Drove one of these for 250,000 miles. Bought at 110,000 miles for $7,000 and also no issues for 14 years. Excellent build quality. Toyota knew what is was doing when it built these.
There was a lot about the GS400 I liked, such as how it handled, how sleek it looked and how the V8 engine sounded like a Japanese turbine engine than a run of the mill V8.
@@rotarygod Of course axle ratios have a lot to do with acceleration. Then your RPMs go up and MPG go down. With a V8, they try to keep the revs lower for at least somewhat better mpg.
Curb Your Enthusiasm brought me here. I wanted to see the nav system mentioned here, and was glad to see it was. There was a super early episode where Larry couldn't find his way to a party because he didn't know how to work the nav system in his GS
Always loved the GS. My friend has a 1999 GS400 that he's had for years. Such a shame that Lexus cancelled the GS. I blame the ES for stealing its sales for many years as the GS is a much better car IMO. I'm a proud owner of a 2016 GS350 F-Sport that I bought used a couple years ago & has been an absolutely amazing car.
I actually blame the last generation of GS. GS was always a great looking car with a profile of a sport sedan with short trunk line sportback like type. They killed that style in last generation of GS and made it look like any other ordinary sedan. People were used to that sporty line and didn't want ordinary looks in such an expensive car. It looks like a car for old people That's good enough for ES or a Camry but not GS. Interior was also nothing special with dashboard that strongly copied BMW style wich is a shame. I'm sure those things killed GS model line. There's not a lot of last generation of GS on the road and I can't blame potential customers for not liking the lack of style and very basic ES like styling.
I remember my goal in the mid/late 2000s was to own this Cinnabar red and Blue spectra Mica Gs400 in my garage and drive them on alternate days :) They rare colors. I ended up with a black Gs400 then later a silver 2005 Gs430. Then i fell in love with the next gen 2006 GS430
Someone finally posted this segment! I've been waiting for years to see if motor week ever did a review of the GS400. I finally get to see it and guess what? Its the exact copy of my Cinnabar pearl with tan interior, spoiler delete, 17" sport wheels and Nakamichi stereo equipped GS400! Mine just kicked over 250k miles.
My dream and first car was a 2nd Gen GS which I got back in 07. I've had had 5 since and looking to get another one right now. Still looks good in 2022
@@bubblelex5051 I bought a 400 2 months back but have upgraded all the parts that that 01+ has like the tail, headlights, grill, and interior pieces. I'd go for a 430, but sucks they took away the E-shift
I have owned 4 2 V8s snd 2 6's of these. .it took years before other brands put shifters on steering wheel. Only longterm issue is abs control unit. And y pipe rust near cats ...they split....solid car forever
@@UZForLife LOL, I paid $21,000 for my 2014 ES350 2 years ago right before prices went up. They are out of their mind with that $25,000 price. Maybe I was a bit drunk on that original post calculating values lol
I never liked the look of the first three generations of the GS, I've always thought of it to be unbalanced when looked at from the profile. It looked like the designer wanted it to be a 5-door Liftback but the directors' board decided for a 4-door Sedan instead.
The 2005 GS 300 is the one to go for with its 2JZ GTE engine. Just change the heads and add two turbochargers with intercooler and you got a four door luxury Supra with over 300 HP.
The only thing I don’t like is the gauges. Always thought it looked super cheap and old. Other than that the car is great. The big bro of my old IS 300.
@@bubblelex5051 Yes they are definitely known for shitty launches, and if you look at their track you see excessive tire residue It looks like none of those cars can get grip in those conditions
My dad briefly owned the predecessor and it was a fucking anchor. It felt like its nearly 4000 lbs and the 3 liter straight six was overmatched. Felt like some large body-on-frame thing.
This car was 5 years ahead of its time, in every aspect.
Only 3 years behind the W210 Mercedes in blatantly copying its design.
@@uncouver your a goofball lol. The gs got its styling from the sc coupe. So if anything the w210 copied lexus you 🤡
@@uncouver LOL Not a very good starting point, either.
couldn't agree more!
@@uncouver W210? The last time I saw one on the road was like 5 years ago or more! Meanwhile the GS400 is everywhere like a cockroach.
Drove one of these for 250,000 miles. Bought at 110,000 miles for $7,000 and also no issues for 14 years. Excellent build quality. Toyota knew what is was doing when it built these.
Lexus is excellent build quality. Solid and comfortabel cars
There was a lot about the GS400 I liked, such as how it handled, how sleek it looked and how the V8 engine sounded like a Japanese turbine engine than a run of the mill V8.
Wow 6 seconds flat! That's still impressive 24 years later
I drove a GS350 that did 60 in 5.8, AWD was 5.6 the V8 had too much torque and was actually slower.
@@SportsMusicCars the 3.266 final made the car slow , if you put the gs300 diff to the gs400 , it runs a lot faster
@@rotarygod Of course axle ratios have a lot to do with acceleration. Then your RPMs go up and MPG go down. With a V8, they try to keep the revs lower for at least somewhat better mpg.
I remember Edmunds got 5.4
@@SportsMusicCars 2nd gen v8 gs got 5.4-5.7 0-60. 430 is a beast especially.
They are still going strong on the road today. Lexus are tanks
I got a 2002 gs300 and honestly it’s super nice even by modern car standards.
Weirdly, I see more GS300s than 400s or later 430s roaming around my hometown streets every now and then.
Curb Your Enthusiasm brought me here. I wanted to see the nav system mentioned here, and was glad to see it was. There was a super early episode where Larry couldn't find his way to a party because he didn't know how to work the nav system in his GS
I had a '98 GS 300 back in the day, it was a great car.
I love the design of this car. I've wanted one since I saw them when I was younger. Rode in a GS430. Perfect sport sedan
Always loved the GS. My friend has a 1999 GS400 that he's had for years. Such a shame that Lexus cancelled the GS. I blame the ES for stealing its sales for many years as the GS is a much better car IMO. I'm a proud owner of a 2016 GS350 F-Sport that I bought used a couple years ago & has been an absolutely amazing car.
I actually blame the last generation of GS.
GS was always a great looking car with a profile of a sport sedan with short trunk line sportback like type.
They killed that style in last generation of GS and made it look like any other ordinary sedan.
People were used to that sporty line and didn't want ordinary looks in such an expensive car.
It looks like a car for old people
That's good enough for ES or a Camry but not GS.
Interior was also nothing special with dashboard that strongly copied BMW style wich is a shame.
I'm sure those things killed GS model line.
There's not a lot of last generation of GS on the road and I can't blame potential customers for not liking the lack of style and very basic ES like styling.
I remember my goal in the mid/late 2000s was to own this Cinnabar red and Blue spectra Mica Gs400 in my garage and drive them on alternate days :) They rare colors. I ended up with a black Gs400 then later a silver 2005 Gs430. Then i fell in love with the next gen 2006 GS430
Still see these on the road more than any GM
Beautiful this Lexus GS400
Someone finally posted this segment! I've been waiting for years to see if motor week ever did a review of the GS400. I finally get to see it and guess what? Its the exact copy of my Cinnabar pearl with tan interior, spoiler delete, 17" sport wheels and Nakamichi stereo equipped GS400! Mine just kicked over 250k miles.
Bet you feel bad when you see a v8 Merc or Northstar though let's be real
@@bobbyantrobus1805 Believe it or not, 4,000+ lbs Mercury's and FWD Cadillacs don't even make it on my radar.
Loving the content!!! Especially the old Lexus stuff!
My dream and first car was a 2nd Gen GS which I got back in 07. I've had had 5 since and looking to get another one right now. Still looks good in 2022
Yup im looking for my 2nd GS right now haha. Going to a 430 now from a 400
@@bubblelex5051 I bought a 400 2 months back but have upgraded all the parts that that 01+ has like the tail, headlights, grill, and interior pieces. I'd go for a 430, but sucks they took away the E-shift
@@noelr1010 yeah the e-shift or manual wouldve been the cherry on top i feel you
I like the generation after this one, but this is also a beautiful car. My professor had a powder blue one and it was absolutely gorgeous.
Beautiful this lexus GS 400. wowwwww
Still a hot platform!!
I had a 1990 Lexus LS400 and now a 1991 Toyota Celsior, the 1UZ 4.0 V8 are just the best engines Lexus have ever built.
nothing beats TOYOTA/LEXUS!!!!
I have owned 4 2 V8s snd 2 6's of these. .it took years before other brands put shifters on steering wheel. Only longterm issue is abs control unit. And y pipe rust near cats ...they split....solid car forever
You can't buy a more reliable car,I love them
I'd kill for this gen GS400/GS430, if it was a MINT car I'd trade it straight up for my 1 owner 25,000 mile 2014 Lexus ES350.
@@UZForLife LOL, I paid $21,000 for my 2014 ES350 2 years ago right before prices went up. They are out of their mind with that $25,000 price. Maybe I was a bit drunk on that original post calculating values lol
I never liked the look of the first three generations of the GS, I've always thought of it to be unbalanced when looked at from the profile. It looked like the designer wanted it to be a 5-door Liftback but the directors' board decided for a 4-door Sedan instead.
Keep it up with the lexus content
this was my all time favorite Lexus, the 2nd gen is350 and is f being 2nd and 3rd
Fun fact, at 155, the sun roof tries to suck itself off the car. Makes a massive vibration noise.
How times and cars have changed.
This was a great car. Crazy to see that price as that is a bargain.
The 2005 GS 300 is the one to go for with its 2JZ GTE engine. Just change the heads and add two turbochargers with intercooler and you got a four door luxury Supra with over 300 HP.
* 2JZ-GE.
Easier to na+t it or just get an aristo jzs161
This already has over 300 you can aslo add turbos or a supercharger. The 1uz is also 200lbs lighter.
I think that was TEARS FOR FEARS: Everybody wants to rule the World on the radio.
Dude John been 70 since the 90's. Lolol
Neighbor has a 98 with 412k miles and ac still is blowing cold
The only thing I don’t like is the gauges. Always thought it looked super cheap and old. Other than that the car is great. The big bro of my old IS 300.
Looks much better in black interior. I'm swapping out the tan interior on mine for black, makes it look years newer
Torn between the 430/400 LS/GS, already have the is300
6.0?? I'm almost certain the 0 to 60 on this was 5.7
Motorweek is known for their slower times. I think they don't launch the car hard and floor it lol
@@bubblelex5051 Yes they are definitely known for shitty launches, and if you look at their track you see excessive tire residue It looks like none of those cars can get grip in those conditions
I remember Edmunds got 5.4
6 seconds is impressive
Can I still order a video cassette of this program ?
This lamb was wondering that also.
Awe, my moms car.
I always thought this car looked a bit…dull. I hate the rear quarter window treatment.
I own one of these and from some angles it looks great but sometimes I look at it and see a camry
My dad briefly owned the predecessor and it was a fucking anchor. It felt like its nearly 4000 lbs and the 3 liter straight six was overmatched. Felt like some large body-on-frame thing.
V6 was not enough in first and second generation of GS
@@dr.jiIIaIicecooper2587 Those 3 litre engines may not been the fastest but they last a very very long time
How do you reduce an all-new platform by six inches? Compared to what?
Compared to the 1997 gs300
Shame it never really sold well...
Same body as gs300
is this copyrighted??
Yup from motorweek
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