2017 GS350 AWD Reliability/Cost of Maintenance
01-30-20, 07:13 AM
#16
Nalod, I’m 35 and currently stalking the forums considering a GS 350 F Sport or a 2015/2016 LS460. Guess I’m an old man at heart 
Admittedly the LS460 is much more of an old mans car but I still love their clean look. I think the GS is has awesome styling that’s pretty relevant for any age myself. Mature enough for the older generation, but still cool enough for a younger person looking for a luxury sports sedan.
Everyone has opinions though!
Admittedly the LS460 is much more of an old mans car but I still love their clean look. I think the GS is has awesome styling that’s pretty relevant for any age myself. Mature enough for the older generation, but still cool enough for a younger person looking for a luxury sports sedan.
Everyone has opinions though!
01-31-20, 10:02 AM
#17
Back on topic though, I am also looking to get into a 16+ GS F-Sport and have been checking the various listings around my area. I probably won't be ready for another year, but can anyone tell me why AWD over RWD? What other issues do people bring up when comparing AWD to RWD?
Last edited by LexusK; 01-31-20 at 10:05 AM.
01-31-20, 12:14 PM
#18
Racer
John, I'd like to be your friend since I also have a 2GS. This has nothing to do with me wanting to ride in your Lamborghini.
Back on topic though, I am also looking to get into a 16+ GS F-Sport and have been checking the various listings around my area. I probably won't be ready for another year, but can anyone tell me why AWD over RWD? What other issues do people bring up when comparing AWD to RWD?
Back on topic though, I am also looking to get into a 16+ GS F-Sport and have been checking the various listings around my area. I probably won't be ready for another year, but can anyone tell me why AWD over RWD? What other issues do people bring up when comparing AWD to RWD?
RWD F-Sport gets:
- Lower ride height at all 4 corners (about 0.6 inches)
- Staggered tire setup (235s front & 265s in the back vs 235s all around on the AWD model)
- Variable Gear Ratio Steering for an all around quicker/sharper steering setup which adjusts its response based on what drive mode you're in (can change from 2.3 to 2.7 turns lock-to-lock. AWD models are 2.8 turns lock-to-lock at all times)
- Upgraded braking system (14-inch 2-piece rotors up front with 4 piston calipers and high-friction pads on the RWD model vs 13.1-inch 1-piece rotors with 2 piston calipers on the AWD)
- 1 MPG better highway rating + 1 MPG better combined rating (that said, MPG sucks on this car so don't worry about this claim very much)
- Higher top speed (143 on RWD, 130 on AWD. This is falling into the bragging rights category)
- RWD models can option rear-wheel steering (not available on AWD)
- RWD models can option a limited slip rear differential (not available on AWD)
- Better turning circle (36.8 feet on RWD. 35.4 feet if you get rear-wheel steering on RWD. 37.4 feet on AWD)
- Newer 8-speed transmission on the RWD model vs older 6-speed on the AWD
- Weighs less (3,726 lbs for RWD, 3,891 lbs for AWD)
- Lexus says the RWD model gets to 60 quicker by 0.1 second
- The AWD model has a large hump in the drivers footwell that eats up a bit of leg space due to the AWD setup
01-31-20, 02:59 PM
#19
That's a nice breakdown of AWD vs RWD and where I live it rains a lot and I still have the RWD and it is more than sufficient. I got RWD just because I didn't want there to be more things in the car that could break going straight for the highest reliability possible. And the 2GS is a great car. Still have it and love it. None of the needles on the dash works anymore though so that makes it annoying to drive sometimes.
01-31-20, 09:06 PM
#20
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Thank you everyone for your feedback here. I’ve been test driving a number of 2016 GS 350 AWD’s lately as I refine my search. That year seems to be the sweet spot for facelift/options/price when it comes to the certified preowned market.
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