2004 Lexus GS 300 Review

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Fuel Economy

19 mpg

Summary

What Edmunds.com says

A capable and comfortable car, but when one considers that the IS 300 is sportier, and the ES 330 is nearly as luxurious, and both cars cost less, the GS 300 doesn't make much sense.

Pros

Silky engine, available Mark Levinson audio system, blend of luxury and sport.

Cons

Average acceleration, doesn't communicate with the driver enough given the sporting mission of the car.

What's New for 2004

Nothing changes on the GS 300 this year.

Consumer Ratings & Reviews

No longer fun to browse for cars

Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating 

Performance: 10 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 10
Comfort: 10 Interior Design: 10 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 9 Exterior Design: 10

Vehicle

2004 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

My GS 300 spoiled me, but I didn't realize it until I started looking at other cars online. I used to do it for fun, just to fantasize about what I might enjoy. I was lucky enough to find my 04 model with the Nav/Lev package, which has more than proven itself. Now I don't even have fun looking at other cars. I just can't imagine that it would get any better than the reliability, extreme level of comfort, and total owner satisfaction that I have experienced over the past year and a half. My first lexus was a 96 ES 300, which was replaced with this one. As long as I am able, I will never purchase another vehicle.

Favorite Features

Looks, performance, sound, navigation system, awesome A/C, decent fuel economy, interior comfort.

Suggested Improvements

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Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating 

Performance: 10 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 10
Comfort: 10 Interior Design: 10 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 8 Exterior Design: 10

Vehicle

2004 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

i have owned the rx300, the new es300, the is300 sportcross. i loved the reliability of all of them. i did not care for the es styling. i loved the is 300 sport cross for city living. but the gs 300 is the best.. combo of luxury, space, safety, and lexus quality. ac is perfect. and it drives like a dream

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Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating 

Performance: 9 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 10
Comfort: 10 Interior Design: 10 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 9 Exterior Design: 10

Vehicle

2004 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Just a beautifully designed vehicle. Sales experience was excellent, not pushy. Service is unbelievable. For a bigger car handles very well. Features are well thought out and very intuitive Lots of space for passengers and great sound system. Highly recommend this car

Favorite Features

Smooth ride. Easy and intuitive to operate gadgets and such. Service/Service/Service!!!!!!!!!!!

Suggested Improvements

Bigger wheel options.

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Buy it now!!

Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating 

Performance: 10 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 10
Comfort: 10 Interior Design: 10 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 8 Exterior Design: 10

Vehicle

2004 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Traded in my C-Class and am completely thrilled. GS-300 has plenty of power, don't listen to the nay sayers!! Smooth, quiet, touch of understeer which I happen to like. Test drove the A-6, new E-class, 5 series, and TL; this one beat them all out, and got an amazing deal with payments less than my 2002 C-Class!! Buy this car!

Favorite Features

Interior is amazing; none of that spaceship brushed aluminum garbage. Amazingly quiet and refined.

Suggested Improvements

Milage computer and controls for audio on the steering wheel are the only things that come to mind.

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Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating 

Performance: 10 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 10
Comfort: 10 Interior Design: 10 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 9 Exterior Design: 10

Vehicle

2004 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I purchased my 2003 Lexus in Dec. of 2002. I had done my research on it for about 9 months before purchasing. I compared it to the S-type Jaguar,300 Mercedes and also against the Lexus ES300. I found it to be more appealing in style and performance. The sound system (Mark Levinson) is surperb. There can not be a better navigation system. So easy to operate. It has great pick up with no hesitation. I would buy another one in a minute. Great car!!!!

Favorite Features

Favorite features: Navigation system, Sound system (Mark Levinson). Also I like the seat adjustment for myself and also the individual heating and colling system

Suggested Improvements

The glove compartment could be a bit larger. Also the trunk space is tight.The second outlet for a phone adapter is located inside the arm rest. Very inconvenient. But none of this takes away from the car.

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