Used Lexus Mileage Discrepancy

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Jun 29, 2012 | 06:55 AM

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GQD_GS4

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If you are second-guessing yourself on buying this car, don't buy it. It will be stuck in the back of your head the entire time you own the car.

Jun 29, 2012 | 08:01 AM

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Ty419

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Originally Posted by Joeb427

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6 model years or newer/less than 70,000 miles.
When does that 7th year begin?Sept?
That '06 GS is probably over on miles.

O yeah. I forgot about the miles.

Nevermind...

Jun 29, 2012 | 09:50 AM

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mmarshall

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If it has the notorious 3.0L V6, which I believe was used in the 3Gen 2006 models before being replaced by the 3.5L, the 3.0L was noted for sludge/gel/failure issues if the oil and filter weren't changed religiously. If regular oil changes can't be documented or proved, I'd avoid it.

Jun 29, 2012 | 10:11 AM

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Mischievious GS

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Originally Posted by mmarshall

Ahh...I just saw this. I automatically thought that the 2006 GS300 used the same 2JZ-GE that it used in it's predecessors. I was thinking that the 2JZ was bulletproof, but now you've brought this to my attention. I'm don't have any experience with the 3GR, so I have no idea how well they last compared to the 2JZ.

Judging from the maint records, all maint work was performed by a certified Lexus dealership, so it seems pretty decent on that end. It doesn't show anything not done by the dealership, so I have no clue if it was done every 3000 miles.