In 2006 the Lexus Motor Corporation introduced (Toyota’s Luxury Brand) the GS model to its line up. The engineers at Lexus whoenvisioned this model gave it the” L-Finesse” design and made mention that all other models would resemble some sort of design that the GS has. Lexus used cars like the GS (from 2009) are the luxury brands 3rd generation model. This exact model is a mid-range sedan and is between the Lexus IS and the Lexus ES models. The GS competes against other popular luxury models like the BMW 535i xDrive, Audi A6 and the Mercedes-Benz 350 just to let you know. My study will be on the Lexus GS as used vehicle to look at.
I looked at all the different 2009 Lexus GS models. There are 3 models to choose from. The GS 350, GS 460 and the GS 450 hybrid (the GS 450h uses a gasmotor paired with an electric motor) are the models to choose from. Some of the standard features that come with the different GS models are leather upholstery seats, keyless entry and motor start. Most control functions are on the dashboard touch screen which also displays therear view camera. Other options include steering-linked headlamps and a Lexus Pre-Collision System. Some safety features included with all GS models are traction control, ABS brakes, antiskid system, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, rear side airbags and knee airbags.
I could only findfuel stats from 2007. The base model had a gas rating of 11-litres, per 100km, for city driving and 7.5-litres, per 100km, for freeway driving. The GS 460 had a gas rating of 12.4-litres, per 100km, for city driving and 8.1-litres, per 100km, for interstate driving. The GS 450h had a gas rating of 8.7-litres, per 100km, for city driving and 7.8-litres, per 100km for highway driving.
There are several different motor sizes for the different models from 2009. The GS 350 had a 3.5-litre engine and produced 303 horsepower. The GS 450h (hybrid) had a V6 gasoline engine paired with an electric engine and produced 339 horsepower. The GS 460 uses a V8, 4.6-litre engine and this produces 342 horsepower.
Let’s look at some of the pros and cons of the Lexus GS as an used automobile:
1- It was given an average rating (as an used car to own) by a leading online consumer watch dog.
2- The same online consumer watch dog reports that there are many complaints with noisy brakes.
3- There are problems with the rubber oil line leaking on the 3.5-litremotor.
