I’ll say as someone who owns this exact car, make, model, year, etc - I keep my infotainment at Map/Bluetooth and I rarely rarely RARELY if ever use the infotainment. This really is a perfect car

@LMooN85

2 жыл бұрын

Right they complain about the joystick but tbh you hardly if ever really need it..especially while driving!

@730F-Sport

2 жыл бұрын

Same here lmao

@dangeles95

2 жыл бұрын

Nate how many miles do you have on yours now? Still running strong?

@NateSocrates

2 жыл бұрын

@@dangeles95 Hey Dan, I have just shy of 75k miles on the GS and there hasn't been a single repair I've had to make. I do take it in for the recommended check-ups every 5-10k miles but it's truly amazing how wonderful this car is.

@OldSoleSneaks

2 жыл бұрын

I own it and I concur sir.

These are almost perfect cars IMO. I bought a white on red 2016 GS350 F-Sport RWD about a year ago with 41k miles for $28k (Original MSRP $58k) & its been a really impressive car for the price I paid. Plenty of luxury features, plenty of power from the super smooth & great sounding reliable V6, agile handling with a impressively comfortable ride & so much more. Still can't get enough of this car after almost a year of owning one, it's that good! Plus I see very few of them on the road, usually no more than two per day compared to the IS's & ES's which I see everywhere. These are easily one of the best used cars you can buy right now.

@thaddmidd3359

2 жыл бұрын

What’s a good price for a 2015 GS350 w 60,300 miles 2 wheel rear drive ?

@NateSocrates

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I adore mine, to the extent that whenever I upgrade to a new car, I'll keep the GS.

@juniorlewalski4393

2 жыл бұрын

@@thaddmidd3359 20s? Maybe mid 20s?

@billygordon7276

2 жыл бұрын

@@thaddmidd3359 under 25k

@creativedrones

2 жыл бұрын

Is it worth 30k if it’s over 100k miles?

As an owner of a 14 GS, you use the joystick once a month maybe. I keep the dual screen setup with my music and the nav. Honestly it’s the perfect screen setup.

@MahendraSingh-rp6er

3 жыл бұрын

they dont up the force feedback that makes a big difference

@wagrj5738

3 жыл бұрын

I keep fuel economy and map at the same time and only use it once a month

@Blassie.P

Жыл бұрын

I use it all the time And love the joystick and think it's unquie to Lexus gives it it's own identity

The BEST review of this series of Lexus!!!!! Keep it coming brodie

Liked before watching! Thank you for this review this or previous gen GS will he my next Lexus! Love your content!

Owner of a 2013 F Sport.. . Very happy. The joystick.... ehhh. You get use to it. Great review dude

I grew up in the 80s so the Atari joystick feel and sound, made me feel right at home. Love my 2013 F-Sport. Thanks for the review.

@Matt-cw1mv

Жыл бұрын

Any major complaints about the car ? Do you think this generation is worth the extra 7-10 grand over paying for a 2010 g350? (The third gen gs)

@map4091

Жыл бұрын

No complaints about the car at all. Over 180000 miles. The 2010 is a great car also. I had a 2007 rwd. Sold it at 158000. It was a solid car, more rattles in dash and ML system not as good. 13 has a few more features, but not worth the premium unless you just really like the body style.

A beautiful machine, thanks for this lovely video

I have the non F sport model of this car with same features and all except in Grey that I picked up two years ago with 29k on it for 24k in perfect condition. I looked for about 6 months to find one in great shape, not my first pick on color but couldn't turn it down for condition.and mileage. Still love driving it everyday.

This "forgotten" Lexus has a lot going for it. Most buyers don't care about the performance so they get the cheaper ES. I don't buy new cars so I'm looking at picking one of these up because depreciation has hit it harder than most Lexus (Lexi?). I don't use infotainment systems much so I think I can live with the joystick. I used to live in Frankfort, IL so it's fun to see someone from my old area. Thanks for the video!

that little knob to control the screen is good i dont see any problem, this must be a preference. it is made with the intend to allow you easily control the screen while the car is driving lol

There are two versions of the Toyota 3.5 V6. This one is the 2GR-FSE, made for rear wheel drive cars like the IS. The other one is a front wheel drive 2GR-FE.

I love the joystick in my GS. I find touch pads to be incredibly offensive and makes me feel like I'm sitting down at my laptop to work. I also don't like using them on laptops! I also would NOT want a touchscreen setup in this car. The position of the screen is perfect and would need to be moved too close. The joystick's dynamic stop points based on what is on the screen is absolutely ingenious. The problem people have with overshooting options is solved by increasing the resistance option in the settings. : )

Awesome! I too love the GS

This car was the best decision I have ever made. Thankfully, I NEVER have to use the infotainment controller unless my phone disconnects (once every couple months or so). I use Bluetooth with phone calls, listen to music all the time, look at the map, etc, but I’ve found that everything I need to do can be done more quickly and efficiently with the provided buttons. You will never have to use the controller for daily driving/infotainment tasks. It’s not a big deal, and it shouldn’t be anywhere near being a deal-breaker for this car. Besides, I’m incredibly used to the controller now and actually don’t mind it at this point. I actually like the PlayStation-style feedback sounds, too. Everything else about the car is just perfect. You can get these cars in excellent condition with 60k miles or so (with a clean title!) for about $20k. Mine was $22k with 49k miles (one-owner, leased, driven 9k miles/year with all maintenance, clean title). Crazy good deal! Cheap maintenance on these things, too. $100 full synthetic oil changes every 5k miles, and that’s it. Brakes aren’t expensive either. Gotta love it! Buy this car, guys. I wash it at least twice a week, condition the leather quite often, and keep it looking great all the time. I never see these on the road, and when I do, the other driver and I always notice each other and make eye contact. They know what’s up, and I know what’s up. Haha. Can’t say the same thing about BMW/Mercedes/Audi! Looking forward to this thing reaching 250k+ miles!-Although I might just decide to upgrade to the GS-F before I reach that point ;)

@DarkDetectiveLight

2 жыл бұрын

yo how about the gas? im looking into some reviews and they all say that the gs uses more fuel. almost doubled compared to that of a bmw that does 0-60 similarly

@jdvdsn13

2 жыл бұрын

@@DarkDetectiveLight I go about 250 miles on a full tank. Gets about 18-22 mpg I think, more on the lower end. $50 usually for me to fill up in TN. Idk, the difference in gas over the long run is so tiny compared to the issues you’d face having anything else, especially a BMW. Plus, the BMWs use turbos, and those like to go bad-on top of all the plastic engine components and what not. It’ll last you less than half the time a GS would last you.

@RealitySpeaksMedia

2 жыл бұрын

@@DarkDetectiveLight it's good on gas for it's class, I average 24-28 mpg between city and highway

@dangeles95

2 жыл бұрын

I’m looking at a 40k miles 2014 for $25k. Mint. Good deal?

@RealitySpeaksMedia

2 жыл бұрын

@@dangeles95 great deal, jump on it

I kinda want this car being that’s it’s comfortable and so reliable so that when I get my own apartment soon and have to commute to work and college I won’t have to worry about being stranded like in my bmw, also it’d probably be great for road trips which I go on quite frequently

Have had my 2014 GS350 since 2020 - 130k miles and still drives like new. Handles like a charm and has some nice getup. Always thought people who complained about the infotainment were just looking for something to nitpick… 99% of the time you just sit on the audio/bluetooth + nav split screen anyways so the joystick isn’t even used lol. In nearly 4 years of owning have not had a single problem - only expenses have been oil changes + new tires. Couldn’t ask for a better all-around vehicle

I am an original owner the GSF Sport AWD with under 32K miles --love this car! Plus for a car that year to have the blind spot feature is one reason why I keep it and still under warranty.

@grandmastagrimm8773

4 ай бұрын

What do you think about a used one with 75k miles? Anything I should worry about ?

This generation is the best looking GS.

I dream of having a car with a heated steering wheel. That no one sitting in the back seat button also caught my interest. You did not really get much for your money with an f sport badge back in the day but now a days, Lexus gives you some nice competitive options such as wheels and bumpers and faster transmission and stiffer springs. Stuff that the Germans have been offering for decades. I've also never seen one of this generation with the f sport trim and did not know that they existed. I also like the little trunk lid spoiler you get on this trim. It's a suttle little touch that adds a bit of detail to the overall f sport package. Bonus points for the ps2 like sound effects of the infotaiment system. I know Lexus gets a lot of hate for having the worst infotaiment system in a car but I think it's fine. May be it's because I grew up with technology. These are pretty rare in black. I see loads of them in grey.

I turned the haptic feedback all the way max and the selector is fine for me. I don't like that weird bong noise it makes when selecting something. All of that stuff is customizable though.

BeatSonic makes a great Apple CarPlay/Android adaptor that populates in the center display without compromising anything. It’s a $1000 upgrade, and it brings this car to today’s tech. Hands down my GS F Sport is the finest car I have owned. It will be hard to find something comparable a few years down the road when I approach 200,000 miles. The joystick - you can turn down or turn off the click volume and you can adjust the sensitivity of the joystick. The many complaints about this feature are understandable but it doesn’t take long to get used to it.

I've had the hybrid GS450h for close to 6 years now and it is a really lovely car. The joystick never really gets better: you get used to it but it will always be the same clunky experience. Luckily, like others have pointed out, once you have your bluetooth phone paired to the car, you basically never have to use it because thank god this car actually has physical buttons unlike what we get today. For other owners and interested buyers living in colder climate with road salt, check the rear arches for rust. For some reason the metal in the wheelarches is exposed so the stone chips might turn rusty. I thought I caught this early but got an insane quote from the dealer because they claim they have to cut out and replace both the rear quarters to fix this properly. Regarding the F Sport package, unlike most other Lexus models, the GS actually gets performance parts with that, including the electronically adjustable dampers mentioned in the video but also four wheel steering. This makes the car really quite easy to manouver in tight spots.

I would also like to add that my 2018 has an automatic trunk open and close, updated front bumper and tail lights, wheels, instrument cluster and a whopping 5 extra horse power. 10,500 miles when purchased, now at 16,400 ish - I plan on keeping my mica blue for a very long time. The infotainment system is also updated versus the 2014 - I need Apple CarPlay eventually, but the car is absolutely amazing and I am grateful. Thanks, Lexus. Fix the rattle in the passenger ac seat feature is all that I ask.

@ohreally4752

Жыл бұрын

if u wanted to, i’m sure u could always add apple carplay. i have apple carplay and i love it.

nothing wrong with the controller the split screen works fantastic. F sport is not just a trim package, spring rates are different and wheels are 19", gs450h also can be equipped with 4WS with F Sport.

@LafemmebearMusic

2 жыл бұрын

There’s always one person who lies to themselves about the joystick lol. I got used to it but it’s pretty awful. I upgraded this system to apple CarPlay and never looked back lol

Have a 13' GS350, literally the only time I use the infotainment is to re-connect the Bluetooth to my phone when it disconnects once every couple of months.

Him at the end of the video had me cracking up.

The ultra luxury package is way better than the F sport. it has sport + mode. At first glance the joystick is seems more work than a touch screen. But then the touchscreen would get sun on it and get destroyed. Then theres the issue of fingerprints you have to clean off the buttons and screen. Third taking your eyes off the road to look down is not necessary, that what the whole point of using this so that you could actually have maximum focus on the road without moving your hand dramatically further. This system allows your hand to rest and you to keep calm while driving and playing with it. I turned the sounds off, and the flashing lights and sounds when unlocking or locking the car. It draws attention to you, annoys people, and ruins your bulbs faster.

The best way to use the paddles is to have the shift light set a bit before redline you compensate for the delay. Also, it would be interesting to see you get your hands on a 2014+ GX in the future!

@sterlingayden4863

2 жыл бұрын

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@sterlingayden4863

2 жыл бұрын

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@sterlingayden4863

2 жыл бұрын

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@xavierjared4824

2 жыл бұрын

@Sterling Ayden Glad I could help =)

The refresh after 2014 is subtle yet amazing.

Have to have the headlights on for the washers to work.

I'm a car review junkie and I enjoy yours very much. No pretense and you all different types of vehicles.

I have a '13 and it's just about perfect. It's a RWD so it handles great and drives so nicely. The joystick thing is kind of annoying but it's definitely not a reason to not buy the car. You can so easily get around using it it becomes a non-factor after a while. Amazing that there is no market for this car and that it was discontinued. No accounting for taste I suppose.

6:04 I have a 2011 is350 f sport. Headlight washers only work if the headlights are on

S tier review. I wish snow mode had more fanfare too

If you can find it, a used GS-F with sub 60,000 miles is everything car enthusiasts would want from a car, and it'll last forever, and it has a naturally aspirated 5L V8 so you don't have to worry about tubro issues

@kevinconroy6606

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been spending way too much time looking at gs f listings waiting for prices to come down lol

@ohreally4752

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinconroy6606ou should be good sometime around 2023.

Honestly the joystick pad ain’t that bad

I think the F sport also gives you the ability to change suspension settings along with drive modes that affect throttle response. I don’t think that comes with the base model.

That janky joystick is a feature to discourage you from fiddling with the entertainment center when you should be focusing on driving.

I have that same exact car good to only have that 1 thing the infotainment system either then that a fun car I love it

What all do you need the joystick for on a regular basis? I'm thinking I could control my music from my phone and then I have all the hard buttons for climate control etc.

This is my first car but with peanut butter interior and RWD. Who needs AWD when there's a 5th mode. Snow mode💯

@therealsyxx

3 жыл бұрын

I'm getting mines tomorrow. Paperwork finalized . But it is AWD. I thought the snow mode was just for the AWD models. But I'm just happy to finally get my car

@RealitySpeaksMedia

2 жыл бұрын

We need AWD in Minnesota. Picked mine up last week. Wifey won't let me drive it hardly, lol

@luckydude70

2 жыл бұрын

Getting it as my first car with AWD next week!

Good review, except infotainment. Dated but phone/bluetooth/nav work well. Joy stick - once skill is acquired, works better than other remote or touch systems, especially with billet tuning/volume option.

You just need to get use to the joystick like with many other things you use the first time. I love my GS. Its a perfect car!!

@joshuaalcos2683

Жыл бұрын

How much annual insurance and how much gas consumption? Am planning to get one :)

So how do you really feel about the joystick?

I have the exact same car. Upgraded the infotainment system with a GROM VL2. It now has Google maps, apple car play, play store, netflix, spotify etc... that mouse that i hated, becomes your new best friend.

@jonny_350f

3 жыл бұрын

same i got the beatsonic unit apple carplay on that big screen is amazing - better than any other new cars that come with it

@Aaron-fw3yz

3 жыл бұрын

Is it touchscreen?

@jonny_350f

3 жыл бұрын

@@Aaron-fw3yz no you still use the mouse but the mouse works great with it

@MrJagot

3 жыл бұрын

@@Aaron-fw3yz no, the screen is too far in the dash to use as a touchscreen. TBH, even if it was, I wouldn’t even use the touch function as the mouse does a great job at navigating the screen.

@KingMatt1

3 жыл бұрын

Any issues or limitations with the GROM VL2?

Serious F Sport issue - cannot rotate staggered wheels. Michelin Summer Pilots are crazy good but last ~10K miles. Worth it for the performance.

@gforcecoons5857

Жыл бұрын

I was worried about that when I got the car. Must say though that I replaced my rears with Michelin All Season 4's and they drive nice and show basically 0 wear at 9000 miles so far.

The engine is not used in the Toyota Sienna. Not even the Camry or Avalon. Different engine code.

@ndnstyll

3 жыл бұрын

Correct, this engine was only in the IS, GS, and Toyota crown athlete.

@wagrj5738

3 жыл бұрын

@@ndnstyll actually rc and tacoma as well

F-Sport is more than just a trim level… what adaptive dampers aka Sports+?

7:05 I can definitely see that 😂💀

Does the GS, no matter what generation it is, offer food rear seats? Or does it have the small pass through thing?

@ZZz-ud3bb

Жыл бұрын

no

These gen Lexus are impeccable minus the stupid infotainment joystick that stupid mouse was a bad idea but other then that I’m Lexus gang all day as I own a 14 is250 awd and a mint 04 es330 as a daily with the mark levi n nav .

Great video, sadly the 350 hit uk shores

thinking about getting a 2014 Lexus GS 350 with 80,000 miles on it for around $20k.

@Chris2jz

11 ай бұрын

Did u get it

Does anyone know the exact color of the diffuser on this black gs 350? It’s like a grey/silver color? idk please helppp!

Need some advice.I’m in the market for a Lexus and wondering if I should go with a 2019 es350 or a 2019 gs350 or older

@youngblood5863

Жыл бұрын

I say GS, you cant go wrong, i have the 14 gs 350 awd pearl white, with peanut butter interior, super nice car. 2019 is even better with that big front grill

Is it worth buying in 2022 considering it's been discontinued

@JD-lb8np

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

nice car

Seems like infiniti got a lot of inspiration for the q50 from the gs platinum

@hamburglerkosh2049

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always wondered that, are there any articles out there about the similarities between Lexus and Infiniti models

@ahahuehafook4207

2 жыл бұрын

Only one of these vehicles is reliable tho

@hamburglerkosh2049

2 жыл бұрын

@@ahahuehafook4207 na Infiniti is still reliable, just not like Lexus. My sister had an m35 since 2007 and it broke down on her this year

@bubblelex5051

2 жыл бұрын

@@hamburglerkosh2049 my 1999 lexus gs400 had 400k miles and never left me stranded lol. I feel confident In saying I would drive that thing around the world and not worry ever of it leaving me stranded.

U should create a car and see how it fair

Anyone who says anything 2wd is comparable to awd has never driven awd before in the snow. It isn't even close.

I own this model year and the sunroof makes this squeaky sound every time I go over bump 🙁 it’s annoying

@ZZz-ud3bb

Жыл бұрын

Manufacturer's defect - sunroof frame screws loose. Ridiculous $ to repair (remove head lining.) Alternative - replace sunroof gasket (~$100 total every 18 months - quiet but not silent.

does anyone know hows the fuel consumption on this gs? it seems that it does consume quite a lot.

@borisminic112

2 жыл бұрын

I have a GS350 and in town I get around 17 to 19 and on the highway I get from 21 to 28, really depending on the speed you drive

Man these things are pricey now. 23k for one with 96k miles, fully loaded, is the best I could find in my area

@discipleoftheLordJesusChrist

2 жыл бұрын

I just picked up a '14 pre-owned, with 70k miles, for $28,000. I love driving it so much... i've already put 4,000 more miles on it. I don't think i'll ever sell it!

@ravage842

2 жыл бұрын

@@discipleoftheLordJesusChrist I think you sold me already 😂

@discipleoftheLordJesusChrist

2 жыл бұрын

@@ravage842 lol

@Michael21812

2 жыл бұрын

Dude we got so lucky with our GS. We have a 2015 f sport and got it for 26k about 66k miles on it. Now they are near 30k. One got listed for 23k with 167000 miles on it. I live in LA area. It’s insane lol

@ravage842

Жыл бұрын

@@Michael21812 That's so dang crazy. Wtf! Still searching!

I have Lexus GS 350 AWD 2014 and I do not see the heated seats buttons below. Any reason why ?

@RealitySpeaksMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Under the radio in the middle dash tucked back behind the cup holders

You should have done a quick google search before making this video. The engine used by GS350 or IS350 are 2GR-FSE. Its not the same engine used in lotus evora or sienna. 2GR-FE is the one used is camry, avalon, sienna, Rav4 etc.

@kennyvincentngodo7788

5 ай бұрын

FSE is longitudinal mounted for rear RWD, FE is transverse mounted for FWD, same engine nonetheless. But yeah, you're right.

Great used option #GS350

U all got too much privilege true the course of history . At the same time the pickiness makes manufacturers step up their game when the people don't accept any an anything. Good review

One thing it does not have a glasses case on this car....

@chemicalstarfux584

3 жыл бұрын

Same with ES. How did Lexus overlook this? Was actually a deal breaker for me. I ended up buying a limited Avalon. Love having a sunglass holder again :)

@davidgold5961

2 жыл бұрын

Boo hoo

@ZZz-ud3bb

Жыл бұрын

Bring your own case, put it on the recessed info screen's shelf.

@shantaerenee296

10 ай бұрын

Definitely not a deal breaker but kind of annoying lol

The whole time you were talking about the little joystick and not understanding it not being able to control it etc I just laughed my ass off imagining a man who couldn't figure out a woman's... Bean. You know what I'm talking about. Keep practicing, you will master it.

@massaj88

Жыл бұрын

The trauma is real. I have a 2015, and they improved the joystick.... Somewhat.

The audio hurts my ears

Not all F-sports are created equal... you shouldn't review a car you know nothing about. These cars deserve more than this lame review 👎

lol ps2 sounds

The setting let you choose how strong the feedback is..... learn more about the car before talking down on a adjustable feature lmfaooo

mogul

This guy is good how are going to compare a freaking Nissan Rouge to a 60 thousand dollar car? I own a GS 350 F Sport and I love it as far as the mouse you can sit the sensitivity.They will let anyone give reviews.Looks like he's had a couple of cheeseburgers go rate those..

@tomkouri1807

2 жыл бұрын

No need for the hate. If you have a different opinion that's cool. I appreciate anyone who takes the time to inform.

Seems this reviewer does not know anything about this car. The GSF is a High Performance, and the GS350 F sport is still considered a performance vehicle. The F sport also comes with the sportier looking bumper and spindle grill, and sport suspension* The more you know. Stick to playing your PlayStation 2

@jonny_350f

3 жыл бұрын

maybe you should do your research... the f sport is indeed not a performance vehicle. having avs (which is not sport suspension btw) and some cosmetic mods doesnt make it a perforamance vehicle. at the end of the day its the same thing as the regular non fsport just with some cosmetic tweaks with the only "semi performance" change being the suspension - (which isnt even that great anyways as it's geared more to comfort).

@gswade4368

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonny_350f maybe you are right, but sure performs like a performance car and very similarly to a BMW 5 series. As I stated before it’s not a ‘high performance’ car like the GSF. BTW the regular GS350 does not have the option for s+ like the F sport which makes a difference when it’s accelerating at higher RPMs if you’ve done your research. Obviously the cosmetics do not make it a performance car, but the power and F sport suspension make the drive more exhilarating. There have been plenty of reviewers who have said the same thing without casting shadow on this type of vehicle. This reviewer is not giving it credit where it’s due with his dumb remark of the mouse making the whole car seem bad.

@jonny_350f

3 жыл бұрын

@@gswade4368 For me, sport plus literally makes no difference for throttle - I have driven the normal 350 many times and the acceleration feels exactly the same. In fact, I tested it between my 2019 f sport in sport + and my friends 2015 350 non f sport in sport, and we were exactly tied. As for avs - yes there is a difference but it is so minuscule that the normal driver cannot tell. I actually deleted avs in my car and installed tein flex z coilovers and holy crap it completely changed the car. It feels like it is on rails, while still being super comfortable and riding like stock in a straight line. Now theres no body roll and I feel that all the hidden potential in my car is fully unlocked way past my expectations.

@gswade4368

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonny_350f I’m still baffled why you are driving in a 2019 gs350 f sport over a used GSF which is most likely around the same price range 🤔 Had it been my choice, it would be a GSF no brainer, but I got mine in 2015 before it came out.

@jonny_350f

3 жыл бұрын

@@gswade4368 same if it was my choice i would have gotten a used gsf