HANS0L0

Just test drove a 2006 GS300.

Not impressed at all.

There is this huge hump that sticks into your right leg as your driving and the overall feel of the car (not to mention the comfort of the seats) does not compare to the 03' I test drove earlier this week.

Thoughts?

msgs350

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Did you drive an AWD model? I don't think the hump/bulge is present on the RWD model. I hear the 2GS was a solid car but i prefer my 07 GS350.

HANS0L0

Actually it was AWD.

That would explain the hump.

But... I also thought the seats and general layout was not as comfortable as the previous generation.

ThomasGS4

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As the owner of both, I can certainly tell you that the 2GS is more "laid back," but the advances in technology in the 3GS far exceeds the 2GS. Also, please drive a model that is a better representation of the 3GS; the 2006 AWD GS300 is a dog.

HANS0L0

Interesting. Good input.

I like laid back... so maybe the 2GS is for me.

What 3GS would you recommend I test drive if I am looking for the most comfort?

Thanks

ThomasGS4

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If money isn't much of a factor, I highly recommend the GS460; 342hp and 339 ft-lbs with a silky smooth 8spd.

RXGS

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I was thinking about upgrading to a 3gs, but after driving w different 2006 awd 300s (very few if any rwds by me) I would either get a 430/460 or at least a 350. That being said, the even though the 06 is only a year younger than the newest 2nd GS, it doesn't feel nearly as dated.

1QWKGS4

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The 2006 GS300 isn't Lexus's finer moments. I dunno why they ever produced that model and with that motor. Drive any other year and its just a big leap over it even the older GS300's drove better while producing less power.

If you like the 3rd Gen Gs bodystyle, I would look into GS430/460 and GS350. Any of them will surely surpass the GS300 from 2006.

Lukas99GS

I've heard of more issues with the 3GS, I looked at consumer reviews and there were so many negative ones, for 06 gs300 and 07 350, keep hearing the dash rattles and lexus can't seem to fix it, brakes wear out very fast, and there was some recall with the engine if I recall right? I really love the look of them and was considering saving for one but kinda got scared off, leaning towards 07 IS350 instead or perhaps a 2nd gen GS430

1QWKGS4

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The GS350 has Engine Valve Spring Recall in year 2007, 2008. The IS350 has the same from '06-'08. To Avoid this you would have to go '09 and up on either car or get a 2nd Gen GS which is more reliable and cheaper if you can find one. 2GS are rare now, since its last GS430 is almost 10 years old (2005). The last two years, they only made approx. 1900 cars (1500's in 2004 and 422 in 2005)

SPRIGGAN13

Generally i stay away from the first year of a redesign...there are always bugs that need to be worked out.. The 2GS had a long run for a body style so by '03 lexus had refined the GS about as much as you could to a pretty much perfect car...

1QWKGS4

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True, I always try buy 2nd year or later. I have a '99 GS400 (2nd yr) and its without any problems but after buying my '05 GS430 (final year). They really improved over an already great car. Both cars are so Perfect..

ToddK

Headroom is terrible in the 3GS, I couldn't believe how little there was.

JJaySilver

Been in a 2009 GS for a week. Good car, love the body design and dash. Interior is cozy, I still prefer my 01.