Lexus GS 300 series (GS 300 / GS 350)

Price Paid:  $37800.00 from Lexus of Silver Spri

Year / Model Reviewed:
2003 Lexus GS300

Summary:
This is the first Lexus car I have ever driven. I am truely give a thump up to Lexus in craftmanship. The acceleration is moderate, but not bad. The audio system is lively, even with Premium Sound System (my GS300 did not come with Nav/Mark Levinston).

Strengths:
Craftmanship, look,

Weaknesses:
Need larger wheel size (17" or 18"), e-shift should be at the shift knob, weird shift pattern

Similar Products Used:
BMW 330i, 530i, A4

Price Paid:  $39500.00 from mcgrath lexus chicag

Summary:
A very good car, but definitely not perfect. The build quality is very good, yet I had a severe dash rattle, which was fixed after two trips to the dealer. The transmission hesitates when accelerating from less than a complete stop, which is a constant annoyance. I also find the driver' seat to be somewhat uncomfortable. The car is a looker inside and out however

Strengths:
Interior and exterior styling. Smooth ride yet pretty good handling after I replaced the undersized OEM tires

Weaknesses:
Confused and hesitant transmission at low speeds. Cheap, undersized tires on an expensive, high-line car.

Similar Products Used:
Olds Aurora and BMW 325

Price Paid:  $4038000.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 GS 300

Summary:
After research, I found GS 300 has class, its a beauty for Luxury Sedan/sporty look car.

Strengths:
Engine, transmission, easy maintenace. E shift is unique.

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
None

Price Paid:  $40000.00 from Tom Williams Lexus

Summary:
Overall a very good car. I was under the impression that it was more Sports Sedan than a Luxury car so I was disappointed when I realized it was more Luxury inclined. Great highway manners, starts to wallow when driven hard. A little to slow with a transmission that doesn't know the word "sporting".

Strengths:
Fit and Finish Smoothness

Weaknesses:
Transmission Handling

Similar Products Used:
Audi A6 BMW 530i

Price Paid:  $39500.00 from Ray Catena

Summary:
After getting rid of Jaguar problem,I was looking to get back to a Lexus product.I wanted to try the GS series rather than ES 300 which I have owned in the past. I looked at both GS 430 and GS 300 and went with the GS 300.The main reason was the Sportdesign package offered with the GS 300 which gave me a more sport inspired ride.The realiability and finish on the GS is hard to beat. Looked at BMW and they were not willing to work with you,plus the fact their realiabilty has fallen down somewhat.

Strengths:
Looks,realiability,Finish,interior, handling with Sportdesign and quietness

Weaknesses:
Could use a little more horsepower,twin turbo would be a start as in Supra model with In line 6. Large tires mounted on 17" rims should be offered on 300 series

Similar Products Used:
Looked at BMW 5 series,nice car but dealerships not the best to work with. Jaguar,forget in the shop more than on the road for X model.Did not like looks of S Model.