2005 Lexus GS 300 Consumer Discussions

Lexus GS Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2006 GS 300 recall [bdkinnh]

  Written by: donstewart2000 on Nov 28, 2008 8:02:48 AM

  i have a gs430 manufactured in jan 2005 the steering rack failed in july 2008 i have discovered that lexus have admitted that gs300 and gs430 manufactured in jan feb and march 2005 were fitted with faulty rack the europeon investigated and found that the magnets were not properly attached to the power steering rotor i am still trying to get lexus to compensate me as i was 13 days outside ... Read More

Lexus GS Tires and Wheels

• Re: Tire Problems - Lexus gs350 AWD and Run Flats [chucko3]

  Written by: kcwlee on Jan 23, 2008 10:51:12 AM

  I didn't know how bad the Run flat tires on my 08GS350 AWD until yesterday. I got a screw at RR. My car is only 10 days old with 300 miles. How unlucky I am! At the near local tire store, they can't fix it because of run flat tire. My wife took the car to the Lexus dealer, at the beginning they said they can fix the tire. Later on, ... Read More

Lexus GS Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Does anyone not have rattle, squeak, vibration problems? [ara3]

  Written by: bdkinnh on May 7, 2007 7:01:33 AM

  I have the same car, and pretty much the same experience. Out of frustration I stuck a sock between the dash and windshield on the right hand side, and 90% of my dash noise went away. I've been driving this way for 5K miles or so, and some of the squeaks have come back, but many have not. Whenever I bring it in for service I tell them to not touch ... Read More

Infiniti M35 vs Lexus GS 300

• M35x vs GS 300

  Written by: art234 on May 18, 2006 12:16:11 PM

  I just made the plunge-pick up my M35x relatively loaded on Saturday. My only real concern is fuel economy. I drove the GS300, and found it cramped and small, and generally unimpressive on the road. I am going to have some fun with the M, which has much nicer road manners than the 2005 G35x I am trading (long story.) I actually bought 2 cars this week--traded the G35X for the ... Read More

Lexus GS Maintenance and Repair

• Looking for Mud Guards for 2005 Gs-300

  Written by: cammer2 on Apr 29, 2006 1:16:55 PM

  I have a 2005 Lexus Gs-300 that is white in color. Every time I wash the car I am finding the sides of the car are covered in tar that shows up easily on white. This takes about 1 hour to sit down and remove all of the tar. I have had previous Toyota products that have had factor mud guards that I can not seem to find for my GS. ... Read More

Lexus GS 300/GS 430

• Re: Middle East Version [asanders]

  Written by: asanders on Jan 22, 2006 3:21:33 AM

  Update: - The 3GR-FE engine is NOT the Mk-II engine - it is actually the 2003 Toyota Crown engine and is only used for Asia-Pacific Lexus GS 300's. - The 3GR-FSE engine available in the US is the same engine as the '03 Crown unit, but with direct injection added. It is also used on the 2005 Toyota Crown Royal and Toyota Mark X in Japan. For more details: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_GR_engine

• GS vs LS opinions

  Written by: florida1 on Apr 19, 2005 5:52:37 PM

  OOboxters-- Thanks for the replies guys--It's helpful in to me-- I'm a real fan of the new GS and couldn't wait for it to come out etc---Have driven twice and still am fan. Additionally, I've never been interested in buying an LS---will likely buy a GS430-- However..... Until the Lexus sales rep suggested I test drive one, and I did.....Wow---it's with out question a step-up from the new GS----in just about ... Read More

• Test Drive

  Written by: ckelly14 on Feb 16, 2005 5:08:29 PM

  Drove the GS 300 today. My impressions:   Exterior: "In the flesh" this car looks alot different from the photos posted on the web site. Much crisper and sportier. I am not seeing much of the Maxima that I did in the initial photos. However, the car looks small and perhaps less substantial than the 2005. Exterior looks are completely subjective so I'll stop there.   Interior: Excellent fit and finish, ... Read More

• Which to buy?

  Written by: bowers on Feb 13, 2005 1:37:14 PM

  Anyone have a suggestion for me on whether or not paying a near extra 10K will be worth it for the GS430? I test drove the 2005 GS300, very disappointed in its responsiveness. From the reviews, it appears that the new GS 300 will go when you tell it to. I don't need to win a drag race but would like for the car to be able to merge onto the ... Read More