TCKeyz

Try to get a 07+ if you can, the Nav/head unit alone is worth it IMO and the newer engine is also worth it... Also many reported that 06 GS has a lot more rattles than the 07 (fixable problem but why the hassle...)

alanarias2

i bought an 06 white on black gs300 awd w 58k miles for $17.5
now my only problem was not reading this sooner and droped the car on 20s

alanarias2

is there any solution to the vibration when stoped with this car? or am i gonna have to put it back to stock?

MnGs3xx

so if i were to get a 07 gs350 with lets say 100k for like 18k is that a better deal then a 06 gs300 with 75k for 18k?

Boron

Well, the 350 is a bit more powerful with not much given up on mpg, plus being 07, would have the 5th Gen Navi screen.
As always buy not on price or mileage, but condition and service history, making sure all recalls/TSBs have been done.
On a well maintained engine and car, 100K is nicely run in, and good for another 100-150K if properly looked after.

MnGs3xx

Is there any where good to look for these cars? There pretty rare compared to a lot of other cars.

Boron

They're going to be rarer, given it was only available for the one year, before Lexus dropped it in favour of importing the 350 instead.

MnGs3xx

So what is the difference in the head unit?

TCKeyz

2006 is gen 4 vs gen 5 in 2007+. Resolution and interface... Etc are a night and day difference. Also if you are looking to add an iPod / iPhone / android integration, the ml+ unit from vaistech only works with gen 5 and up

jre002

My 2006 GS300 is great, but I would advise anyone to get the 2007+ due to the above mentioned reasons. Navi and more HP. As far as rattles, I have none with my 2006 GS300 and none with my 2010 GS350.

MnGs3xx

Yea it's just hard to find one for under 20k with under 100k miles it wouldn't be right to buy a car with over 100k for that price

MnGs3xx

I've found plenty of 2006 gs300 s for around 18k with 60k to 80k miles, any of the gs430 s and gs350 s are all in the 20k range and they have 100k plus miles should I save up more or just get the gs300 my max at the moment it's around 19k I need a car within the next week or two, or is 100k miles not bad on these cars? thanks for all the info

TCKeyz

If properly maintained, there should be no worries, this car has been pretty reliable. But budget is also very important, I think it all comes down to how much more important is the extra hp and the Nav unit (with the option to install iPod integration) to you. Are the extra price worth it. In the end, you are getting a very nice car either way. Good luck!

MnGs3xx

On the gs300 can you get like and extra 50 hp by getting an exhaust, intake, and chip? The thing is if I get the gs300 I'll have extra money for wheels, and other aftermarket parts I really want the gs350 but just outside my budget at the moment ill have to think quick

Boron

No chance of getting anything remotely like 50 bhp from intake, exhaust, and chip (not that a chip for the GS exists), more like 15-20, but at least the 350 can use the F-sport air filter.
Forget about customising the car - you want the 350, go buy a 350 then. In time, you can modify it as funds become available.