Gongmonk

Hello, i'm new here and this will be first Lexus purchase so i'm here to seek information and advice.

I'm currently looking at 08 GS460 - 59k miles (probably no warranty) asking $24k.
Second one is 2011 GS350 - 37k miles (100k / 3yrs Warranty) asking $34k drive out.

I liked them both and i'm thinking 2011 is a better buy because it newer and all with warranty but if i can get the 08 GS460 down to around 21k drive out then i'll save some money there hoping nothing wrong with it. I only test drive the 2011 gs350 so far, haven't tried the 08 gs460 yet. What you you guys think? Any advice will help, thanks in advance.

Texas Taco

Buy the V8

ibidu1

iTrader: (1)

For that kind of money I would jump on a LS460.

Gongmonk

What year LS460 you talking about?

ibidu1

iTrader: (1)

I recently purchased a 2010 LS460 for my uncle 60k miles for $31,500 No accidents very clean car. This is the time to buy right now. Tax season is approaching, prices shoot up 10-15%

1QWKGS4

iTrader: (3)

It depends on what you need it for, if you plan on driving it alot for highway trips, the GS350 has better gas mileage. if Gas is not an issue and you want the best overall car the GS460 is much better car than the 350. and a better deal.. The GS460 use same motor & transmission as the LS460 which is the top Lexus model.

Gongmonk

I do drives a lot and gas not really an issue, but GS460 not have the warranty and should i be worry about buying an older car and end up wasting more money fixing?

1QWKGS4

iTrader: (3)

Lexus V8's are the most durable, and reliable engines on the planet. Both my cars (V8 models) is at 9 yr and 15 years old. I have absolutely ZERO problems with them. And GS460 like i said uses same motor as the LS, these engines are the best you'll ever find in any car maker. Solid.

The V8 engines are capable of going over 300K miles if taken cared for.. and has been proven... I plan to drive mine to the wheels literally fall off.. LOL

Gongmonk

I wasn't worry about engine reliability, older car seems to falls apart, little of this little of that need repair like shock, strut, pump, ect... . So i'm thinking the 2011 would last me longer without repairing little things.

darinmg

You are talking about a $10K+ price difference here. You could fix a TON of stuff on the older one for $10K. I'd buy the 460. I recently bought a 2007 GS430 and love the V8. Such a pleasure to drive with the V8 torque. Wouldn't trade it for a 350 for anything....well almost anything :-)

1QWKGS4

iTrader: (3)

Age? i won't worry about how old but rather the mileage of the parts. These cars are built like tanks.

Gongmonk

Thanks for all the inputs. I'll go test drive the 2008 GS460 on Tuesday and if nothing wrong with it then i'll buy it. If not then 2011 350 is my only choice.

vasgs4

GS460 all the way, these cars are extremely reliable. Look at how many mid 90's LS400's are still on Craigslist selling left and right.

Gongmonk

Eh.. the GS460 were sold long ago and they say they still have it. I wasted a day off work and 40 mins drive to that dealer. I guess my only option now is 2011 GS 350.

darinmg

Or keep looking? Lot of money to spend on something you are "settling" for. You owe it to yourself to at least drive a V8 before you commit to the 350.