hello all,

I would like a lexus GS not sure what GS model and thats why im here im going to purchase 1 within the next month an would like advice im leaning towards the GS 400 but never owned a lexus and would like to get advice on wat im in for or what do you guys an gals suggest...

Thanks in advance

The new guy

 

somewhere on this site, ppl have asked the exact same ??? Use the search and if you wanna compare the 400 to 430 there is also a sticky somewhere. Look my friend!!

 

There should be a video tutorial on how to search. An editted version. Start with basic concept then advanced. Maybe more people would do it. I'd hate to see valuable new members shy away from asking questions.

 

Welcome to CL..

 

Welcome
The gs is a well built machine do not fear - i took the plunge not too long ago and have enjoyed it so far... but try get one that has been well taken care of. Parts prices are well within reason (online) for a car like this and Gas consumption is relatively good for a 300 hp 4ltr V8 with ave 20-24 mpg hwy premium gas
As posters above state there are different models and trims available that you can research into to help find out more about the car and to guide you in your purchase.

 

welcome to the club

 

I put regular in my gs300. It gets lousy mileage (19-20). I have put regular and premium through my ls400 and there is absolutely no difference on that car. I am just so used to putting regular in my gs300 that every time I see the 30-40 cent difference I decide not to put it in. Probably it is a good idea in the long run, but I wouldnt worry either way. These aren't that delicate.

 

Bigest question would be how much you want to spend?

 

no they have not... lol j/k

noobs should be FORCED to watch it before they can post and i dont mean play it and fast forward it i mean be forced to watch it. u all starting to see what i mean bout new people showing up asking some ? we have covered a million times then disappearing or staying and doing the same thing. its getting REALLY bad this last month

x2 welcome sir...

try this link OP

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ou-search.html

 

I hope no one buys your car.

 

welcoome to CL. and to answer ur question, id say the gs430

 

chuckles....

x2

 

IMHO: GS300-dont waste ur time(no offense GS3 owners just my op) it gets worse gas mileage than the 400 and 75 hp less. There is no reason IMO to get the 3 over the 4 unless u get a great deal, find a rare Sportdesign or plan to do a swap..The GS400 is a GREAT car.. I owned a 98GS4 Spectra Blue Mica/Tan lthr for about 2yrs from 90k to 140k. Very fast, great looking(same body 98-05), great car for the money, reliable, Good MPG. I do 90% hwy driving and would get 20mpg no problem. Gotta watch out for a few things though: Timing Belt/water pump is a expensive job, should be done at 90k, the Starter is another very expensive job especially for a starter($800+), and the last that i know of but not too much bc it was done b4 i got my GS4 i think are the ball joints. Now that they(GS's 98-00 esp) are getting old watch out for things like worn out interiors(beyond what is acceptable to u bc u have to expect wear), bad bodywork gone bad, excessive hood chips(big$$$ to spray a whole nose), weather stripping on bottom of doors(cheap to replace-common GS thing), 2stock 17's on mine cracked on the inside lip(cheap fix), overall a great car.. i dont sweat mileage too much i look for good maintenance history.. GS430 is what i own now. Everything the GS400 is just with better options.. Wood wheel, Mark Levinson stereo, bigger/better, newer car obv, taillights, grille, etc... Two cons comes to mind is that they eliminated the Tiptronic steering wheel shifters that the 400 had and the 400 felt faster(or maybe i just baby my 430 alot more haha).. Hope this very short reply helps haha.. Welcome to clublex,,, Jay

 

^ The 400 felt faster because throttle response is instantaneous.

Wish I saved up for a few extra months and grabbed myself a GS4 instead of a GS3... Oh well. Now I'll just have to boost her.

 

"^ The 400 felt faster because throttle response is instantaneous."

*Yeah somethng like that haha i read a thread yrs ago about it GS4 has a cable and the 430 has a electronic throttle response..