Is a Lexus GS350 a good car to buy?
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- I’ve owned this 09 GS350 less than a year but it has been a blast to have. Haven’t had any mechanical issues other than regular maintenance. The only place that will hurt the wallet is fuel, a V6 with a big fuel tank, other than it’s a solid reliable vehicle.
I drive a 2017 GS350 AWD. It’s a terrific sedan and makes me smile every time I get in. 😊
Nice… I definitely love the last gen GS350 hoping to add it someday.
Just bought a 2010 awd for 10k out the door, absolutely love it. Totaled my 2014 Sentra in a car accident and the 350 drives so much smoother.
Congratulations on the new purchase. They are great cars and definitely different from the Sentra. I just clocked in 179k miles on mine today and still runs flawlessly.
Helluva upgrade
@@GroupBEJ25I see a mint 08' selling for $12.5k and was contemplating buying it. Is that too much? I also see a mint 06' GS 300 selling for 11k with 87k miles. Man what should I do?
@@pushhard2 nice how many miles are on the 08? Personally I would not get the 06 just because it was the first year of the 3rd gen GS BUT for those miles that’s it bad at all. I would personally though go with the 08, the first year is usually like the test vehicle for almost all manufacturers, they get sorted out a lot better after year or two.
@@GroupBEJ25 45k on the 08'.
I have a 2010 GS 350 AWD w/124,000 miles on it that I got back in 2017 with 80,000 miles on it. It is such a great car. My wife loves it. We thought about getting a RX 350 but don’t want a car payment at this time. We are going to keep it as long as we can. Yours looks good. I like the white . Ours is red but my 2011 maxima is white
Nice yes they are great cars once you keep up with maintenance they will run forever that’s what I have seen. Car payments are definitely not fun. Thanks I just wish I had black interior. Red is great especially when nice and shiny. Always loved maxima my dad had a 99 maxima once.
@@GroupBEJ25 you’re right about the maintenance. I just had the coolant flushed and the brake lines flushed when I had some extra money. I keep the oil changed in it always and run 5w 30 full synthetic the same as my maxima. Once in a while I have to add a quart usually right before an oil change. I thought it was the pcv valve but my mechanic said it was ok. I did a little research on some gs 350 sites for that year and people said it was the design of the motor that causes it to burn a little oil. Does yours burn any? It’s not serious though. I love this car so much and my wife loves it. She always gets compliments on it and it’s 13 years old. I live in the north east so the all wheel drive is awesome in the snow. It drives like my old pathfinder did. Yes the maximas are awesome cars. I love those older ones too. I had a ‘05 that I put 220,000 miles on it because my job was so far (160 miles a day) and only had to replace the transmission at 150,000 miles. But I used to fly in that car. I baby my 2011 I have now , it has 72,000 miles on it garage kept. I’m on a fixed income now so I have to make them last. I still love you car I love the white. It looks good.
I have just purchased GS460. Man it is a monster. Beautiful inside and outside. Just need to change the change the exhaust to unblock the sound of V8. Brilliant cars. The sound system is dope as well. Good luck with yours.
Nice great choice… I am sure you will have plenty of great time with it. Congrats!
Besides being a V6 the GS 350 IS 350 engines are different than the Camry RX 350 Highlander and ES 350 V6 engines
Headlights look clean af. Mine is way too yellow
Thanks man… yea at times cleaning them don’t even help. But you can get a set on Rock auto for a cheaper price than dealership.
@@GroupBEJ25para gs 430 también?
@@guillermoverde81 I am not sure about the 430. I think it’s good as well but not sure.
Just picked up a 2010 GS 350 Rwd with 57k miles! I’m looking forward to my commute to and from work
Nice they are solid cars. Especially being rear wheel drive saves you on gas. Congrats!
Lucky
I have a 2011 gs300 with 70.000 miles. I love to drive this sedan.
That is awesome 70k is very low miles for that year. Plenty more years to go with it!!!
Great content, I’m really set on this being my 1st car purchase at 24 years old! This info you conveyed gives me WAY MORE confidence in it being a reliable car & at the mileage you bought yours at.. makes my price/deal a lot more realistic seeing as I live in TX! Anyway, my axle dropped on me 2 Monday’s ago while I was going 20-25MPH! 😬 By the grace of God, I was very composed & no harm done to me & now learning not as much to her as well even tho I hopped a curb w no control (2002 GMC Envoy). I seen 2 2010 GS’s in my area.. Silver 19.9K 57.8k miles vs Blue 14.8k 94.4k miles 👀 I’d be financing w $2000 down so pay off 2 1/2 yrs or 3 either or
Thanks for watching the video and I am excited it made your choice a lot easier now towards getting your self in a GS Lexus. Yikes that’s scary about the axle dropping grateful you were not going at greater speeds but God is good. 19.9K sounds about right given the low mileage on it but also with that you can probably get the last gen GS maybe with slightly higher miles but similar prices.
@@GroupBEJ25 it sounds scary, but I was too relaxed when it happened! I’m glad too, b/c this a very underrated vehicle w a lot of cool features ik I’d appreciate while the car will be my new daily driver! 😎 once, I’m closer to purchasing! I will def refer back to your videos & hit you up whenever to get some feedback on the car if necessary!
@@akreacts8296 awesome sounds good!!!
nice man i just purchased a 2007 Gs350 with 167k miles on it and seem to be doing great so far , Got it for a good deal so i dont mind putting alittle cash into it if needed. They are Great cars i own a 2000 Gs300 that i loved and convinced me to buy another!
Sweet congrats on the 07. I gave my co worker a ride home yesterday and he was in misbelief how well it runs for having 177k miles. They are great cars!!! 2000 GS is 🔥love that design!
I just bought a 08 GS350 with 130000 miles for 7 grand I love this car everything works just got some work done to it that needed to be done but this car is awesome
That’s is awesome 7k is a really good deal for the miles too. Awesome enjoy it, it will serve you well Congrats!
the IS of this generation has a much more timeless and beautiful exterior. i'm sure the GS is a good car to drive but aesthetically it falls short
Funny you mention that my first Lexus was a 2007 Lexus IS250. Loved the way it looked but fell short on engine reason why I had to get rid of it carbon build up results to engine failure. I heard they took care of that in the later years. Yes unfortunately this GS generation didn’t get a lot of love. I sort of like it myself though especially the headlight and tail lights reminiscing the previous gen. I do have to agree the last generation is probably the best. BUT for the price I got this 09 is the reason I jumped on it right way. It was technically an even trade with money on top for my old 2017 corolla iM.
As an older man, the GS is more appropriate for a mature and refined gentleman. I'll leave the IS to the young bucks.
@@SabbathDay I agree. I loved my IS it was agile and nimble compared to the GS but I love the smooth and big car aesthetics of it. I’m currently 38 yrs old but I appreciate how the GS rides.
I'm a 62 year old businessman. So, the GS is 100% more my style. But the IS is a compelling option. I'm selling my BMW i8 Roadster at the end of the year to save significant funds monthly. That's a hybrid, so I definitely plan to get a 2013-2016 GS 450H. Yes, I'll miss the i8, but I won't miss that hellacious car note! @@GroupBEJ25
@@GroupBEJ25how much did you pay
Where did you get the transmission fluid changed, Lexus dealer or what kind of shop? Just bought a 2007 and want to do all fluids. There is some dampness around the transmission pan, which I suspect could be the gasket leaking. Was that also something you experienced when changing the trans fluid? Lastly, I’m guessing you did a drain and fill or did you flush? Thanks and appreciate your GS 350 content.
@@jtftw360 Thanks for the question. I went to a trusted local shop. I normally don’t go to the dealerships just my preference though. So luckily I didn’t have any dampness well not yet. I used Motul oil for the drain and fill its what I did. It was worth car does run smoother till this day. Thanks for watching!
they must be strict where you at because i inspect cars in North carolina, ive never failed a car for a leaking axle, only if its clicking
I agree it all depends too with where you go,I thought they were just trying to make a quick buck.
In your opinion if you had to decide between buying a 2007 Lexus GS350 160k mileage for 3600(no problems) and a 2014 Hyundai Sonata Limited Sedan 130k mileage for 8900. Which would you choose? I’m currently trying to buy my first car
I need a car for new job that I’ll be driving 40 minutes to and back, 18 miles there and back. I wanted to give you more context
Thanks for the question to absolutely honest with you I would take the Lexus reason being it’s a Toyota the reliability is good. Unfortunately I never hear anything good about Hyundai/KIA. Only thing I believe the Hyundai might be regular gas but for the Lexus it’s a big tank and uses premium so it might be costly with the job you mentioned about it as far as travel is concerned.
@@GroupBEJ25Thank you, I am also leaning towards the Lexus
@@shaquai yes I don’t think you will be disappointed at all.
You don't have to replace the headlight just have them both cleaned and they will both look brand new
True.. I will actually do that this week. My last car they would get cleaned just to get bad in a year or so but we shall see.
A year is about average because they are exposed to oxidation on a daily basis there is no permanent solution at this time even brand new headlights will oxidize over time anyway 35 dollars a year is cheaper than 300-350 for something that will eventually do the same thing
@@MarcG7424 True I agree… I
Might add a layer of clear coat this time around for a little bit of protection. Well good thing about new headlights will stay a few years at least before signs but still cheaper to clean the current ones.
@@GroupBEJ25 Mostvcleaners come with a clear coat in the package if you do it yourself or it's applied by the technician if you have them done at a shop
@@GroupBEJ25 Also some clear coats come in a separate package ( a separate step ) and some are already added to the finishing solution depending on the brand
You should be able to close your mirrors with the button that says push on the left it’s the button right above the adjust the mirror
Yessir thats how I normally close it. I meant to say would be nice if it does it automatically.
Bougth 08 gs 350 on copart for $1200 wrecked from the back but im fixing it with parts that im going to replace car is rigth now $1900 in still working on the body fixing and will be ready maybe i will expend $2500 total to get it ready btw has 179xxxmiles
Sweet that’s a hella of of a deal. Are you doing most of the work by yourself?
Yes except the painting but other than that my self👍
Just got a 07 for 3K ...... Love this car
Sweet congratulations … you got it for a steak at 3K. Enjoy it!!!!
Yo, anyone have experience owning one of these (2007-2011)? I'm really tempted to get a GS350 as my first car, but I'm not sure how pricey the maintenance/repairs are in comparison to Honda/Toyota/Mazda. I know Lexus is a luxury brand, but I've heard pretty mixed responses overall
Maintenance will definitely be slightly higher - but it is not also a car that will break down that easy. Unfortunately getting into of this also depends on the previous owner. I would say before getting one check the carfax history. Maintenance records would be essential. It is technically a Toyota and some people will neglect any type of maintenance given it’s a “Toyota”.
One thing of you don’t want to buy parts straight from Lexus you can try RockAuto I haven’t had any issues with their parts.
Hey man just saw your video , I have car which I’m interested 2010 Lexus gs 350 AWD with 137k kms( not miles)on it seller is asking 15k is it worth it? How much would be a good price for this year with this kms. Thank in advance.
Thanks for watching the video.. so that’s like 85k miles price sounds about right at 15k. Now you can always negotiate especially if you have cash in hand. I would ask for 13k and see where it goes from there. But those are good miles.
@@GroupBEJ25 thanks for the suggestion just an update I’m still negotiating owner came down to 13.5k. Will let you know once I finalize . Thanks in advance 😊
What state do you live in? I didn’t know cars would fail an inspection for leaky axles? I live in Arizona and they only do emissions. Thanks for the video! I love my GS 350!
Yes sir I live in Maryland but I guess it also depends on the shop doing your inspections. I was surprised too. Yes we inspections here only if you buy a car other than that just every 2 years emissions. Thanks for watching … what year GS30 do you have?
@@GroupBEJ25 It is a 2007 awd black on black...thanks for the info!
@@theotter4200 nice especially the black interior,sweet. No worries you’re welcome.
I enjoyed your review. I have a question that one of my customers passed away recently. He kept in his garage entirely. It is a 2001 lexus GS 350 rarely drove. Only above 20K miles. Should I buy and how much ?
Thanks for watching the video I appreciate it…. Yes the 2001 gen GS 350 are probably one of the best given the engine as well. I believe for the low mileage that would be a great deal. BUT I would do oil flushes given the fact it has sat for a while.
the GS350 didn't exist in 01. You might be thinking of the GS300 with the i6 2JZ-GE engine or the GS430 with the V8 3UZ engine. Both are great cars and that mileage is crazy low.
Have you done trans drain and fill... i have an 08 AWD gs 350...120k miles. I just did 2 drain and fills and runs better than ever
Yes… I have done everyone except for brake flash. This includes spark plugs and coil packs. It runs pretty much like new. Nice about your maintenance as well. Yes some people say not to touch the trans if it hadn’t been down a while but I think it’s just a myth. It seems to run better.
@GroupBEJ25 exactly I used to have a slight shudder from 3rd to 4th gear with little to no pressure on the accelerator, and I did a drain and fill then 500miles went by and did another drain and fill
I have like 60-70% new fluid in there basically and no shudders at all anymore ever
The water pump I know is the weakest point in our cars I changed mine as soon as I got mine
On Amazon the AISIN brand is OEM brand for our cars I got that cheap all in all its the best car I have ever owned period
@@zeuszerp9376 nice yep.. I am happy to know I’m not the only that thought the trans fluid change is good. Glad it worked out well for you. So I did forget that I haven’t done the water pump yet. I plan on doing that once I clock 200k though but we shall see. Thanks for letting me know about AISIN.
@GroupBEJ25 yea bro water pump was like $100 thermostat was like $40 serpentine belt was $25 all from AISIN
All amazon
Also I would not wait unless from previous owner had changed it but still....only reason why is bcuz I have heard horror stories on our 3rd gen gs350s water pump failing without warning...temp normal on gauge...no coolant leak then all of a sudden the car overheated and ruined the engine....you can find these by googling gs 350 3rd gen water pump fail lexus forum
Would you say this is a great first starter car? I’ve been interested in the gs350 and the is350 but I think the is350 are a bit too fast
Yes it’s a great now yes it’s on the heavier side since it weighs more than the IS350. I had an IS250 before and it felt great and nibble. The GS350 is more comfortable but more so like a boat. It’s a great car that I can say. Currently at 180k and she is sailing fine.
I’m picking one up on Monday it’s one owner and always been serviced in Lexus and has 170k miles for 6k would you think that’s a good deal? I need a reliable daily car
Hello thanks for watching. Congratulations 170k for 6k is fair enough and given it’s a one owner even better. You will enjoy thousands of more miles with that car. My goal is to reach 500 on mine I’m currently at 183 and still drives like new.
@@GroupBEJ25 thank you for knowledge because hopefully tommorow all goes well and the person really have all the records done at my lexus delearship here.
@@johnpullantes4013 anytime … how did it go?
@@GroupBEJ25bro I love it it drives like a dream and the person was kind of rich just needed space on the garage so it was garage parked the whole time so paint and everything is pretty much on point and also all the serviced was done on the delearship. Definitely love it. Thx again for your video for motivating me to get one
@@johnpullantes4013 that’s awesome to hear that. You definitely got yourself a great ride. All you have to do is maintain and she will run for a while!
what was wrong with the engine so it was burning oil ???
I found out it’s maintenance primary. I replaced PCV valve, replaced all 6 spark plugs and 3 coil packs. I also opted to go with a thicker weight oil given the high mileage so from 5W-30 I went with 5W-40 since the the oil consumption has gone away.
Did lexus do your transmission drain and fill cause they told me they don't do transmission flush slash drain and fill cause it has lifetime fluid
No to be honest I only go to a dealership if there is a recall or something I avoid them at all cost. I went to a reputable shop that I have been going for the last 20 years. As for me transmission now shifts so much smoother than before .
Ok cool lexus told me they don't do drain and fills cause it has Ws fluid I have a 2011 Gs350 with 110,000 miles runs smoothly no issues
@@scroobthenookie8054 got it sounds good. If in doubt then you can double check with the owners manual.
We mkenya I have the same car but 2010
Nice … yessir Kenyan I am. But yeah it’s my favorite daily so far. How you like yours?
Kikuyu
Yessir that’s it!