moving from Lexus GS300 to either 530i or GS430
11-27-2006, 12:14 PM
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I was just wondering if anyone here has experienced the difference between driving a 530i - especially the new 258 hp engine - and a GS430/350
I am interested in knowing the difference and the characteristics of these two cars: Performance, ride, handling, refinement, comfort, space, practicality, reliability, build quality, Fuel economy, ease of use and dealer after sale service.
A friend is now driving a Lexus GS300 and thinking of either switching to Lexus GS350/430 or going BMW 530i (258 hp) and I am hoping the forum has some people who either made the same move, or own both cars and can objectively let me know what they think.
I am really looking forward for your replies
Many thanks
I am interested in knowing the difference and the characteristics of these two cars: Performance, ride, handling, refinement, comfort, space, practicality, reliability, build quality, Fuel economy, ease of use and dealer after sale service.
A friend is now driving a Lexus GS300 and thinking of either switching to Lexus GS350/430 or going BMW 530i (258 hp) and I am hoping the forum has some people who either made the same move, or own both cars and can objectively let me know what they think.
I am really looking forward for your replies
Many thanks
11-27-2006, 12:40 PM
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do you mean the older gs??
11-27-2006, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by madoon' post='361165' date='Nov 27 2006, 04:40 PM
do you mean the older gs??
11-27-2006, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by the-oneil' post='361160' date='Nov 27 2006, 01:14 PM
I was just wondering if anyone here has experienced the difference between driving a 530i - especially the new 258 hp engine - and a GS430/350
I am interested in knowing the difference and the characteristics of these two cars: Performance, ride, handling, refinement, comfort, space, practicality, reliability, build quality, Fuel economy, ease of use and dealer after sale service.
A friend is now driving a Lexus GS300 and thinking of either switching to Lexus GS350/430 or going BMW 530i (258 hp) and I am hoping the forum has some people who either made the same move, or own both cars and can objectively let me know what they think.
I am really looking forward for your replies
Many thanks
I am interested in knowing the difference and the characteristics of these two cars: Performance, ride, handling, refinement, comfort, space, practicality, reliability, build quality, Fuel economy, ease of use and dealer after sale service.
A friend is now driving a Lexus GS300 and thinking of either switching to Lexus GS350/430 or going BMW 530i (258 hp) and I am hoping the forum has some people who either made the same move, or own both cars and can objectively let me know what they think.
I am really looking forward for your replies
Many thanks
11-27-2006, 01:55 PM
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the-oneil needs to wait for the facelifted 535iA
11-27-2006, 10:56 PM
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the gs is just very diffrenet from the e60... as a drivers car it is very difficult to beat.. like terracotta said if you take the sport pack the handling is almost perfect for a big car and their different.... but if you dont then its very similar to the lexus... in fact if it wasnt for the sport pack i would be driving a lexus...
i think it comes down to what type of ride he likes if he like a soft ride, then lexus with its reliability is very tempting... for sportiness the BMW is in a world of its own...
i think it comes down to what type of ride he likes if he like a soft ride, then lexus with its reliability is very tempting... for sportiness the BMW is in a world of its own...
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