neurocity

iTrader: (17)

Its just sad that all of this is worth nothing now... I'm even 'wowed' reading this and I have the damn thing.

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With a 0-to-60 time of a mere 5.2 seconds [1] [2], the 2007 GS 450h is a hybrid vehicle that drives like a true performance sedan. Features include:
- 340 total system horsepower [1]
- 3.5-liter V6 paired with an electric-drive motor (for V8-like performance)
- Rear-wheel drive
- Available Lexus voice-activated DVD Navigation System [3]

All Detailed Specs
Engine & Performance
Engine Type 3.5-liter V6
Electric-Drive Motor High-output, permanent magnet, electric-drive motor
Horsepower 340 (Total System) [1]
Displacement (L /cu in) 3.5 / 210
Valves 24
Cam Type Four cam
Electronic Timing Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)
Compression Ratio 11.8:1
Emissions Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV)
Performance
0 - 60 mph (sec) 5.2 [2]
Top Track Speed (mph) 131 (electronically limited) [2]
Aerodynamic Drag Coefficient 0.27
Fuel Economy
City (mpg) - estimated 25 [4]
Highway (mpg) - estimated 28 [4]
Fuel-Tank Capacity (gal / L) 17.2 / 65
Transmission & Drivetrain
Drive Type Rear-wheel drive
Electronic Traction Control Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Stability Control Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) [5] (includes Traction Control (TRAC) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [6])
Final Drive Ratio 3.769:1
Electronic Transmission Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT)
Body & Chassis
Body Type Five-passenger luxury sports hybrid sedan
Doors Four
Construction Welded-steel unibody
Suspension
Suspension, Front Independent, double-wishbone with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Suspension, Rear Independent, multi-link with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Electronic Suspension Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) with electronically modulated damping
Active Power Stabilizer Suspension System Active Power Stabilizer Suspension System

Optional
Steering
Steering Electronic vehicle-speed-sensing, progressive-power rack-and-pinion
Variable Gear-Ratio Steering (VGRS) Variable Gear-Ratio Steering (VGRS)
Turning Circle (ft) 36.7
Steering Turns (Lock to Lock) 2.7-3.2
Brakes
Brakes Four-wheel, ventilated, power-assisted disc brakes
Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) Four-sensor, four-channel (integrated with VDIM) [5]
Braking Assist Brake Assist [7]
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) Electronic Controlled Braking (ECB), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Regenerative Braking Energy captured during braking that is used to recharge the battery
Discs, Front (in) 13.1 ventilated [8]
Discs, Rear (in) 12.2 ventilated
Wheels & Tires
Wheel Type Five-spoke, 18-in aluminum alloy with chrome-like finish
Wheel Size (in) 18 x 8.0 [9]
Tire 245/40ZR18 [9]
245/40VR18 all-season run-flat tires [9] [10]

Optional
Safety
Airbag
Driver Dual-stage front (SRS) [11]
Side seat-mounted (SRS) [11]
Side curtain (SRS) [11]
Knee (SRS) [11]
Front Passenger Dual-stage front (SRS) [11]
Side seat-mounted (SRS) [11]
Side curtain (SRS) [11]
Knee (SRS) [11]
Rear Passenger Side seat-mounted (SRS) [11]
Side curtain (SRS) [11]
Electronic Traction Control Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Stability Control Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) [5] (includes Traction Control (TRAC) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [6])
Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) Four-sensor, four-channel (integrated with VDIM) [5]
Braking Assist Brake Assist [7]
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) Electronic Controlled Braking (ECB), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Radar [12]

Optional
Electronic Tire Pressure Four-sensor Tire Pressure Monitor System [13]
Frame Highly rigid body structure
Impact Resistance Side-impact door beams
Crumple Zones Front and rear
Seatbelts Three-point seatbelts for all seating positions with front shoulder-belt anchor-height adjusters
Front and outboard rear seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters
Locking Seatbelt Control Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) seatbelts for all passenger seating positions. Driver's seat Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) only for driver's seat
Child Restraint Child Restraint Seat (CRS) tether anchor brackets for rear outboard seating positions
Child Safety Locks Manual for the rear passenger doors. Window lock button on driver door control
Backup Camera Full-color display [14]
Electronic Park Assist Intuitive Parking Assist
Anti-Theft Protection Theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer system
Headlamps Automatic on/off projector-beam High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto leveling and 30-second delay
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
Headlamp Washers Headlamp washers
Running Lights Daytime Running Lights
Foglamps Integrated foglamps
Taillamps LED taillamps
Defogger Auto-off timer for rear window
Windshield Wipers Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers
Mirrors Power-adjustable, electrochromic (auto-dimming) outside mirrors with defoggers and auto tilt-down in reverse
Glass Water-repellent front-door glass
Exterior Specs
Length (in / mm) 190 / 4,825
Width (in / mm) 71.7 / 1,820
Height (in / mm) 56.1 / 1,425
Wheelbase (in / mm) 112.2 / 2,850
Curb Weight (lb / kg) 4,134 / 1,875
Exterior Features
Headlamps Automatic on/off projector-beam High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto leveling and 30-second delay
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
Headlamp Washers Headlamp washers
Running Lights Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Foglamps Integrated foglamps
Taillamps LED taillamps
Windshield Wipers Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle
Mirrors Power-adjustable, electrochromic (auto-dimming) outside mirrors with defoggers and auto tilt-down in reverse
Glass Water-repellent front-door glass
Interior Specs
Seating Capacity Five
Headroom, Front (in / mm) 37.8 / 960
Headroom, Rear (in / mm) 37.0 / 940
Legroom, Front (in / mm) 43.5 / 1,105
Legroom, Rear (in / mm) 36.4 / 925
Shoulder Room, Front (in / mm) 56.3 /1,430
Shoulder Room, Rear (in / mm) 55.1 /1,400
Trunk Capacity (cu ft/ L) 7.5 /360
Interior Features
Dash Trim Golden or black bird's-eye maple or red walnut
Center Console Trim Golden or black bird's-eye maple or red walnut
Center Console Center console with sliding armrest and storage bins
Door Trim Golden or black bird's-eye maple or red walnut and leather
Seat Trim Perforated leather
Steering-Wheel Trim Wood and leather
Shift **** Trim Wood and leather
Power Seats 10-way controls (including lumbar) for driver and front passenger
Heated Seats and Ventilated Seats, Front Heated and ventilated seats with multi-stage fan
Headrests Height-adjustable headrests for all seating positions including rear center
Memory Systems Lexus Memory System to control power driver's and front passenger's seats (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel
Lexus Personalized Settings (LPS) [15] to personalize electronic functions
Electronic Releases Trunk-lid and fuel-filler door releases
Floor Mats Carpeted floor mats
Sunshade Power rear sunshade
Cupholders Front and rear
Storage Pockets Foldable front-door storage pockets
Comfort & Convenience
Cruise Control Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control Control Dynamic Radar Cruise Control [16]

Optional
Climate Control Dual-zone automatic climate control and automatic recirculation mode
Air Filtration Interior air filter with smog sensor
Navigation System Lexus voice-activated DVD Navigation System [3]

Optional
Bluetooth® Technology Bluetooth® technology [17]
Backup Camera Full-color display
Remote Keyless Entry SmartAccess [18]
Remote Keyless Ignition SmartAccess [18]
Push-Button Ignition Push-button ignition
Remote Windows Remote-linked windows
Moonroof Power tilt-and-slide remote-linked moonroof with one-touch open/close and sliding sunshade
HomeLink® Transceiver Operates compatible garage, gate, home lighting and home security systems
Anti-Theft Protection Theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer
Power Windows Power windows with one-touch auto open/close
Power Door Locks Power door locks
Power Mirrors Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror and outside mirrors
Power Seats 10-way controls (including lumbar) for driver and front passenger
Heated and Ventilated Seats, Front Heated and ventilated seats with multi-stage fan
Power Trunk Closer Power trunk closer
Electronic Park Assist Intuitive Parking Assist
Adjustable Steering Wheel Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column with automatic tilt-away
Steering-Wheel-Mounted Controls Audio and display controls
Sunshade Power rear sunshade
Retained Accessory Power Retained accessory power for windows and moonroof
Instrumentation Electronic Chromatic Device (ECD) instrumentation
Illuminated Entry Illuminated entry system
Temperature Gauge Outside temperature gauge
Compass Included on rearview mirror [19]
Audio & Entertainment
Audio System Lexus Premium Sound System with Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) and in-dash, six-disc CD auto-changer
Speakers 10
Audio System Mark Levinson® Premium Surround Sound Audio System [20] with 7.1 architecture and in-dash, single-feed, six-disc DVD/CD auto-changer

Optional
Speakers 14
Watts 330 at less than 0.1% THD [21]
Antenna In-glass antenna with FM-diversity system
Satellite Radio XM® Satellite Radio capability [22] or SIRIUS® Satellite Radio [23] capability

LexFather

Well the new model did debut and the new GS 450h is a substantial leap in everything except maybe looks and acceleration. Surely the new model didn't help 3GS 450h values.

The other thing is huge, 7 years and 100k miles are up. So the hybrid warranty is up. This clearly is affecting values and the market.

What 450h owners could do is band together and refuse to sell the cars cheaply

But as a wise man told me "I could not be stuck with a better car"

bigblack06

iTrader: (20)

8 years and 100K miles is the hybrid warranty.

neurocity

iTrader: (17)

That guy sounds like a sphincter.

morganc

Good to know, might have to start thinking about selling mine soon.

ibidu1

iTrader: (1)

Ive been looking for a used 08-up GS and I see a lot of Hybrids for sale, and they are priced pretty low compared to the 350's

bigblack06

iTrader: (20)

So I was at the dealership on Friday getting my water pump checked, one of the sales guys came up to me asking me about my GSh I guess the emblems caught his attention. He said he would check to see how much my car was worth with some of the mods I did, told him to ignore the led emblems. Uh it hurt he told me 18k-20k and that's ignoring the emblems I've added on. He said the reason the hybrids are taking a hit is because in the east coast they are RWD and they take a while to sell so they sit on lot for a while.
The good news is that he told me in the next two to three months they are supposed to bring the GS450h F-Sport over, I told him to call me to I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

neurocity

iTrader: (17)

The illusion of AWD safety stuck in peoples crawls.

I love RWD cars... in fact. When I was talking to the guy at North Shore Lexus. I said if I got a GS350 Fsport. I would want it RWD. That's when i learned about how hard it is to find a RWD new GS in the upper Midwest.

Sorry, Not sure why Lexus needs to have their AWD GS's have the wheel well space of Subaru Outback.

Simmsled

I posted on their Facebook about this. They didn't comment on why it was so high, but said that they would note that I did not like it.

BMW and Audi know how to do AWD without 4x4 status... Lexus should be able to as well. Period.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

gs450h fsport in the US? thought they weren't taking in any

bigblack06

iTrader: (20)

That's what I thought, but the dealer I went to told me this, I'm gonna go with it until the 3-months pass then I'll just keep waiting tell the GS-F debuts. I'm hoping its true, as I don't know I don't go to this dealership and don't believe a word they are saying.

neurocity

iTrader: (17)

They will say anything. Its rare to find a salesman that isn't full of it.
I was told that the new GS450h would smoke mine.
My response was, "Do you have access to the cash box?" Cause I'll take that bet.

passnu2

iTrader: (33)

There are two people I would trust buying a new or used car from...problem is they work at a dealer that would never see a used car or new car I would want.

L8Apex

Good points on the resale neurocity

Its a bit discouraging to see the majority think so little of a such a great car. However, everyone that drives my car loves it. Even hybrid haters say they like mine. Might have something to do with the 340hp..

i picked up my 07 used and got a great price. Got exactly what i wanted to. I went to carmax and drove the 300, the 350, 430 and 450h. After driving them all, I was sold on the h. I, like most people, was worried about the battery going out on me after warranty as i avg about 27k per year. But this car has been so solid i no longer think about it. I'll be ready to trade up 4gsh in 2014/15 and i hope the prices drop just like the 3GSh.

neurocity- Just relish in the fact that you own the best kept secret ;-)

illjuan3

Are you saying that AWD safety in snow compared to Front and Rear drive is an illusion or did I read that wrong?