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Hi jpj, I don't think you will be disappointed with the GS430. The power delivery is just awesome. I would imagine the LS is more comfy but I found the GS430 sport too hard for me so I have the SE. Plus the Sat Nav option is great, which mine has. I understand the Mark Levinson amps tend to blow easily and are about 600 quid to replace so might be worth avoiding that but great cars and probably 2.5k would get you a cracker. I am still looking forward to a LS though. Interestingly enough I have decided to sidestep the LS430 partly because I have that engine already in my GS and partly because I know of 2 people who have had LS400's, 'upgraded' to the 430 only to go back to the 400 because the 400 'is the better car' (their words, not mine).

Hi guys, Thanks for the replies, very helpful advice, thank you. It's a little out of area for me but I might try to make that meet, it would be useful to see the different models lined up and get some thoughts from the owners. I'll bring my GS, I don't see many of them around here. I would like to hear from anyone that owns a mark 1, 2 or 3 too as to what these cars are like as I will only have room for one LS400 (unfortunately!)

Hi guys, I am a noobie here, so please be gentle! I am looking to buy a LS400. I already have a GS430, which is great and I want a LS400 to go with it, I am assuming it will be a bit more comfy than the GS?! The question is, what do I go for? Do I go for a cheap earlier one to cut my teeth or plunge straight in and go for the best mark 4 I can find? Looking around you can get very decent mark 2 and 3's now well under £1k. Plus, what do I need to look out for on any of these models?