I heard the ES350 has more technology and the ride quality is just as good as the LS430. A con I have for the LS430 is that a new model of LS will be coming soon, and the LS430 will soon become a thing of the past.
You heard correctly, the new ES350 is now being called the baby LS. And it’s because it is now has more technology and luxury features available than those of some earlier LS models.
I test drove one a couple of days ago and the ride is great. Plus it has great power; V6 w/ 272 hp vs. the LS V8 w/ 278. The engine is also more advance and better gas mileage.
And if you have not seen the new LS in person, you don’t want to get an old LS 430 because the new model will make it look severely outdated. By the way, the new models of the LS will be the LS 460, LS 460L (long wheel base) and next spring the LS 600hL (long wheel base hybrid).
And as some uninformed people think, the ES 350 is not the same as a Camry. The older model was on the same frame, but not the same vehicle. The new model is on a modified frame and Lexus vehicles use different metals and even different properties in the type of glass used in the vehicles, not to mention a higher level of technology.
Go for the ES 350!
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LS430. It would be cheaper so you would have money left over
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Used…definitely…a new car depreciates as soon as you drive it off the lot.
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used, then ill have more money to put in my new ride now, insted of having to save it up again
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If I had 40k for a vehicle, I would not buy a Lexus at all.
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You can get a decent, reliable car for $18K, why waste the extra money? I’d put the extra money in a retirement fund if I were you.
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I know you don’t wana hear this but
If I had 40,000 I sure wouldn’t waste it on a junk piece of metal
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I’d buy a corvette preferably older, at least it would more than likely be worth more years later
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If I had 40,000 for a Lexus….oh this is EASY!!!
I would spend $30,000 for a 2000 Lexus GS430.
Sure the ES is nice but its just a dressed up Camry, every mom and her mom has one. The LS is another very nice car and rides very nice. But every old man out there owns one.
The GS is best of all worlds into one car. You have the ride and comfort of a LS, you have the simple style, similar size and easy ergonomics of the ES but you have the raw power of that V8 under your foot. That is the difference.
Test drive a GS…take her out somewhere and turn off the traction control and just punch it. She will go sideways and roll smoke for as long as you stay in it. Raw horsepower! Then turn on traction and realize you have up to 16 computers tracking your every lean, roll and sway. Try…and I mean this…TRY to get a GS broke free of its traction.
I have been around Lexus since 1993, I love them all. I use to just be in love w/ the old SC400 coupe until the GS was reborn into this incredible piece of machinery.
The car will flat out amaze you…I guarantee you this fact.
The 10,000 left over I would put into a vacation. Making sure on my drive there I had to pass through mountains, flat land, and beach just to test my new purchase out. Let alone to show it off.
Now if you get a GS….the best color and the most rare is the Black Midnight Bordeaux pearl. A very deep black burgundy that is just so deep looking its unreal. Top it off with all black leather interior.
One very serious powerful status speaking piece of machinery.
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neither get a BMW
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I would go with Bugzini’s advise and try the GS. Then with the saved $10K, send it to BMWgirl instead so she can cover her repair costs over the life of her BMW, if she even has one…
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You should buy a new one because used cars could sometimes be faulty.
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You heard correctly, the new ES350 is now being called the baby LS. And it’s because it is now has more technology and luxury features available than those of some earlier LS models.
I test drove one a couple of days ago and the ride is great. Plus it has great power; V6 w/ 272 hp vs. the LS V8 w/ 278. The engine is also more advance and better gas mileage.
And if you have not seen the new LS in person, you don’t want to get an old LS 430 because the new model will make it look severely outdated. By the way, the new models of the LS will be the LS 460, LS 460L (long wheel base) and next spring the LS 600hL (long wheel base hybrid).
And as some uninformed people think, the ES 350 is not the same as a Camry. The older model was on the same frame, but not the same vehicle. The new model is on a modified frame and Lexus vehicles use different metals and even different properties in the type of glass used in the vehicles, not to mention a higher level of technology.
Go for the ES 350!
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I would go for used 2004 LS430. Why waste money buying a new car? Engine wise LS430 is much better and more powerful. ES350 is just a dress up version of Camry.
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