2013 Lexus GS 350 Base Review here's the link: th-cam.com/video/tzOuGnxAsZU/w-d-xo.html Let me know your thoughts on the GS 350 and the F Sport. If you want to purchase this car, mention Exhaust Sports Auto to take off $250 on any vehicle located at Cabriolet Motors, I don't get anything but use the discount and perhaps put it towards a warranty.
My 2013 GS350 F-Sport has given me 40K care-free miles over the last 11 months and I just hit 114K miles on it. It's been the overall best car I have owned and I am super-pleased with it as a daily driver. I have a "fun" car to scratch the manual/twisty itch, but it's a seriously solid car.
Lexus makes one of the best cars on the market they hold up well and drive for years to come. Most car companies can't say that which is why Lexus is in my opinion one of the best-used cars on the market.
I have had my 2013 GS F sport for 7 yrs still love it. Only has a little over 50k on it. When I want to have a little fun with it the power is there . I’m in my mid 50’s so I tend to just cruise at times. 😎
@@debraoverton3005 hold on to it. I just had mines fully detailed today . It really didn’t need it but they did take out a few small scratches for me. Still looks new.
GSWADE that 8 speed is far worse than the 6 speed as stated in the video, the power folding mirrors are only useful if you have a tight garage or driveway
As a current owner of the 2015 F-Sport variant I agree with 99% of your thoughts and opinions. The 1% is the one part I wish you'd had covered on some more is the chassis and/or suspension feel comparison in my opinion and why the 2013-2015 models are the best GS versions. Putting the F-Sport in Sport + takes that car to a whole new level and feels like a go-cart on rails. Coming from owning exclusively BMWs for 20+ years. In fact this GS reminds me of the older Gen and best BMWs of those late 90s early 2000s specifically the E39 and E46 chassis and that's a huge compliment for Lexus. I was going to purchase the refreshed 2016+ GS F-Sport and although it has slightly fewer enhancements, cool cluster gauge and slightly minor exterior changes you're 100% spot on that the driving characteristics and handling changed and feels much differently from the 2013-2015 models. The 2016+ GS models don't feel the same and outside of the transmission tuning and gear ratio changes something changed in the chassis that can't match that of the pre refresh models. It's just not the same vehicle IMHO. I also think the overall design on the 2013 - 2015 especially the F-Sport design is a great classic sports sedan look that has not only aged beautiful but will probably have a timeless design for years to come. They are so rare to see on the road and always get thumbs up and/or compliments when pumping gas ony GS. It's an amazing car in a world full of SUVs, Minivans and Trucks. The GS stand outs from the pack and even more amazing to drive.
Does your 2015 F-sport comes with an 8 speed or the older 6 speed? In your opinion - do the 6 speeds and 8 speeds feel similar? . . . vs the significant drop in dynamism in the 2016 facelift
@@Driving_Somewhere my 2014 has an 8-speed. However, AWD models kept the 6-speed. The transmission change was to comply with regulations esp since Lexus has been anti-turbo
@@Driving_Somewhere As a MY 13 GS 350 F sport owner. The transmission has aggressive downshifts when you mash the throttle and tends to hold revs between shifts. It handles pretty good from factory due to its rear wheel steering. Adding lowering springs and strut bar makes the car handle like it’s on rails.
Have the exact same car but with the ML sound system and stock two-piece F-Sport rotors and brakes. Absolutely love this car! Bought it used for 22k in February with 70k miles, and it's definitely a joy to drive. Looking to do a chrome delete soon and a nice exterior/interior detail as well. The F-sport also has more seating positions and a thigh bolster/support that is adjustable as well in the driver's seat. Great review!!!
I had the option of getting a rear wheel drive boy was it fun to drive. Not a huge difference but it was noticeable. I ended up going with a 2015 gs350 f sport awd. I live in Chicago and the weather isn't so friendly half of the year. I must say this car[awd] drives so well in the snow. Put it on snow mode I swear to you even in the worst winters I rarely ever slip. Gotta love lexus!
Nice. I moved to Vegas from Chicago Heights over 20 + years ago. I drive a 15 RWD. If I "have to" go back for a period of time, I will need to get AWD.
I have a 2015 Lexus GS 350 F Sport RWD and I love it!!! I added a cold air intake system and did a muffler delete. I plan on getting new headers adding a new exhaust system and later down the line adding a RR Racing Supercharger Kit. I’ve had it for a year and a half and now had 100k miles still drives like brand new. The RWD is hard to come by now a days from seeing other people models they have and I’m grateful. If you buy a Lexus just do the proper maintenance and it’ll last a lifetime💯
Picked up a 2013 GS 350 AWD a week ago. Interior/exterior look and feel brand new. Very happy with it, just wish the awd could get slightly better mpg. Thanks for doing a review on the high mileage base model, helped me feel even more confident in buying it.
Just picked one up today. Same exact F sport model with 112k certified for 19k at a Lexus dealer & whoever owned the car before kept it looking brand new. I was iffy about the mileage, but this will be my daily driver & I am in love so far. I even find the interior door panel ambient lighting super attractive. Great review!!!!
Most slept on part about this car. Nobody talks about the ambient lighting. Feels like a fighter jet when you put the car in drive and how it dems when you are about to take off. 🛩️
Now that I'm almost 50 and retired my tastes have changed and now I like cars that I used to think we're for old men.. it's not so fun getting in and out of sport cars when your body is banged up like mine from yrs of firefighting so this gem of a ride meets everything on my list
@@ChicagoTechGuy I’m up in chicago, winter is pretty bad rn and I gotta say with new tires, it’s really not bad, I had a Town Car before I got the GS so to me, it’s great 😂. Although the IS blows the GS away when it comes to snow traction.
@@ChicagoTechGuy My only complaint is the power, it’s got smooth power and everything but it would be nice if they could keep up with an Infiniti for example
Purchased one of these back in June. Liquid Platinum exterior, peanut butter interior, 2013 model. Other than the infotainment system/electronic parking brake, I love it!
Bought my ‘13 GS350 AWD base a month ago as my first car and I love it!! Car can do it all and has great reliability. At 56.5K miles and I think it’s still in its break-in period 😉
"The cheapest way to be a baller, so go ahead and take advantage of that" LOL! That's exactly what I did, I have the 2015 F sport for the last 3 1/2 years and I love this car.
@@azvasamusic7095 I bought it 4 years ago for $32,000 when it had 34k miles. Now I have 70k miles on it. It holds it value well because I can private sell it for $26,000 at the moment
@@casedonn6213 ty good stuff!! i guess it depends on the state we're in too.. but yea that seems to be the gist as trying to buy one is kinda challenging lol
I just got one of these white with red interior and let me tell you i get alot of head turns everywhere i go and some of my friends cant believe its a 2015!
the turn signal is in two stages. when doing a turn press past the click, which will reset after the peak of the turn. if just changing lanes release turn signal bar before the click. u can adjust the number of signal blips from 3-5-7, by using a button sequence command, u can find it online. i have this exact car in black. best car i have owned so far. great daily driver, and fun s+ when u want it. looking forward to your 2020 review!
I'm thinking about buying a 2015 Lexus gs350 f sport with 60k miles from the lexus dealership for $23k fully loaded every option. Is that a good buy? Are these cars really reliable?
You gave this car a great review and did a good job of communicating to the viewers the exact differences. I am in the process of purchasing a base model with a premium package and there is nothing left to be desired from my experience of test driving it. F Sports are much more costly to maintain in comparison to their base model counterparts and that is one of the major things that pushed me away from them.
F-Sport pros: S+ mode, hard biting brakes, wider tires, LDH. I love my car with LDH, car feels shorter in tight turns. Cons: front brake cost $1000 a pop, tires $1200 a pop
Funny how a lot of car reviewers ❤️ Lexus. After driving all sorts of vehicles they still seem to like em. Personally wouldn’t ever own a different manufacturer. Unless someone else wants to buy me a E class AMG.
Nice review. I own a 2013 gs350 fsport and you CAN actually change the turn light signal to 3blink or even 5 blinks before it turns it off. Love that little feature.
@@zubuxstein well…… it’s recently developed a click clack sound underneath front left but I’m hoping my 12 month warranty will cover it 🙏🏾 I have a feeling the previous owner(s) ragged it very hard. I’ve booked it in for Mecanic 7th august.
Another great review as always. You know I'm all about the GS 350, so glad to finally have mine!! I love how the front grille looks on the F Sport model. It makes the car look real menacing and displays attitude. I agree with you that the 2013 - 2015 models were the best. Love the pearl white color too!
Hey brother thanks again for stopping by. Yes, GS is such a nice well rounded car and I am so happy you got one! Very enjoyable everyday vehicle with more than enough performance. Can't wait to see more vids from you!
@@MeynMotorGroup Anytime brotha! My girlfriend's brother just bought a 2017 Lexus IS 200t F Sport! Might make a quick video of that one soon. Cheers and take care
Correct me if I'm wrong but i think you missed maybe the most important upgrade of the F Sport package, which is that it comes with 4-wheel steering, which makes this big car incredibly easy to manouver in tight spaces and also stable at higher speeds. I'm also pretty sure mine doesn't have double glazed windows so that was probably a separate option (but who knows, they bundle the packages with different options in different markets)
Yea the typical Lexus shopper will just buy the cheaper ES to be comfortable so the GS wasn't really fulfilling any real role for Lexus. Makes for a great used car for us lol
I got a 15 AWD GS350 fsport w/ Mark Levinson a month ago. It came with ~65k miles but still drives brand new! Absolutely love it! Gotta try a RWD model in the future. Haven’t had a chance to get my hands on one
I got a 2014 RWF Fsport and I test drove both RWD and AWD. When I test drove the GS, I had my eye on the awd model. After the test drive, I noticed the RWD was more nimble and felt lighter.
Kenny Chung Thx man! Good to know about that. Perhaps rear wheel steering on RWDs does make steering and handling a lot better. I could not find any RWDs within ~200miles around me when I was shopping but nevertheless the GS is a great car! Hope you also enjoyed your ride!
DOT Py -Honestly I probably would have sacrificed the nimbleness and lighter curb weight had they had an awd in fsport. I’ve been fortunate to live in an area that doesn’t require it but you definetly notice it. It’s not worth trading cars tho IMO.
Miko_Pure I average 18/27 which is what the EPA claims. I drive maybe 60/40 in city and highway and I average 22. I mainly drive in eco(which I dislike) fairly conservatively with some spurts of exhilarating driving from time to time. I’ve also done the maintenance fairly recently (spark plugs, coolant change, tranny fluid, brake, engine)
Picked up one of these in 2018 with 29k miles. 2015 RWD F-Sport with ML stereo, HUD, dynamic rear steering and other options. It was a lease return and had a sticker of $61k which was hard to find at the time. Rear steering option is sick on the turns. Car currently has 58k miles and is best Lexus I’ve driven. Unfortunately it will probably get replaced in the next couple of years.
The brakes are factory brakes, painted red with Brembo stickers. Additionally, they have swapped out the front 2 piece rotors in the with 1 piece slotted and cross drilled rotors because they are cheaper to replace then $450.00 per side factory replacement. Seams like a ricer got his hands on this particular vehicle. I driver a GS350 F Sport RWD and love mine besides the cost of the tires.
Bro...in comparison with newer models would you go newer or older? Also...there are 2 speeds a 6 speed and 8 speed? Appreciate your input 👍 Much blessings 🙌 Nice straight forward reviews ...much appreciated. 😎👍
I know this post is old as hell but I'm drunk and bored and just want to say I have a '13 and it has 6 speed trans and double paned windows. I think its all over the place when you're looking at which cars got the double panes.
I have a 2015 f sport that I just bought in July the thing is absolutely gorgeous and a great car..it has all the balls you need and im a fast driver..it so comfortable to drive in it over all the best car I've owned and I had many..Lexus did a fantastic job putting this car together..
I'm currently in the market for a Gs350 F-sport. Ive owned a 08 Gs350 in the past and had the oil consumption issue. Does the 2105 Gs350 also have this issue. The model im looking into is a crafted line. I appreciate the feedback
I got my 2015 gs350 f sport for 21k with 60,000 miles. Keep looking, use car gurus and other car sites. I looked everywhere. Test drive the car it will steal your heart away. It sure did mine. Let me know what happens.
Yes but I have driven some more 2017-2020 model years as well and they were great some viewers were telling me that the 2016 I drove was babied so the computer would have needed time to adjust to aggressive driving. Sounds far fetched but seems to be the only reason for the 2016 feeling sluggish
Was I the subscriber you mentioned by any chance haha? nonetheless great review and you did a good job point out the differences between the preface lift and face lift. That sound still sounds so good imo. Miss my GS F sport a good bit. Something about this car i just don't know.
Exhaust Sports Auto I feel like you would have enjoyed the car more if it had better tires. Stock oem were Dunlop’s or continental. Anyway with PS4S they seems so make the weight not feel as heavy. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the PS4S if you have or ever get them for your LC
Yea I drove the GS350 on regular Michelin touring tires so I know the GS is a very quiet ride so def not going to dock this GS for road noise, future owner can just swap out the tires and be super happy. So the Michelin PS4s is a phenomenal tire lots of grip in both the dry and the rain. My only issue with summer tires are the road noise. I just tested a 2020 RC F for a week and it had PS4s tires on it and was much louder than the LC but the grip is great. I thought about changing the LC tires but I'm actually very content with the run flat Bridgestones they come with, not too much noise and plenty of grip in dry and rain. Hope this helps my friend!
Oh yea gotta have priorities in check for sure haha. That's great tho massive congrats. I want to buy a house but getting loans is a pain. Stay blessed my friend!
Bizarre man I drove both current and last gen GS 350 and found the differences negligible. It also didn’t have F-Sport package. Not sure how much that package changes things. Went with the 2016 over the 2014 because it had way less miles on it and I love the new front end personally.
Nice Im happy to hear you are enjoying your vehicle. It's what I noticed with that particular car I tested it felt very sluggish and not as eager to shift quickly. I will be testing a 2020 GS as well but as long as you are happy my friend. But I do appreciate you sharing your ownership and drivinh experiences Im sure people will find value in it
Just sold my 2015 GS350 F Sport ultra white. I picked up a Tesla. I agree the GS350 is awesome car. I had no issues and I bought with 95,000 miles. So fun to drive and super quick and fast. The premium gas was a drainer for staying in Cali. Overall great car .
@@SIDVENOM 2018 Tesla Model 3. It’s great & I love it. Yeah that was my thing before I decided to buy one: reliability. I just simplifies drive’s honestly.. that’s why you see so many on the road too.I have saved a lot of money just on not having to buy gas ⛽️ now . I still have a spot in my heart for Lexus and always will… I just wanted something a little more up to date… and my Lexus especially with the infotainment system was giving it..
I love my 2015 GS F-sport but sometimes I admit V6 turbo. There are several reasons why F-sports is better than regular. First, it looks fancy and sportier than regular. And, 17-way bucket seat is awesome with red color. Moreover, Sport + mode is siccccccccccccccck. One more thing, I don't know regular can get Mark Levinson but, that sound system make your ear orgasm lol.
They drove fine great grip. Like I said I thought they were summer tires because they were so loud which is my main problem with it. But the car stuck like glue
great review. looking to pick one of these up if I can find the f sport near me. Ill settle for a base. Just want rwd with better gas mileage as a daily without sacrificing the fun factor.
You need to do a video of a 2018-2020… 2016 f sport has a new instrument cluster and looks much better… the 2020 black line edition, that would be a good video for you to do if you can find one to demo
Did you happen to look under the hood & see if there were any motor upgrades done? The car aslo looks like it has a slight drop on it & that could be the reason it handles better to you.
Exhaust Sports Auto For sure hey bro I thought Lexus was discontinuing the GS line if they changed that’s really great because the GS always been the sporty powerful fast car from Lexus I always liked the old school 1998-99 GS400 they were 🔥 bro to me that was the best looking big body GS cars hands down
I love the old GS models been trying so hard to review one but difficult to find. Might try to review a GS350 before it is discontinued. Thanks again bro
Yes lol but get it with a warranty. GS is a far superior car but Camry is newer cheaper and probably has less mileage so whatever you're more comfortable with
Hey bro how would you compare this to your TLX? I have 2015 2.4 tlx base just was curious how the dynamics and comfort differ. I know tlx is slower lol
Yea the GS is a far superior car lol but kind of to be expected since new the GS cars are like 53k and base TLX cars are about 33k GS has a phenomenal RWD solid chassis setup rides good goes well has all the right feedback. TLX is a nice comfy cruiser that still drives well in its own way and is economical but the difference shows
Hey. I bought a 2013 F Sport 8 months ago. Drive on a mix of highway and street and average 21.5 mpg which is decent but not great. My insurance did not go up from the Volvo S60 I had earlier. Is the one you're shopping for RWD or AWD?
I have a 2017 GS350 Luxury Package which has the sport+ mode and adaptive suspension and feels every much the same as my 2015 GS350 F Sport if not better to me. It has all the feel of the F Sport plus the extras and the Mark Levinson and the Peasant Blocking Shades. I love my 2017.
Miko_Pure I drive in customized or Sport most of the time. I only do Sport + when I want a tighter more buttoned down ride for weaving through traffic.
Miko_Pure honestly if gas mileage is a concern then this car isn’t for you buy a Camry XLE non V6. I’m more concerned with relatability. The 4Runner is a Gas Hog but it extremely reliable. This is a Luxury Car. Luxury and economical aren’t synonymous. So carefully choose what you can afford or what works best for your situation. Please don’t take this as an insult
RX350 is a great ride still! For the GS F sport is not mandatory didnt make a massive difference but I still notice it a bit, nothing to go crazy over tho. Really the most practical benefit of the F sport for this model GS is slightly better resale value.
@@MeynMotorGroupit is a great super silky smooth but I miss the V6 growl and I totally agree but I heard good things about the F sport and it's suspension benefits do you think it's true?
Depends on the model for instance the GS and the RX drive really good as is. There's only a slight benefit from getting the F sport drivingwise. But on the IS, it makes a big difference
I really want a 2013 model! The last one with the 6 speed transmission. After that they put the sluggish 8 speed. 6 speed still remained on the AWD but who wants that if you're in California.
@@eugenealymov2723 Yeah definitely. The 8 speed is a bit more efficient but only by 1 mpg. Gets 29 mpg highway compared to 28 mpg on the 6 speed. But the 6 speed is more refined and more responsive.
I'm currently in the market for a GS350 F Sport and I have a question. You mentioned that the driving dynamics is different between the pre-refresh and refreshed models. Is it extremely different or moderately different? I happen to like the spindle grill of the 2016+ and the gauge cluster is nice too but don't want to buy for looks and lose performance. Please help lol
No not really I’ve driven multiple other GS models 2016 and up and they were great. I only drove one 2016 and it felt like trash which is why I said what I said. Please be sure to do a thorough test drive with each GS you plan to buy. A lot of Lexus owners cheap out on maintenance and instructions and use regular fuel in these cars when you’re supposed to use premium
The 2011 E90/92 BMW with the N52 NA I6 engine were fairly reliable based on what I’ve seen in forums and my experience. I had to replace an AC blower motor, replace the ECU (can get wet due to stupid placement under the rear tire wheel well), and repair an issue related to steering.
Asad Zee yeah I know one but he kinda overcharges, I mean I know lexus is gonna be safe buy, but I just love how the german cars drive and feel, I guess I just have to up my financial game and than buy one pre owned certified with warranty😝 but thanks guys, I’ve also heard that 2011 3 series is kind of reliable
Well def try and get the 2020 since that was the last year and it will be a newer car for you. a RWD F sport GS 350 or even GS F would be very enjoyable for you I think. This will also sound weird but a new 2023 LS 500 F sport RWD without air suspension is also pretty excellent but will cost around $85K
Kevin for the 16+ what if you just keep it on sport mode all the time. I did that when I rented the 19 IS300 has the same 8 speed tranmission it seems pretty effective the normal and eco mode is absolute dog.
So yes that is an option but the problem with being in Sport all the time is it will vastly increase your fuel consumption because even when you're cruising at 45 the engine will be churing out over 2k rpm. I would rather the vehicle react appropriately in normal mode but yea it is what it is
I agree the F sport isn’t just appearance package but also provide a little more performance. However, if you compare to the GSF to me the F sport package is just trash and just appearance package. To me It`s similar comparing a Camry SE Vs Camry XSE V6 of course XSE V6 is the trim with more options and a better driving quality. But overall the F sport is nice and comfortable for most average drivers.
Oh yea the GS F is a totally different monster haha. But most don't need all that I believe this is the correct amount of comfort, speed, and driving capability that one needs out on the road.
2013 Lexus GS 350 Base Review here's the link: th-cam.com/video/tzOuGnxAsZU/w-d-xo.html Let me know your thoughts on the GS 350 and the F Sport. If you want to purchase this car, mention Exhaust Sports Auto to take off $250 on any vehicle located at Cabriolet Motors, I don't get anything but use the discount and perhaps put it towards a warranty.
i thought only 2013 have 6speed, from wiki , and i own 2007 with 2GR-FSE.
Those stickers on the door panels gotta go 🤢
Haha they're ok but kind of unnecessary lol
Exhaust Sports Auto Do us a favor and rip them off
Facts
My 2013 GS350 F-Sport has given me 40K care-free miles over the last 11 months and I just hit 114K miles on it. It's been the overall best car I have owned and I am super-pleased with it as a daily driver. I have a "fun" car to scratch the manual/twisty itch, but it's a seriously solid car.
Absolutely my friend great car!
What’s your “fun” manual car?
I currently own a 99 6-speed Miata and plan to add a 2013 RWD GS350 to my stable.
Lexus makes one of the best cars on the market they hold up well and drive for years to come. Most car companies can't say that which is why Lexus is in my opinion one of the best-used cars on the market.
Lexus is def a very high quality car for sure!
Yes
I have had my 2013 GS F sport for 7 yrs still love it. Only has a little over 50k on it. When I want to have a little fun with it the power is there . I’m in my mid 50’s so I tend to just cruise at times. 😎
That's beautiful! Yea it's a great well rounded vehicle I enjoy driving it. Thanks again for stopping by sir!
Love my 2013 GS350 F-Sport. AWD. 90k miles, no major problems. Blackraven is beautiful!. Came with 19” Bridgestone tires. They are noisy!!
@@debraoverton3005 hold on to it. I just had mines fully detailed today . It really didn’t need it but they did take out a few small scratches for me. Still looks new.
Love the 2013 - 2015 GS 350 saving up to get one soon.
Nice you won't be disappointed
Get the 2014 or 2015 model because the 2013 doesn’t have 8 speed transmission or folding mirrors.
GSWADE that 8 speed is far worse than the 6 speed as stated in the video, the power folding mirrors are only useful if you have a tight garage or driveway
Just be careful on which one you get, alot of Recalls on the 2013-2015 Gs 350 Models
Every car has recalls. Dealerships fix it for you for free
As a current owner of the 2015 F-Sport variant I agree with 99% of your thoughts and opinions. The 1% is the one part I wish you'd had covered on some more is the chassis and/or suspension feel comparison in my opinion and why the 2013-2015 models are the best GS versions. Putting the F-Sport in Sport + takes that car to a whole new level and feels like a go-cart on rails.
Coming from owning exclusively BMWs for 20+ years. In fact this GS reminds me of the older Gen and best BMWs of those late 90s early 2000s specifically the E39 and E46 chassis and that's a huge compliment for Lexus. I was going to purchase the refreshed 2016+ GS F-Sport and although it has slightly fewer enhancements, cool cluster gauge and slightly minor exterior changes you're 100% spot on that the driving characteristics and handling changed and feels much differently from the 2013-2015 models. The 2016+ GS models don't feel the same and outside of the transmission tuning and gear ratio changes something changed in the chassis that can't match that of the pre refresh models. It's just not the same vehicle IMHO. I also think the overall design on the 2013 - 2015 especially the F-Sport design is a great classic sports sedan look that has not only aged beautiful but will probably have a timeless design for years to come. They are so rare to see on the road and always get thumbs up and/or compliments when pumping gas ony GS. It's an amazing car in a world full of SUVs, Minivans and Trucks. The GS stand outs from the pack and even more amazing to drive.
the only thing missing is a manual gearbox
Does your 2015 F-sport comes with an 8 speed or the older 6 speed? In your opinion - do the 6 speeds and 8 speeds feel similar? . . . vs the significant drop in dynamism in the 2016 facelift
@@Driving_Somewhere my 2014 has an 8-speed. However, AWD models kept the 6-speed. The transmission change was to comply with regulations esp since Lexus has been anti-turbo
@@Driving_Somewhere As a MY 13 GS 350 F sport owner. The transmission has aggressive downshifts when you mash the throttle and tends to hold revs between shifts. It handles pretty good from factory due to its rear wheel steering. Adding lowering springs and strut bar makes the car handle like it’s on rails.
@@Driving_Somewhere 8 speed i have one
Have the exact same car but with the ML sound system and stock two-piece F-Sport rotors and brakes.
Absolutely love this car! Bought it used for 22k in February with 70k miles, and it's definitely a joy to drive.
Looking to do a chrome delete soon and a nice exterior/interior detail as well.
The F-sport also has more seating positions and a thigh bolster/support that is adjustable as well in the driver's seat. Great review!!!
I had the option of getting a rear wheel drive boy was it fun to drive. Not a huge difference but it was noticeable. I ended up going with a 2015 gs350 f sport awd. I live in Chicago and the weather isn't so friendly half of the year. I must say this car[awd] drives so well in the snow. Put it on snow mode I swear to you even in the worst winters I rarely ever slip. Gotta love lexus!
Same here, love it! still a nice lookin car inside n out as well
Nice. I moved to Vegas from Chicago Heights over 20 + years ago. I drive a 15 RWD. If I "have to" go back for a period of time, I will need to get AWD.
I have a 2015 Lexus GS 350 F Sport RWD and I love it!!! I added a cold air intake system and did a muffler delete. I plan on getting new headers adding a new exhaust system and later down the line adding a RR Racing Supercharger Kit. I’ve had it for a year and a half and now had 100k miles still drives like brand new. The RWD is hard to come by now a days from seeing other people models they have and I’m grateful. If you buy a Lexus just do the proper maintenance and it’ll last a lifetime💯
I own this exact car except for the color and love it. Kevin try to get your hands on a GS F. Loving the Lexus content lately💪🏾👏🏾 Thank you!
That is awesome my friend beautiful ride! I def want to check out a GS F but so hard to find haha. But as soon as I do, it will be up! Thanks again
I was a Lexus dealer in California, and I’m on my second GS. Absolutely great vehicle. Great video.
Picked up a 2013 GS 350 AWD a week ago. Interior/exterior look and feel brand new. Very happy with it, just wish the awd could get slightly better mpg. Thanks for doing a review on the high mileage base model, helped me feel even more confident in buying it.
Massive congrats my friend! Yea great ride for sure
@@MeynMotorGroup why do ppl complain about mpg knowing it’s a sports model ? Durrrrrrrr
How many miles did yours have when you bought it? And so far how do you like it? I’m thinking of getting one with over 100k miles but unsure
How much you get yours for?
@@MeynMotorGroup is it a big gap in price to a non f sport??
I got my 2015 GS350 F Sport with 16k miles a couple of years ago. I love this car. Pure enjoyment to drive! Thanks for the review.
That's beautiful massive congrats!
Gas mileage sucks doesn't I spent like 70 bucks a week on my GS 😭
@@francode328 how many miles did you drive?
@@mikexcanxjerk yes I have to put premium it's recommend and I drive maybe moderately but I do have a heavy foot here and there so maybe that's wby
@@mikexcanxjerk I don't like to mix it it feels wrong and I rather have cleaner burning recommend 91 fuel than 87 and I average about 15mpg
Those Lexus carbon fiber stickers make the car go 50hp faster
Lolol
Just picked one up today. Same exact F sport model with 112k certified for 19k at a Lexus dealer & whoever owned the car before kept it looking brand new. I was iffy about the mileage, but this will be my daily driver & I am in love so far. I even find the interior door panel ambient lighting super attractive. Great review!!!!
How the cat treating you now? Think of getting 1 myself
@@robgrantfund5375 Runs like a dream!
@@timrippee9100 I get about 19 mpg on avg & if I am in eco it’ll get 20-21mpg
Most slept on part about this car. Nobody talks about the ambient lighting. Feels like a fighter jet when you put the car in drive and how it dems when you are about to take off. 🛩️
@@ricardoyoung2008 I always thought the same. Feels like you’re on a Delta flight lol
The GS is my favorite Lexus. I’m surprised that they are discontinuing it.
Yea everybody just bought the cheaper ES instead
@pseudoswitch by that logic all Lexus cars should stop production because all lexus cars use a spindle grill
@@MeynMotorGroup I will respond the same, by that logic Lexus should stop production on everything else because it's more expensive then the ES.
Now that I'm almost 50 and retired my tastes have changed and now I like cars that I used to think we're for old men.. it's not so fun getting in and out of sport cars when your body is banged up like mine from yrs of firefighting so this gem of a ride meets everything on my list
I bought one of these in March just when COVID basically came into effect, got it with 39k miles, I love it!!
Massive congrats!
I got mine around the same time as you with 40k miles 😂 I’m at 54k now
@@goldencosmonaut It's a great car, a bit slippery in the snow, but just need to be careful and it's fine.
@@ChicagoTechGuy I’m up in chicago, winter is pretty bad rn and I gotta say with new tires, it’s really not bad, I had a Town Car before I got the GS so to me, it’s great 😂. Although the IS blows the GS away when it comes to snow traction.
@@ChicagoTechGuy My only complaint is the power, it’s got smooth power and everything but it would be nice if they could keep up with an Infiniti for example
Purchased one of these back in June. Liquid Platinum exterior, peanut butter interior, 2013 model. Other than the infotainment system/electronic parking brake, I love it!
Bought my ‘13 GS350 AWD base a month ago as my first car and I love it!! Car can do it all and has great reliability. At 56.5K miles and I think it’s still in its break-in period 😉
Beautiful yea these are such epic cars love them!
Love mine.. 2013 with 22k mi now has 25k.. was neck & neck with my homeboy's camaro ss in a race
Im thinking of getting one any problems with it?
@@Xccord nope
I found a 2015 with 84k miles for $25,000. Is this a good deal, or no please. Thank you
Thanks for the video bought a 2015 f sport yesterday. And your video was the deciding factor.
"The cheapest way to be a baller, so go ahead and take advantage of that" LOL! That's exactly what I did, I have the 2015 F sport for the last 3 1/2 years and I love this car.
How much ya get it for?! How many miles?
@@azvasamusic7095 I bought it 4 years ago for $32,000 when it had 34k miles. Now I have 70k miles on it. It holds it value well because I can private sell it for $26,000 at the moment
@@casedonn6213 ty good stuff!! i guess it depends on the state we're in too.. but yea that seems to be the gist as trying to buy one is kinda challenging lol
@@azvasamusic7095 What challenges are you running into?
I just got one of these white with red interior and let me tell you i get alot of head turns everywhere i go and some of my friends cant believe its a 2015!
the turn signal is in two stages. when doing a turn press past the click, which will reset after the peak of the turn. if just changing lanes release turn signal bar before the click. u can adjust the number of signal blips from 3-5-7, by using a button sequence command, u can find it online. i have this exact car in black. best car i have owned so far. great daily driver, and fun s+ when u want it. looking forward to your 2020 review!
I'm thinking about buying a 2015 Lexus gs350 f sport with 60k miles from the lexus dealership for $23k fully loaded every option. Is that a good buy? Are these cars really reliable?
I own this car never had a single problem. Now I was thing about going to a newer model 2019.
Yea test drive the new model see if you like it I will try to review the 2020 GS350
How many miles? Are the engines and transmissions in these cars bullet proof?
ruletheworld 01 if you’re going to upgrade then get a used GSF.
Not worth getting into another GS350
I don't like the front bumper on the 2016 and later models. The Z--looking DRL makes it look cheesy to me.
@@PanditaP I have 62000 miles runs like a new car I have not had a single problem with it and trans so smooth this car is not broken in yet.
You gave this car a great review and did a good job of communicating to the viewers the exact differences. I am in the process of purchasing a base model with a premium package and there is nothing left to be desired from my experience of test driving it. F Sports are much more costly to maintain in comparison to their base model counterparts and that is one of the major things that pushed me away from them.
Traded my LS460 the Ultra White GS350 F-sport with Red Interior I absolutely love it
F-Sport pros: S+ mode, hard biting brakes, wider tires, LDH. I love my car with LDH, car feels shorter in tight turns.
Cons: front brake cost $1000 a pop, tires $1200 a pop
whats LDH? yes i googled it lol
I got OEM F-Sport rotors and break pads for $511.68 excluding 10% discount. $85 for independent shop to install it.
@@jv82-r7t I did similar😂 but that is still on the expensive side
Lexus Dynamic Handling. Marketing speak for rear wheel steering combined with the variable gear ratio steering
@@gordonyz4 I got invidia mid pipe installed. It Sound best when cold start or high rev
Funny how a lot of car reviewers ❤️ Lexus. After driving all sorts of vehicles they still seem to like em. Personally wouldn’t ever own a different manufacturer. Unless someone else wants to buy me a E class AMG.
I love this car. 2015 GS350 F Sport AWD. I’ve had it 6 years and just hit 140k miles, it’s a joy to drive!
Nice review. I own a 2013 gs350 fsport and you CAN actually change the turn light signal to 3blink or even 5 blinks before it turns it off. Love that little feature.
Thanks for another great review bro, that was really helpful on knowing which year to get and which one to stay away from! 🔥 As always
Glad I could help my friend really appreciate your continued support!
I just bought a 2012 gs f sport 450h 52k miles it’s nice. Part exchanged it for my money pit Audi A4 TFSI.
50k easy on a 2012 vehicle!
@@zubuxstein well…… it’s recently developed a click clack sound underneath front left but I’m hoping my 12 month warranty will cover it 🙏🏾 I have a feeling the previous owner(s) ragged it very hard. I’ve booked it in for Mecanic 7th august.
I think you’ve convinced me to get one of these as my first car - great review.
Another great review as always. You know I'm all about the GS 350, so glad to finally have mine!! I love how the front grille looks on the F Sport model. It makes the car look real menacing and displays attitude. I agree with you that the 2013 - 2015 models were the best. Love the pearl white color too!
Hey brother thanks again for stopping by. Yes, GS is such a nice well rounded car and I am so happy you got one! Very enjoyable everyday vehicle with more than enough performance. Can't wait to see more vids from you!
@@MeynMotorGroup Anytime brotha! My girlfriend's brother just bought a 2017 Lexus IS 200t F Sport! Might make a quick video of that one soon. Cheers and take care
Nice! Can't wait to see it
why 2013-2015 are the best?
Nice review! I’m looking for 15’ GS F Sport Crafted Line, prefer white with brown/salmon interior, or second option red interior. Hard to find
Thanks for a great review. I am on the hunt for a 2015 GS F.
Thank you my friend yea it's a great ride
I think GS F production begins in 2016.
Correct
Best honest review I’ve seen! I have a 2015 F sport this was spot on! Other than the carbon fiber stick ons and such haha
Correct me if I'm wrong but i think you missed maybe the most important upgrade of the F Sport package, which is that it comes with 4-wheel steering, which makes this big car incredibly easy to manouver in tight spaces and also stable at higher speeds. I'm also pretty sure mine doesn't have double glazed windows so that was probably a separate option (but who knows, they bundle the packages with different options in different markets)
This is still my favorite Lexus. It was the more raw form of the GS and even the remote touch was better imo
Its def a very nice one for sure! New these were close to 60k!
@@MeynMotorGroup one of the reasons why many people didn't buy it. That and probably why they changed it to be a more luxury car instead of sportier
Yea the typical Lexus shopper will just buy the cheaper ES to be comfortable so the GS wasn't really fulfilling any real role for Lexus. Makes for a great used car for us lol
I got a 15 AWD GS350 fsport w/ Mark Levinson a month ago. It came with ~65k miles but still drives brand new! Absolutely love it! Gotta try a RWD model in the future. Haven’t had a chance to get my hands on one
Beautiful! Massive congrats such an awesome ride. Yea miles don't mean anything on these cars they always drive brand new. Enjoy it my friend
I got a 2014 RWF Fsport and I test drove both RWD and AWD. When I test drove the GS, I had my eye on the awd model. After the test drive, I noticed the RWD was more nimble and felt lighter.
Kenny Chung Thx man! Good to know about that. Perhaps rear wheel steering on RWDs does make steering and handling a lot better. I could not find any RWDs within ~200miles around me when I was shopping but nevertheless the GS is a great car! Hope you also enjoyed your ride!
DOT Py -Honestly I probably would have sacrificed the nimbleness and lighter curb weight had they had an awd in fsport. I’ve been fortunate to live in an area that doesn’t require it but you definetly notice it. It’s not worth trading cars tho IMO.
Miko_Pure I average 18/27 which is what the EPA claims. I drive maybe 60/40 in city and highway and I average 22. I mainly drive in eco(which I dislike) fairly conservatively with some spurts of exhilarating driving from time to time. I’ve also done the maintenance fairly recently (spark plugs, coolant change, tranny fluid, brake, engine)
Picked up one of these in 2018 with 29k miles. 2015 RWD F-Sport with ML stereo, HUD, dynamic rear steering and other options. It was a lease return and had a sticker of $61k which was hard to find at the time. Rear steering option is sick on the turns. Car currently has 58k miles and is best Lexus I’ve driven. Unfortunately it will probably get replaced in the next couple of years.
@@terence.j original sticker price when new was 61k. I paid 30k
Love my '15 F-sport hybrid! Always wondered how the '16 and up hybrids compare in terms of driving dynamics
Nice! The Hybrid is amazing I reviewed a 2014 GS450h really pulls like a V8. Had no idea they made an F sport version of the hybrid that's awesome!
The brakes are factory brakes, painted red with Brembo stickers. Additionally, they have swapped out the front 2 piece rotors in the with 1 piece slotted and cross drilled rotors because they are cheaper to replace then $450.00 per side factory replacement. Seams like a ricer got his hands on this particular vehicle. I driver a GS350 F Sport RWD and love mine besides the cost of the tires.
You nailed it with your comment.
I really do not understand why does Lexus discontinue such a good RWD family sedan like the GS :(
Just made a video about this topic!
Bro...in comparison with newer models would you go newer or older?
Also...there are 2 speeds a 6 speed and 8 speed?
Appreciate your input 👍
Much blessings 🙌
Nice straight forward reviews ...much appreciated.
😎👍
2013 came with single panes and a 6 speed trans. The 2014+ came with dual panes and a 8 speed trans.
I know this post is old as hell but I'm drunk and bored and just want to say I have a '13 and it has 6 speed trans and double paned windows. I think its all over the place when you're looking at which cars got the double panes.
I have a 2015 f sport that I just bought in July the thing is absolutely gorgeous and a great car..it has all the balls you need and im a fast driver..it so comfortable to drive in it over all the best car I've owned and I had many..Lexus did a fantastic job putting this car together..
Massive congrats! Yea it really is an awesome ride
I'm currently in the market for a Gs350 F-sport. Ive owned a 08 Gs350 in the past and had the oil consumption issue. Does the 2105 Gs350 also have this issue. The model im looking into is a crafted line. I appreciate the feedback
Another great review! Keep it up man, you're reviews are at the highest level!
Humbled by that my friend thank you!
Should you look for those years 2013-2015 GS350 F- SPORT....and what kind of mileage ?
Appreciate your input 👍
Much blessings 🙌
Cd/dvd player.
Seat can automatically slide back to let larger/ taller ppl exit and enter before going to the memorized seat position
Should I be hesitant to buy a 2014 GS 350 with 90K miles? Dealer is selling it for $21K
I love mine but I'm sure you can find one with less miles.
I got my 2015 gs350 f sport for 21k with 60,000 miles. Keep looking, use car gurus and other car sites. I looked everywhere. Test drive the car it will steal your heart away. It sure did mine. Let me know what happens.
I’m currently comparing used gs 350, Infiniti Q70 and Acura RLX. I’m torn since I kinda like all of them
Nice review. You just confirmed 2013-2015 and 6 Spd auto is the best combination. V6 3.5L in a sedan-Awesome!!!
Yes but I have driven some more 2017-2020 model years as well and they were great some viewers were telling me that the 2016 I drove was babied so the computer would have needed time to adjust to aggressive driving. Sounds far fetched but seems to be the only reason for the 2016 feeling sluggish
Was I the subscriber you mentioned by any chance haha? nonetheless great review and you did a good job point out the differences between the preface lift and face lift. That sound still sounds so good imo. Miss my GS F sport a good bit. Something about this car i just don't know.
Thank you my friend! Yea it truly is an excellent ride very satisfying road car
Exhaust Sports Auto I feel like you would have enjoyed the car more if it had better tires. Stock oem were Dunlop’s or continental. Anyway with PS4S they seems so make the weight not feel as heavy. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the PS4S if you have or ever get them for your LC
Yea I drove the GS350 on regular Michelin touring tires so I know the GS is a very quiet ride so def not going to dock this GS for road noise, future owner can just swap out the tires and be super happy.
So the Michelin PS4s is a phenomenal tire lots of grip in both the dry and the rain. My only issue with summer tires are the road noise. I just tested a 2020 RC F for a week and it had PS4s tires on it and was much louder than the LC but the grip is great.
I thought about changing the LC tires but I'm actually very content with the run flat Bridgestones they come with, not too much noise and plenty of grip in dry and rain. Hope this helps my friend!
If buying a house wasn’t a goal for me right now I’d trade my accord for this exact car today....dammit priorities 😖
Oh yea gotta have priorities in check for sure haha. That's great tho massive congrats. I want to buy a house but getting loans is a pain. Stay blessed my friend!
Bizarre man I drove both current and last gen GS 350 and found the differences negligible. It also didn’t have F-Sport package. Not sure how much that package changes things. Went with the 2016 over the 2014 because it had way less miles on it and I love the new front end personally.
Nice Im happy to hear you are enjoying your vehicle. It's what I noticed with that particular car I tested it felt very sluggish and not as eager to shift quickly.
I will be testing a 2020 GS as well but as long as you are happy my friend. But I do appreciate you sharing your ownership and drivinh experiences Im sure people will find value in it
Just sold my 2015 GS350 F Sport ultra white. I picked up a Tesla. I agree the GS350 is awesome car. I had no issues and I bought with 95,000 miles. So fun to drive and super quick and fast. The premium gas was a drainer for staying in Cali. Overall great car .
@@SIDVENOM 2018 Tesla Model 3. It’s great & I love it. Yeah that was my thing before I decided to buy one: reliability. I just simplifies drive’s honestly.. that’s why you see so many on the road too.I have saved a lot of money just on not having to buy gas ⛽️ now . I still have a spot in my heart for Lexus and always will… I just wanted something a little more up to date… and my Lexus especially with the infotainment system was giving it..
Should I get a 2013 lexus gs 350 f sport with 150k miles clean title for $13.5K? Please help...
I love my 2015 GS F-sport but sometimes I admit V6 turbo. There are several reasons why F-sports is better than regular. First, it looks fancy and sportier than regular. And, 17-way bucket seat is awesome with red color. Moreover, Sport + mode is siccccccccccccccck. One more thing, I don't know regular can get Mark Levinson but, that sound system make your ear orgasm lol.
You are 100% correct
Actually going to be buying one of these soon. Looking on the used marked for a 2014/2015 model. I know this vehicle is going to last a long time.
Did you get one?
The f sport with white is sooooooo fire. WHITE LIGHTNING
I have one with the red interior! Can't stop staring at it! Such beautiful cars!
Careful about underestimating Vredestein tires, they make one of the best all-season GT tires out there with the Quatrac Pro.
They drove fine great grip. Like I said I thought they were summer tires because they were so loud which is my main problem with it. But the car stuck like glue
You car reviews a very in depth. Keep it up!
Thank you my friend!
So do you favor the 8 speed or the 6 speed in the 2013 GS350 you test drove?
For these years 2013-2015 either is fine.
Thanks for this review. Got me to get this exact spec car and loving it!
GS and IS are my favorite models from Lexus.
Same
a 2013 gs350 f sport or a q50s 2015 ? Which is a better car ?
Love your reviews fam!
Great job Kevin 😉!! GS GS GS GS
Haha thank you my friend!
great review. looking to pick one of these up if I can find the f sport near me. Ill settle for a base. Just want rwd with better gas mileage as a daily without sacrificing the fun factor.
You need to do a video of a 2018-2020… 2016 f sport has a new instrument cluster and looks much better… the 2020 black line edition, that would be a good video for you to do if you can find one to demo
I love the turn signals!
Good review. I believe the later gs350s with AWD retained the 6 speed. Be curious to hear your thoughts on those.
Yes they did really wanted to try one but couldn't find any AWD examples. But as soon as I do, I will check it out
Yes they did. I have one in riveria red and i love mine
Did you happen to look under the hood & see if there were any motor upgrades done? The car aslo looks like it has a slight drop on it & that could be the reason it handles better to you.
Nice and sporty bro I like this Lex
Yea this is a nice one bro
Exhaust Sports Auto For sure hey bro I thought Lexus was discontinuing the GS line if they changed that’s really great because the GS always been the sporty powerful fast car from Lexus I always liked the old school 1998-99 GS400 they were 🔥 bro to me that was the best looking big body GS cars hands down
I love the old GS models been trying so hard to review one but difficult to find. Might try to review a GS350 before it is discontinued. Thanks again bro
Exhaust Sports Auto Cool bro would love that GS400 Or GS430 both really Lol no problem bro 👍🏾👍🏾
@@theodoreyoung8777 GS430 would be amazing same engine as the LS430!
What do you prefer, this F Sport GS or the F Sport IS ?
Both honestly. Just choose which one you like the looks of the most
Also you can get great deals on used Japanese engines and trans in the u.s. and nobody ever speaks on this. Keep up the great work.
How are the brakes on that one? The feel of the stop tech? I love the size of them and want to possibly get those for mine.
They were great no issues and great stopping power. Never did anything weird or squeak.
My brakes or squealing like crazy on my 2015 gs f sport what's going on
I have the same car. The rwd version. Am I the only one getting around 17mpg in the city?
Hi! Where can I purchase that front lip/splitter? I'm trying to look for one
Is this a very reliable car? Common issues? Thanks...
Most likely none dude. It’s a Toyota lexsus.
I have a Lexus Gs 450H 2013 80,000KM and I also have a IS 300h F sport its Great the normal one compared to the F sport is so much better
Would you recommend this car over a 2018 camry se? Been thinking about my next car.
Yes lol but get it with a warranty. GS is a far superior car but Camry is newer cheaper and probably has less mileage so whatever you're more comfortable with
There’s no way to compare a Camry even a v6 TRD to a Lexus RWD? Lol
Hey bro how would you compare this to your TLX? I have 2015 2.4 tlx base just was curious how the dynamics and comfort differ. I know tlx is slower lol
Yea the GS is a far superior car lol but kind of to be expected since new the GS cars are like 53k and base TLX cars are about 33k GS has a phenomenal RWD solid chassis setup rides good goes well has all the right feedback. TLX is a nice comfy cruiser that still drives well in its own way and is economical but the difference shows
How much is the insurance of 2013 GS350 f sport this year? And gas consumption? Am planning to get one. Pls respond. Ty :)
1. Ask your insurance provider.
2. Google a fuel economy calculator.
We have the world 🌍 at our fingertips today, please use it.
Hey. I bought a 2013 F Sport 8 months ago. Drive on a mix of highway and street and average 21.5 mpg which is decent but not great. My insurance did not go up from the Volvo S60 I had earlier. Is the one you're shopping for RWD or AWD?
I have a 2017 GS350 Luxury Package which has the sport+ mode and adaptive suspension and feels every much the same as my 2015 GS350 F Sport if not better to me. It has all the feel of the F Sport plus the extras and the Mark Levinson and the Peasant Blocking Shades. I love my 2017.
I'm going to try and review a 2020 to see if there's any changes happy you like it and you're blessed to have both!
Miko_Pure I’m averaging 24 mpg mostly highway I live in Katy, TX and commute to work daily 70 miles round trip
Exhaust Sports Auto I traded the 2015 for the 2017 I liked the facelift and the extra options along with the Mark Levinson.
Miko_Pure I drive in customized or Sport most of the time. I only do Sport + when I want a tighter more buttoned down ride for weaving through traffic.
Miko_Pure honestly if gas mileage is a concern then this car isn’t for you buy a Camry XLE non V6. I’m more concerned with relatability. The 4Runner is a Gas Hog but it extremely reliable. This is a Luxury Car. Luxury and economical aren’t synonymous. So carefully choose what you can afford or what works best for your situation. Please don’t take this as an insult
I owned a 2015 GS 350 base model but traded for a RX350 because I had twins but I miss this car since bad 😭 is the F sport worth it over the base ?
RX350 is a great ride still! For the GS F sport is not mandatory didnt make a massive difference but I still notice it a bit, nothing to go crazy over tho. Really the most practical benefit of the F sport for this model GS is slightly better resale value.
@@MeynMotorGroupit is a great super silky smooth but I miss the V6 growl and I totally agree but I heard good things about the F sport and it's suspension benefits do you think it's true?
Depends on the model for instance the GS and the RX drive really good as is. There's only a slight benefit from getting the F sport drivingwise. But on the IS, it makes a big difference
@@MeynMotorGroup I appreciate your feedback brother thanks for chatting with me keep up the videos and I'll keep on watching :)!
Oh not a problem my friend thank you for your time and your support sir. Hope you and your family stay blessed!
I really want a 2013 model! The last one with the 6 speed transmission. After that they put the sluggish 8 speed. 6 speed still remained on the AWD but who wants that if you're in California.
that's the one I got, and I am glad I did. Read afterwards that the 8 speed isn't as good, and who needs 8 speeds anyways ?
@@eugenealymov2723 Yeah definitely. The 8 speed is a bit more efficient but only by 1 mpg. Gets 29 mpg highway compared to 28 mpg on the 6 speed. But the 6 speed is more refined and more responsive.
I'm currently in the market for a GS350 F Sport and I have a question. You mentioned that the driving dynamics is different between the pre-refresh and refreshed models. Is it extremely different or moderately different? I happen to like the spindle grill of the 2016+ and the gauge cluster is nice too but don't want to buy for looks and lose performance. Please help lol
No not really I’ve driven multiple other GS models 2016 and up and they were great. I only drove one 2016 and it felt like trash which is why I said what I said. Please be sure to do a thorough test drive with each GS you plan to buy. A lot of Lexus owners cheap out on maintenance and instructions and use regular fuel in these cars when you’re supposed to use premium
@@MeynMotorGroup thanks! Will do.
@@MeynMotorGroup So you have changed your opinion on the 2016 and up GS 350's now?
What BMW or Merc would you recommend which is reliable ? I’m talking pre 2010 models
Oh man that's a tough one lol maybe a 3 series? But I honestly wouldn't buy any car without a warranty
The 2011 E90/92 BMW with the N52 NA I6 engine were fairly reliable based on what I’ve seen in forums and my experience. I had to replace an AC blower motor, replace the ECU (can get wet due to stupid placement under the rear tire wheel well), and repair an issue related to steering.
Asad Zee yeah I know one but he kinda overcharges, I mean I know lexus is gonna be safe buy, but I just love how the german cars drive and feel, I guess I just have to up my financial game and than buy one pre owned certified with warranty😝 but thanks guys, I’ve also heard that 2011 3 series is kind of reliable
What an awesome car! I just saw a 2015 f sport for sale with 86k miles. Do you think that’s too many miles? Thanks!!
No, that’s not too many miles.
I know this is gonna sound off, but sometimes I think about trading my 2018 bmw m2 for one. I’m getting old. Lol. What do you guys think?
Well def try and get the 2020 since that was the last year and it will be a newer car for you. a RWD F sport GS 350 or even GS F would be very enjoyable for you I think. This will also sound weird but a new 2023 LS 500 F sport RWD without air suspension is also pretty excellent but will cost around $85K
Bro when you gonna review the gsf
Kevin for the 16+ what if you just keep it on sport mode all the time. I did that when I rented the 19 IS300 has the same 8 speed tranmission it seems pretty effective the normal and eco mode is absolute dog.
So yes that is an option but the problem with being in Sport all the time is it will vastly increase your fuel consumption because even when you're cruising at 45 the engine will be churing out over 2k rpm. I would rather the vehicle react appropriately in normal mode but yea it is what it is
Exhaust Sports Auto good to know. I’m definitely keeping a close eye on the prices for the 4th Gen even though my 3rd Gen still kicks ass.
Haha yea absolutely Lexus is great 3rd gen Is also an amazing ride
Is the 2.5 litre 6 speed version of this car ok? I know it would be a bit less powerful but is it powerful enough?
It's a 3.5 liter. Drives amazing. Fast . It's been referred to as a great passing car
I agree the F sport isn’t just appearance package but also provide a little more performance. However, if you compare to the GSF to me the F sport package is just trash and just appearance package. To me It`s similar comparing a Camry SE Vs Camry XSE V6 of course XSE V6 is the trim with more options and a better driving quality. But overall the F sport is nice and comfortable for most average drivers.
Oh yea the GS F is a totally different monster haha. But most don't need all that I believe this is the correct amount of comfort, speed, and driving capability that one needs out on the road.
Exhaust Sports Auto Exactly! Not too numb but not too Extreme!