Sport Differences

[Steve]

Here is one for you GS series 1 fans

Differences between a SE and a Sport... what are they

I see

Grill

Wheels

Suspension

Rear Spoiler

IS there anything else?

How hard is the ride on the sport?

[Keith Bowler]

That's about it Steve bar some decals on rear quarterlights and front spoiler, oh and a big grin on the owners face!

[Steve]

hmm wondering if it is worth the extra insurance group and price.

[mudzs]

hmm wondering if it is worth the extra insurance group and price.

yes without a doubt i would not have bought a gs300 if they did not come in sport mode ,have you looked at them both :duh:

[jaybo]

looks wise there's nothing what can touch the sport (my view).........

as regards to the ride quallity, having not been in an SE i couldn't tell you but in my experience its a better ride than my volvo which i had before

in a word YES its worth the extra ins group

[mudzs]

I will admit though steve the price difference between the sport and the se is a lot in the second hand market and in my opinion you do pay a premium just for some alloys a set of springs and a grille and spoiler .so know were you are comming from you could save yourself a few grand with the equivilant se ,that is until a sport pulls up next to you and you relise what you have done

[jaybo]

here here.................!

[jac114]

hmmm tough one really.. i have not been in a sport .. whats the difference in performae.. I.e Speed and acceleration...

[mudzs]

None at all, in fact probaly slower due to the weight of the spoiler and sport stickers :P

[Steve]

ok.. legatto ... whats up with the legatto then? loads about real cheap.. these low of the low?

Ever though to youself that I should know this being chairman and all? :D :D

[Steve]

sport spolers and grills are readily available... then get some aftermarket wheels that look better than the sport.. Rondells always look nice..

premium would be £50 -100

Eibachs wouldbe nice.. £250

Wheels 1K

Spoiler £100

Stickers (£0)

Grill £60

£1500 at the most

[mudzs]

velour interiour i rest my case

[Steve]

ok... i see... so why was the legatto made later?

[mudzs]

GS300 is rear-wheel drive with independent suspension; 7-spoke light alloys, body-colour bumpers, cruise control, CD, heated electric front leather seats. Sport: has lower suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels, mesh grille, front fog lights, rear spoiler. Revisions Jan 96: high-level brake light, improved security, lockable wheel nuts. Legato: velour seats (leather option), no heated front seats or headlamp washers. SE: new grille, 17-inch alloys, rear spoiler. Second generation from Jan 98 with restyled body, double wishbone rear suspension, VVTI variable-valve timing, stability and traction control, 5-speed auto, 16-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels, rear spoiler, CD autochanger, wood trim, suede/velour seats, foot-operated parking brake. SE also has leather upholstery, headlight washers, memory function on electric front seats. Satellite navigation system optional. Sport was introduced in Jan 1999 with lowered suspension and 18" alloy wheels. 430 SE was added in Nov 2000, when a revised GS300 replaced the previous S model.

[jac114]

the Legato is also a higher insurance group

3.0 4d Auto GS Saloon (1993 on) 15

3.0 4d Auto (Navigator) GS Saloon (1993 on) 15

3.0 S 4d Auto GS Saloon (1993 on) 15

3.0 S 4d Auto (Navigator) GS Saloon (1993 on) 15

3.0 SE 4d Auto GS Saloon (1993 on) 15

3.0 SE 4d Auto (Levinson) GS Saloon (1993 on) 15

3.0 SE 4d Auto (Navigator) GS Saloon (1993 on) 15

3.0 SE 4d Auto (Navigator/Levinson) GS Saloon (1993 on) 15

3.0 Sport 4d Auto GS Saloon (1993 on) 16

3.0 Sport 4d Auto (Levinson) GS Saloon (1993 on) 16

3.0 Sport 4d Auto (Navigator/Levinson) GS Saloon (1993 on) 16

3.0 4d Auto GS Saloon (1993 on) 17

3.0 Legato 4d Auto GS Saloon (1993 on) 17

3.0 Legato 4d Auto (LT) GS Saloon (1993 on) 17

[ColinBarber]

ok... i see... so why was the legatto made later?

To make a cheaper entry level model.

[Chris.S]

Legatto has no sunroof