tgalloway

So i went through Carmax and got them to ship me a 06 gs300 awd. I do like the car but was wondering on a few things. It does have kinda high mileage at 109k and the only issues i saw was a stiff rear driver door and "squishy" braking. (Which they will be fixing)
now i would typically research a ton on a car before buying one but im in a POS Impala and i need to get out of it. are there any known issues i should definitely look for? also i do plan on buying a extended warranty. and also i feel the price is kinda high at 15k for the car and 15800 out the door. I loved all the little gadgets like heated/cooled seats and indash... im gonna also assume it has navigation? (couldnt figure out how to work it)

NotADood

Lexus Master Technician here,

Do not but this car. Especially at that price. The 2006 GS300 is easily the worst car Lexus has ever made. Carbon builds up on the valves, and falls into the cylinders causing deep grooves in the clyinder walls. This causes the vehicle to burn excessive amounts of oil, and the only way to fix it is to replace the entire engine block. Get a 2007+ GS350, and you will hardly see any problems

hotdawwg

Well that answered the question!!!!

Stoodo

iTrader: (4)

There is no need to purchase a GS300 when a GS350 can be found for the same price or a few dollars more.

ibidu1

iTrader: (1)

Look for 08-up more options and newer front end. At that price you can easily find a 08-up with even less mileage

Fausty

I had a 300. Got it for 9k with 130k miles. Didn't do my research and found out I potentially bought a pos. The car had the rebuilt engine but still would eventually have carbon build up. Found a rare 08 gs460 and traded in the gs300. Never looked back. You can do way better for 15k. I got my 460 for 17k with 90k miles.

wickedtaco

I would pass on this and look @ a Gs460, however, a lower mileage 430 can be found for much less.

This is in the classifieds. Offer to pay 1/2 for transport and negotiate.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lex...ianza-t1s.html

GL

brucelee1

iTrader: (2)

Don't buy that car. The price is way too high and the 06 does not have a good reputation for reliability.
I paid 14.9 for my 08 with 94K miles on it.

tgalloway

Well here are a couple more
http://denver.craigslist.org/ctd/5803718297.html

http://www.greeleynissan.com/used-Gr...CE1KS4A0027365

these things are priced stupid high

RXGS

iTrader: (2)

I wouldn't say stupid high, these cars hold their value really well. A lot of it has to do too with where you are, so maybe looking out of state might be a good option

screwduppp

what the grand master lexus said

imind

have heard of this issue as well and narrowly avoided the purchase myself (thank you, clublexus forum!)...i just bought an 08 gs350 with 130k miles in cleveland, OH...listed at 11.5k, talked down to 10.5k. never been happier and you can do much better for 15k.

lexman52

I just purchased a 2007 gs 350 for 14k with 66k miles. That is a ridiculous PRICE.. You can do a lot better