Gah I remember wanting one of these in high school. Always loved the design of these, even better than the 4th Gen. I picked up an 07 RWD last year and absolutely love it. Timeless design.

@JazeebAbdul97

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats! How is it holding up? Any issues you encountered with the 07?

@m.g9282

2 жыл бұрын

@@JazeebAbdul97 Thanks! So far, just a slight oil consumption issue which ruined my catalytic converter. I started using Marvel Mystery Oil, and replaced the converter. Hasn't burned as much if any Oil for a while now.

@JazeebAbdul97

2 жыл бұрын

@@m.g9282 glad to hear its not a major one. I am planning to get one, the 07 model soon.

@ByKhato

Жыл бұрын

hopefully I get this as my first Lexus next week!

@ByKhato

Жыл бұрын

Update: I got it 💪🏽

This is my favorite older Lexus! These are gorgeous cars

4:06 I actually like that it says "All Auto" bc then it takes the guesswork out of that if you need to share your car with someone else. And it shows how premium & upscale this car is as well

This 2GR V6, being on the RWD platform was actually called the 2GR-FSE, and it made more power than the 2GR-FE in the FWD-based cars that used this motor. We had it on our 2011 Venza, and even at 268HP it was shockingly fast.

@bubblelex5051

Жыл бұрын

I have an 08 es350 with 272 hp and it is sports car fast. Its shocking.

@sesh3508

10 ай бұрын

My 08 IS350 was an animal as well, I can see why people swap these motors into old MR-2s often.

That's actually pretty smart hiding the buttons you're not going to use often. They should have pulled the odometer, fuel door, and trunk buttons outside though, those are used more than the dimmer or mirror adjusters.

@fj717

2 жыл бұрын

Fuel and trunk were moved to the outside in the 08+ models. Lexus did a great job on this gen GS.

@evansmith8621

2 жыл бұрын

I love that about mine

I own this car in this trim from this year, but in a different color. My wife has a 2008 RAV4 AWD with the 2GR-FE, and both cars never hurt for getup. They move. The RAV4 feels quite a bit different with it's long gears & completely different power delivery through it's 4-speed, and it doesn't feel terribly confidence inspiring in the corners. My GS on the other hand with some Bridgestone Turanza Quiet-trac's on the OEM 17's is a silky ride that inspires confidence in the corners and moves it's weight around very predictably. It only loses traction under 45mph-ish when you give it weight transfer, I have been quite impressed with the performance as well as the driving dynamics of my GS. I enjoyed your video, it's nice to see more reviewers in this space. However, I do feel that if you're going to do car reviews, you should include some driving footage and also more detailed information about the driving experience itself, not just the features of the car as it sits parked. I assure you it will be a valuable use of your time and effort because there is a healthy market of people who want to know how a car feels when they are researching them. I appreciate your work, and I will be tuning into more of your videos for sure.

Finally! Awesome thorough review! I've test driven both GS350 & GS450H the latter being a special experience. Found a couple of GS350 AWD models in the northwest as an AZ resident owning a Cali/ AZ 07' ES350 the heat just runs the fine Lexus leather

I just recently bought a 2006 GS 300 and I absolutely love the car. To drive, it’s amazing!

I feel awesome seeing this video, just bought a 2010 last year, love it!!!!!! thanks brother

I have an 11 AWD, I am in love with it. Notice how the front has an almost SUV type gap. I just installed new struts, it seemed high, but it settled to the factory height. Hump is the front diff. Those cars are reliable as the flames of hell. That chassis is sold internationally as the "Crown" its its own brand. They are used for Police and Taxi, like Crown Vics. Very heavy duty car.

@HarrisChoudhry

10 ай бұрын

How are you refering to the tire gap or ground clearance?

@alb12345672

10 ай бұрын

@@HarrisChoudhry tire gap. The spec is a bit different for the AWD,.

Proud Lexus owner here! and I can say that nothing beats the quality build and long term performance of my 2005 ES330!!! Amazing

I have always wanted the GS460 for some reason. I just LOVE how this body style looks

This car started out with the same engines from the 2nd generation, the GS 300 with the 3.0, then the 430 with the 4.3. In 2007-2008 it became the GS 350 with the 3.5 and the GS460 with the 4.6. The GS460 is the only one with the 8 speed automatic

@kgisabeast

2 жыл бұрын

The 06 GS300 didn’t have the 2JZ from the previous gens

@jacobyo99

2 жыл бұрын

@@kgisabeast you’re right. I remembered that it was a V6 not an inline.

Have always loved the GS in general no matter which gen! I bought a white on red 2016 GS350 F-Sport almost two years ago with 41k miles for $29k (Original MSRP $58k) which replaced a 2017 IS200t F-Sport & has been amazing so far & planning on keeping it for a very long time. My friend has a 1999 GS400 that he's owned for many years.

Yet another great reveiw. Honeslty the hump kinda bothered me when I bought it but after dailying it for a month or so, I've gotten use to it. I shall find out about the rotisserie chickens...

I own the same car in black. 227,000 original miles still runs like new.

another great video as always, would love to see a facelift lexus ls400 with the vvti 1uz. Love all of the toyota love this channel has been getting!

I had a 2016 IS 300 AWD with that same hump. I believe it's there to accommodate the AWD system transfer case. This is my first time watching one of your videos and I really liked it. 👍

Very timeless design. It came out in 2005 for the 2006 model year and gotta say looks wayy newer than that, can easily pass as a 2010. Heck, the interior looks like a 2013 car.

FYI: the 3.5 being the 2GR-FE was rated at 280HP, then was later rated at 268. There was no decrease in power though. And the Tacoma never got this 2GR-FE, it used the 1GR-FE from the 4runner. The current one uses the 2GR-FKS engine though. The 3UZ was discontinued before this generation, the only V8 offered was the 4.6 (can't remember the engine code).

@kgisabeast

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard the 3rd Gen GS350 and 2nd gen IS were faster than the generations after

@mez6256

2 жыл бұрын

@@kgisabeast yes long gearing less torque in the new one

@zachtravers1

2 жыл бұрын

The RWD version of the 2GR was actually the 2GR-FSE which had more power.

@anthonyb2990

Жыл бұрын

The engine in this GS 350 was not the same as the 280HP in the ES 350, they were upped to 305 HP which is why they like 91 octane.

@JobiWan144

Жыл бұрын

I think the 4.3 L V8 was offered early in this generation, and they switched to the 4.6 L partway through the generation's production.

Love Lexus, it’s crazy the UK never got the 350 models

I have loved this body style since it came out. If I had to consider a used Lexus, this is up there at the top of my list. I love how much more modern they can look with some lighting upgrades & an infotainment system upgrade to give a bigger display that has Apple CarPlay & Android Auto. And if you throw in some ambient lighting, it would look more like a recent modern Lexus. The body shape & points have aged very well

@caxtoneokoth5618

2 ай бұрын

I can’t find an infotainment system with Apple car play I’ve upgraded everything else people don’t believe mine is a 2010

would really enjoy one of these as my next car

People never knew that this gs model is based on the Toyota crown 👑

I have a 2010 gs350 I bought in 2017 with 80,000 miles on it for 17k. I have 125,000 miles on it now and have had not one problem with this vehicle whatsoever (thank God). It’s all wheel drive and a tank in the snow! My wife loves it and still gets compliments on it to this day. We thought about upgrading to a rx350 cuz she wants an suv but we don’t want another car pmt if we don’t have to. My 2011 maxima has 71,000 miles on it and is mint as well. Both are garage kept . When I got the Lexus I was in need of a car due to my 05 maxima finally dying , it had 220,000 miles on it and the second transmission in it started to go and it was blowing smoke and the rear wheel bearings were going. Everything happened at once and I found the Lexus at a local car dealership and was sold on it. It is just an amazing car. Although I have to put a quart of oil in it in between oil changes but I heard that’s normal. I don’t think we’ll ever get rid of it.

I have the '13 GS 350 and it's a perfect car, this one is very similar. I've driven the 430 with the V8 and it's tremendous as well.

Hi zac i own the 2007 gs 450h close to 350 HP I HAVE THE CVT TRANSMISSION IT WAS A LITTLE WEIRD AT FIRST KNOW IM USED TO IT I WANTED GOLD EXTERIOR AND ONLY BUY Beige leather interior s love All the features including hidden buttons on fold out panel being hybrid i get unique 19 inch alloy wheels and boot spoiler i wish it had dvd built in screens in about 2 years im considering buying a 2008 LS 600 H WITH 5 LITRE V8 GREAT VIDEO CHEERS STEVO 🍀🍀🍀🍀

Going to pick up a gs450h next week! I'm so exited to finally own it!

@bagchasingbandit6274

Жыл бұрын

How do you like it?

@SchlechteBewertung

Жыл бұрын

@@bagchasingbandit6274 i love it! The driving is so smooth and the Power delivery is insane. Everybody who tries my car also sais that its awesome how the car starts rolling in EV-mode. I am very happy :)

Great review! I would love to see a review of the Toyota FJ Cruiser

@ShootingCars

2 жыл бұрын

I have one on my channel!

@the_random9718

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShootingCars ah okay, I did not know that, I’m a fairly new viewer 👍

Super cool! I’m going to see someone selling this exact car soon. Does it have Bluetooth?

With great gas mileage and reliability and good sounds

1:07 in 2006 they are extremely good making the same power as the turbo I6 from bmw at the same time .

This was a wonderful video! Just one question. Is their Bluetooth?

@Alexokratis

Жыл бұрын

Only in the Facelift Model from 2008+, however it is fairly easy to add Bluetooth functionality with some handywork for about 50$.

I ran to the comment section..that's a 2GR-FSE..The camry from tha same year came with 2GR-FE, same for the RAV4 and AVALON

The 3GS one of the best cars made

Always liked the GS

I don't remember if it was the same year, but I test drove this before buying my ES350, and it had COMICALLY bad head room. That's the only thing about this car I didn't like.

Fortuitous that this very exact video came out as I just put down a deposit for a red ♥️ 2007 GS 350.

@alb12345672

2 жыл бұрын

Great car, I have an 11. There are no problems with it to speak about. Only thing is some suggest to change the waterpump.

How did it compare to the Avalon? Witch would you prefer? :)

My fav GS.

Best GS imo. They did cut some corners on the new gen. This looks better and really love the styling inside out overall. Also yes, the humps n hips you mentioned are only on the AWD models and really are a bit of a bummer.

@alb12345672

2 жыл бұрын

I love my 11 GS AWD. I could not imagine trading it for something else.

You forgot to mention that they burn oil😂 I still have mine and I love it. I just add an extra 2 quarts and I’m good to go.

Between the ES 300/330/350 and GS 350, how would you compare the ride quality?

YES YES YES AMAZING CAR YES YES YES YES YES If I didnt have a 2013 GS AWD id have this

I bought an '07 ES but originally wanted this GS but Beyond liking the body style & looks the '07 generation GS generation doesn't seem to be reliable like my '07 ES350 I don't see many GS350s on the road like i do my ES350 that are everywhere so it makes me glad i didn't get the GS

So is the gs350 like the Avalon or Camry because it kinda looks like the Avalon and the Camry looks like the ls460 that's just my opinion.

Lovely car, review the 2006-2013 lexus is350!

These cars are great once the suspension is modified. Bought an 09 350rwd in black and tan. Gorgeous but floaty compared to my previous 08 535i (n54 engine yikes). Put some bc coilovers and a megan strut bar on it. SO much better driving experience. Actually feel connected to the road.

@JobiWan144

Жыл бұрын

I am also curious about this mod. How does the driving experience in the GS compare to the 5-series?

@Sooflojoe

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, 110% better. I have upgraded kyb shocks, as well as a Megan rear strut bar. Lower profile 40 series Nitto tires. My car rips through corners and screams from a stop light. Yet, rides smooth as a Lexus. Great car!

@juanmolina9815

Жыл бұрын

I just found this same car with 79k miles for $10k… is it worth getting?

@Sooflojoe

Жыл бұрын

@@juanmolina9815 kinda pricey. But if you're in the market for one and it's been maintained, it could make for a good reliable daily driver.

@paulmeudell4450

5 ай бұрын

That's low mileage on these cars. Grab it.

Awesome car i need one of it just like this one.

Makes me miss my gs460. That car was a tank

Looking to upgrade my ancient LS400 at some point, would like all wheel drive. Wanting to keep the bullet proof reliability, of course. The complexity is a bit ridiculous, you have to hit one button, panel flips down, and then another button to open the trunk or fuel door? Really?

That center console looks like the owner enjoys snort mode from time to time.

The only issue with this car was the back seat was cramped like my g35. Other wise I may have looked to upgrade.

@JobiWan144

Жыл бұрын

What model year G35 do you have? How does the driving experience compare between them?

@ks1ngh27

Жыл бұрын

@@JobiWan144 I have the 08 4dr manual model. The interior space is very similar inside. I haven’t driven the Lexus.

You gotta do a gs460 if possible

@theoparker3404

2 жыл бұрын

460 is a Glorious car😇

@ernadcajic7187

Ай бұрын

I just bought 2008 Lexus gs460 great car love it.

agree that the headlight is pricy to replace...

Is this a 6cyl?

Lexus has one of the best paint jobs out of all car brands . I mean who has a pearl paint job from the factory …….

I always thought that these look just like the first generation GS

Fantastic car when new, almost as good used with 100k+ miles on the clock. Sad we'll never see where Lexus could take the GS, it was discontinued in North America after the 2020 model year. (Or 2021, not sure) I don't see Lexus significantly updating the still available IS/RC models at this point with Western politicians deciding we should have far less choice in cars..and thats coming very soon. I'd be surprised if the IS/RC survives past the '25 model year tbh, and the next IS/RC's may not even have a hybrid option that includes this sweet V6...which saddens me greatly. One of my dream cars is the LC 500 in coupe form, but even used examples with 50k+ miles are outrageously priced these days, doh!🙈

@noble20xx56

10 ай бұрын

For real wtf.

I have an 08 AWD GS 350 and I have the same check engine lights one lol

@gabesolis4610

2 жыл бұрын

Is your catalytic converter bad?

@alb12345672

2 жыл бұрын

@@gabesolis4610 Watch for pinhole exhaust leaks. I patched my exhaust and it runs much better!

@ReidEvers

Жыл бұрын

@@alb12345672 how did you patch it?

Lol...So much wiper fluid for the headlights!!

The engine for this car is not the same as the Toyota U.S 3.5. It's a different engine code. I think that lack of knowledge by the public was its demise.

@damilolaakanni

Жыл бұрын

It's very similar. 2GR-FE for front wheel drive models, 2GR-FSE for the GS. The latter gets more power, but there's not much difference between the two.

Do the ls460

Carmy Glad Blag

These cars are great but once they reach 15 years old they burn a lot of oil.

It’s pearl

Im trying to find a GS460 but cant find any smh

@30minforasn

2 жыл бұрын

Selling one

The lexus version of a g35 sedan.

@kipp4805

2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't that go to the IS350? It's a sports compact sedan that has 0-60 times similar to that of the G37. Maybe the G has more room in the back, idk.

@tag206

2 жыл бұрын

@@kipp4805 i mean if i said g37 sure. But i never mentioned it.

@chrisriley557

2 жыл бұрын

I think the m35 is closer

@ks1ngh27

2 жыл бұрын

So true. I have the g35 and looked at this Lexus but I didn’t see a huge difference to justify upgrading. Similar engine and similar space inside and tech.

All you do is remove the centre divider and it will pass your bottle test. I grade you an F for your efforts.

lmao, I'im 9k down on repairs... if you can find one with less then 100k thats a buy dont do like me and buy one with 180k

@myawdlexus

6 ай бұрын

noo what went out first?

Have a 08 gs 460 forsale.

@joshuarosa3476

Жыл бұрын

Available??

@30minforasn

Жыл бұрын

@@joshuarosa3476 yes im not selling it. Love it every time i drive it.

@krisxaero

Жыл бұрын

Why did you say it's for sale then? Wtf

@30minforasn

Жыл бұрын

@@krisxaero cuz during that time it was

@pistachiodisguisey911

Жыл бұрын

@@30minforasn lmao delete ur comment then u dork

Just wait until one of those buttons fail and you can’t open the gas cap or trunk then it’s super annoying

@krisxaero

Жыл бұрын

Those things almost never fails on a Lexus.

Ps

Lexus holds its value too well, Infiniti G37 depreciates more and is almost as reliable... a better buy.

@pistachiodisguisey911

Жыл бұрын

What’s wrong with having a car that keeps ur value if u have the money

Bro, you complain about things that don't make sense, lol.

Snort mode😂