dalmo

Hi all, new here. I have always loved Lexus, but have never owned one, I am hoping to very shortly buy one for my wive (2 kids)

I am debating about buying either a CPO 2010 gs350 or a brand new Camry XLE. A 2010 gs350 with 35k is about the same price as a new 2012 Camry,$35k

Now I know both are great reliable cars, I need peoples inputs and opinions on here on which to purchase and why.

Are there any known issues on the gs350,
Are they high maintenance as a Benz, BMW, Audi

Thank you

XxGoKoUxX

lexus is just like any other car. the 350 series has the same engine as the avalon, except there's no direct injection (so no ticking noise in the engine bay).

As for the camry XLE vs GS350? It's personal preference, the GS is a bit more of a sporty ride and the camry's a bit more of a grocery getter, much more comfortable IMO.

GS350Lexus

iTrader: (5)

2 different cars, with 2 different usages. Camry is a beater that gets you from A to B in the most basic inexpensive way. Where lexus also can be used as a daily driver and its a luxury car. Maintance on a lexus is not bad at all.

TCKeyz

Quality with the GS is also on a whole new different level. Sound/noise, creature comfort, ride quality, driving feel, everything is up a level. They are not in the same class at all. Also GS is RWD which handles and drives better. For the same price, it's not a question in my opinion, Lexus are very reliable and 35k is really nothing to worry about. With the Lexus, you also have that "identity" for driving a luxury car (if that matters to you). But with a Lexus, you will be paying for a premium, higher cost for maintance, premium fuel just to name a few. If you stay away from dealers and go to independent shops, you will save a ton. Just remember, you are on a Lexus forum and many people will be biased towards Lexus. Both are great cars though, I would suggest for you to just go take a test drive in both and see which one you like better.

uvacarbuff

I just went through a similar dilemma... except it was a 2008 GS350 AWD CPO vs. 2011 Avalon Limited. After the test drive, the Lexus won hands down. As was stated before: comfort, quality, sport, and style are all combined in the Lexus. Plus the Lexus CPO warranty is amazing! Best of luck!

TCKeyz

Just a note, I own a 2007 GS450h and my brother owns a 2006 Toyota Avalon, there's no comparison between the two. The second you touch the door handle and sit in, everything becomes apperant. And press that start button, damn it's a dream compare to the Avalon.

M K S

They are both great cars, but I just couldn't see myself spending $35k on a Camry.

L8Apex

+1

Test drive them both and report back to us. i would be shocked if you feel the Cam is a better value.

ferrerski

GS hands down... I have an 07 GS 450H and I would rather have it than a brand new Camry any day

skillvsluck

Agreed. CPO GS > New Camry

D1GP

definitely go with a Camry XLE

socal3gs

iTrader: (1)

Just like comparing apple and orange. I'll take used GS350 over camry any day.

L8Apex

Where did he go? Not a peep since the OP

afstud

OP must have died from the horror of even considering ownership of a $35k Camry over a GS... haha

masboy

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he'll be back....with his new GS ride pics