LexusISme

Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm more leaning towards the GS as well (and hoping to be 350 if we can find one in her price range).

RUNNINL8

I actually just sold my 2005 Acura RL Tech/SH, to get a 2006 GS300. I had the Acura for 4 years, and only had a minor AC issue during the whole time. In my opinion, that is the best car you can get for the money- AWD, Fast, Dependable, All the "bells & whistles (except no seat coolers & no AUX input). Those two things were the only issues that bugged me, other than that I loved the car. I had the A-spec front lip & suspension kit on it, & wheels but you are pretty limited as far as aftermarket goodies. That is a main reason that I went with a 3rd Gen GS. I used to have a 2nd Gen GS, and loved it, so I was comfortable with buying another Lexus. You can find an RL cheaper, and if she doesn't want to mod it much, I would say do that. If money is not such an issue, I would do the Lexus. I did not get as much out of my RL as I was hoping, so I got a 2006 GS300, instead of the 350. There was about a $4-5k price difference. I am actually happier, because after I started looking, I realized the GS300 had much better gas mileage, and I do alot of out of state driving. I got an AWD model with Nav, Back up camera, rain sensors, heat/cooled seats, Mark Levinson, with 95k miles for under $20k out the door. I feel that was a really good deal, and so far I am happy with it. Not that I wouldn't love a 350, but I'm more concerned with gas mileage than speed. It's a little slower than the RL was, but rides alot better too.

HUEY89

iTrader: (3)

I just bought a 2006 gs300 awd a couple of days ago, and I love it! Very smooth, handles great, but i notice the difference of the brakes. It doesn't really respond as quickly compare to all my other cars(s2k, civics), I really have to step on it hard to have it stop completely. but overall its a nice car, and i have yet to try out the gs350.

JacksGS

I bought my wife a 06 GS300 AWD a month ago. It was certified used everything except ML audio awesome car and a warranty for another 50K miles. It gets great fuel economic and does everything she needs. It took three months to find it and a 4 hour drive to get it, buy she loves it and at end of the day that's all that matters.

Mightyiggy

I just bought a 06 GS300 a week ago. It's Matador red, tan interior, ML, Navi, Backup camera, etc. I chose it over the 07 350 because of the price and gas mileage. I bought it for 22k with 70k miles on it, while the 350's were about 5 grand more, and when I weighed the options, the car looks the same. I love my car.

imjohnphan

If only there were any near that price near me. I would've bought it right away. Been looking for the past 2 months and the prices for some reason seem to be increasing instead of dropping.

I figured with the announcement of the 4GS the prices would drop atleast $3k but I see no change whatsoever.

lexusaht

iTrader: (1)

yeah, seems like the use gs have been going up in prices. I'm also been looking for last month in Texas also. most are asking for too much. my brother in-law brought one 1 year ago for 22k, gs300 2006. today same options everyone are asking for $24k.