danieltsf

Can you guys give me an idea of which engine generally holds up longer over high miles? I'm looking to buy a high mile lexus GS300 or 400 2nd Gen with around 100k miles on it. And the price differences arnt too bad between the GS300 and the GS400. So naturally, I'd like to get the model that holds up better over time.

Thanks!

SC400slide

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It depends on how the previous owner(s) took care of the car. Though, if both vehicles were taken well care of, both can last the same amount of time, but the GS400 with the V8 would last more miles the the V6.

ThomasGS4

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100k isn't high mileage for these cars.

BayAreaLex

lol, not sure what Taurus you've been driving but 100K is just getting started with these cars.

Either engine if maintained (oil changes, timing belt and water pump every 100K), should last 200K or more.

The 3.0L that comes on the GS300 is considered to be one of the most reliable engines every produced, but I don't think the GS400 is far behind.

best of luck.

818GS

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100k miles is nothing. These cars will outlast many cars out there. I think the V8 will outlast the I6 if all maintaince was done because it spends most of its life under 2k RPMs.

DosyBoy

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Yea 100k your just barely breaking it in...

LuxuryGS3

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Like everyone else has said both cars are still babies. I'd just get the one that was maintained better, but if you can get the 400 for around the same i'd definitely go for that. Mileage isn't much different and you can have a lot more fun in them.

KingNasGS4

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its a dead heat.

However in the Mileage threads the V8's usually tend to have the highest notches on their belts

maxx430

you will be happy with the 400 if you are not planning to much performance mods.

Champstar

Go with the GS400 you wont regret it.

KhoaNguyen

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I have a 2000 GS300 V6 with 180xxx miles & still running STRONG! No check engine light or anything! Just did a full tune up on it 2,000 miles ago. EVERYTHING changed.

Bmam

Your 2000 GS300 is a V6

RikTT

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I have personally logged 110k miles on top of my acquired 90K I6 motor on my SC & not one issue till I went GTE 3yrs ago. Reg maintenence goes a long, rewarding way. My GS3 was WELL kept by the previous owner so w/o a doubt, it would hold up much more. I rarely climb in the rpm band on my GS so it's a bit stress free too

LexXxtacy

gs400 FTW

when I was car shopping, I wanted the gs3, that was until i test drove the gs4. there was no looking back lol

Blanco

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test drive each one before you decide. They'll both last if taken care of. Don't think the difference is mileage is that much either.

If you plan on little to no engine mods, go 400. If you plan on doing a swap in the future to 2jgte then go with a 300. It will be an easier swap.

Horsepower....You can NEVER have too much!!