How Many Miles Are On Your GS Right Now?
02-24-13, 05:53 AM
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2006 GS300 AWD - 104K
No problems with rings recall; the welds in my midpipe rusted out around 80k; destroyed the front end with a deer in 2010, (did you know our hoods are aluminum?); replaced a door handle sensor under warranty; the reflective coating is coming off my rearview mirror like some other owners have reported; all original except for the motor oil and wear items, performing a major service next weekend. Still getting ~24 MPG combined mileage. This has been the most reliable car I've ever owned; its a beast in the snow.
My next car will be different, just for the sake of change, but someday I'll own another GS.
No problems with rings recall; the welds in my midpipe rusted out around 80k; destroyed the front end with a deer in 2010, (did you know our hoods are aluminum?); replaced a door handle sensor under warranty; the reflective coating is coming off my rearview mirror like some other owners have reported; all original except for the motor oil and wear items, performing a major service next weekend. Still getting ~24 MPG combined mileage. This has been the most reliable car I've ever owned; its a beast in the snow.
My next car will be different, just for the sake of change, but someday I'll own another GS.
02-25-13, 07:04 PM
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2006 GS300 awd - 84k
I had oil burning at + 1 qt/1k and went in for the ring test and they said it needs it so I'm waiting for parts to come in now. They say 2 months. Only other issue I had was with bottom rust as the car came from NY. Needed to replace the rear brakes as they were rusted. Good car for the few days it snows in Washington State. Still looks new inside and out. I need those pesky little engine cover fasteners. I wish it had better mileage so I'm looking for a change to maybe a RX450h just for the 30mpg and a bit more head room.
I had oil burning at + 1 qt/1k and went in for the ring test and they said it needs it so I'm waiting for parts to come in now. They say 2 months. Only other issue I had was with bottom rust as the car came from NY. Needed to replace the rear brakes as they were rusted. Good car for the few days it snows in Washington State. Still looks new inside and out. I need those pesky little engine cover fasteners. I wish it had better mileage so I'm looking for a change to maybe a RX450h just for the 30mpg and a bit more head room.
