gs300/350
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can yall give me some feedback as to what the pros and cons of the 3rd gen gs is? im looking for a bigger car and looking to trade my 350z for a gs. its in the classifieds as i type but what are some good points and bad points for these cars? any problems with anything? thanks in advance and if your interested in a Z let me know =D
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=259495
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=259495
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As a long time lexus and toyota owner I will tell you that these cars are great and on a whole mechanically sound. I've driven all of them to at least 150k+ without anything catastrophic happening. Fluids, belts, and brake pads are the only thing I have done to any of my cars.
This is not a nissan where you buy a car and have to worry about tire feathering, and a transmission that starts to grind 20k miles later. I personally have only strayed once from the brand and picked up a 98 Eclipse Spyder, what a POS, the transmission started slipping in less than 1500 miles of me owning the car. The 3rd Gen GS is a nice car, if you want something to roll around town in style thats a bit more mature than a Z, its a great choice. DO IT
This is not a nissan where you buy a car and have to worry about tire feathering, and a transmission that starts to grind 20k miles later. I personally have only strayed once from the brand and picked up a 98 Eclipse Spyder, what a POS, the transmission started slipping in less than 1500 miles of me owning the car. The 3rd Gen GS is a nice car, if you want something to roll around town in style thats a bit more mature than a Z, its a great choice. DO IT
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PROS:
--Lexus reliability is great. Although the GS is not the best example in the Lexus lineup, it definately is superior to most (if not all) other luxury sedans out there.
--Great fuel economy for a 303 hp monster.
--One of the smoothest, buttery trannies on the road.
--Easy to use Nav system.
--The BEST car audio system if you get Mark Levinson.
--Great technology and luxury all around. Trumps anything on the 350Z.
--Insurance should be cheaper for the GS compared to the 350Z (coupes are always more expensive than sedans, when it's similar in power and price).
CONS:
--Has gotten a bit pricey, with less price difference compared to European competitors.
--Simple and clean lines sometimes translate to boring and uninspired design...
--Will not handle as great as the 350Z, but it will handle quite well for a sedan.
--No iPod port. Satellite radio options are expensive.
--More difficult to modify compared to the 350Z.
--The GS tries to be as sporty as the IS, and also tries to be luxurious as the LS. Although it doesn't succeed, it independently still stands out as a great compromise between the two.
--Lexus reliability is great. Although the GS is not the best example in the Lexus lineup, it definately is superior to most (if not all) other luxury sedans out there.
--Great fuel economy for a 303 hp monster.
--One of the smoothest, buttery trannies on the road.
--Easy to use Nav system.
--The BEST car audio system if you get Mark Levinson.
--Great technology and luxury all around. Trumps anything on the 350Z.
--Insurance should be cheaper for the GS compared to the 350Z (coupes are always more expensive than sedans, when it's similar in power and price).
CONS:
--Has gotten a bit pricey, with less price difference compared to European competitors.
--Simple and clean lines sometimes translate to boring and uninspired design...
--Will not handle as great as the 350Z, but it will handle quite well for a sedan.
--No iPod port. Satellite radio options are expensive.
--More difficult to modify compared to the 350Z.
--The GS tries to be as sporty as the IS, and also tries to be luxurious as the LS. Although it doesn't succeed, it independently still stands out as a great compromise between the two.
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thanks for the feedbacks. i went to look at at ls460 but it was a bit out of my price range and i thought it was too big for what i was looking for. its down to the gs and the audi a6. maybe i'll be a regular here after picking up the gs =D. thanks again
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If you're buying a used one I would be very wary of rattle problems
around the dash area. Some GSs are better than others, but I
believe that problem was fairly widespread at least in this forum.
I like my GS300 a lot, but there are times I wish it had more power.
around the dash area. Some GSs are better than others, but I
believe that problem was fairly widespread at least in this forum.
I like my GS300 a lot, but there are times I wish it had more power.
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On the other hand, relatively new cars that are traded in may possibly be those with problems.
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