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Old 05-14-2003, 12:55 PM
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I dont think the sl500 can compete with a gs430 stock for stock on the highway. The gs is just geared too strong.
After driving both, (my mom has the GS430), I think both are equally matched to tell you the truth. The GS430 takes too much time in between shifts to make them 'smooth' and 'luxurious' compared to the performance nature of the SL500 that it pretty much negates whatever weight advantage the GS has over the SL. Both cars are easily capable of low 14's in the 1/4 mile with maybe a extremely high 13 if the weather is perfect and the launch is flawless.

And the gearing and weight really don't matter too much on the highway. The thing that really matters is how broad the torque curve of each engine is and how great the drag on the car is. When you get up into higher speeds, aerodynamics plays a much more inportant roll in the cars performance than anything else.
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This is who I was responding too regarding the GS. I was not comparing them, simply answering his question with my opinion.

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ALso, I have a few questions about it for you guys. My parents keep argueing back and forth about it, so I'm going to see if you guess have any personal experience so I can stop magazine racing with them. My mom has a '01 Lexus GS430, and she and my dad keep argueing between them which one is faster, the GS430 or the SL500.Anyone here ever race an GS430? I know it's a good low 14's car in the 1/4 mile, seeing as I've brought it out a few times and judged it's performance compared to what I was against. Anyone else ever go up against one? I know the GS430 is significantly faster than the SC430 because of the weight difference. I know the SL500 isn't exactly a race car, but still, I'm just wondering if any of you guys have felt it's 'full potential' against a GS430 ever before.
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And here are some pictures of our new SL500.

https://webspace.utexas.edu/msd3075/SL500%20002.jpg
https://webspace.utexas.edu/msd3075/SL500%20003.jpg
https://webspace.utexas.edu/msd3075/SL500%20005.jpg
https://webspace.utexas.edu/msd3075/SL500%20006.jpg
https://webspace.utexas.edu/msd3075/SL500%20008.jpg
https://webspace.utexas.edu/msd3075/SL500%20012.jpg
https://webspace.utexas.edu/msd3075/SL500%20013.jpg
https://webspace.utexas.edu/msd3075/SL500%20014.jpg
https://webspace.utexas.edu/msd3075/SL500%20015.jpg
https://webspace.utexas.edu/msd3075/SL500%20016.jpg
https://webspace.utexas.edu/msd3075/SL500%20019.jpg
https://webspace.utexas.edu/msd3075/SL500%20020.jpg
https://webspace.utexas.edu/msd3075/SL500%20021.jpg
https://webspace.utexas.edu/msd3075/SL500%20025.jpg
https://webspace.utexas.edu/msd3075/SL500%20026.jpg
https://webspace.utexas.edu/msd3075/SL500%20027.jpg
https://webspace.utexas.edu/msd3075/SL500%20028.jpg
https://webspace.utexas.edu/msd3075/SL500%20029.jpg

Yes, it's quite a few pics I guess, but oh well.
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Old 05-20-2003, 09:38 PM
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ok....last i heard from houston greenway....i think atleast 2 years...look up these dudes by the name of autodynamics...these guys are great...this is the place we got our sl500!...
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I was told by two San Jose, CA dealers that they will take MSRP for '04 and the wait is about 6-8 monts. However, there is a high possibility that the wait is shorter because they regulary get a car in and the person that ordered it had a change of heart.

The '04 will have a new 7 speed AT. That is a plus.
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Dernick,

We live in Chicago. We went to Loeber Motors in Lincolnwood. As of now, we ordered an 03 Pewter SL500 w/Panoramic Roof, Xenons, Ventilated Seats, and Keyless go. It is scheduled for a 7/30 production date and delivery in late August to early September. We payed nothing over sticker, not anything.

That's pretty good for waiting two months (paying sticker).

Hope this helps. Maybe other dealerships will loosen up.
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if you want and sl
if you want an sl, walk into the dealer and see what they have in stock or in the showroom. if not it takes 3 months with a good sales rep.
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