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VERY reliable!!
AKA, 05/01/2002
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought this vehicle preowned with 50K miles on it and it has been very very reliable. I now have 190K miles on it and EVERYTHING is original on this vehicle (except for wear item like brake pads, and one timing belt replacement which was done at 175K miles!!). Although structurally it's not as solid as the German cars (i.e. MB) the reliability and comfort are top notch. Whats amazing to me is that this vehicle accelerates, drives, handles, and sounds just like the day I bought it. You really can't go worng with a Toyota product, you might pay more for it but it will more than pay off in the long run.
A car that never gets the respect
alpha, 03/18/2009
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car is amazing, it may not be the fastest but it's capable of reaching 140mph on the hwy. It may not be the most luxurious but it knows how to coddle its driver and passengers.The BMW 5 outhandles it, but I can take it on a back road and it handles the curves confidently. But this is the most reliable car I've ever driven. BMW can't even come close on this point.
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See all 0 listingsMost Dependable Car I've Ever Owned
Most Dependable , 04/05/2006
1994 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Have never had any major problems with car. Has outlasted every car I have ever owned. Drives and rides better than much newer vehicles I currently own.
Best Car Ever
kaneal13, 07/07/2010
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I brought this car about two years ago. I had no problems with it besides the tires which i kept having to replace because of the custom rims. The car really had no mechanical problems until recently the head gasket blew out. The car has close to 200,000 miles on it and i really like the car. If i ever get another car it has to be a Lexus. The car is the most reliable car i've ever driven or known.
Lexury
Greenwood, 12/01/2004
1994 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Owned 7 years and it's my favorite car ever. I've spent more, but enjoyed less. Always 20+MPG, lots of top end speed, and comfortable. It won't beat anybody racing to the end of the block, but at highway speeds it has legs. Had to make a 180 mile one-way trip to deliver emergency bio-medical supplies, and when I returned home I got a call that the parts were wrong and would I please make another trip. No problem. Went to a movie that night with my daughter, and I drove! My spouse keeps hinting that it's time to get a new car, but I'm resisting.
Great car
ikester, 03/02/2008
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
My Lexus 1993 GS 300 is nearing 400,000 miles and she still runs strong. I don't think she will ever quit, hardly ever broke down, other than water pump. Keep up preventive maintenance, like tune up, oil change and brakes. That's all she ever needed and still purrs like a kitten. Love this car.
easy to fix
loosahwe, 09/03/2013
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this lexus from a private seller for 1500.00. The engine was good but needed some small repairs. Took it to my mechanic to redo the needed safety items. It cost me close to 5500 to fix the small items, such as the hoses, head gasket, seals, water pump, timeing belt, and some suspension and recently had to replace the oil pressure sensor. Had it painted for a 1000.00 and went to salvage yard to get items i didn't want to buy OEM. It has over 262,000 miles on it and drove to Kansas from Arizona 4 TIMES AND TO oklahoma a few times. Reliable and smooth on the road.
Best car ever
Toyota Ron, 11/08/2010
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The only repairs have been replacing the alternator, crankshaft pulley and recently the drivers window regulator. Total repairs over 18 years $1800. It still looks like new and the body style does not look old. Only has 106,000 miles so it is only 50% or less used. When it hits 25 years old I will run it in the Woodward Dream Cruise in Michigan.
Sold on driving a Lexus....
KathyW, 01/29/2005
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This was my first Lexus. It was purchased used with 37k miles. It has been a dream to own and drive. Very classy & reliable, smooth drive, total comfort. I would like to replace it with a newer Lexus, same model.
Great Car
karlgnau, 03/02/2002
1994 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought this car used, with 36,000 miles--now have 99,000 on it. This is a high quality car showing some interior wear but performing and performing without problems. Only brakes and tires have been needed beyond regular maintenance items. We love it!
Goodbye to an old firend
Steve M, 04/14/2005
1994 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Folks, I just sold my 1994 Lexus GS300 and I felt compelled to say something about how wonderful this car has been. I bought it in 1997 as Lexus Certified Pre-Owned vehicle and it has served me well these past 8+ year. There is no doubt in my mind that this is one of the best vehicles ever produced for mass consumption on the planet. Rock-solid reliability, great styling, and longevity are the high points. I'm convinced the straight-6 will run forever. Performance (although not bad) and rear seat room are lows. All in all, I would do this again in a heart beat. If you're considering this vehicle, buy it and enjoy for many years to come. Categorically the best car I have ever owned.
Best Car Ever Made
Best Car Ever Made, 03/23/2009
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was the best car that I've ever owned. The head gasket just went out but only after 315,000 miles. It was definitely worth the money. I wish I could buy the same car brand new again. They'll never be another one like it.
great car
Clay Prentiss, 07/26/2002
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We purchase our GS 300 used and have had only one scary mechanical problem in four years. The heater core went out which is very unusual and expensive. Other than this incident the cost has very little problems. We maintain the oil changes and tune ups as recommended.
owner
jasmine pham, 09/13/2002
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It is a very reliable car. nice body. I love this car
lexus
wilson2, 12/31/2002
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
we have totally enjoyed the car...
Outperforms most 2005 models
Lexus #1, 04/20/2005
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
One of the most beautiful car in the 90s. Very reliable and luxury, looks and performs better than most new cars today, I mean A LOT better. With the proper maintenance, this car will last you FOREVER! Did I mention the car was originally designed by Giogetto Giugiaro as a Kensington showcar for Jaguar in 1990.
Quality, Performace and Luxury
Great Car, 05/12/2005
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Having owned a numerous of different cars in the past, this is the best car I've ever owned. Very reliable and comfortable. Although the car is extremely heavy, it handles and accelerates great. Can't go wrong with a Lexus.
no title
Giovannip, 12/27/2003
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought car with 82,000 miles used from local dealer. We have put 50,000 miles on it, and have had no major mechanical problems. just normal brakes, tires, oil change etc... This is a very reliable car with nice styling. smooth ride.
GS-300 gold edition
zmxh20, 03/06/2003
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It is a nice car with slow accelaration. Received from my brother at 55K 2 years ago and start replacing alternators,power steering pump,AC replaced, windows cable and radio antina cable. Lately, radiator went out. Even though it has 87K in 2 years, the car is running good.
Rock Solid GS300
Stacey, 06/14/2006
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 64000 mi on it in 2001. For three years I drove it all over my state for work, putting around 25000 miles a year on it. It was comfortable, quiet and NEVER left me stranded. I have never had a major mechanical problem with the car in 5 years / 100,000 miles. About the worst was the oil seals leaking at 66,000 mi. Other than that, we've replaced all the window regulators and have had to clean out the A/C system a few times. That's it! It is absolutely rock solid. The engine and transmission are absolutely perfect at 162,000 miles. It's STILL cushy, comfy and quiet with ice cold air. It has at least another 100,000 miles left in it, without a doubt.
Great car
Jesus, 11/23/2006
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It has been the best car I've ever had. I've suffered fewer problems with it than with other brand new cars that I have bought.
over 200000 and still going strong.
comer5, 02/02/2007
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've owned several cars in my time, and I can honestly say this is the best. It gives me everything I could ask for in a car. Beauty, very roomy, style and class. When I purchased this beauty from a used car auction, the only thing it needed was some soap and water along with a pricey harmonic balancer. outside of that it's a pretty solid car. It now has over 240,000. My kids are requesting I pass it on.
1993 with 293k
Jaysea, 11/18/2007
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have purchased this car new in 93 and enjoy more now that when I first bought it. Besides the recommended maintenance, including 2 timing belts and getting ready for my 3rd one, the only thing I had to replace was my power steering unit an brake calipers. The only items not functioning at this time is my coffee cup holder, lights on my dasboard and radio. If I get a door ding, I fix it right away. I resurfaced the front seats, but have no cracks in them. People are truly amazed when I tell them my car is 14 years old and has 293000 miles on it, using a quart of oil every 3000 miles. When I buy a new car it will be a Lexus.
Mod it!
GenChan, 11/05/2010
1994 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
For you idiots who read this, I just want to say that this car has potential with that 2JZ engine. Do a JDM swap if ya'll are crying about power because there is a way to twin turbo it. Plus, if you want to NIP out the car, there are plenty of modifications for it, even making it 6 speed manual tranny if you like. The engine has been tested to push out with hp in the 900 range. Its too easy, you do the MATH!
nice car, but no re-sale
cmg, 04/27/2002
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i am disapointed with the resale of this car. I had it for one year, and lost a ton of money on it because it was impossible to find somebody to buy it privatly. There just is no market for these used lexus's where i live. Never again will i buy a lexus, knowing now what its like to try and sell it, and how much you loose!
Excellent build quality, fair performanc
RWagner, 05/05/2002
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent, long lasting quality throughout the car. At current used prices, a '93 or '94 GS300 offers excellent touring comforts and potential for many more years of trouble free service at a price lower than even the cheapest compacts. This car looks great, but the 220 hp inline 6 isn't a road burner. Too bad there wasn't a manual transmission option.
fix a few things @ 100,000mile
Redawg, 10/09/2003
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought with 43000 miles 6 years ago and recently just put in about $2000. car is near perfect again mechanically. Have a toyota dealer service it at 1/3 cost on timing belt. Lexus wanted $ 4000 for seal, belts etc. Toyota did it for under $2000 (similar to Supra) with 12000mile warranty on all work. Great 10 year old car!
Not that reliable
B, 09/27/2008
1994 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 130 miles now it has 175 and it's given me problems, water pump replaced, radiator, fix the timing, brakes, tires, 2 window motors, major transmission problem, check engine light is on. Since I had this car it's been parked a couple of times for 2 to 5 months at a time. It's hard to fix and expensive too. By the way we do change the oil often and try to keep up with it. This car cost us $6.200 but with all the repairs we done to it cost us well over $10.000
I LOVE this car!!
gelbob, 07/24/2009
1994 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After 215000 miles this car still runs like a champ. I will definitely go with Lexus again. Yes, it is expensive on repairs, but worth it in longevity.
Will Miss My Dear GS300
shavonnem79, 06/24/2011
1994 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just said fair well to my dear gs300. I didnt have it that long,maybe a little over one year. The car gave me issues but the previous owner didnt take good care of it. I bought it for 1400 and had to put 3000 of work into it,ever penny was worth it. I loved driving it! I loved the design of the interior and exterior. Even though there were some issues under the hood my dear gs never left me stranded. If you have one of these,take good care of it, I will miss this car! Excellent vehicle!!! kudos toyota/lexus
Lex the Best
Lex the Lexus, 03/02/2003
1994 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It has an Inline- 6 Engine that keeps the car moving nicely, the design both in and out that does not age so quickly. We live out on a very rough and hilly road, but our Lex climbs it with ease. The power button is very nice, along with all of the other little extras that a join the car. There is a winter mode for the wipers, an automatic steering wheel that gets out of your way , auto- air-conditioning, a rear light failure warning light, auto headlights and many more to kept this car comprisable to new cars. The car is very quite, and has sufficient legroom. Its almost like its in control of the road which makes it a joy to ride in.
Only Italian designedToyota is beautiful
gsman, 04/02/2004
1994 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The only Italian designed Toyota product is miles better looking than anything else from Toyota.... ever!
GS 300
MrScary, 07/30/2004
1994 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Smooth and reliable...Lexus Quality reigns supreme!!!!1
STILL RUNNING
STH, 03/10/2003
1994 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I BOUGHT THE CAR ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO WITH 50K, AND I CURRENTLY HAVE AN UNBELIEVABLE 175K miles on it and I haven't experienced any major problems under the hood.
Built to Last!
T-Girl, 09/25/2004
1994 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought 2 years old w/30,000 mi., owned now for 7 years. Now has 171,000 miles. Other than not starting due to battery outage, it has never stopped on me once. This car is built to last. It's 10 years old, but the design still looks stylish. We are now shopping for a new car and this car causes our expectations to be high. Find one that's well maintained and you won't be disappointed. We've only had 2 problems with the interior ever - cup holder (awful design) and the rear pass. window.
GS-- luxury--king
jon siemann, 11/03/2004
1994 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned my 94gs 300 since feb. 96. My car has 293,000. This is the #1 car ever built based on quality,luxury,driver fatigue in long distance,value for dollar,fuel economy and repairs,very low maintenance,complete with a ultra smooth inline 6-engine pioneered by europeans. The car was manufactured in Tahara Japan at a factory cost of roughly $32000 and a selling price of41,500. you tell me the best car ever made period!!!Mine still drives better than $25000 2005 with less repairs.Heck the brakes on this car last 50000 miles and thats using them need I say more.
Awesome Car!!!
jonesclan, 01/28/2007
1994 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is the best I've ever owned. Has never failed to start or broken down ever. It's pretty much maintenance free and still drives and rides like a new car. Still looks pretty good too, just has the old body style. It's 13 years old now and has 140k miles so we've been looking around for a new car. The surprising thing is that even the new cars we've been test driving do not ride and drive as good as this one. Have definitely decided we should buy another Lexus if we can find one we can afford.
22 years old when sold
Diane Cartwright, 12/09/2015
updated 06/13/2018
1994 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Lexus is the epitome of elegance, reliability, class, comfort and a joy to drive. It is supremely quiet, always reliable and if you're in a tight traffic pinch just kick off the overdrive and you're up to 80 in seconds. Bye, bye, traffic jam, only lights fading in your rear view mirror. I've had my Lexus GS 300 since 1994 and still love it. I'm only now considering another Lexus. I'll never deviate from the best. Who would? After changing lifestyle, lots of interstate travel with my 3 little dogs, I bought another Lexus. This time it's an RX 350. It's larger than I'm accustomed to but it's beautiful, gets satisfactory 22 miles per gallon. But, I do miss my GS 300 and am considering downsizing to a sedan again, most likely a hybrid Lexus or Prius. Why did I sell? In addition to needing a larger car at the time, I took my GS 300 in to a different factory certified repair shop for an oil change and service. What a car killing mistake! They said they found multiple problems, which I seriously doubt, allegedly replaced multiple gaskets and hoses totally more than $2,000. Afterward, my beloved car ran horribly, made loud noises, was rough. I took it back and they said they forgot to attach a hose and couldn't find supports for the engine which they had removed. I was so deeply disappointed that I sold the car with all the records intact. Lesson learned: If you find a great shop and mechanic you trust, don't deviate, even if you have to travel 100 miles to your home town which I should have done. Lexus is my go-to brand and it is doubtful I will ever change even if tariffs are out of reach.
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Thanks Lexus!
ratomlinson, 05/19/2008
1994 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This has been such a tremendous vehicle for us. The reliability has been tremendous. It goes and goes without a complaint. I purchased the vehicle used with 40K miles on it and a have driven it another 50K miles over the last 6 years. Very comfortable vehicle.
My 93 Lex
seajay, 02/08/2008
1993 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought my car new in 93 and I now have 298000 miles on it. What a car, I only had 2 repairs outside of your normal maintenance (brake pads, timing belts and required oil changes) I had to replace the starter at 268000 miles and power steering unit at 272000 miles. I still love the look of this car and besides more cup holders I would not change a thing. Yes it could be quicker from 0 to 60 but once it's moving, watch out. By the way I only use an extra quart of oil between my 5000 miles oil changes.