Real world mpg for these Lexus?
Discussion
Torn between the supposedly "frugal" v6 GS300, and the power deficient V8 GS430 (both '05 MY), anyone able to comment on the real figures both attain on a run and reasonably free-moving city/town traffic?
MPG is of some interest more than the cachet of being able to tick the "V8" box - I know, not very PH of me! - but the 430 does have ALL the toys fitted as standard.
Mileage circa 6-8K, and from AT figures for extra urban, there's 7 mpg difference.
Is that how it pans out in reality, or is the 430 thirstier than that?
Bit disappointed the 430 only has 279 horses, compared to 245 - but as I'll hardly be redlining either, maybe the torque numbers is where the story is at, 308 vs 229 lbs/ft.
So, HELP!!!
Which do I choose for a 3-5 year ownership?
MPG is of some interest more than the cachet of being able to tick the "V8" box - I know, not very PH of me! - but the 430 does have ALL the toys fitted as standard.
Mileage circa 6-8K, and from AT figures for extra urban, there's 7 mpg difference.
Is that how it pans out in reality, or is the 430 thirstier than that?
Bit disappointed the 430 only has 279 horses, compared to 245 - but as I'll hardly be redlining either, maybe the torque numbers is where the story is at, 308 vs 229 lbs/ft.
So, HELP!!!
Which do I choose for a 3-5 year ownership?
Sorry, but you're incorrect - the engine changed with the new shape introduced in '05, from the inline to a vee.
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2005/11/lexus-gs3...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_GS
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2005/11/lexus-gs3...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_GS
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