ninja6o4

iTrader: (6)

Well I went to look at it, and it was sorely misrepresented based on the ad and what the guy told me on the phone. For people that were curious, he was offering to sell it to me for $13.5k, but with all its flaws I don't think it was worth even that. He seemed like a shady character as well with contradicting stories and unusual things that set alarm bells ringing almost immediately.

• It had 191k miles / 306k km on the odo. 10k/16k more than he stated.
• It was a smoker's car and absolutely reeked of it.
• There were scratches on both front and rear bumpers, and the driver front fender was scraped and rusting. There were other minor paint issues that were forgiveable, considering the amount of miles.
• The backseats were ripped, there was a cig burn in the drivers seat, and the center console was missing some piece so there was a gaping hole in the front when closed, just behind the seat heater switches.
• It had almost no features I wanted (his idea of nav was the tomtom on the windshield), no parking assist, adaptive cruise, backup camera, nothing. Just ML stereo.
• It really stank like smoker's lungs.
• He had no records after all, I would have had to contact the dealership to get service history.

On the plus side, it had brand new rotors/pads, front and back, and mechanically it was very strong (the thing hauled ***!!) The trunk was mint, and the ML audio really did sound incredible for a stock stereo. Thanks for your input guys. Back to the 2GS hunt for me....

benbuilt4u

iTrader: (5)

Um WTF are u talking about the wiring in a German is no better then a japanese car. Let's be honest I'd drive any Nissan, Honda, Toyota over 10 years old before I dealt with one Audi or Mercedes there electrical nightmares. I have 15 years in automotive experience and have extensive electrical repair and modification. Infact I'm the only person on here that has a GEN 5 nav integrated into my 06 gs430 and in the VW world I have the only complete climatronic swap car in the US.

Ice350

iTrader: (1)

I know what car he was looking at. I just wanted to start a conversation about transplanting a 2JZ into a 3GS.

L8Apex

LOL. That TOMTOM comment was too funny. i have yet to see a ML w/o back up cam and NAV.

L8Apex

+1 Japanese autos carry the most trouble free electronics I have ever seen.
i.g.- My 96 Land Cruisers CD player and alarm, air, all windows, moon roof etc still work. my 02 BMW had all 4 window regulators replaced within 5 years. The climate control had to be replaced, the headlight caught fire, the NAV DVD reader needed servicing. I've experienced and heard of so many expensive BMW / Merc electrical nightmares. if something goes wrong on the S class when outta warranty you will cry. The early 2000 750s had many electronic issues out the gate. i hear its a much better car now but it really hurt their rep. Toyota had the brake thing a few years back but i've never had an issue w our Camry.

06ausiecar

E39's had a lot of electrical problems also. Look at the prices. You can get a 2000 5 series for around 8-9 grand and a 2000 Gs still goes a good 2-3k above that with the same or more miles. Toyota did have a little issues with the gas peddle and the tranny in the rx and es a couple years ago. Honda also had tranny problems in the mini van and auto civic in the early 2000's but I would buy one still without a worry.

lkapimp216

iTrader: (2)

Yeah buddy when it blows up do a 2jz swap that's my plan 500+whp

L8Apex

Remember the Acura CL's? Those Trannys would die between 40K n 60K. I know people that replaced them up to 3 times. Honda simply did away with the CL and introduced the TL to rinse out that bad taste in our mouths LOL

j0emama

When talking high mileage everyone brings up the bigger 430/460 V8.

What is recommendation on (when) selling a 2007 GS350? I have about 62k miles on mine with another 12 months of CPO warranty. I'm not big on holding cars with high mileage (over 80k), but I planned to keep this one for as long as she'll go w/o problems. After CPO warranty is up, I figured I would get an extended warranty to last me a while (zero mechanical repair abilities).

lkapimp216

iTrader: (2)

I got my extended warranty from Lexus before the factory one was up I'll reach the time limit before the mileage all in all the cars are reliable

bigblack06

iTrader: (20)

Yeah I would pass this deal, sounds more like a headache than a bargain. I'm sure there are better Lexus GS's in your area that are low in price.

Happy searching!

SlvrBulit

iTrader: (1)

Wow! An '06 with 180k, that's a lot of driving. My brothers '98 2GS with 180k still drives perfectly with no issues. If I was budgeted for a 2GS, but was able to buy a 3GS I'd do it as long as it runs good. Toyota (and Lexus) last forever, and this is probably more true with newer models.

I would just take it to a Toyota/Lexus dealership and have their mechanic check it out. I would also run a CarFox (CarFax).

L8Apex

I hope your right. But I doubt Toyota willl ever out design the engines of the 90s. Those 94 Camrys corollas tacoma's and land cruisers are still running with well over 200,000 on the clock. y 96 Land cruiser is a prime example. Its has 283,000 miles on it and mostly orig parts belts and hoses. Check engine light has been on for the past 3 years but its still going strong