I've been wanting a gs for a long time now and I'm finally getting close to getting one. My decision is between a one owner Lexus maintained 2006 or a 2 owner unknown maintenance 2007. The links are below two I'm considering, it would be awesome if you guys could take the time to help me out and give me your opinion of the two.

https://www.jiddmotors.com/2007-lexus-gs-350-c-5430.htm

http://www.millennium2211.com/2006-L...-53215/6194396

I really like the 2006 due to the maintenance but I know the 2006's have more problems.

thanks!!

 

If you go on the Lexus owners website or download the app, you can put in the VIN number and see the service records of the cars, at least for stuff done at the dealership, the 07 looks to be in great condition and it's definitely the better engine of the two.

 

Let me make the choices easy for you. Stay away from 2006 gs300....period!

Get 07 gs350 from this option u have.

 

Wow the 2007 looks very clean for the milage it has. I'd definitely for it if I were to choose between these two.

 

The 07 hands down. Has the Premium package with the rear sun-shade (totally useless but cool to have), the park assist that beeps when you're about to run a kid over, and headlight washer (great for getting pedestrians or baby cousins wet as you drive by them)

But no the extra 80hp on the 350 should be enough incentive for you to pick the 07 instead of the 06.

 

2007 end of story

 

350 over 300 any day all day. No brainer.

 

350 over 300 over here also, for reliability issues (even though I haven't seen any problems on my friend's gs300).

The MPG range on the 300 though.... it's pretty stellar lol. I have a friend who steps on the gas pedal like it owed him money and he still gets 24-26mpg.

Me driving it after a fresh tank, on my habitual pedal movements (not too harsh and not too easy), and i got an easy 30mpg after 150mi.

 

Yeah the 350 would probably be the better choice. But in either case, tey to get a PPI before you buy

 

Thanks for all the input guys, I really appreciate it. I've also been thinking about possibly getting an RX instead. How does the reliability fare in them compared to a gs350? Would be looking at a rx330 or rx350.

 

They're both highly reliable, but for cars that are about a decade old (I assume you'll be looking at RXs from around 2006-2008) the most important question is how well the cars were taken care of by the prior owners. Of course, the GS will be immensely better to drive!

Also, first time I've ever heard someone cross-shop a sport sedan and an SUV!

 

Or a gs460. It's a step up from the 350. The engine is silky smooth.

 

Well I was about to get an RX as an upgrade from my old ES330, but ended up with the GS. So yes, there are cross-shoppers, especially us brand-loyal.

The RX is a good choice, but on many of the used gasoline powered ones I've seen, they have leaking steering racks at that age. Its an expensive repair, because the sub-frame has to be dropped slightly and the parts aren't cheap either.