Used 2001 Lexus GS 300 Consumer Reviews
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A great car to own
mylexgs300, 07/18/2011
2001 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This my 3rd GS300, the previous being a '93 and an '00. When the opportunity came along to purchase this vehicle again, this time from my uncle, I couldn't resist. Besides, the normal routine maintenance, the car has required nothing bus gas. Its amazing to drive and feels like a pillow on the road. I can't see myself owning any other brand of car besides a Lexus.
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lhester, 03/08/2002
2001 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car has been a treasure to drive. I've not had a bad time in it. The only downside is I couldn't afford the 8 cylinder GS430.
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Something wicked this way comes
Longtime car guy, 07/21/2022
2001 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I can still tell you where I was when I first saw the “Something wicked this way comes” television commercial for this car, that’s how much and how long I’ve liked this generation of the GS. I’m an eclectic car guy. I’ve had big sedans, sports-cars, trucks, etc you name it. I restore cars too. There’s currently a GT-350 sitting on one side to this car in our garage, and 3/4 pickup truck on the other, so I’m all over the place with what my friends call “the fleet”. And the fleet changes frequently. Over the last 20 years a lot of cars and trucks have come and gone, with one exception. This car. This is the best car I’ve ever owned. It’s had the entertainment system updated twice over the years, and the stock suspension has been replace with TEIN coilovers. That’s it. The rest is stock. Car currently has 160,000 miles on it and aside from the usual timing belt, water pump, oil, flushes, etc it’s never gone wrong. Moreover, it’s a kick to drive. It’s not fast, but it’s quick. It can carve up a canyon on a Sunday morning with the moonroof open or spend quiet effortless hours at 80 mph on a highway road trip. It’s at home everywhere. Yes, it’s been well taken care of and lived a garaged life. And there’s many reasons for that. It’s a great car. From the fantastic gauges, the wonderful RWD feel to the midsized (back in 2001 at least lol) usability, it’s a complete package. The styling wasn’t for everyone, and that’s okay. I love it. It’s why I bought it initially and one of the things that keeps it special to me. One of the ways i know it’s time to start looking for a new car is when I’ve stopped turning and looking back at the car when it’s parked in the parking lot at the grocery store. To this day, i still turn and smile when I drive this beautifully engineered and fun to drive car. A good one is hard to find anymore, but if you can find a well-maintained example, they aren’t very expensive anymore, $10k to $15k for a low mileage one, buy it. They’re wonderful cars.
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Old Faithful
AtlantaSpeeder, 07/17/2017
2001 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've owned my GS 300 almost 7 years. It has been an extremely reliable car, and one of the most dependable cars I've ever owned in my whole life. Mine now has 112,600 miles on it. The interior quality is excellent; my car still looks relatively new and rather modern on the inside. Its a little bit cramped in the cabin--especially if you're tall. Its almost like driving a roller coaster seat--very snug and tight. This car is really ideal for people under 5'8". I have one of the less common models that features a GPS system, which was rare in 2001. STILL WORKS, although getting an update can be tricky for such an old system. Performance is not super fast, but this car hugs the road. Body roll is nonexistent in this thing. Exterior appearance still turns heads. This body still is 20 years old, but its still striking. The engine is a gladiator. Premium fuel is required so its not a gas saver at all, and that's one of the car's few cons. Consistent, predictable, and absolutely reliable. If you get one that's been taken care of, it'll be hard for you to ever consider selling it.
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My GS
JimS, 12/28/2009
2001 Lexus GS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have been driving my 01 GS for 3 months now. The car drives so well and so comfortable that I have been driving really slow so I can enjoy spending more time driving.