400 is the best 2nd gen GS imo between the 300, 400, and 430. 400 gets better gas mileage than the 300, and the 400 also has the manumatic gear shifters in steering wheel whereas 430 does not. Also, the throttle was changed on the 430 it’s kind of laggy in comparison to the 400
@@flyxguy956 by good design and engineering. The difference is minimal, though. If you look at the manual, it will say slightly better city mileage in the V8. If you actually drive both of them in practical application in everyday life, the 300 has to work harder to get the car up to speed, burns a lot more in the city mileage. Also, there is no V6 GS300, it’s inline 6.
@@rosstaboss thanks for the reply, I never see the 400s for sale but I’ll wait patiently on the sidelines. I’m just looking for a daily I can slide once in a while.
I've owned 6 of these beauties since 2007, including a GS400 I just picked up today! It's in my favorite color Cinnabar Red, and I'll be swapping in a black interior (saddle or black are the only way to go, tan looks ugly). Already have all the exterior 01+ upgrades. It was my dream car back in 07 and is still my favorite sedan of all time. GS 4 life!
Mine is triple black, black isf wheels, black interior, black leather and I replaced all the grey with black and wrapped the pillars in black velour. Looks great with the woodgrain upgraded steering wheel. I may look for saddle interior now.
@@JonxPon400 Black wood wheel and wood ashtray make a big difference. Im looking for a GS400 wood wheel but the only one that fits is the 03 Sport design. I want to keep E-shift and plug and play airbag.
I just bagged mine and it’s the most gorgeous car i’ve ever seen dumped on the ground! I’m literally selling my first new car,i’ve been building for 20 years! A 99 Honda Prelude,Over 200 Trophy wins and i don’t even want to drive her anymore!
I have a 98 gs400 and trust me the throttle response from the cable make it better than a 430 and also only the 400 came with button shifters on the steering wheel and I still use them today
I know I'm late to reply but just wanted to say the GS400 wasn't the only one that came with button shifters on the steering wheel, the GS300 has them too but I think in only the facelifted version
I’ve owned Lexus’ since 1998, and Toyotas since 1984. My only complaints are the low horsepower and lack of a totally manual shifter. I LOVE my ‘06 GS 430 that I purchased new with 58 miles, and currently have a little over 180k. I don’t plan to ever get rid out it. With reference to fuel mileage, the faster it’s driven, the higher the gas mileage. At 85 or more, it averages 24/25. The car still really drives great. My desire for high horsepower and a manual shift has me considering a Cadillac CT5V Blackwing, but their limited production will probably have me settling for the LC 500. And I’m still going to keep my GS.
Awesome video, I own a GS400 and every time I drive it I have a good time . I'm still puzzled at how cheap they are considering it is a rear wheel drive V8 from Toyota.
It's official, Toyota doesn't need a separate brand to sell its higher-end models anymore. After having read your comment, it made me wonder if Toyota hadn't eclipsed Lexus as a brand of quality and luxury cars?.
I have a 2000 gs300 black on black by far the very nicest riding and most reliable car I’ve ever had. Love this car and the way toyota takes care of their customers
I have a 2002 GS430 and I brought it in 2003 as a demo model with model with full warranty. Only used the warranty once to replace the entertainment section. Without warranty would have been $6K back then. But nothing but good things to say about it. I dropped it about 2 inches and did a cold air intake and Borla exhaust. I’ve babied the car and have 160k on it and I could right now go in the garage and take it across country without any worries. I’ve met others with their GS and they had 300k miles on them. You can drive this car to the moon and back. It will keep going. I hope you enjoy your GS as much as I do.
I daily a 2GS and it has been amazing. It is so smooth and worry free. I also drove it across America without any issues. It is such an underrated car.
I can relate it pretty much everything anybody is saying here I have a 2000 GS 300 black on black it is by far the finest car I have ever had is reliable easy to work on and doesn’t need much maintenance I do oil changes air filters clean it Keep the leather conditioned and it still rides as good as it did when it was new got 141,000 miles on it. I have no intention of letting it go I’ve looked at new cars they are just not built this nice any longer too much plastic, I also have a 93SC 400 and that is an amazing piece of engineering understated these cars are going up in value they just don’t make them like this any longer 4 liter V8 that smooth and reliable transmission same drivetrain is the same as the LS 400 they did it right they took Mercedes-Benz and BMW on for a good ride. Even Benz and BMW are not the same as it used to be. They’ve keeping them up quite a bit also, and are not nearly as reliable.
This GS was the first Lexus I've ever seen up close and personal back in 2002. It was my friends mom's car and since seeing it. I made a promise to myself that my first car will be a Lexus GS. Ended up getting the 2014 GS350 F-Sport back in 2017 as my first car.
Very nice and mostly 100% accurate ...the zero to sixty is closer to 6 specs than 5. And no N/A GS430 is capable of 12's in the quarter mile. (And a stock C5 Vette is BARELY capable of 13's, as well) But thank you for the vid bro. It was very enjoyable to watch - I liked your whole vid
Probably, the best GS body and for sure the best Toyota engine of all time. Had different kinds of GS & LS bodies and now am owning a GS430 like yours. It's a bit more "sporty" in comparison with LS430, but the engine feels similar.
Great car , I owned gs400 for 8 years, great car - bulletproof engine transmission , nice quality interior only weakness was abs and brakes! I was crying when I was selling it . If I could I would keep it !
My1st gen is approaching 300k miles, up here in Toronto you don't see the 1st gen anymore and maybe there are 2 or 3 2nd gen GS sightings per year....both generations yes are underappreciated.....the LS 400 got all the attention
That was an awesome overview man. I really enjoyed all the information you shared. It's a car with a solid history. I just bought a 2006 GS430. I agree with everything you said about the car. It's SO nice. The damn build quality. It's through the roof! It drives so smooth and effortlessly. This is the result of outstanding engineering AND execution/production. Very interesting to see how far my 06 has come compared to the 01. Mine feels upgraded in many ways to yours. If you made more videos on this car I'd watch em.
actually dude. the wood steering wheel was a $1500 option in 01 according to my window sticker for my gs430. $52,000 total. love this car. and, it was faster than my 86 944 turbo. sold it and got a 2005 sc430. roll on man. ridin' in style. i wish i had your black interior.
Excellent review! I’m subscribing to your channel. The GS has always been my favorite Lexus model. Yours looks beautiful. I have a 2013 GS350, with the luxury pkg, all the bells and whistles, including Mark Levinson sound system. I’ll never get rid of it.
Beautiful car. Had a ‘99 GS300, which I wish I still had. In mine, the grove on the top right of the glove box housed an extra 6-CD changer, so you could keep an extra 6 discs in a separate changer ready to be popped into the player. This was great on long road trips. Congrats on owning a clean GS, hope you keep it for a very long time!
The amount of work and the production you put into these videos is astounding. Your presentation skills are top notch. I'm proud to say I was a subscriber when you only had 14k subs when your channel eventually blows up and you get famous.
Gs kept going in the UK. I own a 2006 Lexus GS300. V6 - 6 speed automatic. Americans must have been cheated a bit. My car eats Porsche, Jaguars, Aston-Martins etc., just for a snack! 0 - 60 comes up in around 5 seconds; 40 to 100 in 4.5. and tops out at 165moh! Around town fuel consumption is 25 - 31 mpg and I get 40+ mpg at 75 mph on a motorway! Comfort is up there with Rolls Royce. The car is silent...a lovely place to be. You'll notice that I haven't mentioned BME, Audi or Mercedes-Benz. Trust me, they're not even in the game! Finally, Lexus have to be the most reliable cars I've ever owned.
I own an SC400, a 97 Celica, and a (still minty condition) 1991 Honda Civic. All three have throttle cables. In the past, I also owned a 2004 Toyota Sienna. I can say with all my heart: drive by wire throttles are straight garbage. It's the main reason I no longer have the Sienna, and decided to go back to the older models.
0:58 still on the subject, the ES is the Windom, the LX is the Land Cruiser Cygnet (same as the other Land Cruisers but for the front end), and the GX is the Land Cruiser Prado (not the 4runner, although they are somewhat related). Also, the RX is the Harrier.
I'm was thinking about buying one, this video convinced me. I found one for sale for 2k. The owner just has is sitting in the drive way so I made an offer and they said yes.
Had it brand new this car still POPS! We are buying these classics from this GS 400 to Acura Legends (GS Edition) it was some era with this car especially in NYC.
One thing I noticed you didn’t mention is that there’s actually a third layer to the trunk, underneath the plastic one, I thought I was missing a spare when I got mine, but I realized that there was another pocket underneath the plastic one, and in that pocket was my spare. Not sure if you knew this or not, but figured I’d share!
Blast from the past in the best way possible! Cars like this will never be made again unless we're talking some ultra expensive boutique, small volume car...that won't be as reliable brand new as a 24 year old GS..no joke. Love your car dude, anyone who buys one of these things in 2022 really knows cars and appreciated old school Japanese build quality and fanatical attention to detail. These old Japanese cars are full of fun little surprises..some you don't discover for years after purchase😅
Great review - I've been recently wanting one of these as a project car ... Thanks for confirming all my thoughts about why it might be an awesome next ride. 👍
The 2nd GEN GS is one of most popular platforms of all time along with a gargantuan aftermarket support, they all sold extremely well which is why you see them everywhere…these are not under appreciated.
The 3UZFE in your car is basically the same as the 1UZFE VVTi in the gs400. Confusing how the extra displacement doesn't do much. Also 1uz,2uz,3uz are very similar but 1uz and 3uz are the same block besides the displacement.
Cool ride - I still think it's a desirable car. And they bring decent money (for the age and what it is) even high miles, a testament initial and continuing quality. I'd say it's a good deal. (Couple years ago almost bought a GS350 F Sport, just didn't have enough power - so I went German - but I'll bet I've paid for it over the years!)
Your GS is dope Bro. Nice review.👍 Proud owner of a silver 2000 LS400 up here in Canada. Same wood grain steering wheel as yours and I agree, you definitely feel like a pimp when you’re grippin that wood 🪵😆. I met an old guy with a white 2001 GS430 only 70000 kms last year. Barely drives it. Left my contact info with him in case he ever wants to sell. Still hope to hear from him someday. Peace to all the Lexus lovers worldwide.🌎
I personally would keep the factory head unit to keep it mint. I think there’s a hack to tap into the head unit to make a line in. When I bought my SC, the previous owners figured it out.
Very nice review, and it looks like you've got a keeper! I'm in the market for a GS now, undecided between the GS300/350 or the GS400 series. Apparently all use premium gas & I've heard that the gas mileage isn't all that great, but there's only about a 1mpg difference between the 6's and the 8's. Might as well go for more power then, but I'm really looking for more comfort. All these Lexus' seem to be supremely comfortable, which my convertible just isn't. Now to find one that's had some love in the past & has a good price tag!
I currently daily drive a 22 supra 3.0 painstakingly , while it is the best bang for the buck for performance but in terms of practicality though, its quite horrendous which is a reason why i decided to look into 4 door sedans as my business requires me to haul stuff and people around. My minimum requirement was that what ever the car i get, it must be *rwd* as Im one of those guys whom feel like driving a corolla or any other econosh!t box is equivalent to slowly and painfully killing your soul, so performance is a must for me and i finally landed in the debate between a 02 ls430 or 03/06 gs 430 / 460, and oh boy this channel and the videos are everything i wanted to as i was researching for my current purchase. Ive made up my mind, gs gang it is. Thank you for taking your time in compiling and presenting all the most valuable info.
May be a little late, but the GS400 throttle body is interchangeable to the GS430. Seen some people on facebook use the throttle cable throttle body from the 400 on the 430 and they say it does feel more responsive
We didn't get the first generation GS in Australia but the 2nd generation was the first series sold here, but only with 2JZ GE and only auto. If all things go well, I'm going to be looking to buy one soon
The GS400 uses drive by wire, if you’re car feels lazy get the ASICS checked, if you change the tune, ecu you’ll find the horsepower that they hid when rating it at 300ho, the 2UZ is way less of a motor in every way than the 1UZ/3UZ
Never driven a gs400 but my gs300 is absolutely a blast. Yes only 225hp but it's very snappy and in perfect shape. Looking at a gs400 right now. I'd like to have both.🏁🏁🏁🏁👌
2001 GS430 previous owner here, mine was pearl white, mint condition I drove and owned it for about 3 years, unfortunately I drove it without oil one time and the car seized and that was the end of it, ended up being scrapped and sent away somewhere.
Love the GS ...I've had 2 and cant say a ton good and not too much bad about them and the 300 is a super inexpensive way to get into a 2jz (na). Highly recommend
I get why the GS isn't sold anymore, these cars just don't know what they wanna be. I own a 3GS and it feels like it wants to be an IS but the size of an ES. Sounds awesome in theory, but in practice it's just a slightly quicker ES with rougher suspension, harder seats, and a longitudinally mounted engine.
I have this same model. I love it! I’m a few miles from 300k, and this thing still Moves! I love driving it. The only thing I don’t like is the navigation unit. It’s annoying lol. So I would love to see what you find doing your research for a new head unit. So if you can, please do a video on the head unit options you find. Thank you 🙏🏾
Hello, I actually installed an android 10.1 with detachable screen for security in my gs300 and it's pretty awesome. I added an extra 2tb hard drive so it stores everything from files to movies and enough music 🎶 to last until Christ comes back.😁 Also using the factory amp but upgraded to speakers to separates front/ rear.
Looking forward to seeing the full resto. I have two of these, an ‘01 and an ‘03. One was wrecked last year and I’m still swapping parts from old to the new cause some parts were in better condition on the ‘01. I second your choice of LS wheels. Those are dope and fit the styling of the 2nd Gen GS better than the new wheels.
I have an AutoArt model of a second generation Lexus GS400 in silver. I kinda like the GS. A pretty roomy car, very luxurious and relatable, available V8. I would like to have one. My daily driver is a 2015 Toyota Camry XSE 4 cylinder, I like my car for the same reasons you like this GS. The seats and my car reasonably comfortable, I think my old 2004 Honda Odyssey with the leather interior had more softer seats, but my Camrys seats feel more comfortable than my brothers G35 seats.
I pretty much got the same GS430 as you besides mine being 2004, mine is also silver, black leather interior, same orange walnut wood interior. Where did you get those floor mats? Awesome video!
1:36 just learned the GS300 has a 2JZ engine in it...and the GS300 happens to be the car at the beginning of the music video for the song "Dead Presidents" by Jay-Z.
The Lox has one in "Money Power Respect", 36 Mafia has one in "Late Night Tip", and I see the dashboard of one in Kanye West's Through The Wire. It's been in a couple Fast & Furious movies, Breaking Bad, and other shows/movies. One of the best cars ever
That spot to the right of the CD changer in the glovebox is a spot to store extra 6-disc CD magazines. Or you can use it to store other miscellaneous stuff. Also, these vehicles are picky when it comes to Knock sensor replacement. Do the job once with OEM Denso knock sensors. Aftermarket brands may trip the CEL after all that labor!
I subscribed at "the fuck was that noise??". Lmao. Its probably just a dirty window felt.
Hahaha thank you 😂
Ahh yeah I’m gonna try to spray some window cleaner or something down there
Lol he was formal and professional throughout the whole video, that threw me off
@@noelr1010 this is not school to be formal
Who needs that? We need informative yet funny video
@@Druze_Tito lmao I agree, it was just unexpected, that's all
@@noelr1010 I know, Jim
Owned a 2000 Lexus GS 300. Sold it to my cousin cheap in 2012 and he kept it for 10 years. Best car ever!!
Nice!! They're so dope
My everyday driver for past 9 yrs. is my 98' Lexus GS400. I now have 205k miles, & by far best car I've ever owned!!
That’s great!! I hope to keep mine for a long time too!
400 is the best 2nd gen GS imo between the 300, 400, and 430. 400 gets better gas mileage than the 300, and the 400 also has the manumatic gear shifters in steering wheel whereas 430 does not. Also, the throttle was changed on the 430 it’s kind of laggy in comparison to the 400
@@rosstabosshow does a V8 get better MPG than a V6?
@@flyxguy956 by good design and engineering. The difference is minimal, though. If you look at the manual, it will say slightly better city mileage in the V8. If you actually drive both of them in practical application in everyday life, the 300 has to work harder to get the car up to speed, burns a lot more in the city mileage. Also, there is no V6 GS300, it’s inline 6.
@@rosstaboss thanks for the reply, I never see the 400s for sale but I’ll wait patiently on the sidelines. I’m just looking for a daily I can slide once in a while.
I've owned 6 of these beauties since 2007, including a GS400 I just picked up today! It's in my favorite color Cinnabar Red, and I'll be swapping in a black interior (saddle or black are the only way to go, tan looks ugly). Already have all the exterior 01+ upgrades. It was my dream car back in 07 and is still my favorite sedan of all time. GS 4 life!
my 98 black with tan leather interior gs 400 is the only way i would spec that car. black on black not a fan
Mine is triple black, black isf wheels, black interior, black leather and I replaced all the grey with black and wrapped the pillars in black velour. Looks great with the woodgrain upgraded steering wheel. I may look for saddle interior now.
@@MyKeeP81 To each their own. Black looks more modern and luxurious IMO. I have 2 complete mint tan interiors in the garage lol.
@@JonxPon400 Black wood wheel and wood ashtray make a big difference. Im looking for a GS400 wood wheel but the only one that fits is the 03 Sport design. I want to keep E-shift and plug and play airbag.
@@noelr1010 Yeah I def need that
There's a Honda Accord V6 next to me. You know what's gonna happen!
MY MAN 🤣💪🏿
😂😂
I just bagged mine and it’s the most gorgeous car i’ve ever seen dumped on the ground! I’m literally selling my first new car,i’ve been building for 20 years! A 99 Honda Prelude,Over 200 Trophy wins and i don’t even want to drive her anymore!
I have a 98 gs400 and trust me the throttle response from the cable make it better than a 430 and also only the 400 came with button shifters on the steering wheel and I still use them today
I know I'm late to reply but just wanted to say the GS400 wasn't the only one that came with button shifters on the steering wheel, the GS300 has them too but I think in only the facelifted version
Update! I found LS wheels! The 2016 GS wheels are sold, and the stock chrome wheels are sold too.
Thanks guys 😅
Another gs430 owner here from 🇬🇧! I love it! Still better than alot of modern day cars 👍
You’ve got that right!
Nice, how reliable has it been?
It’s sick af and comfortable
I’ve owned Lexus’ since 1998, and Toyotas since 1984. My only complaints are the low horsepower and lack of a totally manual shifter. I LOVE my ‘06 GS 430 that I purchased new with 58 miles, and currently have a little over 180k. I don’t plan to ever get rid out it. With reference to fuel mileage, the faster it’s driven, the higher the gas mileage. At 85 or more, it averages 24/25. The car still really drives great. My desire for high horsepower and a manual shift has me considering a Cadillac CT5V Blackwing, but their limited production will probably have me settling for the LC 500. And I’m still going to keep my GS.
Yeah man, I really wish I could have a manual GS haha
I have an 06 gs430 with 240k miles and I had an Ls430 before with 350k+ miles …. Great cars
Awesome video, I own a GS400 and every time I drive it I have a good time . I'm still puzzled at how cheap they are considering it is a rear wheel drive V8 from Toyota.
Thank you! Yeah this car really makes me feel youthful again, even though I’m only 20 LOL. The Volvo’s I had in the past made me feel so old lol
It's official, Toyota doesn't need a separate brand to sell its higher-end models anymore. After having read your comment, it made me wonder if Toyota hadn't eclipsed Lexus as a brand of quality and luxury cars?.
@@tony64t Well these were sold as Toyota Aristo in Japan so you're not wrong. They even had the 2JZ-GTE!
theyre getting pricey
@@MattPark-vp2ud in GA most are selling for 6k or less the cheaper you go the more work you do and little to no rust .
I have a 2000 gs300 black on black by far the very nicest riding and most reliable car I’ve ever had. Love this car and the way toyota takes care of their customers
I daily drive a very rare 2003 GS430 in factory burgundy! 135k original miles clean title! I love it.
Mint!!!
I have a 2002 GS430 and I brought it in 2003 as a demo model with model with full warranty. Only used the warranty once to replace the entertainment section. Without warranty would have been $6K back then. But nothing but good things to say about it. I dropped it about 2 inches and did a cold air intake and Borla exhaust. I’ve babied the car and have 160k on it and I could right now go in the garage and take it across country without any worries. I’ve met others with their GS and they had 300k miles on them. You can drive this car to the moon and back. It will keep going. I hope you enjoy your GS as much as I do.
I love mine! I can't wait to fix my head unit issues haha
I had a 1999 GS400 for 21 years. Loved it.
Nice!!
Good for you bud..and now you don't. That sucks. Sorry to hear. Maybe again some day...Probably not. Damn. That's too bad.
I daily a 2GS and it has been amazing. It is so smooth and worry free. I also drove it across America without any issues. It is such an underrated car.
I can’t wait to take mine on more trips!
I can relate it pretty much everything anybody is saying here I have a 2000 GS 300 black on black it is by far the finest car I have ever had is reliable easy to work on and doesn’t need much maintenance I do oil changes air filters clean it Keep the leather conditioned and it still rides as good as it did when it was new got 141,000 miles on it. I have no intention of letting it go I’ve looked at new cars they are just not built this nice any longer too much plastic, I also have a 93SC 400 and that is an amazing piece of engineering understated these cars are going up in value they just don’t make them like this any longer 4 liter V8 that smooth and reliable transmission same drivetrain is the same as the LS 400 they did it right they took Mercedes-Benz and BMW on for a good ride. Even Benz and BMW are not the same as it used to be. They’ve keeping them up quite a bit also, and are not nearly as reliable.
This GS was the first Lexus I've ever seen up close and personal back in 2002. It was my friends mom's car and since seeing it. I made a promise to myself that my first car will be a Lexus GS. Ended up getting the 2014 GS350 F-Sport back in 2017 as my first car.
Nice thats one helluva first car!
@@BernonCars never thought that I'd get a dream car as my first. FYI I've never seen or even knew the 2014 GS350 F-Sport existed
Did you say 12.9 for the 1/4 mile time??? Try 14.7 - awesome video and I love the GS
It’s actually 14 seconds flat
My daily since 2007; Burnished Gold 2002 GS430 - 230000+ and still running strong. A joy to drive.
Sweeeett!
Very nice and mostly 100% accurate ...the zero to sixty is closer to 6 specs than 5. And no N/A GS430 is capable of 12's in the quarter mile. (And a stock C5 Vette is BARELY capable of 13's, as well) But thank you for the vid bro. It was very enjoyable to watch - I liked your whole vid
12s from a stock gs430 isnt gonna happen.
Right lmao
Finally a review of this car that actually has a back seat POV and went into the finer details. really appreciate it!
And I appreciate you watching! Happy to help!!
Probably, the best GS body and for sure the best Toyota engine of all time.
Had different kinds of GS & LS bodies and now am owning a GS430 like yours.
It's a bit more "sporty" in comparison with LS430, but the engine feels similar.
This one and the third gen are the best
@@gabegarcia7779 third gen is absolutely beautiful, but has problems
Thats because its the same 4.3l v8
@Jay Dee the first gen is definitely a gem
I just picked up a gs430 and wow. This car is amazing!!! Blows everything away
Great car , I owned gs400 for 8 years, great car - bulletproof engine transmission , nice quality interior only weakness was abs and brakes! I was crying when I was selling it . If I could I would keep it !
My1st gen is approaching 300k miles, up here in Toronto you don't see the 1st gen anymore and maybe there are 2 or 3 2nd gen GS sightings per year....both generations yes are underappreciated.....the LS 400 got all the attention
That was an awesome overview man. I really enjoyed all the information you shared. It's a car with a solid history. I just bought a 2006 GS430. I agree with everything you said about the car. It's SO nice. The damn build quality. It's through the roof! It drives so smooth and effortlessly.
This is the result of outstanding engineering AND execution/production.
Very interesting to see how far my 06 has come compared to the 01. Mine feels upgraded in many ways to yours.
If you made more videos on this car I'd watch em.
Thank you Im glad! Yeah unfortunately my time with Selena was relatively short lived haha, was like a rebound car 😂
actually dude. the wood steering wheel was a $1500 option in 01 according to my window sticker for my gs430. $52,000 total. love this car. and, it was faster than my 86 944 turbo. sold it and got a 2005 sc430. roll on man. ridin' in style. i wish i had your black interior.
Oh shit! Interesting. Ohh yeah I love mine!! SC is hella nice too!
Excellent review! I’m subscribing to your channel. The GS has always been my favorite Lexus model. Yours looks beautiful. I have a 2013 GS350, with the luxury pkg, all the bells and whistles, including Mark Levinson sound system. I’ll never get rid of it.
Thank you sir! They are truly excellent cars!
I appreciate the historical context you gave in the beginning of your video. Cannot for your channel to exponentially grow,
Ravi Peiris M.D.
Thank you!
i was crackin up at how you went from a really professional demeanor describing the car all the way up until 16:09 lmfaooo! Great review!
Hahaha gotta keep it real LOLL, thank you!
Beautiful car. Had a ‘99 GS300, which I wish I still had. In mine, the grove on the top right of the glove box housed an extra 6-CD changer, so you could keep an extra 6 discs in a separate changer ready to be popped into the player. This was great on long road trips. Congrats on owning a clean GS, hope you keep it for a very long time!
Very good thank you sir!
I love this car, especially in this color and interior design, have lots of childhood memories, and always remember good past times.
Yeah man I totally agree!
The amount of work and the production you put into these videos is astounding. Your presentation skills are top notch. I'm proud to say I was a subscriber when you only had 14k subs when your channel eventually blows up and you get famous.
That means a lot, thank you!
Gs kept going in the UK. I own a 2006 Lexus GS300. V6 - 6 speed automatic.
Americans must have been cheated a bit. My car eats Porsche, Jaguars, Aston-Martins etc., just for a snack! 0 - 60 comes up in around 5 seconds; 40 to 100 in 4.5. and tops out at 165moh! Around town fuel consumption is 25 - 31 mpg and I get 40+ mpg at 75 mph on a motorway! Comfort is up there with Rolls Royce. The car is silent...a lovely place to be. You'll notice that I haven't mentioned BME, Audi or Mercedes-Benz. Trust me, they're not even in the game! Finally, Lexus have to be the most reliable cars I've ever owned.
I own an SC400, a 97 Celica, and a (still minty condition) 1991 Honda Civic. All three have throttle cables.
In the past, I also owned a 2004 Toyota Sienna.
I can say with all my heart: drive by wire throttles are straight garbage. It's the main reason I no longer have the Sienna, and decided to go back to the older models.
I absolutely agree!
0:58 still on the subject, the ES is the Windom, the LX is the Land Cruiser Cygnet (same as the other Land Cruisers but for the front end), and the GX is the Land Cruiser Prado (not the 4runner, although they are somewhat related). Also, the RX is the Harrier.
I'm was thinking about buying one, this video convinced me. I found one for sale for 2k. The owner just has is sitting in the drive way so I made an offer and they said yes.
Helll yeahh, they’re great cars. Go for it!
Lexus officially quoted the 2nd gen GS430 0-60 in 5.8 seconds and the 1/4 mile in mid 14 second range verified by a few car magazines.
I had a 98 gs with a twin turbo set up. Ran 10s with an otherwise pretty much stock engine.
Under appreciated is right! It took me a while to find a good review on it since I’ve been researching them and your video was very helpful
Thanks man!
i have a 98 GS400 in silver and black.
great car. over 330,000kms.
i also had a 95 GS300 the first gen.
the rear lights treatment simply gorgeous
Nice!
Had it brand new this car still POPS! We are buying these classics from this GS 400 to Acura Legends (GS Edition) it was some era with this car especially in NYC.
Nothing like them!!!
@@BernonCars Outright! Mint! 🤝
I enjoyed your review a lot. I like the details discussed at a very specific level. You nailed it.
Much appreciated!
One thing I noticed you didn’t mention is that there’s actually a third layer to the trunk, underneath the plastic one, I thought I was missing a spare when I got mine, but I realized that there was another pocket underneath the plastic one, and in that pocket was my spare. Not sure if you knew this or not, but figured I’d share!
Ohh yeah haha I just wasn’t able to lift it with one hand in the video 😅. So nice that I can fit a full size spare down there!
Blast from the past in the best way possible! Cars like this will never be made again unless we're talking some ultra expensive boutique, small volume car...that won't be as reliable brand new as a 24 year old GS..no joke. Love your car dude, anyone who buys one of these things in 2022 really knows cars and appreciated old school Japanese build quality and fanatical attention to detail. These old Japanese cars are full of fun little surprises..some you don't discover for years after purchase😅
Right! They really don’t make em like they used to
I've been wanting this car for years. Subscribed.
Welcome!!
This channel will be tremendous !
Absolute Pro 😎
Thank you very much!
Great review - I've been recently wanting one of these as a project car ... Thanks for confirming all my thoughts about why it might be an awesome next ride. 👍
I’m happy to hear it helped! I love mine
Great review. I am picking up a 09 GS350 next weekend and today just test driving it felt great and smooth. Lexus makes great cars!
Thank you! Those 3rd gens are sweeeet!!! Enjoy it!
@@BernonCars most welcome. Yes can’t wait to see how it goes.
The 2nd GEN GS is one of most popular platforms of all time along with a gargantuan aftermarket support, they all sold extremely well which is why you see them everywhere…these are not under appreciated.
I been riding GS since day 1 fresh outta high school. I just bought an SC this year. Looking to boost my GS sooner than later!
Hell yeah!
I look forward to the comparisons between the LS430 of the same era!
I’m excited to film them!
10:18 The only Lexus models with a handbrake are as far as I know the first generation IS and the second generation manual IS.
Excellent breakdown. I love my 2 430s!
Thank you! I love mine too!
The 3UZFE in your car is basically the same as the 1UZFE VVTi in the gs400. Confusing how the extra displacement doesn't do much. Also 1uz,2uz,3uz are very similar but 1uz and 3uz are the same block besides the displacement.
On 2023 what year on this vehicle would you recommend to buy?
Appreciate your input 👍
Great reviews on your Lexus cars.
😎👍
Thank you! I would go for a 2001-2005 GS, they’re all good, but I like the updated platform
@@BernonCars 😎👍
Clean gs bro ! I love these cars .. comfy and reliable pure luxury
Thanks mane it was a dope ride!
Cool ride - I still think it's a desirable car. And they bring decent money (for the age and what it is) even high miles, a testament initial and continuing quality. I'd say it's a good deal. (Couple years ago almost bought a GS350 F Sport, just didn't have enough power - so I went German - but I'll bet I've paid for it over the years!)
Your GS is dope Bro. Nice review.👍
Proud owner of a silver 2000 LS400 up here in Canada. Same wood grain steering wheel as yours and I agree, you definitely feel like a pimp when you’re grippin that wood 🪵😆.
I met an old guy with a white 2001 GS430 only 70000 kms last year. Barely drives it. Left my contact info with him in case he ever wants to sell. Still hope to hear from him someday.
Peace to all the Lexus lovers worldwide.🌎
Thank you bro! I love it so much.. Ouuu those 400's are so nice. White 430's are hard to find! Beautiful!
I personally would keep the factory head unit to keep it mint. I think there’s a hack to tap into the head unit to make a line in. When I bought my SC, the previous owners figured it out.
I am surprised how many people never mentioned that the first gen GS is huge. I believe it is even larger than an LS, at over 5 meters long.
Great video and excellent deliver on subject. Thanks for sharing man. I appreciate your craft.
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Very nice review, and it looks like you've got a keeper! I'm in the market for a GS now, undecided between the GS300/350 or the GS400 series. Apparently all use premium gas & I've heard that the gas mileage isn't all that great, but there's only about a 1mpg difference between the 6's and the 8's. Might as well go for more power then, but I'm really looking for more comfort. All these Lexus' seem to be supremely comfortable, which my convertible just isn't. Now to find one that's had some love in the past & has a good price tag!
Thank you! Yeah they're suuuucch nice cars. I ended up selling mine because I wanted something sportier, and then ended up buying a truck 😂
I currently daily drive a 22 supra 3.0 painstakingly , while it is the best bang for the buck for performance but in terms of practicality though, its quite horrendous which is a reason why i decided to look into 4 door sedans as my business requires me to haul stuff and people around. My minimum requirement was that what ever the car i get, it must be *rwd* as Im one of those guys whom feel like driving a corolla or any other econosh!t box is equivalent to slowly and painfully killing your soul, so performance is a must for me and i finally landed in the debate between a 02 ls430 or 03/06 gs 430 / 460, and oh boy this channel and the videos are everything i wanted to as i was researching for my current purchase. Ive made up my mind, gs gang it is. Thank you for taking your time in compiling and presenting all the most valuable info.
I’m happy you found me then!! Plenty more 00’s Lexus content to come!
May be a little late, but the GS400 throttle body is interchangeable to the GS430. Seen some people on facebook use the throttle cable throttle body from the 400 on the 430 and they say it does feel more responsive
Noted!!
@@BernonCarsDid you ever make the cable change?
Also, you have the best combo in my opinion...black on black
3rd Gen ES300 did offer Nakamichi sound and real wood inlays. Everything but power steering column
Loved the video man job well done. I drive a '97 Toyota Aristo and love this platform. DMV 4 life!
Hell yeah!!
We didn't get the first generation GS in Australia but the 2nd generation was the first series sold here, but only with 2JZ GE and only auto.
If all things go well, I'm going to be looking to buy one soon
You’ll enjoy it! So smooth
The GS400 uses drive by wire, if you’re car feels lazy get the ASICS checked, if you change the tune, ecu you’ll find the horsepower that they hid when rating it at 300ho, the 2UZ is way less of a motor in every way than the 1UZ/3UZ
How much more power is still available?
KEEP UP THE CONTENT LOVE THE 2ND GEN GS'S 😍👏👌
Thank you!!!
My 03 GS300 does have the wood steering wheel. But, it is the Sport Design
Ahhh that’s why. Nice spec!
Beautiful proportions all around great find
Indeed thank you sir!
@@BernonCars you're welcome
Never driven a gs400 but my gs300 is absolutely a blast. Yes only 225hp but it's very snappy and in perfect shape. Looking at a gs400 right now. I'd like to have both.🏁🏁🏁🏁👌
Such good sedans
your Gs is clean!!! Take care of her
Absolutely!
Brilliant cars!
The second gen. GS isn’t a "2000s sedan" though.
It’s a product from the 90s!
The third gen. of the GS is a "2000s sedan"!
Cheers 🙂
Hey Bern, what are your cameras and audio setup like please? They look and sound good!
Thanks! Sony A6300 and Rode Wireless Go!
Had gs300 just like this for 6 years
Black 2001
Bought it for $9,000 cash in 2008 with 98,000
Exchanged it 2014 for s550
When you opened your door and I saw the wood on Black leather 😍😍😍😍
2001 GS430 previous owner here, mine was pearl white, mint condition I drove and owned it for about 3 years, unfortunately I drove it without oil one time and the car seized and that was the end of it, ended up being scrapped and sent away somewhere.
Damn that's sad!!
Love the GS ...I've had 2 and cant say a ton good and not too much bad about them and the 300 is a super inexpensive way to get into a 2jz (na). Highly recommend
Totally agree!
I subscribed after, “theres a v6 honda accord next to me, yk whats finna happen” 🤣
Lmaoo hell yeah!! 🤣🤣
I get why the GS isn't sold anymore, these cars just don't know what they wanna be. I own a 3GS and it feels like it wants to be an IS but the size of an ES. Sounds awesome in theory, but in practice it's just a slightly quicker ES with rougher suspension, harder seats, and a longitudinally mounted engine.
I totally agree
Excellent review dude. I was going to get one years ago, but got a Cadillac DTS instead. Strictly for the V8. GS was a close 2nd choice
Thank you! DTS is a nice car!! Smooth
I have this same model. I love it! I’m a few miles from 300k, and this thing still Moves! I love driving it. The only thing I don’t like is the navigation unit. It’s annoying lol. So I would love to see what you find doing your research for a new head unit. So if you can, please do a video on the head unit options you find.
Thank you 🙏🏾
Still figuring it out! This is the first car that I've had to do months of research on harnesses and such LOL
Hello, I actually installed an android 10.1 with detachable screen for security in my gs300 and it's pretty awesome. I added an extra 2tb hard drive so it stores everything from files to movies and enough music 🎶 to last until Christ comes back.😁 Also using the factory amp but upgraded to speakers to separates front/ rear.
It is! And yes I agree moreover I think older is better with tlc.
Nothing like them!!
Looking forward to seeing the full resto.
I have two of these, an ‘01 and an ‘03. One was wrecked last year and I’m still swapping parts from old to the new cause some parts were in better condition on the ‘01.
I second your choice of LS wheels. Those are dope and fit the styling of the 2nd Gen GS better than the new wheels.
Thank you! I’m very excited for spring. Yup I got the LS wheels already!! They look so good
Very good review 👍👍👍Thank you
If only they made the GS in wagon form it would be the ultimate daily driver for me .
I knowwww!
I have an AutoArt model of a second generation Lexus GS400 in silver. I kinda like the GS. A pretty roomy car, very luxurious and relatable, available V8. I would like to have one. My daily driver is a 2015 Toyota Camry XSE 4 cylinder, I like my car for the same reasons you like this GS. The seats and my car reasonably comfortable, I think my old 2004 Honda Odyssey with the leather interior had more softer seats, but my Camrys seats feel more comfortable than my brothers G35 seats.
If you have race gas available near you , I recommend it although it's expensive
Nice review brother
Thank you!
Wish yours had the stock chrome 17’s on still but dam bro those gs350 wheels clean
All Lexus models drive the same way that’s why they’re Lexus.
Great video, you are a good presenter, considering a GS 430 or 540i
I pretty much got the same GS430 as you besides mine being 2004, mine is also silver, black leather interior, same orange walnut wood interior. Where did you get those floor mats? Awesome video!
Ahh nice. Thank you! The mats actually came with the car, haha
Awesome review, well done.
Thank you!!
If you haven’t ditched the OE system you should just add an aux input I have one on my car and it uses one of the cd files from the 6 disc changer
1:36 just learned the GS300 has a 2JZ engine in it...and the GS300 happens to be the car at the beginning of the music video for the song "Dead Presidents" by Jay-Z.
Ohh yeahhhh!
The Lox has one in "Money Power Respect", 36 Mafia has one in "Late Night Tip", and I see the dashboard of one in Kanye West's Through The Wire. It's been in a couple Fast & Furious movies, Breaking Bad, and other shows/movies. One of the best cars ever
New subscriber here keep the content coming as your videos and information are fantastic and enjoyable to watch
Welcome!! Thank you much!
X pipe, 2.75" exhuast.... heaven.
I need another one of these
The edit @4:46 - that 90s red camry just vanishes lol
LOL shit I didn’t even notice that 💀
@@BernonCars all good. keep up the great content and love the love for these older cars.
That spot to the right of the CD changer in the glovebox is a spot to store extra 6-disc CD magazines. Or you can use it to store other miscellaneous stuff.
Also, these vehicles are picky when it comes to Knock sensor replacement. Do the job once with OEM Denso knock sensors. Aftermarket brands may trip the CEL after all that labor!