ChgoTony

Hello.

New to this forum but not new to Lexus. Own a CT200, RX350 and still own a 1997 ES300 (love that old ES.)

It's time to trade in the CT and get something "fun." After some research, I'm giving serious consideration to the 2013 GS350. Look for something off a lease and under 40K miles.

My question is ... Are their different models? What should I be looking for? Looking out for?
Most likely I'll make things simple and trade in the CT and pick up a Certified Used GS350 at a Lexus dealer.

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance for any help.

dchar

1) GS350 with Premium package
-You just want a GS and want the cheapest way to get one.
-18" wheels
-Has basic luxury features like rain-sensing wipers and heated/ventilated seats
-Most (almost all) GS are equipped with Nav

2) GS350 F-sport
-You want a GS that is a bit more sporty and has more aggressive styling (different front bumper, grille, and 19" graphite wheels).
-Adaptive sport suspension with Sport S+ mode
-Aluminum interior trim with option of getting Cabernet red leather
-16-way power driver seat

3) GS350 with Luxury package
-You want the most comfortable and most luxurious GS in the lineup.
-18" wheels (changed to 19" wheels in 2015)
-Everything included in premium in addition to memory for both front seats, semi-aniline leather, rear side sunblinds, 18-way power front seats, rear climate and radio controls, adaptive suspension (has Sport S+ but not as aggressively tuned)

If you go for later model years like 2014 and 2015, you will get small improvements such as power folding mirrors (2014+), subscription-free HD radio traffic data rather than subscription-based XM traffic (2014+), Enform remote and app (2015), revised infotainment system (2015), more refinement such as dual-pane windows (all 2015).

ChgoTony

Appreciate the explanation.