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Old Nov 26, 2021 | 03:37 PM
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Looking at buying a awd lexus v6 older model to mostly use as my island car.
Wants- v6, awd, $10k or under, 2006-2011ish
currently have a 2007 Sienna with a 3.5L & love this engine.
What Lexus models should I look at?
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Old Nov 26, 2021 | 08:39 PM
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Welcome. Not really sure what you're looking for as i don't believe there's been an ls350.

maybe an es350?
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Old Nov 26, 2021 | 08:44 PM
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well technically lol the LS 500 really is an LS 350, but i figure it's gotta be an IS 350 (L and I are even next to each other on the keyboard)
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Old Nov 26, 2021 | 09:39 PM
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Just really wondering if there is a similar reliable sedan to the Lexus Ls350 I should be looking at... used to drive Subaru Legacy, but it's gutless...
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Old Nov 27, 2021 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Jsends
Just really wondering if there is a similar reliable sedan to the Lexus Ls350 I should be looking at... used to drive Subaru Legacy, but it's gutless...
What are you talking about Ls350?
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Old Nov 27, 2021 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Bob04
What are you talking about Ls350?
Sorry.. it's the gs350 I've noticed.
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Old Nov 27, 2021 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Jsends
Just really wondering if there is a similar reliable sedan to the Lexus Ls350 I should be looking at... used to drive Subaru Legacy, but it's gutless...
There is not, and never has been, a Lexus LS350 model. The first LS was a 400. There has been an ES350, a GS350, an IS350, an LX350 and an NX350. If you want anyone to help you, you have to help us understand what you are looking for.
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It's the gs350 that caught my eye.
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Old Nov 27, 2021 | 05:17 PM
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The 07-11 AWD GS350 sounds like it would work out. The IS350 was also available in AWD as well.

The IS250 also came as with an AWD option and is more common from my experience. It’s much slower than the 350 cars.
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Old Nov 27, 2021 | 06:54 PM
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Thread title has now been changed to GS350 from LS350.

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Old Nov 28, 2021 | 04:42 AM
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Love my 18 GS,not too big or small. It's a great driving machine.
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Old Nov 28, 2021 | 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by tex2670
There is not, and never has been, a Lexus LS350 model. The first LS was a 400. There has been an ES350, a GS350, an IS350, an LX350 and an NX350. If you want anyone to help you, you have to help us understand what you are looking for.
China-only, but it does exist.
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Old Nov 28, 2021 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
Welcome. Not really sure what you're looking for as i don't believe there's been an ls350.

maybe an es350?

The OP specified V6/AWD from 2006-2011. The ES did not offer AWD in that period.....at least that I know of.

I'd go with an RX....it seems to satisfy the OP's criteria.
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Old Nov 29, 2021 | 08:44 AM
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No AWD ES until this generation
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Old Nov 29, 2021 | 11:22 AM
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While 3rd gen GS looks nice, 4th gen is significantly different. I would look for a '13+ model. May cost a few more grand but will be worth it.
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