Used 2009 Lexus GS 450h Consumer Reviews
Not so happy with new GS 450h
Have a 1998 GS 400. Have owned/leased at least 5 others since 1993. This one does not live up to the hype. Extremely annoying feeling of gas- electric-gas kickin/out etc. at speeds around 59 mph. Miniscule trunk. I am currently attempting to get out from under this "Edsel". PS: the mileage is really only a 4-5 mpg better than my GS 400.
OK
This is one of the best performance cars in existence, BUT I bought it for the mileage it says you get and it doesn't come anywhere near what it is supposed to do. If you want a performance car and don't care about the validity of the hybrid performance then it is an exceptional vehicle. My goal was to have a true hybrid. I am very disappointed.
- Base Hybrid SedanMSRP: $8,995162 mi away
Unbelieveable Power
Best car I've ever owned. My wife and I fight over who drives it. Very hard to stay under 100 mph. Always looking for someone to race.
Incredibly Mediocre
I bought this after 3 BMWs and did so because service is so awful on BMWs in Southern California. Lexus service is truly amazing and so far ahead of any other car type that it is hard to believe. However, this car is like driving down the road on a jello square. It handles loosely, and because of the continuously variable transmission it feel like you are driving a motor boat more than a car.
A nice, tight, hefty and cozy hot rod.
I've had my 07 GS 450h for more than a year now, and I love it. It's comfortable and easy to cruise around anywhere - highways, byways and interstates, plus you win every on-ramp-to-the-interstate drag race, and the car has every creature comfort known to man or woman. Front seating is infinitely and comfortably adjustable and firm and supportive, including lumbar support. It's a powerful, quiet, nimble, fun car.
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Great Car
I ordered mine in early aug. I picked it up 3 days ago and it is a dream! I do have a few issues though. As a tall man, the entry is a headbanger! That's why I gave it a 9. As a heavy man, the center console is not sturdy enough. Also Hi-octane gasoline is an economical nightmare in Tokyo. That's why the 7. I don't need to drive so fast anymore(did that with my Supercoupe)! Can't fit in the Prius. But all things considered, I am super satisfied with it. I plan to keep it about 5 yrs, and I am now confident that I will have no mechanical issues. I have owned and driven many autos, American, Japanese, German, but this is the best so far. I'm also happy to be the first to own one.
its a lexus
Excellent quality but does not fee like a performance car as compared to a BMW which I traded in. Feels good to be driving a hybrid there is slight hesitation when accelerating---not yet sure if it is due to engine shifting or something else