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    Kim
  • Lexus Model
    GS300
  • Year of Lexus
    2006
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    Argyll

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  1. Just travelled from Scotland to Sussex (M74, M6, M40, A34, M3, M27), topped the tank up on the motorway and reached 43mpg at 75-80 including some traffic standstill sections of the journey.
  2. My 2006 GS300 averages 27-30mpg urban and 36-38mpg motorway. I have had it up to 41mpg motorway by tickling the throttle and using cruise control for all 50/60/70 mph stretches.
  3. I was going to walk away from the car but the more I looked it over the more I realised it was in fantastic condition and had been looked after. The fact that the MOT certificates corroborated the mileage was enough to prompt me to take it for a test drive proving that the car felt tight and good on the road. I would love a GS430 though but they are too rare and I am not prepared to travel more than 200 miles as I know how disappointing it can turn out.
  4. I have a 2005 Mk3 GS300 SE-L. I bought it privately at 58,000 last year. The documented service book was not available from the owner, I was going to walk away from the possible deal! I verified the mot certificates and mileage online whilst looking around the car. It all checked out, the overall impression was that it had been well maintained; I was confident in the car as it was a steal (I offered the owner a lot less than the asking price) and in beautiful condition with fresh oil showing up on the dipstick. The day after I bought it I contacted Lexus who sent out a replacement service book stamped up to 48,000 before the then current owner who had it serviced by a local mechanic. I also checked the recall history with Lexus which was up to date. I am now at 62,000 and make sure that I use it for decent journeys (not tootling around town for 5 mins), in Scotland where I live there is little in the way of traffic which allows me to cruise easily. I just covered 260 miles with 5 adults who loved the quiet unflustered ride and the leg room in the back. Everything works on the car apart from the drivers side puddle light on the mirror. I may have to replace the rear shocks as the service inspection showed a possible leak on both. I had a Volvo V 70 T5 before which was so powerful and I thought I'd miss it but I have to say this, the Lexus is a joy to drive, so relaxing and power when you need it and also economical! I did take a risk buying privately but it was worth it as the car has proven excellent.
  5. I have a 2005 3rd Gen GS300 SEL (18" alloys, boot spoiler and ML Stereo) with 60,500 miles (bought it with 57,000 in August last year). Rear shocks have a slight leak and have been quoted £350 for the pair fitted by my local garage whom I have been using for the last 12 years. I replaced an HID bulb at a cost £83 which is expensive but you have to get good ones as they are prone to failure and there is no warning light on the dash as it is the gas failing to ignite therefore the circuit to the ballast is still in tact). The car is a beauty to drive, superbly comfortable and quiet with too many gadgets. The Up-to-date SatNav DVDs are very expensive, I bought a copy but quickly dispensed with it as it caused the player to overheat as it has difficulty reading the darker rewritable finish. I love the shape and look of this car, it always impresses any passengers who cannot get over the quality.
  6. I have a Lexus GS300 - 2005 (2006 to 2011). I have discovered a fault with the courtesy puddle mirror light on the drivers side. It doesn't work even with a working bulb. I have checked the wiring in the mirror it is as new as the day the car was built . It has no evidence of wear or breakage on the wires. The puddle mirror light on the passenger side works as it should. The puddle mirror light on the drivers side doesn't work at all. I have swapped the working mirror puddle light bulb on the working passenger side and put it on the drivers side puddle mirror light bulb but it still does not work. The drivers side mirror electrically tilts and angles as it should, I don't think that this would be a blown fuse as I don't think there is separate fuse for the mirror panel that exists, I would love it if somebody could say "yes it will be a fuse!", and then tell me where to find the fuse. All of the other courtesy electronic features; lights, locks, interior, exterior. Work absolutely fine apart from the drivers side mirror puddle light.
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