GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

01 330Ci or 01 GS300

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Old 07-28-04 | 07:12 AM
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BMW are pathetic when it comes to reliability:
1998 528i purchased new with extended warranty $47K
1) Transmission replaced - 50K miles
2) Wiper motor twice
3) AC is currently noisy -67K miles
4) Cub holder broke - $75 to replace
5) Molding around windsheild cracked and falling off
6) Electrical gremlins, the tilt starts tilting automatically when you are driving BMW tech laughed
7) Brake jobs at $500 a piece every 20K miles without exception
8) Cooling fans replaced twice.

It amazes me people buy the BMW BS. I mean the cars break down and cost a fortune to maintain.

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1) $6.85 for felt for interior noises and 80 hours in my time. If I did not car about noises I would never have to touch the car. With routine oil changes I beleive you are good for 150K before any major repairs. I have 26K on my original brakes and they still look new. There is no comparison in quality and reliabilty, Lexus wins hands down between Big Money Wasted and Lexus.
Old 07-28-04 | 07:13 AM
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I drove my 325 to work yesterday and today, so I have a few more coments.

-One thing I have to say is that the BMW allows you to "feel" the road better. This can be good or bad. This is great when I am driving to car hard and I'm really into the drive, but bad when I'm just cruising to work and the road surface isn't that great.

-Also, the BMW seems to take "more work" to drive.

-The BMW feels like it is easier to drive faster. So I tend to speed more when I drive the BMW. (bad for my insurance rate)

I like both cars, but for different reasons. Because my commute is 20 miles each way, I prefer the Lexus as a daily driver.
Old 07-28-04 | 09:26 AM
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yeah it's true that you drive faster in a bmw. at least i do.
i know it's just a lousy excuse, but each time i go thru corners i wanna breeze thru .. while if i was in a comfy sedan i'd be more cruising. totally different attitude to driving. that's partly why i dont' mind the switch too, cuz i'm fine w/ driving it easy w/ the right car and right mindset. what a difference road feel can make.

i'm more pissed abt my dealership too .. cuz they're a top-seller in canada for bmws, but their servicing makes me think they're trying to cheat me. lots'a bs i need to work thru. but then, it's more the dealer than the brand.

once again, what are the common problems in the GS i should be aware of ??
Old 07-29-04 | 05:58 AM
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Another thing you may want to keep in mind is speed. If this is important to you I'd highly recommend
going for the GS400. After a 330ci, GS3 may seem slow to you. A GS4 is actually faster than the 330ci.

Here's the 0-60 numbers:

330ci - 6.1 sec.

GS300 - 7.8 sec.

GS400 - 5.9 sec.

As for problems to look out for, well it's a Lexus. They don't have problems.

Good luck with your decision.
Old 07-29-04 | 09:47 AM
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that's true, maybe an even a bit earlier yr of gs4?
Old 07-29-04 | 09:54 AM
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true, thanx for the heads up !

what about the MPG ?? right now i'm going at 16mpg on city driving. what kinda real city numbers should i be expecting for the GS3 and GS4 (both 400 & 430) ?

do all GS models come w/ HIDs ? a friend said that german's xenons are way better than the japanese's .. any truth to that ? mine right now is pretty good, but i'm not sure how the GS's are.

btw, i notice that there aren't so many preowned GS in the market .. i take that as actually good news! seems like the owners aren't willing to part w/ it.

also, should i wait till the new GS comes out? I like the current model way more !

thanx a ton !

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Old 07-29-04 | 10:14 AM
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believe it or not, gs3 and gs4 all have practically idential gas mileage, 18 and 23/24. the 6 cylinders on the gs3 does NOT safe gas AT ALL.

gs430 all have hid. gs400 was an option, later yrs gs400 mostly got hid. gs300 from 98-00 i think it was option but most of the didnt' have it. the newer ones they are option and more common

yes, gs is a good car to keep. honestly, i can let go of my is300 if needed, but i wn't get go of my gs4

the new gs it should be on show floor next spring to summer
Old 07-29-04 | 10:50 AM
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i'm not too surprised .. i read in the early 90's that the initial LS400 had better mileage than one of the subarus (can't remember if it's 4 or 6 cyl)!

does the GS4 have the same engine as the LS4?
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