Years Of Manufacture?

[Lexnut430]

Evening.

I have just bought a 2001 GS430 Sport. I haven't picked the car up yet & rang my insurance company to put it on my policy for driving home tomorrow night.

When I said to them it was 2001 they said they only had the 430 Sport from 2003 on.

Has anyone came across this or is it just my company?

Can someone confirm that they were made in 2001?

And finally, does anyone know the exhaust diameter in the middle of the car? I am assuming this would be one large pipe that then splits into two for the rear silencers?

Sorry for all the questions, but thanks in advance.

[IHgs300]

According to this article the sport 430 wasn't introduced until 1st july 2003

http://www.carpages.co.uk/lexus/lexus_the_new_gs300_sport_and_gs430_sport_part_1_04_07_03.asp

BUT here's a 2001 model on e-bay for spares?????

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BREAKING-LEXUS-GS430-SPORT-vvti-2001-/151128379885?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item232ff411ed

[TigerFish]

From what I understand, they stopped, and then re-introduced them 2003, or maybe it could be dealer options on earlier cars, an then a more "official" model later. I have a 2001 Sport, and not had any issues, and the V5 says "GS430 Sport Auto".

[Lexnut430]

Thanks. That's what was confusing me Ian.

Everywhere I looked on the internet there were ones for sale or breaking.

Finally got my hands on mine last night & your right Rick, the V5 says the same as yours.

I'm going to do a post on the state of her & would be interested in any views or comments. Especially as you have one.

Cheers.