2000 Lexus GS400 from North America - Comments

GPS-Navigation system missing 90% of towns and cities, sometimes entire states. Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire missing. Syracuse and Albany, New York and most other upstate towns and villages. Near worthless system outside of metro areas of biggest cities.

This is good news for me. I have been saving for a GS400 equipped as you state. I am disappointed at hearing about the mapping system. I wonder if Me. Benz or BMW are any better. If not I will buy a hand held one that I can test before buying. Has Lexus said anything to you about the problem you are having?

Thanks,

Lynn.

You need to upgrade your system every two years at least.

Lexus will give you two free upgrades, just contact the dealer and tell them you need to upgrade the GPS.

I had BMW and Benz before, and the Lexus GPS is much, much better.

The Lexus GS 400 is indeed an excellent car. Personally, I barely have troubles with the navigation system, and I haven't even upgraded from the Sep 97' disk. Maybe it's just because I live in a more popular state, but 90% is a little extreme.

I think 90% missing wouldn't get you 5 miles from your house. I have never had a problem with my GPS it is usually pretty accurate within about 300 ft.

I am sorry to hear all these gripes about the GPS on a car let alone a Lexus. Always wonder why people would buy a Lexus. Is it for its GPS or its performance? You guys should really feel sorry for those who are driving something on the road without a GPS. They must still be looking for their way home in time for supper.

I agree with the original post. Many towns are missing including COLUMBUS, GA. I spent several hundred dollars to upgrade the navigation data from Sept 2002. Here it is, May 2005 and the most current update is Sept 2003. After I installed it, I still couldn't locate COLUMBUS, GA. That was a wasted upgrade in my book!

To upgrade the nav data in the 2000 GS-400 you have to switch out hard drives. This data cannot be uploaded by the dealer like newer versions.

As for performance, I REALLY like the GS-400. It handles well, it has a responsive engine and gas mileage averages about 20.5 MPG. The stereo sounds great, all of the electronics work well after 5 years and I have ZERO COMPLAINTS about the car. I only wish the GPS nav data was more current.

I drive an RX300, and when I switch to my wife's GS400, I am amazed at the tight turning radius. Great for whipping into those sudden parking spaces.

If the only complaint about this car is the GPS, then this must be a really good car. Just get a portable GPS if you hate it that much, or if you can, replace it with one of those built-in ones.

I wish you could ratings on reviews. This review would get a sad face.

Nothing about reliability, performance, or maintenance. Just talks about the GPS? come on.