Ok i have decided i want to get a 2006 GS 300 i have seen..73,000 miles looks clean.I originally was going to try and get an ES 350 but have decided to go with something a little more sporty.I checked the carfax on it and it had two separate accident damage reports..both the same area (front left impact).Anything i need to be concerned about with the GS300 from 2006??Thanks a lot Lexus ownere.

 

that was the first year of the 3rd gen gs and the last year with the inline 3.0l 6. after that the 3gs went to the 3.5 v6.

good engine, but thirsty.

good luck.

 

it was same GR engine as 3.5l, just 3.0l and 50hp less. So should be less thirsty, and a bit less powerful too.

 

I believe the AWD models had some issues

My guess on pricing, $12-13K

 

are you thinking about JDP reports on GS350 AWD? If so, that was due to ML stereo which was not unique to AWD but somehow JDP recorded it only for AWD model.

 

I was told by a dealership that they had reliability issues with the AWD drivetrain

 

Carbon buildup and oil consumption starting around the 100k mark. The 300 is a bit underpowered for the car and it has the older generation Nav. I would rather get a 2007 gs350. What's the price on the car you are considering?

 

$13,900....also it is RWD..fully loaded for 2006.Think its a good buy?You think i may have some issues following the 100k mark?

 

I would stay away from the 06 300 especially the awd a rwd 07 350 would be a better choice.Now if you go with a 430 the difference in mpg is minimal and its a trusty v8,Just my 2 pennies

 

Thanks for the advice...i just started checking out a 07 450h GS and that seems like it might be even BETTER...more mileage (100,250) and about the same price and upon doing a little research so far it seems like a rock solid choice..very few problems i can find on it if any.Im going to check this forum a bit to see what you guys have been posting about it.

 

How do you define thirsty? I get about 22 mpg in mostly stop n' go driving. From a 10 year old, 3700 lb. awd luxury car with a 245 hp V6. The 3.0 is a crap engine, for it's oil burning habits, but it is not a gas guzzler.

 

Not true. Of all the stupid things that go wrong with the 3rd Gen GS, the AWD drivetrain has been bulletproof, as far as I know.

 

I agree. That 4.3 V8 may well be the ultimate Lexus motor. Before the direct injection bungle, and hey, don't you wish you had a V8?

 

Great car, but the luggage space is pitifully small, due to the batteries.