Used 2006 Lexus GS 300 Consumer Reviews

Lexus GS 300 Owner Review

This is my fifth Lexus and my third GS 300. I have owned several luxury cars (Mercedes, BMW, Volvo) and none compare to the quality and lack of problems and issues to the Lexus line. I prefer the rear wheel drive and thus continue to choose the GS 300. The 6 cylinder engine is more than sufficient to create power when needed. The 400 is simply a waste of money. The car is quiet, comfortable, sporty and a joy to drive.

2006 lexus gs300

Smooth ride, good handling, fun to drive. All of the features are functional and easy to use. Many positive comments from others about the styling and color.

Luxurious, reliable solid & loaded car

2006 GS 300 AWD with approximately 137000 miles. If well maintained, you’ll definitely have zero issues with this amazing car. Cons: Excessive Oil Consumption A PROTIP: If you ever need to reconnect the battery, make sure you reprogram the sunroof. Pros: It’s a reasonable price to have a lot of features that many modern cars still don’t have til this day. One time Lexus always Lexus

Best Ownership Experience

Ownership satisfaction 100%

Best Value

The Lexus GS AWD is fun to drive and more youthful than the E Class and Acura RL. The GS has the best exterior styling. It is very quiet and has a very smooth ride. When it is time to go the GS moves quickly, like a trained stallion. The interior is rich, but not overstated. The controls are place perfectly. People just stare at the car. The GS has exceeded my expectation in value, ride/drive, and design. It is the perfect car for an excutive that runs a conservative and innovative business. The car adds to a person's brand.

Enjoying the ride

What happened

We replaced our 03 GS300 with an 06. Loved the old one figured we'd love the newer one. Wrong. Brakes, cruise ride , AC and Nav don't work as good as old car. Ride and handling choppier also. Tranny hunts for gears at low speed and in the hills. Has been in the shop 5 times in three months. Disappointing car. Great to look at but no fun to drive. Am going to trade for something that I can live with.

Great Used Car

Body integrity is the issue

The new GS 430 2006 has plenty of technical features, unfortunately this was my third lexus purchase but the worst. The body integrity is very poor I had a 18mph accident and the car damages $10,000, the other car had a minor fender bend.

Lexus Let down in Sheboygan WI

This car is not up to Lexus standards . It rides rough, there was road noise (could not even hear the radio) vision is restricted (blind spots) the 3.0 245hp engine performed like a "Briggs & Stratton 5 hp lawn engine. I was literally scared to venture out into oncoming traffic on a major highway. Interior was well appointed, and luxurious, seats were fine, but overall not a fun car to drive or ride in. Dissapointing for a Lexus and I have two of them which are the best cars I have owned.

The BEST Lexus EVER!

I really researched everything out there before I bought this time. It's so quiet I can hardly tell it's running. The gas mileage I'm getting is even better than expected.

Excellent Car, Outstanding MPG

I bought this car as a CPO in October 2007. I traded a 2002 BMW 745Li. This car does not drive like the BMW and lacks some amenities, but all in all, it's a great value. In my driving thus far, I average 27 MPG city and 38 MPG on long trips. With that kind of mileage, who needs a hybrid. This is an excellent car for the $$$.

One Great Car

Didn't like the interior/dash of the M35 or 530. Liked the handling, exterior and interior appearance of the A6, but from the first drive of the GS300 my wife and I loved the performance, ride and quietness. We had a 2004 S80 T6 before, great acceleration and low end torque but too on/off. GS300 is a very comfortable car to drive, smooth seamless shifting and braking. Had a slight tracking problem but dealership and Lexus rep. jumped on the problem quickly and resolved it with minimal inconvenience to me. Fuel economy is unbelievable for a 245hp vehicle. Highway gives 38 mpg (Imperial)@75mph, mixed driving is 30 mpg (Imperial).

Dream Car!

Great options, nice styling inside and out. Awesome sound system, comfortable ride. Outstanding interior design - aesthetically pleasing. Comfortable, yet fast enough, gas mileage almost like a 4 cylinder Camry. Build with materials of high quality. Bought certified used - peace of mind!

An Amazing piece of artwork

Reading some of the reviews on here makes me wonder if some of these are real or not. This is an amazing car. I've owned many cars and this is by far the best quality vehicle that I ever witnessed. Absolutely perfect in every way. I've owned cars that were double the price and this is a better car. I am 6' 4" tall and can fit in this car better than my previous full sized SUV. My head rubbed the roofline in my SUV, doesn't even come close in my GS.

Unbelievable Quality & Ride

This is by far the best car I've ever owned. The ride is smooth as silk and the responsiveness is top notch. The interior is impeccable and luxurious without being overstated. I've read other reviews regarding the hide away panel with the less frequently used controls and actually like it as it keeps the dashboard from being overly cluttered. The navigation system is easy to use and quite intuitive. The Mark Levinson sound system is one of the tops in any car I've owned before.

Joyride!

This is an awesome car. It is so much fun to drive that I volunteer to go grocery shopping. We wanted to get the RWD, but got the AWD because we wanted a specific color that is not easily available. The slight drop in the fuel efficiency bothers me, but I forget all about it when I start the car.

LOVE THIS CAR

This car is unbelievable. They really did a great job. It has so many tech things to operate. Very quick in the 6 speed manual mode. The interior lights need to be brighter. So far so good. We have only had the car for three weeks.

GS 300 - RWD

Lexus nailed it with this one. Great exterior design. It looks both sporty and elegant. The interior is typical lexus - well appointed and comfortable. I just felt at home the first time I took it for a test drive and the experience has gotten better each time. The engine is silky smooth and responsive when you need it. I look forward to getting behind the wheel.

Safe, reliable, comfortable and looks good

Bought as a commute car--most comfortable car I have ever ridden in. Looked at BMWs but reports of repair issues nixed that thought. So far, I have driven 48M trouble free miles, get good mileage on my commute--30 MPG on freeways and 26-28 on combination city/country roads. Love the navigation system.

Great car, but not perfect

Really nice car. Ride is a little too firm for me. Handling is very good. Direct injection engine is very good, but 'ticks' at idle. Interior is tight. Center console is too tall and wide, making interior feel cramped. Misc. control door near driver's left knee is very inconvenient. Highway gas mileage is excellent - 29 to 32 MPG. Avalon is probably a better value.

My new GS

Probably the best and most expensive car I have ever owned, I read a review while at the gym on 3/17 and went to dealer on 3/18 purchasing the beautiful new style it is a pleasure to drive and love getting all the stares of people in other cars.

Awesome car

I'm a repeat Lexus customer. Love the new GS 300 for many reasons including the ride, comfort, smart key and gas mileage. Excellent car for highway travel with regards to quiet ride and comfort. In my opinion, Lexus has a winner in the new GS series. Don't listen to the critics, go try out this car for yourself; you'll see why I'm pleased with my decision to purchase another Lexus product.

First time but not the last

Graduating from an Infiniti J30 and an Audi A4, this car tops them all, clearly superior in comfort, dependability and class. In addition to a comfort upgrade, it has features the others omitted. The interface of the control panel takes some adjusting to but allows one into the 21st century. You have to check to see if it is running as the engine purrs flawlessly. It handles superbly allowing you a genuine feel of the road.

2006 Lexus GS 300

The dumbest things ever done to a car - hide most of the adjustment. You can only reach it by opening a box or using a touch screen. This makes a lot of inconveniences you won't find in a 2005 or earlier model.

Awesome

This will be my 15th vehicle and as far as quality the best. The only downside coming out of a 7 Series BMW is the weight seems some what on the light side. Other than that this is truely an incredible machine.

sporty luxury

fun to drive with the optional standard feature & extremely easy to handle! great feel of control on the road and yet smooth and quiet. sporty luxury!

Fun, Fun Fun!

The driving experience has been great. Handles all types of city driving and mountain roads with ease. Best car I’ve driven!

Lexus Nailed This one!!!

What a car! It rides smooth and it has a very slick design. The cops pull me over at 90 mph and I didn't even know that I was speeding. The engine is powerful, but they say the V8 is even better.

Great Car

We just bought the car 3 weeks ago and it is an amazing car. My wife and I argue over who is going to drive any time we go out. Would highly recommend it to anyone.

1 Happy Repeat Customer

Traded in my 2004 GS300 for the 2006 model and the new one blows the old one away. Handles much better, better fuel economy, and much quicker. By far the best performing car I have ever owned and the best car on the market for under $50K!!! Very satisfied customer!!!

Love, love

Have really enjoyed my GS 300. smooth, quiet,comfortable and beautiful. Have been stopped in store parking lots and asked all about my vehicle. I love the sportier look also. The only negative items I can mention are the truck configurations and that the owners manual does not fit in the glove compartment (for petes sake). The lip spoiler also makes the vehicle look even prettier.

My first Lexus

This car is so superior to anything I've ever owned-including several Mercedes, and two Infinitis - it is as though Lexus is in a different business from the rest of the auto makers. I refer to performance, comfort, quality of "build", and dependability - and low cost of maintenance. Lexus has it figured out!

It's a Lexus

Overall I thought it has a very smooth ride, very comfortable seats that will go into every position. I noticed the brakes were a little catchy if you want to make a quick stop. I think in time I will get use to them, probably because of the all wheel drive.

Looks, excellent; integrity, lacking.

Wow! What a beautiful car; especially in comparison to the older model. However, Lexus really dropped the ball on this one. Granted it could be that I just happened to purchase a lemon but my car is at the dealer usually once or twice, sometimes more, a month for just about everything under the sun--from off track head-lamp washers to faulty oxygen sensors. If you want a car that looks very timeless then this is the car for you. If you want something reliable; I'd suggest a Yugo before this car.

Fun Car!

What a car. After test driving others, hands down the winner was the GS 300. The ride is incredible. The looks, the feel is second to none. Great interior with incredible accessories.

After 20000 miles

Very nice ride, both on winding roads and on the highway, both from the standpoint of the driver and the passengers. The trunk and interior room are fine, the acceleration is excellent and the appearance turns heads. The gas mileage is terrific

Great Car

We have been more than pleased with our purchase of the Lexus GS300. The Car is an absolute dream ! Looks sharp, drives great and gets 30 mpg on average. Plenty of power, lots of luxury, great appeal. We get looks everywhere we go. This is our first Lexus purchase and from the initial test drive we have been spoiled. Lexus builds a great car and knows how to pamper it's customer.

Run Flat / Run Stupid

Run flat tires are an interesting concept, however, no spare tire comes with the vehicle. Run flat tires have to be replaced after driving no farther than 100 miles. My dealer has no run flat tire in stock. If you're somewhere more than 100 miles from a dealer,or it's a Sunday, or, as in my case, the dealer does not have a replacement...guess what. Decided to order the non-full sized spare tire (the only one that will fit in the supplied empty tire well). Dealer price for the temporary spare is $331.00! Lexus Customer Service was a further source of aggrevation...they suggested that "a spare tire kit was available." Thanks Lexus, for incredibly un-Lexus like foresight!

Great Car!!!!

I purchased my car in 2005. I enjoy driving it. Brighter interior light needed when you open the doors since my car has black interior. Display panel is easy to operate. I have run-flat tires and after two weeks of driving my car, I had a flat. I had to purchase a new tire. Didn't like that at all. Overall, great car, comfort and appearance. I've never owned a Lexus before but I would recommend the Lexus to my friends. The ride is superb!!! No wind sound when all windows are rolled up.

Great sedan

I am very happy with my new GS 300. It preforms great. Not to mention great interior design. The only one thing that I would upgrade in my car is the engine. I would put 3.5 L engine.

Lexus GS 300

With 1200 miles on the odometer it is a great car. Snappy looks and snappy performance. Six cylinder engine has great pickup and 24.5 MPG in city. It's hard to keep the speed down on the freeway! Handsfree cell phone with blue tooth feature is excellent. Only negative comment ... wish it had a fold down rear seat for more luggage capacity.

The ultimate in driving

I love this car! I had a 2001 GS 300 and thought it was great but this one beats it by miles. It is great fun to drive and with AWD the steering is beautiful. It almost drives itself!

GS 300

I initially bought this car over the Infiniti M35 because of a higher resale value down the road. However, since owning it for 6 months I now appreciate it more than I ever thought I would. Besides, until Infiniti, or anyone else puts out a color to beat Matador Red, I'll just keep putting miles on this one!

Awesome Auto

This car has it all, not only is it fun to drive but the performance and ride quality are exceptional. The push button start and the ability to open the doors and trunk without fumbling for keys is great. The controls on the car were easy to figure out without having to study the owners manual. The adaptive front headlights and bright headlamps make it easy on the eyes when driving at night. The interior spot lighting is bright enough for passengers to read by without interfering with the driver's vision.

Black Lightling

The GS 300 is an awesome automobile. I got the black and it looks sharp. It handle well at high speeds and you cannot even tell when you drive 75+ MPH. I would like an lightup display on windshield to monitor speed, but I'll do without. Have the NAV system and will never buy a car without it now. I drive a lot to different places and its like havain and intactive map with you at all time guiding you through the biggest cities turn by turn. She has a nice voice too.. :-) I'm sold on Lexus and bought the correct car. Looked at BMW 5 series, Audi A6 and Mecedes C something. The GS 300/450 beat them all hand down for luxury and ride. The A6 was close though.

GS 300 AWD is Ultimate

Over the past 2 months, I looked at all of the competition and boy am I glad I decided on the Lexus GS 300 AWD. This car is excellent with a luxurious ride and sporty feel. Mine is loaded with every option Navigation (easy to use after a couple of times), ML Sound System, Sirius, adaptive headlights (these work great on dark curvy roads!), backup camera, heated/ventilated seats. The value in this car is incredibleconsidering all these features i any of the other cars would be $10-15K more and those cars would not be as reliable (Lexus is the best here!). This car is impressive, roomy, and really fun to drive.

Smooth and Classy

From the moment I left the dealer I have been thrilled with my Lexus GS 300. It has classic yet new lines, and drives very smoothly. The look to me, the color and everything about it exude class. I am once again thrilled to own a new Lexus.

Lexus does it again

First, I would like to say that this new gs sedan is a vast improvement over the old one. The interior looks a lot better than the previous generation gs. The mark levinson sound system is a great improvement over the 2001-2005 versions of the radio. It is a very classy looking car and gets better gas mileage than the previous gs

Wanna Have Fun?

This is an incredible car. Its very stylish, everyone makes a comment. Its very quick and responsive. Great fuel economy, much better than I expected. It's fun to just cruise or have some quick fun around the corners!