Put my LS in for yet more seat repairs (any other LS owners have rattly or loose drivers seats??) and Bracknell very kindly gave me an 05 GS430 to tootle around in :D
Initial thoughts -
- Very quiet - not quite LS but very close and certainly quieter than Merc/BMW/Audi
- very fast especially 30-70
- toy heaven!!! integrated bluetooth, swivelly headlamps, reversing camera etc
- build quality is astonishing as is attention to detail - the damping action on glovebox and ashtray is a joy to see!!
- sporty handling - comfortable but very chuckable. Only minor complaint is ride can be a bit "pattery" at low speeds on rippled roads but maybe that's just me used to the LS and its soft ride.
- I think it looks very nice and a friend commented it looked "very solid like an Audi".
Overall a very impressive car and definitely on my shopping list for next time.