doing a lot of research and am getting a new car soon, Lexus of course. I am trying to choose between a 05' ES330 or a 03" GS430. They both have pros and cons, just wanted more input from helpful people. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothy Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I have been doing a lot of research and am getting a new car soon, Lexus of course. I am trying to choose between a 05' ES330 or a 03" GS430. They both have pros and cons, just wanted more input from helpful people. Thanks Good question, I have a 04 es 330 and love it, I was going to get a LS but choose the ES. I like front wheel drive, its less expesive to repair, If I bought the LS, it would have been older then my new ES at the time. I belive the LS has a better reliability record then the ES. Michigan winters can be bad, thats another reason I went with the ES. Both great cars, take your time, drive both, and have fun while youi make a decision. Have a great holiday! Timothy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsquared Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Chose the ES over a GS because of front wheel drive. Atlanta rarely has ice storms but a front wheel drive is much safer than a rear wheel drive. This is also my wife's car so I was looking for a safe and very comfortable car for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truplaya22688 Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 Thats what i orignally thought since I live in NY, the only thing that really stops me from buying an ES330 right away is the all too common transmission problems. I like the GS because of the room and power, but I dont like the gas mileage. I am going to try and test drive both and see what happens. Keep coming with more feedback guys! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothy Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Thats what i orignally thought since I live in NY, the only thing that really stops me from buying an ES330 right away is the all too common transmission problems. I like the GS because of the room and power, but I dont like the gas mileage. I am going to try and test drive both and see what happens. Keep coming with more feedback guys! Thanks sorry about the mix up on the ls or gs, I did look at a 99 gs 300 great car too.I think the es and gs are close in size, take care. Timothy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsquared Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Thats what i orignally thought since I live in NY, the only thing that really stops me from buying an ES330 right away is the all too common transmission problems. I like the GS because of the room and power, but I dont like the gas mileage. I am going to try and test drive both and see what happens. Keep coming with more feedback guys! Thanks The test drive will tell. I have no problems with my transmission. I have experianced a loaner 04 with the hesitation - kinda reminded me of the turbo systems in the 80's. Seemed to lag when you stepped on it. I think some have the problem and some dont... Gas milage: computer reads about 2.5 mpg below actual milage - this is fairly consistant. The actual city milage is 19.5-21 MPG and the hiway @80mph is 26 MPG, @70mph is 29.5 MPG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toysrme Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 I'd buy the 430. But I'd buy it purely because it has the 3uz-fe v8 in it begging for management, drivetrian upgrades & some forced induction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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