v0va

Hello Everybody,


I am looking to trade in my 2002 BMW 530i for a 2001 GS 300 and I was wondering if you guys have anything to say about this change. How problematic are GS's? I've had a few problems with my BMW and I decided to get rid of it. This is the specific GS I was looking at http://wwwheels.com/cfapps/car.cfm?I...58&cfreferrer=

Thanks!

v0va

You guys don't have anything to say about the cars you own?

bighitbike

Definitely a hot GS. But if I were you I would step up to the 400 because the 300 may be a little weak for you. I haven't had one problem with mine in the 6 years I have had it (knock on wood). If you plan on going FI in the future then I would definitely pick up that GS3. Or if you just don't plain care about power then that is one clean GS3.

Bigbea

IMO a GS is way less problematic than a BM. GS is a solid car.

cliffud

iTrader: (3)

knowing what i know now, the only reason to get a gs3 is if you want to go turbo.

if i had to do it over again, i'd go gs4x0

phunkyGS

GS is a very reliable car...most of the issues are relatively minor. Almost all of the problems were sorted out by the end of the production cycle.

Try this thread about some potential problems...https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=244106

Good luck with your search!

v0va

This will definitely a DD driver because I have a 300zx as my weekend car, I just wanted something more reliable than the BMW. If I do mod it, it will be just tasteful mods, sound system? LS rims? It already has tint. Plus I can get that one at a very good price. Is 76k a lot for a GS300?

bighitbike

You're not even broken it at 76k...Im not even joking.

v0va

My BMW also has 76k miles, and that is considered high for a BMW, that's why I'm contemplating to get rid of it.

LEXUS_KID

iTrader: (4)

WELCOME v0va

PrinceAkim

iTrader: (2)

Welcome. The GS3 looks very nice! I have the exact same color but I have a 430, and my leather is gray. Before buying the GS3, I would definitely recommend driving a GS4 first. I've read a lot of posts of GS3 owners who wished they bought a GS4. 76k is nothing also. It's not even broken in yet. I haven't had any problems, just taking it in for oil changes. I love my car, and mods aren't difficult. I hope this helps.

sockfocks

iTrader: (1)

I like my GS3, it had 121,000 on it when i purchased it, it now has 227,000 miles on it. So yeah...its been real reliable.

LexXxuS101

quality, luxury wise Lexus GS300 is 100times better then ur BMW5. but you should expect that performance its not going as your BMW……… and welcome to CL.....

PushinLEX

iTrader: (9)

looks like a solid platform to mod on....hurry up and sell and/or trade in that bimmer!

DarKnight

iTrader: (3)

I have a 2001 GS3 with 72k miles and it runs like new.