Kafella

Hello,

Whats up everyone? as you can see I'm new to CL. I've been looking through these threads doing some research on the GS for a little while. Well.. *I'm really interested in purchasing a 07 or 08 GS350 RW drive sometime in the spring. Anyways, I wanted to know which year was more reliable? I just want to make the right decision on purchasing something reliable and not a money pit.*

Thanks!

GS350Lexus

iTrader: (5)

They are both reliable, I would ofcourse suggest 2008 if you have the funds for it. The newer the better

LenniePaz

I went from an '07 to an '08 in the past month. The '08 has a few things that I like better than the '07, such as factory AUX input, turn signals in the mirrors, and the buttons for the trunk and gas door are outside of the drop down panel. The '08 just feels better to me when I'm driving it. That could be because it's a year newer though.

msgs350

iTrader: (2)

Reliability is the same since its basically the same mechanical parts. At this point, I'd get the '08 since it has the cosmetic updates.

Lex Luga

iTrader: (11)

I think the 07 cosmetics look better than the 08 updated version.. I cant speak on anything else though since i have an 06

tbilisi79

08 is better because it's newer. It will be easier to resell when time comes. But I would not pass up a good 07 if the price was good.
With that said. I prefer the 06-07 grille to 08-up one. Rear bumper is also better looking.
Never cared for side mirror blinkers. It looks cheap in my opinion.


Good luck.

LIMS407

08 as well for me,,,

bayareaboy

Just went from 07 to 08. 08 just feels newer with few upgrades, but i personally like the 07 18" stock wheels better. Not feeling the propeller look as much

pwrusr

iTrader: (10)

Depends on the price at this point and if you care about the small cosmetic changes. I was just deciding between them and I ended up picking up a 07 with 27k miles for 26k. The 08 wouldve been 3500more. I plan to mod the car a little and hook up I pod/video so many of those minor changes don't bug me. Good luck!!!

DaBeast

I have the '07 and love the car. However the '08's updates make a difference for both resale and looks. I like the signal mirrors (I installed the '11's on my car.) Plus the Grille package is slightly different. Outside of that there is very little difference but those are the most noticeable.

07LXgs350

99% of people wouldnt notice the "updates" unless you point them out, or they drive a GS. Aside from the turn signals on the mirrors.

pwrusr

iTrader: (10)

very true, maybe even unless youre an enthusiast you wont even notice. get the one that is the right price and options you want.

Kafella

Yeah.. the 08 is really nice looking especially with some of the small upgrades but I'll see what happens later on when I decide to purchase the right GS. Thanks again for all the info! Hopefully I'll have one soon so I can join the club!