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Like a Magic Carpet
benesthesia, 09/22/2013
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2010 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
26 of 26 people found this review helpful
This car is absolutely incredible. I came from a 2004 BMW 330xi that was a complete nightmare from beginning to end, so I was looking for a car that was not made in Europe. The GS is rocket fast, quiet, extremely luxurious, and has impeccable build quality. The only option I wish I had was the Levinson sound, but I must say, the 10-speaker factory audio is not too shabby at all. I am hoping this beautiful beast will be far more reliable than the joke/gouge-fest that is BMW. ***UPDATE*** I've put about 40,000 miles on this car, and I still love it. I have no desire to trade it in or upgrade, and I still look forward to driving this vehicle every day. The only thing that has needed repair was the left rear door lock mechanism, which was about a $300 repair. Otherwise, just routine maintenance! Love this car!
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Wonderful luxury sedan!
Mark, 01/25/2010
2010 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
This is probably the best sedan I've ever owned. The engine is smooth, quiet and powerful. The ride is just right, not too soft..not too hard. The build quality of this automobile sets it apart from the other sedans in this class.
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2009 GS 350 - That's all I drive.
vdimaio77, 11/16/2011
2009 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I have owned now three GS models 2000, 2006, and now 2009. Which I just picked up last week. The car is great - I had a couple of concerns with my 2006 model and I'm hoping that I'm not going to have this problem with my 2009 model. The Car has a very "sexy" look it to, Sporty and Classy, built for Comfort and Sport. It's a great combination of both, a real Sharp Car over all.
Lexus of Ann Arbor and my GS350
Chris Mathews, 03/02/2009
2009 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I came out of a 2008 BMW 535i xDrive prior to this. I was told by my BMW dealer that the GS350 AWD would be a disappointment in comparison. He could not have been more wrong. Everything about this car handles better. Although the performance may be a bit less than the 535i, I don't miss it at all. The GS is tighter and the luxury aspect is much better. Lexus of Ann Arbor has been able to answer all my questions and they seem to know a lot more than the BMW people did. This is the best vehicle I have ever owned. I tend to only keep cars for about 2 years, I am already excited to see what Lexus does to make this vehicle even better. I am very happy and would strongly recommend!
Awesome car
yodamark, 06/12/2014
2010 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I've had my 2011 GS350 for 3 years. It was the last one of this body style on the lot and I got an amazing deal on it! This is my 4th Lexus, and my wife drives 2012 RX350. Amazing car. It is dead quiet at only 87 dB on the highway at 65 mph as measured by my sound level meter. The GS350 handles great, drives great, takes bumps nicely, and is fun to drive. At 25K miles I have never had a single issue with it, nor with any of my other Lexus or Toyota vehicles. Best "value" Lexus sedan out there. I think the snappy performance has saved me from an accident more than once. I will be in market for GX460 soon just for something different.
Should have done it sooner!
Believer312, 06/25/2009
2009 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I owned a Volvo S80 T-6 then a Volvo S80 V-8 AWD before trading the for the GS350. Yes, I miss the V-8 growl of the Volvo, but that's all. The GS is superior in every regard and I only sacrificed 8HP. The GS is much easier to live with having 225 series tires rather than the much softer and lower profile 245's on the Volvo. I loved my Volvo, but I knew everyone in the dealer's service department by name. I experience Lexus reliability with my GS. Routine maintenance and that's it. The GS is fun the drive, corners like a cat, and scoots like a scalded dog.
So-so audio
apc, 11/15/2010
2010 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is my first Japanese luxury car, coming out of 2 Audis and 1 MB. Though it doesn't have the tight road feel of the German cars, it blows them away with the technology, rear camera, parktronic and nav. But, having said that the audio sound system is disappointing, We don't have the Mark Levenson system. Our sound system doesn't have the fullness or the sharpness of even the basic systems in the German cars I have had. You shouldn't have to pay an extra $2,000 to get a really great sound in a $50,000+ luxury car.
Love my GS350
lexus1sttimer, 10/08/2014
2011 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have had my GS 350 since 2011. I have had other luxury cars like the BMW 5 series, MB E 63 and a porsche 911. Honestly, this car is more comfortable to drive long distance than any of those other cars. It is so quiet, drives smooth and has good pick up for the size of the engine. I like the way it handles and it is maintenance free! I like it so much, that I bought out my lease because I didn't like anything new on the market as much as this car and I always get a new car every 2-3 years.
Luxury Dream Machine
Escondido, 05/03/2009
2009 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Smooth, Powerful, "silky". The perfect combination of sports performance with 5.7 sec, 0 to 60 from 303 HP and a sumptuous, quiet interior.
Smooth luxury with sportiness
BFERGUSON, 03/15/2020
2009 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2009 Lexus GS 350 AWD at the end of 2019 and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. This vehicle requires premium unleaded gas which could be costly depending on the price of fuel. For a vehicle that is 10 years old it drives very smooth and feels powerful it has about 303 hp. Vehicle was purchased used with approx 94000 miles on odometer. This vehicle has a lot of safety equipment, Bluetooth, rearview camera, hypersilver wheels, good looking exterior and comfortable interior made for long driving and cruising. My research indicates when you do have to do repairs and maintenance it could get pricey especially at the dealership. If you take care of this vehicle it will take care of you. You won't be in dealership/repair shop that much. I have seen real life examples of this model getting to 500000 miles, I also saw a Lexus es 300, es330, es350 get to that mileage as well, which means to me that Lexus in general make really dependable vehicles. Dependability is big to me. I love my Lexus GS350
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I love this car
Big Coop, 10/29/2009
2009 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I just purchased this car and I have to tell you that I love it. I was driving a 2006 Ford 500 AWD and this is light years beyond what I ever expected. My mother has always loved the Lexus product, I now know why. It handles like it is on rails, the power is wonderful and the toys make driving it fun.
Miss My IS-350 but then I don't....
lamario, 03/26/2014
2010 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for two years now after never thinking I'd get rid of my IS-350. But I needed something bigger and with more features and this car is still awesome after two years. It's not as fun to drive as the IS but it's more of a laid back ride that has more features and makes you feel more important when driving it, ha ha. But the only things I would improve is the trunk space, speaker sound, and the passenger side wiper blade. Also I'd add the sunglass stowage back to this car. Why did they remove it? All in all I still love this car as I am just a big Lexus fan and I after two years of driving this car, I'm pretty happy with the choice I made to trade my IS in for the GS
I Love It, to my surprise
VA Driver, 07/28/2010
2009 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I'm a long time BMW 3-series fan. So when I needed to trade up to a bigger car, the natural course of action was to buy the 5-series. But wait. After driving both the 5 series and the GS 350 and comparing all their features, the Lexus made a lot more sense. Granted, the GS-350 is not as fun to drive as the 3-series BMW, but neither was the 5-series, after all they are much bigger cars. Nonetheless, the GS 350 is great to drive, is powerful, handles very well in the snow and is amazingly comfortable. I learned to love it very quickly and look forward to driving it whenever I can.
Good Car With Some Flaws
ThatKiaGuy, 04/06/2021
2009 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I really like my 2009 Lexus GS 350 AWD. I like the way it drives, and the feedback that it gives through the steering wheel. The car has an abundance of features like heated and ventilated front seats and a sunroof. My main issue with the car is space. I am 5'11" and the front seat is comfortable for the most part, but the back seat is really tight. The trunk is also on the smaller side. I have sat in small sedans and had about the same or more legroom than what is in my GS. My hood has a little bit of rust and the rims are chipping, but other than those minor inconveniences, the car is issue-free. Another issue I have had with my GS is front-seat comfort. The seats lack support for long-term comfort on long drives, with only a 2 way lumbar adjustment. My final gripe about the GS is the fuel economy. I average around 19 or 20 mpg with mostly city driving, but that's on premium fuel. Gas prices are getting high these days so it's painful to go to the pump. With almost 140,000 miles, it is running strong, and if you don't mind the issues I have brought up, the GS is a comfortable car that is dependable and has nice features.
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MzMileHigh, 10/28/2018
2010 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my 4th Lexus. My first was a LS400, I have had 2 GS300, and this is my first GS350. All of them I drove well over 200k with the only issues being due to normal wear and tear. The only things I find a little awkward with my GS350 are the truck lid (very heavy and hard to open when hands are full). The stereo for the price of the car is more suited for a non luxury vehicle. My daughters both drive Chevy vehicles and both of their stereo's are way better than mine. My last and final complaint is where the USB and Aux ports are located. They are basically hidden to the very back of the center console which makes them very hard to reach. I had to have my grandson to plug in my cords because of the lack of light and the awkward placement. Other than that, the car is wonderful and I look forward to my next Lexus purchase in a few years.
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Quiet, smooth muncher of miles
wdb, 04/30/2020
2011 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2011 GS350 from a Lexus dealer in 2016, as a CPO car with 48K miles. It came with 2 years free service, including pickup and delivery by the Lexus dealer. The whole CPO package -- price, service, warranty -- was outstanding in my opinion. I recommend folks look into Lexus CPO if they are in that market. This year of Lexus still has a great many elegant touches that the newer vintages are beginning to lose. For example the trunk hinges are complex, articulated affairs, and the lid flips up past vertical, moving the edge away from the loading area. Lots of other elegant, clever, useful, and definitely not entry-level touches. It's what you expect when you hear "Lexus". The car has been essentially bulletproof for the 42K miles I've added to it so far. I did need to replace a pricey exhaust part that developed pinhole leaks, otherwise it was oil/filters/tires. The 60K service happened under the warranty period, and they put a battery and a rear shock on it under warranty also. Reliability wise, no complaints. Driving experience is pretty much exactly as Edmunds describes it. Quiet, serene, effortless. Suspension is a bit floaty for my tastes, brake pedal is spongier than I'd like, steering has zero feedback. I knew all of this when I bought the car so no complaints, just observations. I have the AWD model and with the proper tires it is a very sure-footed companion when traction is at a premium. This includes rain and snow. There is a "snow" setting for AWD that works a treat when it gets really slippery. All that said, driving dynamics are why I give the car 4 stars instead of 5. We've done several long trips in the car. It has been flawless in that regard. Miles disappear beneath it, and passengers emerge fresh and ready. We also transport my elderly parents with some frequency; the back seat is accessible, ample, and comfortable, which made the car great for that purpose as well. In fact it is one of the reasons I bought the car to begin with. The car recently crossed 90K miles. That service was completed by an indepedent shop at reasonable cost. I'm currently looking at replacements; not because there is anything wrong with this car, but just because I'm a "so many cars, so little time" person. This particular GS350 will make its next owner happy for many many more miles in my opinion. It's got many tens of thousands of miles left in it.
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Great Car!!!
Jason60050, 02/12/2010
2009 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Coming from a Civic Hyrbid this is an obvious step up and away from good gas mileage...I just wanted a larger car and found one that was a leftover 2009 with a 9K discount and could not pass up that offer on a Lexus. Great looking car and fun to drive, nice stereo....still getting used to the gas mileage versus my old hybrid, but that is ok it is still good for a 303 HP AWD vehicle.
A nice, luxury car at a fair price.
Howard, 03/20/2010
2010 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Very enjoyable car. Compared with an Acura RL, Infiniti M and the new Buick LaCrosse. If the LaCrosse was RWD & had just a a few more luxury features, that would have been the car to own at $6,000 less. Nevertheless, very happy with the GS. Performance is great. Good time to buy a loaded GS as the 2011 model is coming soon with a re-design. 15 MPG in real world city driving and 29 MPG hwy driving at 65 MPG with a/c on.
Puts the Mercedes 560 SEL to shame
navyvet, 10/10/2013
2009 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Lexus dealership is amazing Prestige in NJ Handles on curves like a roller coaster no slip or slide The all wheel drive and the push button for extra power is amazing
My 3rd baby
Nicholas troiano, 10/23/2016
2009 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Peppy, great control of road including curves and corners, good rear visibility, mark Kevin son sound is fabulous
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Nice Car, Not a Race car
George, 04/11/2010
2010 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
1000 Mile check up just done, nothing wrong. Reset computer options @ dealer to our preference ( 5 pages of options). Park assist a must as well as navigation with back up camera. Car has very good comfort programing. Such as Interior lights come on @ night when car is approached with transponder. Nag only goes to night mode when it is dark outside lights on or off. Flawless. Comfort car not a race car though. 3500 cc direct injection engine AWD gets 20 mpg city (all our miles are city) 2 mpg better than our 07 Honda Accord V6 3000cc. The $52K is a bargain compare to Jaguar 60K, BMW 65K, Mercedes 65K, or Audi A6 60K for the features and comfort. COMFORT!
Luxury
Taters73 , 10/13/2020
2011 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Classy car easy to drive
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Lexus Super Car
MJ, 08/26/2009
2009 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 12 people found this review helpful
I've lived the German car experience and roughed it out with _MW. For those of you seeking a world-class supercar, the Lexus GS 350 AWD is clearly a remarkable machine. The performance is exceptional, particularly when one hits the open highway and engages the "power" mode-- that's when all he__ breaks loose. For those of you seeking a remarkable audio experience, the 330 watt Mark Levinson sound system is over the top...exceeding the audio quality of the majority of high-end home systems. The 14 speakers will definitely enhance your listening experience. The AWD is exceptional in the snow. After buying the GS in February, it easily proved itself on a steep snow- covered hill. Buy it!
Poor highway speed handling
gary, 05/23/2010
2010 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Have complained about wandering at highway speeds. Car requires continuous steering corrections. Factory rep checked, realigned and dealer has changed tire brands. Still the same. I don't trust Lexus (aka Toyota) to admit any problem especially since factory rep says he has never heard of any probs like this. He admitted he never reads Lexus sites. Relationship between electric steering, wheel/tire and suspension doesn't seem to be near as precise as my mbz clk500 but this car is as my wife describes: "jittery." I don't Dare take my eyes of the road for a second. I might end up three feet into another lane or shoulder of the road. Have 7,500 miles on odo.
Excellent but miss my SUV
Patrick, 02/27/2010
2010 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this Lexus in Dec, 2009 and traded in my 2007 Acura MDX. I really miss having an SUV. If you like sedans, this car is excellent. The car is super quiet and the ride is very comfortable. No problems at low or high speed. Equp.with Dunlop tires. The AWD is fantastic and this year was a good one to test this car with all the snow we had. Breaks and power steering are good with no issues. I only have 3200 miles but so far Lexus gets an A+
Amazing vehicle
Evan Smith, 08/28/2021
2011 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought one used with 89k for $14k it’s been amazing I’ve 20k miles in 10 months with no major issues but the original alternator going out quick fix! Comfortable plenty of features the only thing to make it feel like a modern car in 2021 would be to add Apple CarPlay and you can for $500 and simple labor. Can’t go wrong with a GS from this era incredibly solid ad comfortable the stock sound system could have a little more bass but that’s my biggest complaint here tbh.
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Love it
Jen, 02/10/2016
2011 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Buy extended warranty always great cars but with it just in case
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Absolutely love this car!!
William, 07/01/2020
2009 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This cars performance surpassed all other luxury vehicle's I have Had in all,ways
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Topp656, 06/11/2018
2011 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
The only GS better rite now is the 15!
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Too many issues for the money
kg3000, 02/18/2011
2010 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 25 people found this review helpful
Dash squeak in the cold, there is a coolant smell every once in a while and in the summer if you have the windows down there is a sulfur smell coming from the exhaust. This is a nice car, but with the amount of issues and the price I would never recommend it. Also I have noticed that Lexus dealers are very quick to deny or just use the excuse that its not a big deal when they are approached with issues. Very disappointed in the car and in the way Lexus deals with issues.
MPG a big problem!
phodson, 09/02/2010
2010 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have never checked the mpg on a car in 40 years of driving. I complained to the dealer from day one and am still trying to get some help. My average is about 13 mpg freeway or city streets got it up to 15 mpg on the road. I have heard really stupid comments from Lexus, but I am concerned, and if no other drivers have this problem guess it must be the car and a problem. If other drivers (cars) do have the problem I would really like to know. 3000 miles at present on the car
Wonderful
Karla, 12/16/2023
2009 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Smooth ride. I love how well it drives. I love it has an automatic trunk opener if I place my hand underneath.
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Flexy Lexy
Jefferson J-Bey, 08/17/2023
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0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Awesome car, best vehicle ive ever owned, even being its age, 2010, this being 2023, had going on 3 years
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Windshield wipers
Vincent Martarano, 07/11/2010
2010 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
I just had 1,000 checkup and asked them to adjust wipers to lower or disappearing level. I was told they are in Summer Mode which is 1" from the tip of the wiper to the bottom of the windshield glass on driver's side and 2" etc. on the passenger side. Winter Mode keeps they UP EVEN HIGHER! Yet, in all photos of GS350 MODEL they either show it at angles that don't reveal this DESIGN FLAW or when you do see a photo clearly displaying the hood and the entire front windshield you do NOT SEE THE WIPERS! I can only conclude that Toyota has deceived us again by RETOUCHING THEIR PHOTOS. I welcome other GS350 owners comments.