View Poll Results: 3GS Owners: How you do really feel about your purchase?
Ecstatic. Perfect. Couldn't be happier. Highly recommended. Would buy again.
80
36.53%
Pleased. A few things here and there really bother me, but overall pretty good.
103
47.03%
Meh. So, so. As bad as it is, it was the best of the lot in this price range.
13
5.94%
Disappointed. I can live with it, but I'll be looking to trade or sell soon.
16
7.31%
Furious. Worst decision I've ever made with $50k. Not recommended. For sale/already sold.
7
3.20%
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3GS Owners: How happy are you now?
01-28-08, 02:20 PM
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I've had my 07 GS350 AWD for a little over a year now, and If I was buying a car today, I'd get another one. Granted it took a few mods to make me happy, but happy I am.
What I did:
1.) Swapped the run-flats for Michelin Energy All seasons Touring tires.
2.) Had the Brake Pads swapped out for Dustless ones.
3.) Got rid of the dreaded Windshield Creaks and Rattles.
So, after a year and over 16,000 miles, I have a car that I really love and am convinced that it is the best car on the road for me!
What I did:
1.) Swapped the run-flats for Michelin Energy All seasons Touring tires.
2.) Had the Brake Pads swapped out for Dustless ones.
3.) Got rid of the dreaded Windshield Creaks and Rattles.
So, after a year and over 16,000 miles, I have a car that I really love and am convinced that it is the best car on the road for me!
01-28-08, 08:41 PM
#93
Lexus Fanatic
Yeah, I've been kicking myself for not sticking with Infiniti. It is hands down the better drivers car and my year in a G35 revealed no reliability issues. With the recent issues from Lexus, these 2 brands are close in reliability imo.
I too, love my GS....both of them. I was driving my wife's car yesterday and I could swear it feels sportier. The 3GS is the most stylish car in the line-up. May not be the best looking but it is the most stylish Lexus.
I too, love my GS....both of them. I was driving my wife's car yesterday and I could swear it feels sportier. The 3GS is the most stylish car in the line-up. May not be the best looking but it is the most stylish Lexus.
01-29-08, 07:24 AM
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Anyway, I am a current owner of 2000 GS, I like it a lot, no complaints. Did some mods to it, some were good, some I regert...still the car is running like a champ with 81k. I am in the market for another car for my wife...we are looking at the 2009 E class or the 2008/09 GS...I am leaning more towards the GS...as I am reading through this thread, I am not getting convinced on the GS
...I'll just keep on reading.
01-29-08, 10:41 AM
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^ Just remember, never own a german car out of warranty. So if you plan to lease or trade the MB in 4 years, go for it. You already own a 2GS for 8 yrs w/81k miles - 'nuff said . . .
01-29-08, 11:55 AM
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2GS vs. 3GS -- a warning
If you get a 3GS, you may well be VERY disappointed coming from a 2GS.
Every time I drive my son's 2GS, which used to be my 2GS, I remember how much more comfortable the 2GS is.
But, if driver comfort isn't important to you, the 3GS is a better car in almost all other respects than the 2GS.
01-30-08, 10:25 AM
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NesTea, do what I did. Next time your GS is in for service, ask the dealer for a 3GS loaner, tell them you are thinking of buying one. This way you get an extended road test w/out a Lexus employee sitting next to you. After driving the loaner for 2 days, I had no concerns about the 3GS. . .
01-30-08, 10:35 AM
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NesTea, do what I did. Next time your GS is in for service, ask the dealer for a 3GS loaner, tell them you are thinking of buying one. This way you get an extended road test w/out a Lexus employee sitting next to you. After driving the loaner for 2 days, I had no concerns about the 3GS. . .
usually i get the RX or ES, didn't know I can request one.
01-30-08, 11:44 AM
#99
Lexus Test Driver
I think the seats itself are actually more comfortable in the 3GS than the 2GS. If you are over 6 ft tall, you might have problem with head room, tall people have to adjust the seat lower which makes the seating position less comfortable.
01-30-08, 11:46 AM
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NesTea, do what I did. Next time your GS is in for service, ask the dealer for a 3GS loaner, tell them you are thinking of buying one. This way you get an extended road test w/out a Lexus employee sitting next to you. After driving the loaner for 2 days, I had no concerns about the 3GS. . .
I've only seen RX/ES/IS
01-30-08, 04:37 PM
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i sold my 06 GS but was overall happy with the experience. no car i've owned has had the interior styling of the lexus... it was easy to maintain, easy to work on and overall a very practical luxury car. i definitely would go back to lexus as a daily driver.
im not convinced about lexus' push into the performance market (i.e. IS-F) no matter what you tell me about how it does on the track, it still leaves something to be desired...
i know i will get roasted for this, but for performance, i am personally a porsche fanatic. and u cannot say that porsche is not affordable if u are a lexus owner. u can get a good CPO 996 for about $36K, a great 997 for about $54K. that being said, i do agree with what some people have said about german auto reliability as the porsches have been hit with RMS and intermediate shaft issues for quite a while. to sum it up Lexus for the DD, and Porsche for performance. there could not be a better combo!!!
im not convinced about lexus' push into the performance market (i.e. IS-F) no matter what you tell me about how it does on the track, it still leaves something to be desired...
i know i will get roasted for this, but for performance, i am personally a porsche fanatic. and u cannot say that porsche is not affordable if u are a lexus owner. u can get a good CPO 996 for about $36K, a great 997 for about $54K. that being said, i do agree with what some people have said about german auto reliability as the porsches have been hit with RMS and intermediate shaft issues for quite a while. to sum it up Lexus for the DD, and Porsche for performance. there could not be a better combo!!!
01-30-08, 08:43 PM
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In Northern CA at my dealer, I've only seen RXs and ESs, as well as, I'm sorry to say, lots and lots of other brands. The last time they gave me a Jeep. I was not a happy camper. I asked to wait for Lexus, but they said they were out of them.
02-23-08, 03:15 PM
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12k miles and happy.
I have owned ONE Volvo C70, ONE Audi A4, and ONE BMW 530 and my opinion on those is ONE and done! Not too interested in owning another...so far I would buy a 2nd Lexus if in the market.
I have owned ONE Volvo C70, ONE Audi A4, and ONE BMW 530 and my opinion on those is ONE and done! Not too interested in owning another...so far I would buy a 2nd Lexus if in the market.