Bmore 430

Congrats! Kids are truly a blessing!

The 4.0 in either the LS or GS will last you a very long time. I've driven a '98 LS with 235k miles, and it felt like a new car. It's not uncommon for a LS400 to go 300k-500k miles without any problem.If it were my money, I'd get the 98-00 LS (with hids) in a heartbeat...it's probably the best looking car that Lexus ever put out, imho. What's up everyone! This is first response, and I'm kinda excited! This all boils down to preference and what you expect from the car. I owned a 98 GS 300 with 125K and I currently own a 2001 LS 430. The GS was faster, but offered less head room, less interior space, and a sportier ride. The LS has more room and is fast for a big luxury vehicle, but does not offer the same level of driving performance in the GS. Repairs have been very minimal (bulbs, tires, brakes, etc.) on both cars. Either way you look at it, your making a good decision! Good luck!