silva1181

My sister really likes my 06 - GS300 and is seriously looking to purchase a GS for herself. She has driven my car multiple times and is fully aware of the dash rattles, and I have shared some recalls on the car to keep an eye out for, to ensure they were handled. She is looking at used 06 - 09 GS model. I told her there are different models to consider, so she's been doing some due diligence herself to familarize herself with the different options/models.

I also told her she could get a new non-lexus car based on her budget, but she insist on wanting to purchase a Lexus even if its used, bottom line its her money, her decision.

Since I am newbie myself I told her I would ask on here to get some input. I've read other recent post about "opinions" on different GS models, so sorry to ask again. Her budget is between
$22k - $25k, OTD no higher, she's planning to put down $5 - $8k. I told her in her budget range it would be a somewhat high miles car.

These are some cars I have seen recently in her price range:

All 1 owner cars. Would still have to check Lexus service history

06 - GS300 $25k - 45k miles (CPO) lexus dealer
06 - GS430 $26k - 70k miles - lexus dealer - non CPO
09 - GS460 $26k - 99k miles - toyota dealer. I know probably not a good idea
07 - 08 GS350 - miles vary from low 40's to high 70's pricing between $29 - $35k, some Lexus dealers some non

Thanks!

JH48

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get 07+ more hp and less recall

bigblack06

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Agree with JH48 better decison, has more HP and its got a better navigation and it will pay mp3 songs. Most likely she can get pricing in that area with the new GS out

benbuilt4u

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if it were me the 09 gs460 hands down will be the most reliable and best car in terms of cost of ownership and resale. plus has upgraded leather and usually every single option. the other cars are way overpriced

mrbulk

I just bought an '09 350 w/20,303 miles, lots of warranty left although I paid low $30's, but could not be happier. Best car I ever owned...and I've owned a lot of them.

maying856

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Get a 350, its worth the extra $$ unless shes planning on getting another car soon. Forget the 300, its the bastard child of the 3GS family, at the very least get the 430.