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2006 Lexus GS 300 Consumer Discussions
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Lexus GS Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2006 GS 300 recall [bdkinnh]
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 300/GS 430
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Lexus GS300 - real world gas mileage
Hi Folks, Considering a 2006 GS300. My driving is around 60% highway and 40% city. My 04 TL gets a combined 24 mpg. I'm hoping the GS300 will do even better - getting around 27 mpg. Is this realistic? does the GS 300 require premium fuel?
Lexus GS Maintenance and Repair
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Oil Consumption
I own a 2006 Lexus GS 300. I have had many of the same problems as others regarding tires (replaced four at 15,000 miles) and rattles in the dash (most started after the warranty ran out). My local dealer is the only place this car has ever been serviced. All oil changes are completed every 3000 miles by the dealer. My car currently has 59,000 miles on it and at the ... Read More
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Re: Does anyone not have rattle, squeak, vibration problems? [ara3]
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
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Re: Lexus for me [janeg2]
I used to love GS, like you I had a GS 300 1998. I loved it 160k miles. I recently bought the GS 2006 model and WOW the features. But I was in a fender bender and a nissan altima suffered minor bumper damage while my car suffered $10,000 damages. The car is made much thinner and crumbles. Consumer reports said its Lexus worst model for body integrity. Not Safe I ... Read More
Lexus GS 350
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Poor Low Beam Illumination (reference to other)
Please see my post on poor low beam illumination in the "Lexus GS 300/GS 430 - 2006+" topic. I'm curious to hear whether others agree that this is a serious problem.
Lexus GS AWD - Tires & Wheels
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2006 GS 300 [rodagu116] - Tracking & Jerky Acceleration Issues Reply
Rodagu116, I've had my GS300 AWD w/18" wheels & low profile low-flat tires pulled from the GS430 since Feb. '07. I now have a little over 7,300 miles. I assume you have the standard 17" wheels & all season tires that come on the GS300 line. If so, I am surprised you are experiencing the same "tracking" issues I experienced the first 6 months of ownership. I say this because, I ... Read More
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2006 GS 300
I just purchased a "certified" pre-owned Lexus GS about 10 days ago and have complained almost from day one that the tire noise is really bad (worse than my cheap 2001 Chevy Impala). I also complained about the car tending to veer left or right in quick jerks while I am trying to keep the car going straight. I also noticed that the road (minor bumps) can cause the steering wheel ... Read More
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Re: Anyone w/Tracking Problem w/'06 GS300 AWD? [evel]
I don't know whether to feel happy or sad! Lexus keeps telling me that I am the only one complaining. I,too,have a 2006 Lexus GS 300 - 18 inch wheels and have had constant steering problems. In 16 months (24,000 kms) the car has been in the shop 7 times for corrective steering problems. The Lexus dealer swears that it's only the bumpy roads where we live, but you are constantly ... Read More
Lexus GS Tires and Wheels
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2006 GS 300 Tire Pressure Sensors
I have put on winter tires without tire pressure sensors and I am getting a "Check System" error message along with assorted flashing error messages. Lexus dealership says nothing they can do, put black tape over the flashing warning light. Does anyone have any ideas??
Lexus GS Prices Paid and Buying Experiences
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Re: GS 300 pricing vs. GS 350
Reading through these messages I realized the 2006 GS 300/430 pricing is now a mute issue because it's been heavily impacted by the new 2007 GS 350. Why? You buy this luxury car for performance, quality and residual value. Well Lexus, in a complete brain cramp, released the new GS350, with 22% more HP, for the same price as the old GS300. Problem is it beats the GS 300 and actually ... Read More
Lexus GS Maintenance and Repair
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Steering noise/feel (bump) backing up
I have 2006 GS 300 AWD. When I back up & turn to leave my parking spot there is a bump as if I rolled over something and a bit of a pull in the steering. I've been told by Lexus service that a number of people have reported this and Lexus is saying it is normal?? I still want to have it checked, so I'm taking the car in on ... Read More
Lexus GS 300/GS 430
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Steering, noise/feel/bump backing up and turning
I have 2006 GS 300 AWD. When I back up & turn to leave my parking spot there is a bump as if I rolled over something and a bit of a pull in the steering. I've been told by Lexus service that a number of people have reported this and Lexus is saying it is normal?? I still want to have it checked, so I'm taking the car in on ... Read More
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ADDING PDC AFTER THE FACT
I was wondering if it is possible to add the Lexus PDC system to my 2006 GS 300. The button is there and I have heard that it is already pre-wired. Any input would be great.
Lexus GS Maintenance and Repair
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Re: How is the 1994 lexus gs 300? [dave66776]
I just bought a 2006 GS300. The bluetooth has about a 3-4 seconds delay to display a connected call so I don't know the other person has already picked up the line. Also, when another party calls in(via Call Waiting) while I am on the phone, as soon as it hangs up, the entire call is disconnected or dropped. Does anyone know the solution to these problems?
Lexus GS 300/GS 430
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Re: I want my BMW back (jo2) GS 18" wheels/tires
I have the 2006 GS300 but I know someone else who installed the OEM 18" 5 spoke 2006 GS430 wheels/tires on their 2006 GS300 AWD with no problems. All 2006 GS 430 and 300 18" style OEM wheel styles have the same 45 offset. Got my OEM 5 spokes from an out of state Lexus dealer as "take offs" for a very good price. I took my 2006 GS300 to my ... Read More
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Sat Antennas
On the topic of satellite radio antennas, Lexus will soon start routing the satellite radio connection through a shark fin antenna mounted on back of the car's roof, which the GS in Japan already has (this can be seen at www.lexus.jp). This will first be seen in April on the GS 450h. The 300 and 430 will then get the antenna in the fall of 2006 as 2007 models, although at ... Read More
Lexus GS Prices Paid and Buying Experiences
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Re: NO contact names allowed!! [rick31]
Hello everyone, just wanted to share my buying experience. Just got a 2006 GS 300 AWD. I got the Navigation, ML system, ventilated seats, rear sun shade and moon roof. During about 2 months of negotiations I got the best quote from Oakland California. But then during the last minute, they backed out because I live in another state. I was very upset and challenged this and they simply ignored me. ... Read More
Lexus GS 300/GS 430
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Sirius Radio
Yes, Sirius is now available for the 2006 GS. I declined XM in my GS300 back in late May and indicated I wanted to wait for Sirius that was scheduled to be available by Aug 1. I talked to my Dealer last week and parts manager has ordered Sirius parts for my GS. If you go to www. lexus-parts.com go to GS430/300 parts and find the part numbers for the GS ... Read More
Lexus GS Prices Paid and Buying Experiences
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Re: 2006 GS300 Price Paid in Bay Area [amoviefan1]
moviefan1: Congratulations! Your deal and negotiating experience sounds similar to mine. I put $1,000 down at Oakland Collesieum Lexus for a.... . Model = GS 300 RWD with NAV&ML MSPR = $50,409 Purchase Price = $46k plus fees. I thought $46k was a super deal till I learned that you got the same. Still, I think it's a good price and I'm cool with it. Oakland estimated that it would be ... Read More
Lexus GS 300/GS 430
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my 2006 GS experience ..true
we have owned Lexus since 1993..had an LS400 then 98 and 99 GS 300 and now a 2002 SC430 ..all terrific cars...very happy with all of them so last July ordered a 06 GS 300 AWD..for late april delivery, well first car came damaged so reordered and 2nd car showed up yesterday...so we went with our checkbook to buy it, I had already sold our 99 last month and dealer gave ... Read More
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Re: GS 300 Bluetooth with Sprint??? [statman]
I bought a 2006 GS 300 and have been very happy with the car. I also have a Treo 650 (1.08 firmware) and have successfully connected using bluetooth (even though it's not on the Lexus list of approved phones). The phone sound quality and phone book seem to work great and I've had no major complaints. However, I have had a problem when the hands free system is in operation (I'm ... Read More
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Pricing on 2006 GS 300 RWD
Just an FYI to anyone interested in pricing on the GS300 RWD I test drove the BMW 5 series, Audi A6, and the Lexus. I have to admit the A6 was nice but way too long. The 5 series was incredibly fast but way too expensive. So i got the GS 300 which was suprisingly quick but not overpriced. GS300 RWD MSRP 46,320 13,800 miles per year thu US BANK 39Month ... Read More
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Latest Lexus of Westminster (CA) deal
2006 LEXUS GS300 MSRP: $45,679 YOUR PRICE: NOW $43,499*!!!!(price does not include tax, license or doc. fee & is good thru 5/20/05(in stock vehicles only) - $2,180 off MSRP OR with navigation & mark levinson sound system: MSRP: $50,209 NOW $47,499*!!! (in stock vehicles only) price does not include tax, license or doc. fee & is good thru 5/20/05 - $2,710 off MSRP LEASE SPECIAL: BASE MODEL 48 MONTHS 12K MILES ... Read More
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REG GS 300 Ride/Run Flat Tires
Love my new 2006 GS 300 AWD. One suprise is feeling road bumps/joints more than I (my wife) expected. Question: Can the Dunlop run flat tires that came with the car be replaced with "normal" non-low profile tires for a better ride? Would this help smooth the ride? One Lexus guy consulted warned that such replacement would screw up the suspension system for the AWD that was tuned to work with ... Read More
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Re: Lexus GS vs. MB and BMW [carolynhau]
You were right to stay away from the Mercedes. I just traded in a gorgeous 2003 E320 Mercedes (it looked like brand new) for a 2006 GS 300. Had the Mercedes for 2 years and it was nothing but a headache - so many problems. I have the GS 2 weeks now and love it - once had a 1999 GS 300 with no problems at all. Good luck to you. ... Read More
Lexus GS Prices Paid and Buying Experiences
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Re: Lexus GS 300: Prices Paid & Buying Experiences [kirstie_h]
I haven't purchased my 2006 GS300 RWD yet, but the car I am considering is fully loaded, I went through the internet asking for quotes and then e-mailed the lowest quoting dealer to refine and clarify options, etc. I then ran my own calculations using a spreadsheet program I got on carbuyingtips.com which you can download for free (Copy the following then paste): http://www.carbuyingtips.com/car4.htm?x=0kqe_q_ufonxw1&y=Wed%252525252525252520Apr%2525252- 5252525252027%25252525252525252021%25252525252525253A41%25252525252525253A21%2525252525252- 525202005 You can see why!!! Then ... Read More
Lexus GS 300/GS 430
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Re: Engines [lenscap]
Lexus should have brought both the GS 350 and GS 460 out now. All GS 300 competitors have more poweful engines like the M35 and E350 which just came out. Even the Avalon has a 280 hp 350 in it. When they finally bring the GS 350 the mags will say "this is the engine it should have had from the beginning." But I understand the marketing, Lexus can sell a ... Read More
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Re: New 2006 GS 300 price [bartalk3]
bartalki3, Sorry for the late reply. I wound up getting the GS300 w/black interior for about 42K plus taxes and lic from Glendale Lexus. Great salespeople there although I was strictly working with the Internet Sales Manager. They really wanted to beat Longo's price and gave me about 3500 off MSRP and threw in a cargo net and a rear spoiler (wife wanted it badly). They seemed to really want to ... Read More
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option packages - special order?
Hey, According to several dealers in the San Francisco Bay Area, 2006 GS 300 come in three levels: #1 No NAV, #2 Mark Levinson sound and NAV, and #3 Mark Levinson sound, NAV, and upgraded wheels. I went to the Oakland dealer today and noted the window sticker prices and options for the first 2 levels as follows.... #1 No NAV $42,900 base + $525 automatic rain wipers + $210 rear ... Read More
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Re: New 2006 GS 300 price [tinypoem]
Longo is the biggest Lexus dealer in the country, no?
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New 2006 GS 300 price
I currently drive a 2004 RX 330. I have had two Lexus' prior to my RX330 including a 2001 GS300. I am quite impressed with the new GS300 and would like to buy one by the end of the year. I have been reading forums here and at Club Lexus. I have a problem thinking that people are paying list for the new GS300. There is over a $6500 difference between ... Read More
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...just passed 1K
You would think after owning 3 previous Lexus vehicles that I wouldn't be surprised by the legendary quality and workmanship. But I have to report that my GS430 is a really, really well-made car. One reason (but certainly not the only reason) I went with the 2006 430 instead of waiting on the 450 or 460 is that in my experience Lexus does a stellar job with quality and workmanship on ... Read More
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Re: Cross Shop a GS and a 3 Series? [rtcage]
You either love a Bimmer or Mercedes or hate them. I never owned a Bimmer, but my wife has said if I ever want another Mercedes it has to be with my 2nd wife!!!! I have friends with Bimmers and they are expensive to repair and need more repairs than their Lexus ever needed. I have had 5 lexus and still own a 2001 GS 300 fully equipped with Nav & ... Read More
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So Cal GS 300 $1500 off MSRP
Received this e-mail from the internet department of Lexus of Westminster 2006 LEXUS GS300 ALL IN STOCK VEHICLES-BASE MODEL MSRP: $45,679 YOUR PRICE: NOW $44179*!!!!(price does not include tax, license or doc. fee & is good thru 3/30/05(in stock vehicles only)--11 available - call for color selection LEASE SPECIAL: BASE MODEL 36 MONTHS 12K MILES PER YEAR $2500 TOTAL DRIVE OFF EXPENSE PAYMENT- $626+TAX (Lease quote is subject to change and ... Read More
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Re: GS 300 driving impressions [drtravel]
Gets worse. The car is a piece of garbage!! Bought a gorgeous red 2006 GS 300 last Sunday from Jim Falk Lexus in Beverly Hills. Monday: drove it for 5 miles, bad noise from dash. Tuesday: Back lighting on steering wheel buttons stopped working. Thursday: neighbor called me to tell me the headlights switched on by themselves . tried to turn them off using the crappy smart key - no joy. ... Read More
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A Big 'Mistake'
I test drove a 2006 GS 300 (rwd) today and enjoyed it. I found the dynamics of the car better than expected. The brakes were a bit touchy but strong and after initial grab, progressive. The steering was a bit light. Suspension was most impressive dynamic feature. It let you feel the road without letting the occupants become jarred going over potholes and the like. Very little side roll going around ... Read More
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Re: 0-60 in 6.8 seconds? [bartalk3]
Some facts: 2004 GS 300 weighed 3,649 lbs had 220 hp @ 5,800 and 220 lb-ft @ 3,800 2006 GS 300 weighs 3,536 lbs has 245 hp @ 6,200 and 230 lb-ft @ 3,600 The 2006 GS 300 hp/lb ratio increased by 15% and the tor/lb ratio increased by 7% - is this enough for Lexus to claim that the 0-60 time dropped from 7.8 seconds to 6.8 seconds? The 2006 ... Read More
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Lexus announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the all-new 2006 GS 300 and GS 430 luxury sports sedans. The GS 300 rear-wheel drive starts at $42,900 and $44,850 for the GS 300 all-wheel drive with standard run-flat tires. The MSRP for the GS 430 starts at $51,125. All GS models will include standard features such as leather and memory package with seat heaters, Smart Access system, in-dash CD changer, ... Read More
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Latest engine update from Lexus
News Lexus learns from BMW example, plans to make more changes, more often to lineup MARK RECHTIN | Automotive News Posted Date: 2/2/05 PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- Lexus executives are admitting they can learn something from BMW. Typically, when Lexus redesigns a vehicle, it makes changes to the sheet metal and upgrades the engine simultaneously. BMW, on the other hand, alternates the timing of sheet metal and powertrain changes. That ... Read More
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It will sell...
I believe that the GS 300 will have solid initial sales. Although many on the forum are close to suicidal due to the lack of the 3.5 engine, I bet that most prospective GS 300 won't have a clue that such an engine exists, or care. A 245 HP GS is, superficially at least, close enough to a 225 HP BMW 5-series or a 255 HP Audi A6 to be a ... Read More
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Re: gthiel1 [gthiel1]
VDIM's ability to provide overall management of all these systems maximizes brake performance and vehicle stability in virtually any driving situation. V6 Performance Redefined Joining the GS 430's potent and refined 4.3-liter V8, is an all-new 3.0-liter, 245-horsepower V6 engine replacing the inline six in the GS 300. The new V6 uses a new direct fuel injection system that offers much finer fuel mixture control to improve both power ... Read More
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gthiel1
Press Release Source: Lexus Third-Generation GS Luxury Sports Sedan Brings New Lexus Design to Market; Raises Bar on Performance, Comfort, Luxury and Safety Tuesday February 1, 12:00 pm ET TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexus elevated the bar once again, with the launch of the next-generation 2006 GS 300 and GS 430 performance sedans. With the start of production, the all-new GS is ready to deliver using the ... Read More
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Ok everybody I made a few corrections to my list: 2006 GS: 3.0 and 4.3 engines (245/300) 2006 IS: 2.5 and 3.0 (200/245) (CAN'T HAVE A BIGGER ENGINE THAN THE GS, so when the GS gets the 3.5, the IS will too) 2006 RX: new 3.0 along with hybrid 3.3 (245/270) (Lexus already said it was a hybrid 3.3 and it probably costs a lot of money to ... Read More
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Re: Just after the new year? [00boxsters]
Just checked the lexus.com site and they list the current GS300 0-60mph time as 7.8s. Comparing Lexus to Lexus numbers for the pre 2006 GS300 and 2006 GS'300' vehicles gives us a 1 second difference to 60mph. Is the new 6sp tranny and electric valve tricks (220hp to 245hp)enough to drop it from 7.8s to 6.8s?
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GS
A comment to your statement: "Let's not forget the 2006 GS430. Supposedly the same 300bhp and 320lb-ft, when the 545i has 325bhp and the upcoming larger E-class V8 will have over 300bhp and 300lb-ft?" I don't know enough about the plans Lexus has for the new GS 300 but for the upscale GS (above 430), they will offer a hybrid version adding on to the GS model line of 300 and ... Read More
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