Considering a Gen3 GS

HoodRich · February 16, 2016

Hi All,

I own a 2000 IS200 for the past 3 years. Although I dont use it much (hate driving it in traffic), its proven to be an awesome reliable car. I am considering buying another Lexus.......either a 2007/2008 GS300 or a 2007/2008 IS250. I love both cars and cannot decide which one I should get next. The GS is not as sporty looking as the IS, but for some reason, I have been perving over the Gen3 GS for a while.

Is either of the cars any less reliable than the other? If buying either, could you guys possibly give me any pointers as to what I should look at for? Common issues and stuff like that.

Any input would be appreciated.

Zotto · February 16, 2016

They are quite different, and in my opinion GS is superior to IS in all, but also in mantainance costs.

HoodRich · February 16, 2016

Thanks for the input - that's what's bothering me......the maintenance costs....

rayaans · February 16, 2016

1 hour ago, HoodRich said:

Thanks for the input - that's what's bothering me......the maintenance costs....

Depends on if you take your car to the dealer. If you take it to the independent currently and use the same independent for the GS, the increase in cost will be marginal.

HoodRich · February 17, 2016

Thanks for the info. I will probably do all servicing at the Lexus dealer......

rayaans · February 17, 2016

7 hours ago, HoodRich said:

Thanks for the info. I will probably do all servicing at the Lexus dealer......

May be slightly more expensive when changing from an independent to a dealer but if you're using a dealer currently then it shouldnt be that much of a difference

HoodRich · February 18, 2016

Thanks for all the responses guys. Given my financial situation, I've decided to go for an IS and might even have found a pretty clean one. I have additional questions regarding what to look out for, but will post those in the IS250 sub-forum.