jepoi

hi everyone, i currently drive a mercedes c230, and shopping for a new car thats more reliable. i wanted to know the reliabilty factor on a 2006 or 2007 lexus gs300... i may be purchasing one at about 80,000 to 115,000 which ever deal i get. is there common issue to be aware of. and if i do purchase the gs at that high of mileage, what is it i should inspect and change the moment i get it. ? any feedback would be great.

bayareaboy

btw the 2007 is a GS350, different engine and more updated navi generation. I think the car overall is very reliable. There is a ticking noise that will come from the engine, but this is normal (and slightly annoying). When I purchased my used gs350, i actually took it to a lexus dealer and paid them to do a overall safetly inspection but it did cost $300, but worth every penny for the piece of mind IMO.

DaBeast

What you are comparing is two very different cars. The GS is a larger sedan that has more power and space then the IS 250. If it's the 07 GS 350 you'll have even more power with 306 hp. The size difference and options that come with the GS standard as opposed to the IS 250 is also a grocery list. In reality you have to look at the cars side by side and compare the two and determine the price difference. If it's in your budget and less the a 5K spread on the cars I would most likely go with the GS anything over you should look at point by point.

jepoi

You have a good point there. I've been searching for an is 250 Til I decided to check on prices for a 2006 GS. I've seen a few with just over 2000 more of a difference. And not only that, the GS automatically comes equipped with navi... And not space and a gorgeous ride as well. Reason why I ask on it's reliability is because my budget is 14000 to 17000... And to look for something at that price range would mean high on a vehicle. I could care less about the mileage know that the car is a much a reliable no matter how the mileage is. So im pretty much leaning towards a Lexus GS 300 2006...

liv2drift

Navi is not a standard option. I'd definately choose a GS before an IS. I like bigger cars.

The main thing I am not happy about w/ my gs (AWD version) is that they don't like to be lowered. Look in the suspension forum for details. Good luck with your purchase!

TWong350

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The IS250 is way underpowered, IMHO. I too would choose a GS over the IS.

IXI187IXI

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correct there are GS' out there without navi. its very easy to tell if the car has navi. look at the center of the dash. if theres only 2 buttons on each side, it doesnt have navi. if it has 4 buttons on each side, it has navi.

TWong350

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All Navi models have reverse cameras, too.

jepoi

So which year 3GS is the most reliable.? Or all are great.

JH48

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as long as you buy Lexus then all of them will be really reliable

CircletheL

gs 350 all day man...get ur girl the is250

jepoi

The IS is a chicks car huh...?