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Used 2009 Lexus GS 450h Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great ride

Dan, 06/25/2006
2007 Lexus GS 450h 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Wonderful car overall. I had owned an Acura RL and BMW 5 series prior to purchasing the Hybrid GS450 only about 4 weeks ago. Downsides are small trunk space and less than predicted fuel economy (so far, only one tank and I got 22 MPG...the vehicle rating claims are 24-28 MPG). I find the car to be a great combination of comfort and performance.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The best car I've driven

Daniel Timofei, 02/01/2010
2009 Lexus GS 450h 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Great comfort for long drives, the noise is very low even at high speed, high and smooth acceleration, excellent stability, remarkable reliability, very robust mechanics suitable for bad roads, a wonderful car. Net superior to BMW 5 series and Mercedes E class in all aspects. "Zero" maintenance costs. The fuel economy is not that big for a sporty driving style.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Trunk

lucky, 10/10/2009
2009 Lexus GS 450h 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Quite an excellent car after 9 months. No maintenance issues or malfunctions. 25 mpg in city traffic, 30 mpg on the highway. Those over 6'3" need more headroom. The fit and finish are flawless and the CVT runs quietly, smoothly and with uncanny power. The handling is excellent. The Navigation package and Mark Levinson sound system options are fantastic.

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5 out of 5 stars

Green luxury

flid, 07/12/2007
2007 Lexus GS 450h 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This car rocks. Excellent style and finish with all Lexus has to offer, while setting the bar on environmental responsibility for discriminating buyers. Performance is off the chart for a hybrid and I am averaging approx 27.5 MPG at 15,000 miles. Service is Lexus excellence plus and I couldn't be happier with this vehicle. Anyone who can afford to make a vehicle purchase decision based on luxury, performance and most importantly environmental impact should consider this car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fast and Fun Car to Drive

Agata Zelman, 06/25/2008
2008 Lexus GS 450h 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Excellent quality, comfort, great performance car as compared to a BMW, Audi or Volvo. This is my second GS, but first hybrid and I love it.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

The Fastest and most fun to drive LEXUS

DAVE, 11/14/2006
2007 Lexus GS 450h 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful

Went to the taste of lexus event and loved the car. I traded in my 2002 LS 430 (which I loved). I love the hybrid, not because I am saving gas money (currently getting 14 mpg, due to my style of driving). It is incredibly fast and can keep up with most porsche cars. The sport transmission is amazing, and the car is up to par with what I had in mind. Very sexy design, but if you want to spend less money buy the GS 350, it;s only 37 less horse power.

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5 out of 5 stars

My car is lit!

DjTopflight2.0, 06/21/2019
2007 Lexus GS 450h 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

One of the fastest cars I've ever owned. It is such a quiet car you don't even realize you cut the car on and if you're not familiar you will cut it off and on 30 times before you realize it's on and it's just not making any noise. Very classy car. I love the way that he handles.

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5 out of 5 stars

Practical and fun

jeffw54, 06/30/2006
2007 Lexus GS 450h 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Love the acceleration and the feeling of driving a "sports" car while getting decent gas mileage. Have owned two other Lexus vehicles and this vehicle continues the streak of flawless fit and finish. I've gotten many compliments and a few negative comments about having a "luxury hybrid". I chalk those comments up to jealousy. Gas mileage has been consistently in the 24 - 26 mpg range (and I have a lead foot sometimes). With Virginia's tax credit, this wasn't that much more expensive than the regular GS model and I get to use HOV lanes!

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5 out of 5 stars

A superb sedan

former vette owner, 08/24/2007
2007 Lexus GS 450h 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I migrated from an '06 Corvette C6, and was expecting a letup in performance. Not so! This car is extremely fun to drive, and I am averaging around 26 mpg, compared to 19 in the much-lighter Corvette. I am totally satisfied with this, my first Lexus ever.

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5 out of 5 stars

My new GS 450h

Al, 12/11/2007
2008 Lexus GS 450h 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I just picked up my GS 450h last week and can already say that I love the car. The performance is amazing and I give Lexus high marks for the quality of the car. I traded in a 2002 GS 430, which I was extremely happy with, but this car has it beat in every category. This is the most fun I've had driving a car.

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