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Tires have been balanced and aligned, feels like it could be coming from the drivetrain. Starting at 38 mph and continues as I accelerate but is not as obvious.

Any suggestion would be appreciated

Thanks

i had simular problems..changed alot of parts (1000$$$) ,turned out to be a) tires were causing it (got new ones) and b)the rear brake calipers eresiezed, causing the rotors to vibrate

Hi,

I'm about to purchase a GS430 and have been researching a fair bit. We didn't get the GS400 in the UK but as I understand it the Gs430 is SII facelift only and the GS400 is SII pre-facelift only therefore most of the below list from the UK knowlege base applies (some is GS300 vs GS300 only), personally I'd say the larger brake master cylinder is reason enough as it's a known weakness at around 100,000m and a very expensive part. I'd also find the improved sound proofing and more modern (cleaner, more efficient) engine fairly convincing. The increased torque, esp at lower revs, makes for significant performance improvements in most "real world" driving conditions. If the ETC lag from the lights is an issue for you do a stage 0 tune (esp. MAF) and get a Blitz controller.

SII facelift changes:

Exterior

New rear light cluster design

New front light design

New front grill

New exhaust tip design

Interior

Chrome trim around gear shifter

New dashboard dial trim

New steering wheel design with larger chrome L badge

Colour of centre air vent and instrument trim revised

Front ashtray is now in wood rather than grey plastic

Different stereo, although seems the same quality as the older one

Sat Nav option upgraded to DVD based system with widescreen LCD display

Increased sound insulation

Engine

Improvements to economy and reduced emissions

Iridium spark plugs

Engine cover now fitted

Transmission

GS300 now comes with E-SHIFT, push button steering wheel mounted gear selection

Safety

Brake assist

Electronic Brake force Distribution

Curtain airbags

Double locking doors

Seat belt pre-tensioners

ISO-FIX child seat fixings in the rear seat

Brakes

Larger brake master cylinder

Suspension

Improved shock absorbers

Uprated anti-roll bar

Revised suspension bushings

Servicing

Service interval is increased to 10,000 miles from 9,000 miles. Cam belt change interval increased to 100,000 miles from 63,000 miles

being in the UK/europe, if i were you,id go for the twin turbocharged straight 6(aristo) instead of the v8 (even more power) and there are specialists in the uk hat will convert the touch screen so the sat-navigation will work (if it hasnt been converted already)

both cars do however have the electric brake booster,so be wary of odd squeaks and a pump that is constantly purging ...and formorepower,get any imposrt specialist to tune it for you, or get a reprogrammed ecu from japan (there are loads of options, i got myself a blitz access ecu for my mK1)

i installed crower cams on my dsm and i was pleased(were 272s tho..lopey idel like a custom bike lol , and a much more responsive engine after 3000 rpms)

Im in the same boat as you.. havent ordered a new one yet,still trying to find em online

or,i figured if i take it out,i can have it repaired(the radiator shop could replace the core etc)

may work out cheaper..