I'm looking at a 2011 GS350 and I'm not sure what generation it is and can't seem to find it here. I've googled it and some say 2011 is the 4th generation but I'm not sure this is correct. Also, what is the overall opinion of these cars (2011) quality wise and how do they stack up against the 2011 LS460.

 

The 2013 is the 4th gen, my guess is yours in the 3rd gen.

The LS is in a class by itself in most every way

 

2011 GS = 3rd Gen

Being that it was the final run of that gen, theoretically it's the best for that generation. They worked out a lot of bugs from 2006, although people were/are still complaning about minor things. From my experience, brake dust/squealing and rattles were the major annoyances. Great car though.

LS is a totally different car....can't compare the two.

 

Looking for a black 2011 GS350 as well. Currently leasing a 2011 Accord Coupe. Hopefully a good 2011 GS will be easy to track down come next year. My Accord lease ends in October.

 

2011 GS350 is a 3rd Generation model GS with a 6th Generation navigation.

 

If you are ever unsure of the generation of a car, just check Wikipedia. Nearly every car you could hope to search for is listed there, by generation, often with fairly good detail about international market variations, engines, and other significant running changes.

 

very true

1993-1997 GS300 1st Generation
1998-2005 GS300/GS400/GS430 2nd Generation
2006-2011 GS300/GS350/GS430/GS460/GS450h 3rd Generation
2013+ GS350/GS450h 4th Generation

Each model has a cycle refresh apart from the latest so far