Buying a used Lexus GS (S190) - 2005-2011, Buying advice with Common Issues

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    Buying a used Lexus GS S190 - produced from 2005 to 2011
    What is the best engine, which gearbox should you choose, what are the common problems with these cars? How powerful and how reliable are the engines? Watch the video and you will get answers to all these questions!
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  • @differentcarreview-dcr
    @differentcarreview-dcr  Před 6 lety +13

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    • @tamaratamara7600
      @tamaratamara7600 Před 6 lety

      different car review *PLEASE DO A REVIEW ON THE LEXUS CT200h*

  • @kgisabeast
    @kgisabeast Před 5 lety +255

    This gen GS is honestly one of the best looking sedans lexus has made in my opinion. The side and rear profile look better than the new ones

    • @sankarasank4444
      @sankarasank4444 Před 5 lety +15

      I 110% agree. Not too fond of the latest styles

    • @JapRapNipHop420
      @JapRapNipHop420 Před 4 lety +4

      Yea, not too fond of the 4th gen. The grill looks too large, like a wide hour glass

    • @liveyourlife318
      @liveyourlife318 Před 3 lety +5

      Damm dude...
      Been saying this for years..just got 06 gs300 last Thursday... ...$4500 ..100k...awesome change. 🔋...love it!!

    • @MacLaw3084
      @MacLaw3084 Před 3 lety +1

      especially with a moderate drop on coilovers and a decent set of wheels with a lip.

    •  Před 3 lety

      @@liveyourlife318 Any transmisión problem?

  • @arthurfil5952
    @arthurfil5952 Před 3 lety +51

    I bought one of these shortly after watching this review. 2009 GS350 AWD with 109k miles. People thought I was nuts for buying a car with over 100k miles, but frankly this thing is holding up MUCH better than my girlfriend's 2012 BMW with 80k miles. I love my Lexus

    • @samcardenas1991
      @samcardenas1991 Před 2 lety +3

      How is it holding up for you now?

    • @georgegroza8143
      @georgegroza8143 Před 2 lety +2

      any update?

    • @rickybobbydastar6534
      @rickybobbydastar6534 Před 2 lety +4

      @@samcardenas1991 he forgot to mention certain things. The 2006-2009 maybe 2010 GS350 burns a 1.6 quarts of oil in btw oil changes(5,000mile)due to poor piston design, after about 125k miles. Sometimes changing the Pcv valve fixes it . This poor design leads to bad cats( price is 600-1300 EACH ) Also Mark Levinson subwoofer goes bad poor design ( didn’t think customers who bought a Lexus would listen to music wit bass) 250 used 540 new from the dealer . Other than those issues very reliable and fast car .

    • @samcardenas1991
      @samcardenas1991 Před 2 lety +2

      @@rickybobbydastar6534 thank you for the reply I appreciate your words of advice but I decided to torture myself and buy another audi😂 lexus gang will have to wait

    • @rickybobbydastar6534
      @rickybobbydastar6534 Před 2 lety +5

      @@samcardenas1991 oh Lord. A buddy of mine had a Audi A8 2005 or 2006. From what he was telling me like u got to hook the car up to a computer if the headlight goes out or something to reset it . Bad Thermostat like a 600 dollar fix. Car has air shocks that will fail . Idk it’s a nice spacious car . But on the east coast I don’t see too many older Audi’s . I barely see 2010’s -2016. I see a few of the newer trucks. But to me if I don’t see an older model car now a days, speaks to reliability. Which model did u get

  • @clinteagles9357
    @clinteagles9357 Před 2 lety +13

    Bought one in 2011. Still have it. Battery, lower control arms and a water pump is all I have replaced in 11 years of ownership. Best car I have ever owned.

    • @austinmerrival927
      @austinmerrival927 Před 2 lety +1

      Which model and year exactly?

    • @tayokarate
      @tayokarate Před 7 měsíci

      Amazing

    • @clinteagles9357
      @clinteagles9357 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@austinmerrival927 late 2009 GS300 se. I'm in South Africa. We didn't get the 350 in this shape.

  • @Adnan-nk9ic
    @Adnan-nk9ic Před 5 lety +85

    Reliability .. luxury .. sporty .. family car
    Lexus is the sheikh of cars 👑

    • @TheMuzikall
      @TheMuzikall Před 4 lety

      Not this model. A Lexus with Door problems. ..😥

    • @SIIKAP1
      @SIIKAP1 Před 4 lety

      TheMuzikall what problems??

    • @TheMuzikall
      @TheMuzikall Před 4 lety

      @@SIIKAP1 ...did you watch the Vid on Mute???

    • @SIIKAP1
      @SIIKAP1 Před 4 lety

      TheMuzikall - lol no I just wrote the comment before finishing the video.

    • @TheMuzikall
      @TheMuzikall Před 4 lety

      @@SIIKAP1 😆😆😆..we are all guilty of that smtimes😂

  • @kodjoblacka
    @kodjoblacka Před 6 lety +187

    Lexus= great luxury, great quality, excellent reliability,

    • @wilsonmar5140
      @wilsonmar5140 Před 6 lety

      Kodjo Dagba does black folks have big dicks

    • @RayTorresReinaldoTorresJr
      @RayTorresReinaldoTorresJr Před 5 lety +43

      @@wilsonmar5140 ask your mom

    • @tatasusuh8955
      @tatasusuh8955 Před 5 lety

      Did watch the video? Many issues for "excellent reliability"...

    • @Koomavideo
      @Koomavideo Před 5 lety +15

      @@tatasusuh8955 dude every car has it's problem. They have moving parts and stay outside a lot. And then again somebody might be able to drive without any problems with the worst shitbox imaginable for couple of years. That is also true.

    • @rR-xn8qo
      @rR-xn8qo Před 5 lety +29

      @@tatasusuh8955 Wow, alot of issues?
      1. Rattling dashboard? Most cars have this "issue" they rattle and make noise and eventually we find the part that actually rattles and we fix it.
      2. Hard to move doors? This can happen on any car if no preventive maintenance is done.
      3. Clogged ac drain? Like on any other car. Blow into the drain hole and its unclogged, voila.
      4. Brake master cylinder leak fine, this is a common issue but every car has its own issue, once this is fixed its gone for good. And its cheaaaappp.
      (oh and the airbag thing is a huge issue with alot of cars and all of those affected got replaced for free because those airbags actually killed people, so not an issue anymore)(and not just lexus)
      5. Carbon buildup? How about injection cleaners? Seafoam? Its cheap. Or just blast the ports. This is not a major issue. Also you could just hit the gas a little harder and burn the carbon off.
      6. Battery issues? Eh any battery will fail....
      7. Petrol engine issues? Wtf sparkplug failure? You have to change em on every car. And btw, denso iridium tips wont fail, ever.
      These are not issues. Its hard to come up with any list of actual issues for lexus. How about i pull out a major one for any VAG car (VW,AUDI,etc.)
      DSG failure? This literally KILLS your car. Dont worry about your passenger carpet getting a little wet because of a clogged ac, this is death for your car and will cost ALOT of money to fix.
      Oh and good luck finding a rusty gs300 2005->

  • @SalamiCheeks
    @SalamiCheeks Před 5 lety +97

    Hey man, you are helping out ALOT of people with these reviews. Keep up the great work. Thank you

  • @curtgomes
    @curtgomes Před 5 lety +33

    I own a 2006 Lexus GS300. I bought it used in 2012. Great price for this car. I still own this car and really love it! Is it perfect? Of course not, but it performs very well and is super comfortable. Great car to travel in. At 50,000 miles the car had carbon build up and needed an engine rebuild. Lexus did FREE of charge. I ended up with virtually a new engine. The car is still performing quite well......

    • @shaknoori2868
      @shaknoori2868 Před 5 lety +4

      Curtis Gomes was the car under warranty when that happened ? Because I’m planing to buy 06 GS300 with 76k miles and was wondering if I’ll have the same problems as stated

    • @repogameproper6324
      @repogameproper6324 Před 4 lety

      Do you still have the car I'm looking at one and that's why I'm looking for real reviews from owners

    • @krisxaero
      @krisxaero Před 3 lety +3

      Really, free of charge? I call bullshit unless you're the owner of the dealership.

    • @George-ur8ow
      @George-ur8ow Před 3 lety +4

      @@krisxaero same thing happened to me. Bought an 06 in 12 w/ 27k miles on it. The engine had massive carbon build-up within a couple of months. I complained and they ended up putting in an entirely new engine, free of charge.
      Have 89k miles on it now, ive spent maybe 3-4k on things like fuel pump, alternator and other items over the past 9 years. Overall, I give the experience a B+.

    • @blackterminal
      @blackterminal Před 2 lety

      What caused the carbon buildup

  • @Hawktied
    @Hawktied Před 2 lety +11

    Be sure to add the rattling at cold start. Older engines have a VVT-i system related rattle that is not dangerous, but more of an annoyance when the engine is cold. It is due to a worn spring before oil pressure locks the gear in place. After warming up and starting the noise is not repeated. This applies to the 3,5 liter models including the Hybrid and Toyota Camry.

    • @Hawktied
      @Hawktied Před 2 lety +5

      Also, the AVS shocks can be replaced with the standard shocks from the GS300 for example.
      New AVS shocks are around 500 €/each and are only available from the dealer. Standard shocks from KYB (OEM supplier) are around 100-130 €/each and purchasable in aftermarket stores.
      Changing the AVS shocks to standard does not turn on any error message/light nor affect the driving experience negatively. Sport-mode just does not stiffen the suspension any more.

  • @RandallSlick
    @RandallSlick Před rokem +7

    Decent and sensible tips. Remember though, WD40 is not a lubricant, however much they try to sell it as such. You need something much more viscous for door hinges.

  • @davidmwood560
    @davidmwood560 Před rokem +2

    I have a Lexus GS300 SE-L. 2006 car and it's fantastic in every way. Silent, comfortable, reliable and very fast! It also returns 43mpg on a motorway at 75mph in cruise and between 21 and 29mpg around town. (UK figures)
    I will not be changing my car for a very long time. Since I've owned it, I've changed the oil and filter every 3,000 miles, using fully synthetic oil only. Apart from that I've only spent a total of £500 on the car, including tyres; making it the cheapest to run car I've ever owned. You're right about the door hinges, I solved the issue with a light spray of WD40 - no more problems.
    These are arguably the best mid-size saloons in the world in my opinion

    • @greva2904
      @greva2904 Před 13 dny

      That’s pretty much exactly the same mileage I get on mine, 43mpg on a motorway, 22+ in town in traffic. Lovely car, still at least 120k of mileage left in the engine, probably a lot more

  • @MrFuchew
    @MrFuchew Před 5 lety +26

    im a 2006 gs430 owner best car i have ever had by far. fast, smooth, comfortable and incredible reliability

    • @JapRapNipHop420
      @JapRapNipHop420 Před 4 lety +1

      You have a pretty rare car.

    • @muayboran4life
      @muayboran4life Před 4 lety +3

      I picked up a 2006 GS430 with 74k miles from the original owner today for a sweet deal. Planning on keeping this car for a while.

    • @MacLaw3084
      @MacLaw3084 Před 3 lety

      @@muayboran4life im looking at one this weekend hopefully. 135k miles asking $9000. how much did you pay for yours if you dont mind me asking

    • @Westside_Hippie
      @Westside_Hippie Před 2 lety

      Would you recommend a high mileage one?

    • @guillermoverde81
      @guillermoverde81 Před rokem

      153000 millas y sigue muyy bien . Revisa frenos y tpms y amortiguadores

  • @arosman3064
    @arosman3064 Před 6 lety +71

    Just the video I was hoping for. I already have a 2010 Lexus GS 300 but this video is very informative and now I know more about the car and what to expect in the future. Thanks bro, keep up the good work!

    • @Euzzoo
      @Euzzoo Před 6 lety +1

      I am thinking about buying a 07 GS300,Have you had any issues with the car ?

    • @arosman3064
      @arosman3064 Před 6 lety +2

      Marcin MK5 I got the car with 129k km. I've only had the car for about a month and ~3k km so I can't really say. But it's a Lexus/Toyota so I think it's safe to assume that nothing will go wrong for a very long time as long as scheduled maintenance is done.

    • @user-ki1vd3ti8j
      @user-ki1vd3ti8j Před 6 lety +5

      I think you mean 2010 gs 350. The gs 300 model was ended in 06 though they both look similar.

    • @arosman3064
      @arosman3064 Před 6 lety +9

      G I live in South Africa where we don't have the GS 350 or GS 430/460 just the GS 300 and GS 450h. The GS 300 model was continued in South Africa until 2011.

    • @durbabajovan
      @durbabajovan Před 6 lety +1

      Abdul Razack Osman what is your fuel consumption in city?

  • @8651102ed
    @8651102ed Před 3 lety +5

    Just bought a 2008 silver gs 350 and I love it!!!

  • @arthurfil5952
    @arthurfil5952 Před 3 lety +12

    Let me save everyone about 6 minutes: these cars don't break.

    • @Westside_Hippie
      @Westside_Hippie Před 2 lety

      Would a high mileage gs430(near 200k miles) still be solid then?

  • @bernienebenfuhr8773
    @bernienebenfuhr8773 Před 5 lety +12

    Nice video mate and some good detail in the commentary. I have a '05 GS 300 with only 112,000 kms and so far it is fantastic.

    • @SacreDro
      @SacreDro Před 4 lety

      How is the car now? Was looking for a GS300 or a GS450h and one has the carbon buildup issue, the other the battery which may fail.

    • @colelockridge5816
      @colelockridge5816 Před 3 lety

      @@SacreDro I've got the gs300. Carbon buildup is not a big issue. Get a carbon cleaning every 80k miles or 5 years. Not a big deal. I did it and car drives perfect. Great gas milage too. 28 mpg avg for me. So the money I paid for carbon buildup I get back in gas due to direct injection efficiency

    • @LXRD-SUPREME-
      @LXRD-SUPREME- Před rokem +1

      @@colelockridge5816 how do you clean the carbon build up?

  • @davidnl8206
    @davidnl8206 Před 5 lety +14

    Seems like a great used buy, very attractive car!

  • @MA-ok7pf
    @MA-ok7pf Před 5 lety +5

    Best used car reviewer on CZcams, useful information and entertaining

  • @grayboo212
    @grayboo212 Před 5 lety +37

    01:35 Dreel holes in them. No sheet.

  • @erixx297
    @erixx297 Před 4 lety +9

    Its a really nice car actually, and for the time being when it came out the equipment was really ahead of competitors. I had one before and it hade, cooled and heated seat, back up camera, touchscreen for multimedia etc, softclose, rear heated seats and of course the other thing he mentioned in the video. For 2007 model year thats prettyr nice! Only downside was the engine noice though.... It was a 450h so it hade the CVT transmission which locks the rpm in some wierd way and changes gears ther after which made a really boring noice, but it was pretty fast though.

    • @engineering3Dsolid
      @engineering3Dsolid Před 2 lety

      is it a bad idea to buy a 2009 450h with 280,000 kms? what should I look out for?

  • @michaelangelo5783
    @michaelangelo5783 Před 6 lety +7

    I already knew most of the info, but good job turning it into a watchable video!

  • @VashSeven
    @VashSeven Před 4 lety +8

    I am looking forward to buy this car. Thanks alot for the awesome detailed video.

    • @25-8
      @25-8 Před 4 lety

      Have you bought it yet or still saving for it? I'm in the same boat

    • @VashSeven
      @VashSeven Před 4 lety +1

      @@25-8im still searching, im looking for GS460 or GS430 and within my budget. It's Hard to find where i live. Most commonly found are GS300 and GS350.

    • @25-8
      @25-8 Před 4 lety

      @@VashSeven I see and same here. I would like a Gs350 but they are becoming a bit difficult to find

    • @VashSeven
      @VashSeven Před 4 lety

      @@25-8 i understand how you feel. Best of luck finding the Exact GS you want.

  • @sideshowbob32
    @sideshowbob32 Před 6 lety +11

    Great review never seen one with cloth seats before. Main issues;
    TPMS, a real pain in the arse, sensors expensive from Lexus, I am in the UK, things may be difference in other countries
    The cooled seats have the cooling power of an asthmatic mouse
    Check the exhaust at the 'y' joints Lexus exhaust very expensive.
    Check for wheel corrosion, every Lexus I have has this issue
    Good points
    Very good economy for 3.0 v6 can do 38mpg on motorway
    Very quiet and refined
    Fully loaded as standard, keyless, electric seats, blinds, xenon, heated seats, dual zone climate etc
    Very reliable

    • @SacreDro
      @SacreDro Před 4 lety

      Have you owned or have a detailed opinion for the GS450h model?
      Thanks.

    • @sideshowbob32
      @sideshowbob32 Před 4 lety

      @@SacreDro I have not experienced the GS450h only the GS300. I found the GS450h boot too small for a family so decided against the purchase

    • @blackterminal
      @blackterminal Před 2 lety +1

      Could you not just fix exhaust with generic non standard parts?

    • @austinmerrival927
      @austinmerrival927 Před 2 lety

      The cooling power of an asthmatic mouse 😂

  • @barebarekun161
    @barebarekun161 Před 3 lety +4

    These hold higher resale value than all of its German rivals for a very good reason.
    They're made to last unlike their high tech complicated German counterparts.
    My parents prefer Mercedes if I do get one but they don't know that this is not their W123 W124 luxury tanks these are high tech fragile luxury phones.
    If I want a Luxury that lasts,Lexus is the only option.

  • @Mcali1984
    @Mcali1984 Před 6 lety +6

    Thanks for the video. I plan on getting one in the upcoming weeks. I commute daily for work. I wanted the V6, but not sure. Not to picky on gas, but don't want to just blow $$$ if I don't need to.

  • @kevjdm1986
    @kevjdm1986 Před 5 lety +4

    All the new hybrid Lexus range at the moment are the most reliable new cars in Europe on sale better than any new diesel

  • @baffourohene-kena4962
    @baffourohene-kena4962 Před 6 lety +9

    Great review! Thanks for adding this to your channel.

  • @krishath7085
    @krishath7085 Před 3 lety +2

    Good information many thanks. Was thinking of buying the GS300, but now I'm not happy to know about the carbon build up issue.

  • @TioDave
    @TioDave Před 4 lety +4

    It seems the 2006 has transmission issues that them from a solenoid and computer management of the transmission. The computers surface mount components solder develop micro fracture over years from cooling and heating cycles. These micro fractures cause varying resistance and in turn the signal is compromised. You will notice harder shifting as it progresses. the 2006 gs300 I own is on it's second transmission.
    There is also a high pressure fuel regulator that goes out and can cost a lot more than it should. The dealerships will try to replace the entire fuel rail. Given the older age of a typical gs experiencing these issues. It'll more than likely break the brittle plastic of the injector when they remove them from the fuel rail. At $400 a pop, cost can go up quick. They will also try to sell you a new fuel rail. If you go online and dig around for more information. There is a service manual that details the proper procedure. It entails removing just the high pressure fuel sensor and machining the fuel rail on the car to seat the sensor better.
    The computer that causes the transmission issues can be sent of for repair found online. They will refurbish it and send it back. I'd suggest that if anyone start to notice the transmission doing this behavior.

    • @kingdoge69
      @kingdoge69 Před 3 lety

      Damn, I found a 06 gs300 for a good deal, 7k with 89,000 miles, but looking at this makes me think about passing on it, I honestly want a gs350 because it’s faster and more reliable

    • @benice8973
      @benice8973 Před 2 lety

      I had to replace my transmission computer. $1500 was perfect after

  • @zacksalvatore9443
    @zacksalvatore9443 Před 6 lety +2

    excellent video, its very informative and funny and on point i love it. Keep up the good work! Maybe next review can be of the predecessor of this GS? I'd love to see a video about that.

  • @RazoE
    @RazoE Před 6 lety +5

    I really enjoyed this video and your style. 👌🏼

  • @saiganarchary8892
    @saiganarchary8892 Před 2 lety

    Great video, the best review I have seen for. In dept which is great because I am contemplating buy one. Definitely gona get GS350.

  • @dogetothemoon223
    @dogetothemoon223 Před 2 lety +2

    I have the gs450h 2011, it's an awesome car.

  • @malikj6926
    @malikj6926 Před 3 lety +1

    I found a 06 lexus gs430 with 40k miles, all it needed was the car to be put in relearn mode to straighten out the rack and pinion.

    • @guillermoverde81
      @guillermoverde81 Před 2 lety +1

      Que significa poner en modo re aprendizaje?? Compre un gs 430 hace un mes. No se a que te refieres , podrías explicarme eso?

    • @malikj6926
      @malikj6926 Před 2 lety

      @@guillermoverde81 Con muchos de estos autos más nuevos, si necesita una alineación de ruedas en mi caso, a veces simplemente no puede enderezar las ruedas, tiene que diagnosticar la computadora al hacer una alineación

    • @guillermoverde81
      @guillermoverde81 Před 2 lety

      @@malikj6926 no logro entender lo que dices! Dices que para hacer alineación del vehículo hay que también hacerlo en la computadora del auto?

  • @don-ricodasilva5205
    @don-ricodasilva5205 Před 3 lety +1

    On my GS300 only had a failure of electronic steering system. Expensive to fix

  • @mousse34
    @mousse34 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I would love to have one but I’m quite concerned about the boot (trunk 😅).
    A bit small for à family of 4.. My second choice will be the RX 400H for this reason!.. Anyone who experiences both?

  • @maximaniac7231
    @maximaniac7231 Před 5 lety +7

    I'm looking to buy an '08-'11 GS350 for nice weather and an '05-'09 GX470 to drive during winter conditions. Both should cost me about what I'd pay for a new Corolla.

  • @aeaaa7907
    @aeaaa7907 Před 5 lety +3

    You forgot to mention main problem in V8 models which is ABS uinet it fail after 80K km (50k miles) And its very expensive to replace cost around $2500

    • @SK-uq8mm
      @SK-uq8mm Před 5 lety +1

      I've not heard of them having issues like that, is this for the 430 as well?

  • @Massiv3Er3ction
    @Massiv3Er3ction Před 6 lety +1

    Great video! Thanks for the helpful information.

  • @gixxercon3972
    @gixxercon3972 Před 6 lety +3

    Outstanding job my friend

  • @dannoi
    @dannoi Před rokem

    Excellent guide ! thanks for making it !

  • @bertalanlovasz7512
    @bertalanlovasz7512 Před 5 lety +3

    Great vid.
    Only things i would add:
    The batteries can be replaced separatly so it can cost less , but here in the uk they about 50/ piece..
    According to forums and my experience I went / and recommend the 450h over the 300 in every ways.
    And definetly buy one after 2007 , the oil consumption probs been sorted after.
    They r amazing cars, of course not flowless, but far mor realible then others..

    • @theroyalguard9443
      @theroyalguard9443 Před 5 lety

      Hey buddy I am about to buy a gs 450h very soon ( in about week or two ) but I wish I could be more informed of what I have to check before buy them , recommendation about the mileage and so on. Can you be my guest please? :)

  • @megamind4155
    @megamind4155 Před 6 měsíci

    great comprehensive video. Thanks brother

  • @donaldj.trumpfromthetrench8849

    If I was to get a 2010 or 2011 all the leaks would have been already fixed by then?

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      @jackiebridges6217 Před 4 lety +2

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      @jackiebridges6217 Před 4 lety

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  • @AlejandroBelloRD
    @AlejandroBelloRD Před 3 lety +1

    Very honest, practical and direct to the point. this video helped me to broadeing my search for a good, reliable highway cruiser besides Ze Germans. Thank you.

  • @Dannycamper
    @Dannycamper Před 4 lety +3

    I have a GS 300 with 150,000 miles and it already consumes a lot of oil

  • @ravipeiris4388
    @ravipeiris4388 Před 2 lety

    Thank you. In 2022, you can answer which car is the best, as asked in the beginning of the video. The answer: Which of those cars are on the road right now without having thousands of dollars of repairs? Exactly.

  • @joecox9958
    @joecox9958 Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks a lot for your GS300 and GLK350 review. But from your review I don't know which one is more reliable, people usually think Lexus is far more trouble free than Benz, but from your list they seem to be same level, this might be a point you can clarify or improve.

  • @FluffyOwl-Uhma
    @FluffyOwl-Uhma Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks, very helpful review.

  • @williamreed7793
    @williamreed7793 Před 6 lety +32

    i have the gs 350 is it normal to hear ticking in the engine its not loud u can only hear it when really close but other then that she's really nice n im in love 💘

    • @cassandramoree6340
      @cassandramoree6340 Před 6 lety

      Hello I have a 2007 gs 350 and just 1 day ago I pushed the start button and it shut off and wouldn't crank I tryed 2 other times and finally it cranked what could possibly be going on?

    • @Easy2take
      @Easy2take Před 6 lety +21

      Don't worry about it. This ticking sound you referring to is due to direct injection system. You can also have ticking/knocking sound (louder) if you use lower than 96 octane petrol. Everything I'm saying here is described in owners manual. So use premium petrol (I use 98 octane) and keep a regular maintenance and you will have a very reliable car. Good luck.

    • @anyaehiegbujo
      @anyaehiegbujo Před 5 lety +8

      That's variable valve timing for you, "ticking"

    • @johnbrown5767
      @johnbrown5767 Před 5 lety +7

      Cassandra Moree just hold ur key in front of start button. The remote battery is probably running low. That usually works

    • @DiaperSNiFFER
      @DiaperSNiFFER Před 5 lety +2

      @@johnbrown5767 thanks

  • @Overqualified1
    @Overqualified1 Před 4 lety +1

    Definitely going to be my next car. Can get a good one for around 10 or less.

    • @FinalNightmare1992
      @FinalNightmare1992 Před 4 lety

      Yep just bought one for $9400

    • @SacreDro
      @SacreDro Před 4 lety

      @@FinalNightmare1992 How is the car and what did you get?

    • @FinalNightmare1992
      @FinalNightmare1992 Před 4 lety

      @@SacreDro seems very good, put about 4500 miles on it so far. Very smooth driving with some luxury amenities

  • @alphazero2005
    @alphazero2005 Před 4 lety +3

    I could listen to this accent all day. Idk why either.

  • @atalkhan3701
    @atalkhan3701 Před 5 lety +3

    Should I buy a 2008 Lexus Gs350 185,000 miles Clean title Grey-black interior for $7,000?

    • @Xxkho99xX
      @Xxkho99xX Před 5 lety

      Wouldn't pay 7k for it

    • @atalkhan3701
      @atalkhan3701 Před 5 lety

      @@Xxkho99xX the kbb range is 6000-8000 and KBB value is around 7000 for 185,000 miles , it's in excellent condition, what would you offer ?

    • @Xxkho99xX
      @Xxkho99xX Před 5 lety +2

      @@atalkhan3701 i mean if its around that price at that mileage take it to a mechanic let him check it, but still i wouldn't get a car that high in mileage I'd go for 100k and less miles

  • @MrHashimozotoyama
    @MrHashimozotoyama Před 4 lety

    Hi DCR... great video! I am about to buy a low mileage GS 350 from 2013. Have the issues you mentioned in this video been addressed in the newer model? My only real concern is the adaptive variable suspension (middle east version). Please advise.

  • @achoudri
    @achoudri Před 6 lety +3

    Thanks, can you review the RX350 and the LS460 ?

  • @ck.standard
    @ck.standard Před rokem +1

    Is that MJF's Theme song in the background???

  • @Lavaman3682
    @Lavaman3682 Před 5 lety +2

    Nice enough that Buick copy that line per line with their lucerne

  • @matejbela167
    @matejbela167 Před 4 lety

    Awesome job dude, appreciate it a lot.
    What about the RX Lexus, I am looking at 2010 one mostly the air suspension parts and the battery pack for the Hybrid one, if it goes out how much does it cost. :)

  • @AndreiGonzalesDesign
    @AndreiGonzalesDesign Před 2 lety

    The v8 in the 460 uses timing chains, not a timing belt. Unless it’s not the 1UR-FSE engine you’re talking about?

  • @meissnerflux
    @meissnerflux Před 2 lety +2

    Would be the perfect car if only it came in a wagon version ....

  • @ghostrewind8708
    @ghostrewind8708 Před měsícem

    Dracula reviewing the GS

  • @ingusdzenis6413
    @ingusdzenis6413 Před 6 lety +1

    Hi m8.
    Can you do video on LEXUS LS600HL please.
    Really want this can but don't know too much about them.
    Thanks

  • @Canadian-hm4xm
    @Canadian-hm4xm Před 6 lety

    Good review, nicely done.

  • @nightking1863
    @nightking1863 Před 3 lety

    I want to buy the hybrid version but I don't know what to look for. Very hard for a non mechanic to understand in which state it is before one buys it.
    It has 215.000km so I am scared that the battery pack will fail soon.

  • @hanzhang5395
    @hanzhang5395 Před 6 lety +1

    I have a 05 GS300 with 80000miles. It is running smoothly for now. No oil consumption at all. The only thing went wrong is the TPMS which I haven't fix yet.

    • @CuttinitclosewithMackBowie
      @CuttinitclosewithMackBowie Před 6 lety

      han zhang I replaced me ECU due to transmissions issues 159,037 miles. Still experimenting with transmission issues. I was told the every car solenoid in the transmission that are known to fail. Purchased car with 60,000 from Sewell Lexus in Dallas where all maintenance has been done. 2 payments left and I own her.

    • @hanzhang5395
      @hanzhang5395 Před 6 lety

      To be honest, all cars break down eventually and 160,000 miles is a big mileage for a car. I live in UK where cars depreciate really fast. I paid 4000 pounds for my car with 70000 miles on it (I guess the current value for the car is a little over 3000 pounds). I do not drive it as much as you do. If my car develop a serious problem I might just buy another car as it may not be economical to get it fixed.

  • @FluffyOwl-Uhma
    @FluffyOwl-Uhma Před 4 lety

    Older models of Lexus GS and LS would also be nice.

  • @glenndejong6817
    @glenndejong6817 Před 5 lety +2

    Amazing reliable cars , shit on bmw and Mercedes for reliability. Love my 2005 gs , goes like a charm .

    • @TheMuzikall
      @TheMuzikall Před 4 lety

      2nd Gen GS300 is a better model than this one mechanically...this is more beautiful.. but too many recalls...buying one will be tricky 😥

  • @abdullaebrahim565
    @abdullaebrahim565 Před rokem

    thank you for the advice

  • @W333dm4n
    @W333dm4n Před 5 lety +2

    Even when this car is old you can drive it Mercedes won't even let you shift past 3rd

    • @tomocholla4458
      @tomocholla4458 Před 5 lety +1

      How fast is this Lexus

    • @fj717
      @fj717 Před 4 lety

      @@tomocholla4458 0-100 in 5.5s approx

  • @bombaya85
    @bombaya85 Před 6 lety +1

    Review the base Mercedes CLK 200 kompressor w209/c209 with hardtop please.

  • @ayushkarnawat6817
    @ayushkarnawat6817 Před 4 lety

    Can you do the (2012-2020) Lexus GS review?

  • @JonesNMann
    @JonesNMann Před 6 lety

    Did you do a video like this for the GS350

  • @DEDOK1986
    @DEDOK1986 Před 4 lety

    Great review 👍🏻

  • @DavidFromUtopia
    @DavidFromUtopia Před 6 lety +4

    Great video! Can you make a video on Land-Cruiser 120? 2003-2009

  • @marcinwitkowski7885
    @marcinwitkowski7885 Před 6 lety +1

    Hybrid version have problem with 5 and 6 cylinders. They loss spark and some time you will hear big boom from Exhaust.

    • @4thStepIsIshq
      @4thStepIsIshq Před 6 lety

      I just bought one today, was the battery replaced?

    • @SacreDro
      @SacreDro Před 4 lety

      @@4thStepIsIshq Hi, any issues with the car? How is it?

    • @4thStepIsIshq
      @4thStepIsIshq Před 4 lety

      The car guy the sale didn’t finalize unfortunately. Still wouldn’t mind getting one for a good price

    • @SacreDro
      @SacreDro Před 4 lety

      @@4thStepIsIshq Let me know if you end up with one, still considering between the IS250 and the 450h.

  • @wholeNwon
    @wholeNwon Před 6 lety

    Thank you. Very useful.

  • @elonmusk8667
    @elonmusk8667 Před 5 lety

    Great video thanks!

  • @ubahfredrick529
    @ubahfredrick529 Před 2 lety

    Which of the Lexus GS 350 Models(2007 - 2011) comes with the Bluetooth Audio Specification???

    • @austinmerrival927
      @austinmerrival927 Před 2 lety

      2010 and up only I believe. The previous years just have Bluetooth hands free for cell phones no audio support.

  • @vincentsolito8234
    @vincentsolito8234 Před 6 lety +1

    please make a vid for the first gen SC

  • @stingertv9759
    @stingertv9759 Před 4 lety +1

    My car(2008 gs 350) has 168k miles on it and just got a timing chain cover leak repaired. Price is 3k$ to repair that as they have to take the engine out.

    • @subconsciouslyinyahead7977
      @subconsciouslyinyahead7977 Před 3 lety

      Oh god.

    • @austinmerrival927
      @austinmerrival927 Před 2 lety

      Thank you for sharing your experience lol. Really learning of this common/uncommon issue that does happen with the 2GR-FE and 2GR-FSE engines.. Thinking of buying one same year with 179k miles for about $8,500 in this market. My question now is if you still have the car and how’s it held up since then?

    • @stingertv9759
      @stingertv9759 Před 2 lety +1

      @@austinmerrival927 i dont have the car anymore. But its a good car for the road. Mine was leaking even before i bought it from a local small dealer. But the dealer said it is just a oil pan leak and pretended to change the oil pan to new. Anyway i learned my lesson. I dont have it anymore.

  • @alb6804
    @alb6804 Před 6 lety

    Great video!!!

  • @richardmence966
    @richardmence966 Před 3 lety

    My abs module broke and needed to be replaced. Is this common?

  • @sopheakchey5905
    @sopheakchey5905 Před rokem

    Hello mr. Dracula,
    You are very informative. Thanks

  • @HalalFoodTherapy
    @HalalFoodTherapy Před 5 lety +1

    Love my GS 450h

    • @dedclownsRfunny
      @dedclownsRfunny Před 4 lety

      Halal Food Therapy I’m considering buying a 2009 450h, so I’d love to know more about your car. Did you buy from new, or used? What issues have you come across? What is the ride like?

    • @HalalFoodTherapy
      @HalalFoodTherapy Před 4 lety +1

      @@dedclownsRfunny I got mine used with 120k miles and 7 owners! I've had BMW 3 series, 5 series, driven all the new mercedes cars and nothing beats this. It's an amazing car!!

    • @SacreDro
      @SacreDro Před 4 lety

      @@HalalFoodTherapy Did you replaced the struts or batteries?

  • @engineering3Dsolid
    @engineering3Dsolid Před 2 lety

    is it a bad idea to buy a 2009 GS450h with 280,000 kms?

  • @Druze_Tito
    @Druze_Tito Před rokem

    thank you very much!

  • @TheMuzikall
    @TheMuzikall Před 3 lety

    "This Car had a lot of Recalls"....is very unLexus 🥳🥳🥳....I will recommend the Gen 2...with the 2JZGE...👏

  • @Panthere.vision
    @Panthere.vision Před 4 lety

    can u do a video on lexus es 350 (2017)

  • @vincentyunchannel6298
    @vincentyunchannel6298 Před 6 lety +2

    I'm planning to purchase one. i have a question for Gs300 owners. how bad is fuel consumption on this car? i heard it's pretty bad and will cost quiet a lot of money on fuel.

    • @Canadian-hm4xm
      @Canadian-hm4xm Před 6 lety

      Gas consumption isn't terrible for a V6. The car calls for premium fuel though as well. If saving money on gas is an issue, I wouldn't go with a Lexus (6 cylinders and premium fuel)

    • @Easy2take
      @Easy2take Před 6 lety +1

      I would say fuel consumption is reasonable for a v6. I get 18l/100km city (aggressive driving), and about 9.5l on highway when driving about 120-130 km/h (occasional acceleration to 170km/h when overtaking). You can reduce fuel consumption up to 12-13l in city if you drive it gently. Also I noticed that when outside temperature is low it get much higher consumption compared to when it's warm. Also remember this v6 requires premium petrol no less than 96octane, we don't have 96 petrol i our country so I use 98 octane premium gasoline. Also make sure you do a full inspection before you buy one, because you never know how previous owner maintained it. If it has a full service history you can actually buy a high mileage one. These engines live to 500k+ km if maintained regularly. Also make sure automatic transmission fluid had been changed at least every 90k km.

    • @sideshowbob32
      @sideshowbob32 Před 6 lety +1

      I used to get 20 mpg in town and up to 38 mpg on a steady motorway cruise, will 500 miles per tank

  • @tshegofatsoledwaba267
    @tshegofatsoledwaba267 Před 7 měsíci +1

    no way its mjf's theme song😭

  • @tatasusuh8955
    @tatasusuh8955 Před 5 lety +1

    I thought this is the most reliable car maker....many problems as mentioned in the video...

  • @OustandingTv
    @OustandingTv Před 4 lety +1

    Mjf theme in background 😎🤳🏾

  • @jarek928
    @jarek928 Před 6 lety

    best review!!

  • @giovannibecali4306
    @giovannibecali4306 Před 4 lety

    Lexus is the best from this 4 , when Toyota / Lexus made hybrid car all other didn't know nothing else except diesel...

  • @s2syed
    @s2syed Před 5 lety +1

    But which is besttttt?!

  • @kingdoge69
    @kingdoge69 Před 3 lety

    Damn I found a 2006 gs300 for a good deal, but now I’m reconsidering since that year has the carbon build up issue, plus the gs350 has more hp which is always nice to have lol should I still go for the 06 gs300?

    • @RicardasV
      @RicardasV Před 3 lety +1

      You may get gs300, but make sure it has low mileage and comprehensive service history. Change oil regulalry and it will be a decent car.

    • @maclaudeamumbwe2663
      @maclaudeamumbwe2663 Před 2 lety

      I have a toyota crown with the same engine am at 140k kilomètres. Same engine same gearbox

  • @seanthomas2906
    @seanthomas2906 Před 5 lety +1

    Great car for not a lot of money my brother swears by them.

  • @scenicgopi
    @scenicgopi Před 6 lety +2

    Volvo 2012 S60 & XC60 please

  • @cszmotorspreston9758
    @cszmotorspreston9758 Před 4 lety

    How is the Fuel Consume???

  • @smarte.r.1450
    @smarte.r.1450 Před 5 lety

    useful... thank you