Great review. Im a retired mechanic of 27yrs.(Porsche, Audi, Volvo, and VW). Purchased a 03 GS300 two years ago. My first Lexus. Has 190,000 on it and EVERYTHING WORKS! The engine does not drip or burn any oil! Toyota's reliability is unbelievable! These cars are far better engineered then anything made in Germany. Plan on keeping this to 300,000k and beyond. BTW, I think the stereo sounds great, but then my ears are 68yrs old : ).
Yep...the moment you buy a GS300...you wonder what took you so long to get one😆..Funny enough the Best one I bought.. Mileage.. Colour combo and condition wise was the Oldest. .a 98 plate...lol
I adore this full size sedan too, I have a 2003 Lexus GS300 with only 104,000km. The wood is genuine and it apparently comes from the same tree, that is why the grain is uniform throughout the entire trim. I learned recently that Lexus stands for Luxury Export US. Great video, loved it and makes me want to keep mine forever. Cheers!
It has the cast iron inline 6 2JZ engine as the Supra, just nonturbo and is probably the smoothest engine I've ever experienced, probably smoother than the BMW IL6s.
do you even know why? part of the reason IS how easy it is to do maintenance...especially on the transmission.. there is a dipstick and a drain....plus everything else like a toyota corolla
I just bought a 99 Lexus GS300 with 194k miles. I was looking for an ES 330 and couldn't find one. I am a Senior Citizen but have always had Unusual cars. I need to find a good mechanic but the light is out on the radio. Hmm inside is like new outside paint is remarkable just had a couple scratches was garage kept and serviced by Toyota
@@yi4733 it's a common problem for the radio light to go out. that's the same problem with mine. It's really really easy to replace it. you can do it yourself too. Step 1: remove the ashtray ( u can do it by hand no need for screws) step 2: use a molding plastic remover tool its like a big flathead and take out the midde a/c vent from the bottom. once it's off you use a phillip screw driver to remove 4 screws. then you make sure to unplug all the wires ( it's straight forward) and then put plug in the wires into the stock radio that works. THAT''s it. there's videos on youtube. this should take u 30 minutes.
I got a top of the line 2001 Lexus GS430 V8 rear wheel drive, over 300HP, with all the bells and whistles, touch screen, REAL wood all over, Mark Levinston stereo which included sorround speakers with a center speaker and a subwoofer. HID headlights with fog lights, sports suspension,.. I could go on and on. TRUST ME. It's 2019 and I still got my car and I'm not planning to change it anytime soon. Lol
Those gs 430 V8s are rare and hard to find for sale so you should definitely keep it but as for the 2019 Lexus gs they have really lost there touch the styling is not as unique anymore the older generations look better
@@cedricmiller2167 Agreed. I'm currently looking for a 2005-2011 GS with relatively low miles. I'm not a fan of the new oversized front grill and prefer the more subdued look of the older generations.
I have a 1998 Lexus GS400 with Yokohama advan sport tires all around and minor weight reduction. Only 134k miles and the thing flies. 1UZFE VVTI motor ftw. #UZS160
My 2004 gs300 has 205k miles on it. It runs like a new car honestly. Engine runs so smooth and quiet that I cannot tell if the engine is idling from inside the cabin sometimes. Transmission never misses a beat, I'd say its got the smoothest shifting automatic transmission I've ever driven, all electronics work like a charm nothing is broken or having intermittent problems despite its high mileage. I've had many different brand of cars/trucks over the years but honestly nothing gets close to Toyota in term of quality. Its so reliable. Literally bullet proof.
My grandparents have a ‘99 GS 300 with about 120k miles on it. They will never get rid of it. It’s a fantastic car. Best riding car I have ever been in. You don’t feel the road, you don’t hear the road. Legendary indeed. Those are nice rims too bro.
It’s a classic design the true essence of a Japanese car a period which Lexus really peaked in quality and attention to detail this was the car that injected some youth into the brand that’s why it has such a strong cult like following. I would dare say it’s virtually a reverse engineer of the W124 E-Class a bonus you can turn it into a 4 Door Supra if you do the ArIsto 2JZGTE swap you can still haul some cargo take the kids to school low key.
Great interior, great styling, reliable to the grave. Modern suspension, real wood, and the gs430 when launched was the fastest 4dr Sedan in the world. Full electric interior, offered nav. The black interior is simply beautiful! And you can always pnp swap an aristo motor!
@@DayneLeBlanc oh no problem,I got my 98 gs 300 a few months ago,fell absolutely in love with it,since then I been looking on youtube for all the gs videos I could find,yours made me laugh out loud,some things you said connected right away lol and yes it's too comfortable,I find myself falling asleep driving sometimes..
I have a 2001 Gs300 and I love it. It has 146,000miles and it rides like new. The airconditioning which has never been re-charged provides cooler air than my wifes brand new Sonata. It never has a problem other than cleaning the Mass air sensor which is easy to do.
great review. after my 07 toyota avalon limited was totaled, i bought a 04 sequoia limited and gave it to my wife, who was driving a 99 gs300. that gs is now my daily driver with 180k miles since it made more sense for her to drive the gas guzzler. i've been spoiled by the torque that the avalon had and going back to less torque has been a little annoying to say the least.....so i changed how i drive the car. i now allow myself to get above 3k rpm and keep it in the 'power' ECT mode so it'll upshift a little easier. even then it shifts to 2nd too soon. i've pretty much decided on a GS 400 or LS 430 as it's eventual replacement, likely the LS as it's closer to the avalon i'm used to, but for the foreseeable future this ultra smooth inline 6 will be my daily driver.
I can say ive fallen in love love w the 2jz. I keep my Acura chain on the rearview to remind of of where i came from though. Been through A Legend, as well as a 3.2 TL
My first gen Gs 95 will hit 144 mph that's pretty close to 150. The second gen added VVT which dropped the 0-60 times in the 7 sec range from the previous Gs time of 9 secs. The Gs of this generation will cruise at 90-100mph with the 2j smooth as butter. No its not an M5 but it is one of the best all round cars you can buy for the money. ..especially used. In fact Motor Trend named it car of the year in 98
Gonna check one out tomorrow, same year as this one, 3k with 160k miles, clean title, looks in great condition, inside and out. Silver on the outside and black leather interior. I keep hearing good reviews about Lexus vehicles, hopefully it doesn’t disappoint and I drive home with a gs300 tomorrow. Well I guess it all depends if the previous owner did the regular maintenance, but everyone keeps saying Toyota/Lexus cars are bulletproof
Mines dropped to the ground on full Tein.. plan on adjusting 1/4 up, I’m fabricating rear sway( because the prices are horrendous nowadays) brake upgrade, tune, head port and polish and intake customization... no means wanting a “fast” gs, just a peppy one that makes people look twice at that big beautiful 20 year old car .. great vid btw. 💯💪 definitely love in Oklahoma we have no vehicle inspection either, plan on headers and straight 3.5” to 4” single... still debating
Awesome job dude, dont kno if u have prev cam time but ill follow you before some of these other weird cats. But yea def agree, most comfy thing ive been in ever! Was a hs crush car but never thought it was too much outta reach until last month.. an 03 gs3 w/190k black on black leather interior, that word clean comes to mind. Still cant believe she sits in my driveway
Hi, I own a 2006 Lexus GS300 SE-L. This is my 7th Lexus and is without doubt, the best yet. Very, very fast - tops out at 160+ mph! There isn't much that can keep up. Mine has the same grey leather interior as yours and I like it, a lot. That wood trim in your car is real wood; selected, prepared and polished by the Yamaha piano division. Mine rides on 18" wheels wearing 245/40 z 18 tyres. An outstanding set-up. I've bad a '99 with the straight six and even that was pretty quick. Lexus build their cars exclusively in Japan, the incredible excellence is there for a reason; Lexus design and build their cars to last for a minimum of 500,000 miles without a problem
Most definetely real wood. It's lacquer-finished and very polished, that's why it looks "fake". For me, this is the classiest GS interior. Gens 1 and 3 are a little too bland, and gen 4 is a tad too techy.
7:27 Your point about why you would never lower it or put custom rims on it is right on. My wife's car came with low profile tires on big booty rims and the ride got progressively worse as those crappy chinese rims kept warping and bending. Went to a junk yard and got OEM 17 inch rims that are on the GS400 but now on our GS300. The ride went from crappy to awesome with those wheels and new tires. This car is so comfy. The front seat is more comfortable than the Lincoln Town car front seat without a doubt.
I got one a few months back as my first car and I feel in love. I'm torn between modding it, or keeping it stock, and seeing how long I can keep her going.
This car will outlast your other cars with minimum maintenance. Your current wheels are 17's and look great. And as others have said, the wood is real. Enjoy you GS300 = Grand Sport 300.
Hey bud liked the vid and subbed.. id say if you dont want to do too much.. try out the 6 speed trans with an adapter plate... just enjoy Nana's reliable awesome Lexus
has a fair ammount of road noise. the wood is real. It probably would benifit from having smaller wheels with thicker tires. maybe add insulation to the door pannels
It’s not a Supra cop out. In japan these came optional twin turbo. Called the aristo in japan. Also even with coil overs and lowered the car doesn’t lose its comfyness that it’s known for. Depending on which coilovers you get
Just bought one. Pretty happy with it. Agree with everything, but A big Con is the integrated stereo. Even Crutchfield recommends leaving it alone. I found a replacement adapter with ne HVAC controls, but $250! I'm going to make it happen, but I hate the thought of it looking amateurish.
I have 2002 es300 same integrated stereo with wood grain....solved my problem with Bluetooth receiver from Wal-Mart $20 made by black web....perfect sound and phone capabilities
I love mine! ❤️ I was saving up for it....HAD 400 LEFT TO GET IT, (hubby gifted to me for holidays and they guys pranked me by saying it was sold begore i got there) sweet ride, teen named it 'Luna' and all aftermarket lights, tinted, a/c and the head unit swapped,added back up camera, etc+ .just put in bass blockers on the factory speakers, add new sub and small Amp, disconnect 6x CD and over ride for DVD ;) ( Mine was factory upgraded stereo with upgradable GPS ETC. 5" screen so now Bluetooth is my GPS) I have 19" matte black STR wheels on mine. She is my daily and our teen is begging for it to be theirs, NOPE... LOL THAT'S MY WHIP! 💯
Very good and positive review. Thank you, man. I've been drooling over Gen. 2 GS300/430 for the longest time and am planning to get it. A couple of comments and questions: Firstly, it DOESN'T weigh 36 tons(!), but 3,649 lbs... :-) Next, I still own 1993 Toyota Camry XLE V6 in very good condition and it runs superbly well. It has 180hp vs 220 on your GS300. You said that your GS is "heavy" and by no means "fast", but I feel that my Camry is quite "shifty" in that department. So, what is your criteria for high torque and speed? Have you had experience driving GS300's sibling: GS430? It's called by many "a monster", though GS300 does 0-60 in 6.0 sec and GS430 in 5.7sec. Am I missing something here, 'cause I'm a bit confused why such a disparity in opinions? Also, read somewhere that GS430's 8-cylinder motor is waaay too powerful for the car and it's "either a golf cart smoothness or a race car and nothing in-between".. That kind of put me off. I never drove either one and may purchase from out-of-state sight unseen, so I'm getting as much info from any source I can find. Therefore, my main question is which one out of two will be better for me and will GS430 offer a smooth, quiet ride, comparable to GS300 or will it be indeed a toss-up between a baby stroller and a Formula-1??? :) I'm not a speed junkie and am looking for comfortable ride, but with on-demand maneuverability and fast acceleration when needed. Your words about GS300's "weight and speed" somehow put me on guard... :) So what or rather which one out of the two can you recommend, given you drove the 430? Thanx. p.s. And I can't seem to find a link you mentioned in the video
I've had almost every flagship luxury car from top manufacturers (BMW 760LI V12 ; BMW 745LI; Mercedes S500 AMG; 4 Lexus's 93 GS 300; 00 GS 400 totaled; 06 IS 300; currently daily 00 GS 400). As you see, the list goes on & on. I can tell you from personal experience the second gen GS Lexus "will not disappoint you"! Lexus has been one of my most reliable cars I've owned. In terms of comfort, quiet ride, excellent handling, reliability, you won't find a better deal for the money. Find a good clean GS and you wont regret it. GS300 = Reliable & Comfort car. GS400 = Performance V8 Reliable and Comfort car. Hope this helps your decision.
I have a 2001 gs430. That engine suits the car much more. Great torque but by no means too fast. Perfect amount of power is 300 hp. Having driven both I would recommend a 400/430 over a 300.
i used to drive a slammed supra ; when u get older you start thinking everything is to low. the gs300 is to low its designed as a sports 4 door long wheel base. after driving a s series or even an ls you will say man the gs is a bit lower.
You have a rear wheel v6 reliable Japanese 4 door sedan for a cheap. That's why this car is great. I used it when I was poor college student. 2002 gs 300 😘
Hola tengo ese Lexus 03 tengo 4 años con él y estoy muy enamorado a pesar de los años que tiene,soy el segundo dueño soy hispano y mi carro lo he mantenido intacto con la pintura original y con mucho brillo el motor con óxido en el escape no gasta el más mínimo de aceite y la gasolina que le pongo en BP ultímate por 4 años solo esa no otra ,tenemos The best GS de la time.
fastslash25 An 8 second 0-60 isn’t very slow. Might not be fast, but I’d hardly call it very slow. Highway passing acceleration is even better than the 0-60 time indicates. Keep in mind it shifts into 3rd gear before hitting 60 and those gear changes are relatively lackadaisical.
The best GS ever this car is luxury/Fast if you know how to make it powerful. The wood is real, I grew up around those cars had basically all lexus models in my family. Hands down the best.
Hell yeah bro these are great cars I have a 99 Lexus GS300 diamond pearl white black leather and wood grain and man I love it so Smooth it’s worth the money
FYI.. The 97 400 was rated number 7 in the world. And unless you have a 5.0, the 400 would be faster than that Mustang if its stock. In fact, place a K&N air filter in a 400, and I'm willing to bet it's at least as fast as a 5.0
Question Sir. My 2006 VW Passat 2.0T broke it's timing chain and then "bad" things happened to the engine-I bought it two months ago....total loss. I'm a Acura/Lexus guy. I need a car asap and found a 1999 Lexus GS 300 with 300K...120K is on the replaced motor. I'm going to check it out tomorrow but the owner said it needs a tune up and battery....and may stall out while driving.....supputers even at ideal.... Hopefully that's a battery issue or spark plugs. All that to say, the seller is asking $1,600. I can work on cars but not a mechanic by any means. Tough question to answer maybe but would you give this car a shot for $1600? I'm checking it out tomorrow and thought I'd bring a code reader just to see if any major codes pop up. Thanks in advance for any advice.
Jerod Priest hey man, sorry about your car! Yeah I would definitely bring a reader and see if you can diagnose something. These cars hold up really well over time and I’ve seen some with 400-500k miles on them that are still kicking strong. So if you can figure out what’s going on and fix it cheap then it would be a great car for you! Let me know if you have any other questions!
Check ball joints for sure. I have gs400 v8. Should look at that if u want power . Lowered on 20s L-Tuned exhust and k&n intake. She fast and sounds good . Got ppl breaking necks when I RIP by. Also the yellow jdm fog lights and 17" crome factory rims are a nice add to gs400 when its lowered
You can still get alot of hp out of a stock vvti from a gs but I think the supra is a little beefier 800 hp from a stock over 1500 from the supra vvti I think there's a video or two about the dif
The GS300/400 are still some of the best looking sedans on the road.
Looks like a late Ford Scorpio...
No Doubt😆
Yes
It's a neck breaker
Btw its real wood
jamann hahahaha
The wood was made by yamaha piano makers i think.
Jdm Wood.
Morning Wood.
Put on a shirt before making a video.
Great review. Im a retired mechanic of 27yrs.(Porsche, Audi, Volvo, and VW). Purchased a 03 GS300 two years ago. My first Lexus. Has 190,000 on it and EVERYTHING WORKS! The engine does not drip or burn any oil! Toyota's reliability is unbelievable! These cars are far better engineered then anything made in Germany. Plan on keeping this to 300,000k and beyond. BTW, I think the stereo sounds great, but then my ears are 68yrs old : ).
Yep...the moment you buy a GS300...you wonder what took you so long to get one😆..Funny enough the Best one I bought.. Mileage.. Colour combo and condition wise was the Oldest. .a 98 plate...lol
Just hit 300k miles on my 03 sport design.my 5th gs my all time favorite!
I adore this full size sedan too, I have a 2003 Lexus GS300 with only 104,000km. The wood is genuine and it apparently comes from the same tree, that is why the grain is uniform throughout the entire trim. I learned recently that Lexus stands for Luxury Export US. Great video, loved it and makes me want to keep mine forever. Cheers!
bro thats real wood , lexus never have fake wood
The ES330 have hella wood grain in it
It has the cast iron inline 6 2JZ engine as the Supra, just nonturbo and is probably the smoothest engine I've ever experienced, probably smoother than the BMW IL6s.
nope
I definitely agree with you.
ive never driven a 2jz but i have i6 bmw, i thought smoother engines were a myth for this kind?
And the Best 5spd Auto in the World
My 2000 GS wips better than my 1998 740il!!
I just want to point out that the wood is real. Used to own this exact model of Lexus GS and till now, it's the best GS IMHO.
do you even know why? part of the reason IS how easy it is to do maintenance...especially on the transmission.. there is a dipstick and a drain....plus everything else like a toyota corolla
I just bought a 99 Lexus GS300 with 194k miles. I was looking for an ES 330 and couldn't find one.
I am a Senior Citizen but have always had Unusual cars.
I need to find a good mechanic but the light is out on the radio. Hmm inside is like new outside paint is remarkable just had a couple scratches was garage kept and serviced by Toyota
@@yi4733 it's a common problem for the radio light to go out. that's the same problem with mine. It's really really easy to replace it. you can do it yourself too.
Step 1: remove the ashtray ( u can do it by hand no need for screws)
step 2: use a molding plastic remover tool its like a big flathead and take out the midde a/c vent from the bottom. once it's off you use a phillip screw driver to remove 4 screws. then you make sure to unplug all the wires ( it's straight forward) and then put plug in the wires into the stock radio that works.
THAT''s it. there's videos on youtube. this should take u 30 minutes.
1998 gs 300 owner here..... Kicking at almost 300.000 miles..... Run like a brand new car...
Just picked up a black on black 98 gs3 for 3k with 185k miles
@sluphwoohoon7451 ill buy it from you for 3k
I got a top of the line 2001 Lexus GS430 V8 rear wheel drive, over 300HP, with all the bells and whistles, touch screen, REAL wood all over, Mark Levinston stereo which included sorround speakers with a center speaker and a subwoofer. HID headlights with fog lights, sports suspension,.. I could go on and on. TRUST ME. It's 2019 and I still got my car and I'm not planning to change it anytime soon. Lol
Those gs 430 V8s are rare and hard to find for sale so you should definitely keep it but as for the 2019 Lexus gs they have really lost there touch the styling is not as unique anymore the older generations look better
@@cedricmiller2167 Agreed. I'm currently looking for a 2005-2011 GS with relatively low miles. I'm not a fan of the new oversized front grill and prefer the more subdued look of the older generations.
Cedric Miller I have a gs430 with touchscreen and a wing and Your saying I should keep it
I have a 1998 Lexus GS400 with Yokohama advan sport tires all around and minor weight reduction. Only 134k miles and the thing flies. 1UZFE VVTI motor ftw. #UZS160
I just bought a 90k 2001 gs430 in great condition. Love it, keeping it and will try my best to preserve it and make it like new :)
My 2004 gs300 has 205k miles on it. It runs like a new car honestly. Engine runs so smooth and quiet that I cannot tell if the engine is idling from inside the cabin sometimes. Transmission never misses a beat, I'd say its got the smoothest shifting automatic transmission I've ever driven, all electronics work like a charm nothing is broken or having intermittent problems despite its high mileage. I've had many different brand of cars/trucks over the years but honestly nothing gets close to Toyota in term of quality. Its so reliable. Literally bullet proof.
Same here
Can’t wait until I buy mine soon, 20 yo car that I will love 💪🏽
I have a 3rd Gen GS 300 it is much quicker than I expected
My grandparents have a ‘99 GS 300 with about 120k miles on it. They will never get rid of it. It’s a fantastic car. Best riding car I have ever been in. You don’t feel the road, you don’t hear the road. Legendary indeed. Those are nice rims too bro.
It’s a classic design the true essence of a Japanese car a period which Lexus really peaked in quality and attention to detail this was the car that injected some youth into the brand that’s why it has such a strong cult like following. I would dare say it’s virtually a reverse engineer of the W124 E-Class a bonus you can turn it into a 4 Door Supra if you do the ArIsto 2JZGTE swap you can still haul some cargo take the kids to school low key.
Rhanier Santiago beautifully said ... I love my 01 gs 300.
It's the Best JDM car...it's Charming and Ugly in Equal measures
I have 1998 gs 300 it all original and has 367,000 plus miles and still running great everything still works too
Have you ever had to maintenance the transmission?
My 1998 GS400 engine failed at 403,000 miles. I installed a used engine and now the car has 498,000 Mike's and going strong. Best car I've ever owned.
Best thing I love about my GS300 is 3k revs is 90mph....4k is 120mph...you don't need to Wring its neck to get going👏👏👏
lexus gang!!
I have the same exact car. Love it :) Still looks and runs beautifully
Great interior, great styling, reliable to the grave. Modern suspension, real wood, and the gs430 when launched was the fastest 4dr Sedan in the world. Full electric interior, offered nav. The black interior is simply beautiful! And you can always pnp swap an aristo motor!
Liked the vid! Dope car and great review. I just got a 98 gs300 and It’s awesome and a perfect daily
Btw, this car has double wishbones suspension front and rear and some aftermarket sways and shocks will make it handle really well.
Just be careful about the front ball joints.
Just got a 99 gs300 and it's my favorite driving car and I've had alot of cars
I own a GS 300 03, and it runs great , looks amazing ! Receive compliments all the time!! Reliable and very comfortable.👀👀
One of the best Lexus gs videos on youtube, thanks.
Andy R thanks man I really appreciate that!
@@DayneLeBlanc oh no problem,I got my 98 gs 300 a few months ago,fell absolutely in love with it,since then I been looking on youtube for all the gs videos I could find,yours made me laugh out loud,some things you said connected right away lol and yes it's too comfortable,I find myself falling asleep driving sometimes..
I have a 2001 Gs300 and I love it. It has 146,000miles and it rides like new. The airconditioning which has never been re-charged provides cooler air than my wifes brand new Sonata. It never has a problem other than cleaning the Mass air sensor which is easy to do.
BMW e39 and E class mercs of the same era cost a fortune to have the same spec and service as a standard Lexus .
Great classic car
great review. after my 07 toyota avalon limited was totaled, i bought a 04 sequoia limited and gave it to my wife, who was driving a 99 gs300. that gs is now my daily driver with 180k miles since it made more sense for her to drive the gas guzzler. i've been spoiled by the torque that the avalon had and going back to less torque has been a little annoying to say the least.....so i changed how i drive the car. i now allow myself to get above 3k rpm and keep it in the 'power' ECT mode so it'll upshift a little easier. even then it shifts to 2nd too soon. i've pretty much decided on a GS 400 or LS 430 as it's eventual replacement, likely the LS as it's closer to the avalon i'm used to, but for the foreseeable future this ultra smooth inline 6 will be my daily driver.
Love my 2000 gs300. I also own 300zx TT and wanted a taste of 2jz. I plan to go turbo in a few yrs
CULT following for sure. Then you add in the Toyota Aristo following and this car is a legend in the sedan world
The only legend is the g2 Acyra Legend, i must say 😉
Devin Ellis this is much a better legend. RWD... V8... twin turbo... ya yeah that acura legend has nothing on this
I can say ive fallen in love love w the 2jz. I keep my Acura chain on the rearview to remind of of where i came from though. Been through A Legend, as well as a 3.2 TL
My first gen Gs 95 will hit 144 mph that's pretty close to 150. The second gen added VVT which dropped the 0-60 times in the 7 sec range from the previous Gs time of 9 secs. The Gs of this generation will cruise at 90-100mph with the 2j smooth as butter. No its not an M5 but it is one of the best all round cars you can buy for the money. ..especially used. In fact Motor Trend named it car of the year in 98
@Dave24 i believe the 2jz-gte was a japan option only
If you want to beat the M5, you get the Aristo ;) Same car, but it got the 2JZ-GTE (Twin Turbo) Only sold in Japan though.
And it weighs 3,600 lbs. Also, if you reached over and depress the "ECM" Power mode and TC off, it would release the full performance potential.
Buying one today... compliments my RX350, my 2007 Avalon, my FJ Cruiser...
This was very helpful
Great info thank you!
Gonna check one out tomorrow, same year as this one, 3k with 160k miles, clean title, looks in great condition, inside and out. Silver on the outside and black leather interior. I keep hearing good reviews about Lexus vehicles, hopefully it doesn’t disappoint and I drive home with a gs300 tomorrow. Well I guess it all depends if the previous owner did the regular maintenance, but everyone keeps saying Toyota/Lexus cars are bulletproof
Just bought a 2000 gs300 for a steal needs a few things done. Video was really helpful
You’ll love it! Just basic maintenance and itll go forever!
Thanks
I have a 1999 GS300 classic, clean, even has the old car phone in the console...still looks brand new...233,000 miles
questions, whars a good place to get a new key?
Mines dropped to the ground on full Tein.. plan on adjusting 1/4 up, I’m fabricating rear sway( because the prices are horrendous nowadays) brake upgrade, tune, head port and polish and intake customization... no means wanting a “fast” gs, just a peppy one that makes people look twice at that big beautiful 20 year old car .. great vid btw. 💯💪 definitely love in Oklahoma we have no vehicle inspection either, plan on headers and straight 3.5” to 4” single... still debating
Awesome job dude, dont kno if u have prev cam time but ill follow you before some of these other weird cats. But yea def agree, most comfy thing ive been in ever! Was a hs crush car but never thought it was too much outta reach until last month.. an 03 gs3 w/190k black on black leather interior, that word clean comes to mind. Still cant believe she sits in my driveway
Hi, I own a 2006 Lexus GS300 SE-L. This is my 7th Lexus and is without doubt, the best yet. Very, very fast - tops out at 160+ mph! There isn't much that can keep up. Mine has the same grey leather interior as yours and I like it, a lot. That wood trim in your car is real wood; selected, prepared and polished by the Yamaha piano division. Mine rides on 18" wheels wearing 245/40 z 18 tyres. An outstanding set-up. I've bad a '99 with the straight six and even that was pretty quick. Lexus build their cars exclusively in Japan, the incredible excellence is there for a reason; Lexus design and build their cars to last for a minimum of 500,000 miles without a problem
I’m about to buy a 2000 Lexus GS 300 tomorrow with 271,000 miles and y’all making me feel better bout this choise picking her up for only 1440
It's an amazing car. Just got my daughter an 01 gs300 as her 1st car. Doesn't leak a drop off oil. Drives like new at 200k
Mine is blue Marley. I love it greatly
Good video, thanks for sharing
Love My Gs!!
That’s real wood homie
Most definetely real wood. It's lacquer-finished and very polished, that's why it looks "fake". For me, this is the classiest GS interior. Gens 1 and 3 are a little too bland, and gen 4 is a tad too techy.
Gen 1 is classic...the new ones are too spaceship looking
7:27 Your point about why you would never lower it or put custom rims on it is right on. My wife's car came with low profile tires on big booty rims and the ride got progressively worse as those crappy chinese rims kept warping and bending. Went to a junk yard and got OEM 17 inch rims that are on the GS400 but now on our GS300. The ride went from crappy to awesome with those wheels and new tires. This car is so comfy. The front seat is more comfortable than the Lincoln Town car front seat without a doubt.
Any maintenance tips to keep it reliable going past 200k miles?
“That is a smooth 40” 😂😭😂😂😂
The Aristo has 4wheel steering and the 2jz-gte ! Boom heres your badass luxury supra
Unfortunately the 4 wheel steering isn't very reliable and most owners end up deleting it.
I got one a few months back as my first car and I feel in love. I'm torn between modding it, or keeping it stock, and seeing how long I can keep her going.
AkimboDice1 I’m in the same boat, I’d like to do some stuff to it, but it’s so perfect the way it is lol
@@DayneLeBlanc i straight piped mine its so damn sweet
@@josiascy243 nice.
@Tommy Gunz, II Not forever. They are reliable though.
36 tons?? 72,000lbs? thats a heavy ass car.
It’s a tank
36 Tons? YIKES! 😅
This car will outlast your other cars with minimum maintenance. Your current wheels are 17's and look great. And as others have said, the wood is real. Enjoy you GS300 = Grand Sport 300.
Hey bud liked the vid and subbed.. id say if you dont want to do too much.. try out the 6 speed trans with an adapter plate... just enjoy Nana's reliable awesome Lexus
has a fair ammount of road noise. the wood is real. It probably would benifit from having smaller wheels with thicker tires. maybe add insulation to the door pannels
What's acceleration and handling like when compared to a 1997 Camry with a V6?
It’s not a Supra cop out. In japan these came optional twin turbo. Called the aristo in japan. Also even with coil overs and lowered the car doesn’t lose its comfyness that it’s known for. Depending on which coilovers you get
Just bought one. Pretty happy with it. Agree with everything, but A big Con is the integrated stereo. Even Crutchfield recommends leaving it alone. I found a replacement adapter with ne HVAC controls, but $250! I'm going to make it happen, but I hate the thought of it looking amateurish.
I have 2002 es300 same integrated stereo with wood grain....solved my problem with Bluetooth receiver from Wal-Mart $20 made by black web....perfect sound and phone capabilities
I love mine! ❤️ I was saving up for it....HAD 400 LEFT TO GET IT, (hubby gifted to me for holidays and they guys pranked me by saying it was sold begore i got there) sweet ride, teen named it 'Luna' and all aftermarket lights, tinted, a/c and the head unit swapped,added back up camera, etc+ .just put in bass blockers on the factory speakers, add new sub and small Amp, disconnect 6x CD and over ride for DVD ;) ( Mine was factory upgraded stereo with upgradable GPS ETC. 5" screen so now Bluetooth is my GPS) I have 19" matte black STR wheels on mine. She is my daily and our teen is begging for it to be theirs, NOPE... LOL THAT'S MY WHIP! 💯
nothing beats those lexus seats.
Penny Stock Whispers big fax
How about the cobra?
Very good and positive review. Thank you, man. I've been drooling over Gen. 2 GS300/430 for the longest time and am planning to get it. A couple of comments and questions:
Firstly, it DOESN'T weigh 36 tons(!), but 3,649 lbs... :-)
Next, I still own 1993 Toyota Camry XLE V6 in very good condition and it runs superbly well. It has 180hp vs 220 on your GS300. You said that your GS is "heavy" and by no means "fast", but I feel that my Camry is quite "shifty" in that department. So, what is your criteria for high torque and speed? Have you had experience driving GS300's sibling: GS430? It's called by many "a monster", though GS300 does 0-60 in 6.0 sec and GS430 in 5.7sec. Am I missing something here, 'cause I'm a bit confused why such a disparity in opinions?
Also, read somewhere that GS430's 8-cylinder motor is waaay too powerful for the car and it's "either a golf cart smoothness or a race car and nothing in-between".. That kind of put me off.
I never drove either one and may purchase from out-of-state sight unseen, so I'm getting as much info from any source I can find. Therefore, my main question is which one out of two will be better for me and will GS430 offer a smooth, quiet ride, comparable to GS300 or will it be indeed a toss-up between a baby stroller and a Formula-1??? :)
I'm not a speed junkie and am looking for comfortable ride, but with on-demand maneuverability and fast acceleration when needed.
Your words about GS300's "weight and speed" somehow put me on guard... :)
So what or rather which one out of the two can you recommend, given you drove the 430?
Thanx.
p.s. And I can't seem to find a link you mentioned in the video
I've had almost every flagship luxury car from top manufacturers (BMW 760LI V12 ; BMW 745LI; Mercedes S500 AMG; 4 Lexus's 93 GS 300; 00 GS 400 totaled; 06 IS 300; currently daily 00 GS 400). As you see, the list goes on & on. I can tell you from personal experience the second gen GS Lexus "will not disappoint you"! Lexus has been one of my most reliable cars I've owned. In terms of comfort, quiet ride, excellent handling, reliability, you won't find a better deal for the money. Find a good clean GS and you wont regret it.
GS300 = Reliable & Comfort car.
GS400 = Performance V8 Reliable and Comfort car.
Hope this helps your decision.
I have a 2001 gs430. That engine suits the car much more. Great torque but by no means too fast. Perfect amount of power is 300 hp. Having driven both I would recommend a 400/430 over a 300.
Alex K. GS300 is actually about 8 seconds to 60; it’s not a snail but you can definitely tell a big difference between the 2JZ and the 1UZ/3UZ
i used to drive a slammed supra ; when u get older you start thinking everything is to low. the gs300 is to low its designed as a sports 4 door long wheel base. after driving a s series or even an ls you will say man the gs is a bit lower.
had a 98 gs 400 black with same chrome rims and spolier. loved that bitch
$38k when it came out...Around that.Base Model I don't know.I got one same color for $1500.Got it cheap....They Run for ever......!!!LOVE THIS CAR!!
How's it held up so far? Easy to work on, parts easily attainable?
You have a rear wheel v6 reliable Japanese 4 door sedan for a cheap. That's why this car is great. I used it when I was poor college student. 2002 gs 300 😘
Driven the LS430?
Your grandma had good taste in cars👍
Shit I had One of those. That shit was smooth as hell loved it I can't lie.
Hola tengo ese Lexus 03 tengo 4 años con él y estoy muy enamorado a pesar de los años que tiene,soy el segundo dueño soy hispano y mi carro lo he mantenido intacto con la pintura original y con mucho brillo el motor con óxido en el escape no gasta el más mínimo de aceite y la gasolina que le pongo en BP ultímate por 4 años solo esa no otra ,tenemos The best GS de la time.
Either put stock rims or put some good space filling rims but plz remove the current wheels
What kind of gas do you use?
Mine has light tan leather - better than all grey. They aren't that slow, unless you're used to a v8.
7+ second 0-60 very slow...
Grey Dog just throw a turbo on it
@@fastslash25 Nah
@@VTCharley13 nah what?
fastslash25 An 8 second 0-60 isn’t very slow. Might not be fast, but I’d hardly call it very slow. Highway passing acceleration is even better than the 0-60 time indicates. Keep in mind it shifts into 3rd gear before hitting 60 and those gear changes are relatively lackadaisical.
The best GS ever this car is luxury/Fast if you know how to make it powerful. The wood is real, I grew up around those cars had basically all lexus models in my family. Hands down the best.
Gs 300 98 should I get it for 1600? It has 160k mileage. It's looking great
Weight of the 1998 Lexus GS 300: 1730 Kg / 3814 lbs.
I have the same car and wheels I feel so cool on my bc coilovers.
Zookeepers and shipwreck at the beginning made me give a thumbs up.
Lexus gang love my boyfriends 2jz 99 Lexus GS300
Real wood in that car. I believe they get it from Yamaha for their musical instruments.
What did you do to it?
Good video i have 01 lexus gs430 and by the way the wood is real even though it looks fake lol but its real.
With 2jz gte and manual swap suddenly i noticed my car is not so comfortable anymore😉
I kinda liked this different type of review. Next time take a senior citizen with you and get their opinion. Or test drive a Honda...hehe
Louis Jordaan lol sounds good to me!
Your beard is from the same era as the car.
This shit has more horse then most older cars people are driving I think the pickup is quite nice coming from a 99 galant
ill never understand how people think, looking at a dude driving the car, filming himself talking is a review. wtf
I owned a 2005 it was amazing but slow and nice
Ive had the 60mph wheel shakes for 9 years now it's so frustrating that's the only thing holding me back it's such a shame
So get it fixed?
@@Rekoyl116 did put a new steering rack in
Great review.... Love it lol
I want one to these as a daily cse my 350z (first car) has some knocking/ticking sound )
Would yall reccomend this car as a daily?
Hell yeah bro these are great cars I have a 99 Lexus GS300 diamond pearl white black leather and wood grain and man I love it so
Smooth it’s worth the money
Lol Idk what had been done to yours but mine reached 140 mph stock after an installed turbo kit I’ve touched 183 mph
Texas reppin!
FYI.. The 97 400 was rated number 7 in the world. And unless you have a 5.0, the 400 would be faster than that Mustang if its stock. In fact, place a K&N air filter in a 400, and I'm willing to bet it's at least as fast as a 5.0
36 TONS BTW
Question Sir. My 2006 VW Passat 2.0T broke it's timing chain and then "bad" things happened to the engine-I bought it two months ago....total loss. I'm a Acura/Lexus guy. I need a car asap and found a 1999 Lexus GS 300 with 300K...120K is on the replaced motor. I'm going to check it out tomorrow but the owner said it needs a tune up and battery....and may stall out while driving.....supputers even at ideal.... Hopefully that's a battery issue or spark plugs. All that to say, the seller is asking $1,600. I can work on cars but not a mechanic by any means. Tough question to answer maybe but would you give this car a shot for $1600? I'm checking it out tomorrow and thought I'd bring a code reader just to see if any major codes pop up. Thanks in advance for any advice.
Jerod Priest hey man, sorry about your car! Yeah I would definitely bring a reader and see if you can diagnose something. These cars hold up really well over time and I’ve seen some with 400-500k miles on them that are still kicking strong. So if you can figure out what’s going on and fix it cheap then it would be a great car for you! Let me know if you have any other questions!
Check ball joints for sure. I have gs400 v8. Should look at that if u want power . Lowered on 20s L-Tuned exhust and k&n intake. She fast and sounds good . Got ppl breaking necks when I RIP by. Also the yellow jdm fog lights and 17" crome factory rims are a nice add to gs400 when its lowered
You can still get alot of hp out of a stock vvti from a gs but I think the supra is a little beefier 800 hp from a stock over 1500 from the supra vvti I think there's a video or two about the dif
It's a good reliable car
Also that’s real wood playboy