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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 09:55 AM
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Hello guys, i am new here and i am trying to find some buyers information about gs300. I looked into a FAQ and there are not any informations about buying used car and give atention during buying, what is good to look for , some good advices if you could give me...

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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 11:31 AM
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Hi....there is plenty of information discussing the 06 GS300...just search...but if it was me I'd look at a different model...
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 09:19 PM
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Why? U mean a gs 350 or gs450 ? I think, that gs300 will have enough power and now i do not want to have a hybrid, because i do a low trips, not big ones
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Old Jul 8, 2015 | 07:22 AM
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You'll find out why the GS300 isn't the optimal choice after a search. Go ahead, take a look.
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Old Jul 9, 2015 | 04:50 AM
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But what i look for? Which tags? I cant browse every topic in this section...Just tell me pls what is good to look for. Thank you
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Old Jul 9, 2015 | 01:38 PM
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Here you go.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...e-misfire.html
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 08:00 AM
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Thank you a lot . Any other problems?Or something important?
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 08:11 AM
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Just stay away from 2006 gs300/gs350 even 07 gs300. Some are fortunate enough not to have any problem, but majority have problem.
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 10:13 AM
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Is that same problems for cars which are saled in Europe?I live in Czech Republic, so i am not sure if that problems are global or just only in cars for America? So GS300 2008 will be ok? Thank you very much
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by LuxuryLow
Thank you a lot . Any other problems?Or something important?
You need more than that lol? If your unlucky enough to get one that has this problem and has not been rebuilt yet you up ******** creek.
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 10:24 AM
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No, but if i buy a 08 GS 300, problém solved, isnt it?Especially if its only 06-07 years problém.
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 11:40 AM
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I don't know where you are but they don't make an 08 GS 300 in the states, it's a 350. From what I understand it's a bad engine design so I'm guessing no matter the year there's always the potential for the problem to arise. Or maybe it never will but why even take the chance/
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 11:56 AM
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I dont know how its mark in US, but in Europe its everything gs300 no matter of year production. Is it true that Lexus for US market are made it in Canada and Lexus for Europe is made in Japan? Because i read something about it, that the problems are especially cars for and US market...
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 01:14 PM
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All GS for North America are made in Japan...not sure anywhere else. The 3.0L V6 with DI has been a problem for Lexus. I can't speak for the UK version...but I suggest you do plenty of research in your market area to see if it exhibits the same problems.
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 01:55 PM
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I asked on czech forum, but there are not so many users as here, so still waiting for answers....hopefully i get some informations....
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