1994 Lexus GS300 review from UK and Ireland
"Great value, good solid buy, a lot of car for a reasonable price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car had a dashboard light that had blown when I collected it. This was replaced by Lexus for no charge.
General comments?
Car is seven years old and still drives as new. There isn't a single cabin rattle or squeak. Once the engine is on you can barely hear it.
The car has electric everything, seats, windows, sunroof, steering column, 12 CD changer, full leather seats and dash, illuminated dashboard, the only thing I think it lacks is a fuel computer (which you need). The leather is of a high quality - mine is still in excellent condition after seven years.
Driving experience is smooth and refined, the car is a bit of a pussycat in economy mode, but once you switch to power mode, and let the variable valve timing have a go it flies - the car just will continue to go and go.
Fuel economy is OK, you don't own a car like this and worry about the costs of petrol, just enjoy all the glasses you will collect from the privilege points you amass at the petrol station.
I bought this car as an approved used car from Lexus, even at this age and miles they will approve them, the warranty is the same as any new Lexus, it is to manufacturers standard so if anything goes wrong that isn't a consumable and they will fix it. Even once I had bought the car, in the pre-delivery check they decided that the car needed two new tyres (they weren't illegal by any means). At £150 a piece I was more than happy. With the exhaust being stainless steel I'm only expecting bills for brakes and tyres.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 24v 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 93000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 306 |
| Date of Entry | 4th June, 2001 |

