lexus!!!!!

I suppose I can do my own research, but what a better way to understand more about the GS than asking the people that actually owned it. We’re currently in the market for a CPO Lexus, was looking at the LS460, but that seems impossible now consider CPO LS only available in RWD and we live in snow region (Minnesota). GS is now our next target.

My question is what is the different between the 2006’s GS 300 Vs. 2007’s GS 350.
From my knowledge, the ’07 has a 3.5 liter engine, more HP, and a newer generation of navigation. Anything else I should know? I believe they look the same in term of exterior and interior design? All have heated, ventilated, backup camera, bluetooth, L-Finese design etc….correct?

Thanks.

LIMS407

07 gs 350...im done

rominl

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they look the same. 06 is first year car, so probably a bit more rattles and quirks

just the power alone, and also the better gen5 nav on the gs350 make it a clear choice for me. to be honest, i would not consider 06 300 myself at all

TWong350

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Oh boy...here we go again.

Simple...drive both and you be the judge.

BinaryJay

06 can be found a lot cheaper, which is what drove me to it. Same style, generally the same around town characteristics. Honestly the 300 is not the dog it's made out to be, it still has a lot of torque and decent amount of horsepower. It won't pull as hard as a 350 can passing at freeway speeds due to the ~50 less horsepower. The display looks a bit dated, that's the part that bothers me the most. Psychologically detrimental with the 300 on the back instead of saying 350... but it's up to you if it's worth the extra money. If you're a horsepower or specifications addict, then you'll never be happy with the 300 just because of the badge and what it says on paper. If you're not one to gun it every chance you get, I doubt you'll be disappointed with a 300 and you can bank the difference for a GS-F in the future. :P

Since you were looking at CPO LS's I'm going to assume that spending the extra money for the 3.5L engine won't make or break you so you might as well go that route.

IXI187IXI

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not to mention the bigger brakes you get with the 350

LexFather

Can someone PLEASE post a link we have discussed this so many times...

Henry should we make a sticky with the differences?

rominl

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my vote is yes

and i believe i did see a few vote for yes before too

i think it can be a helpful thread. probably post up difference between all gs models (300/350, and 430/450h/460)?

TWong350

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yes yes yes!! Please!!!!!

IXI187IXI

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i think that would be a good idea. would be very helpful for new people looking to buy a 3GS since the dealers have no clue what their selling.

ItsChris

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I have had the honor of owning both of them. Honestly? After a 1 1/2 month of owning the 300, I had second thoughts already and wanted the 350. For me, the extra $4k was easy.

350: bigger brakes, bigger engine, newer nav, shark fin, 18" wheels and knowing my car was "new" put me over the top.

No pun intended to the 3rd gen GS300 owners,

If you buy the 300, to me, it's not technically "new". IMO, when I bought my first 3rd gen I wanted the newest one, the 300 made me feel that I still had my 2nd gen GS. The 350 made me in my opinion, felt newer and made me think my money was actually getting its worth. Not sure if that makes sense.

But the 300 is no slouch, like people said. If you can live without the extras the 350 has, then by all means, i'm sure you can find a really good deal on a 300 now.

rominl

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just to be clear though, 06gs300 does have the same engine as 2gs. it's new engine, just not the 3.5L

BayToLA

Fixed it for you

TWong350

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Nope...I don't think that's what rominl means.

He means that the 06 GS300 is the same engine as the 2GS and that the 07GS350 is not just a larger version of the GS300's engine, but a whole new engine from the ground up.

BayToLA

Common misconception. 2GS is an I6 and the 3GS is a V6