2006 Lexus GS Consumer Reviews
Most Helpful Reviews
Positive Review
Who would have thought I could drive this car for over 230,000 miles and it still runs like it did on day 1? Great car!
VS
Critical Review
Well... the car does have good looks, nice interior and is fully loaded with features. So far so good, but the problems start when you really use the car: 1. Ride is bumpy and stiff but on the other hand the car is not sporty and does not handle very well in turns. Steering and brakes feedback and feel is not as good as it should be. So, you loose both ways... 2. Ridiculous design logics (or lack pf design): You can't leave the car running in the winter and lock the doors since it knows there is no driver in the car. On the other hand, after it's on, anyone can drive it even if they don't have the key fob on them. The display screams "no key detected", but you can still drive it. For "safety and security" reasons, you can not install a remote starter, either. You can lock the doors with the remote but if any of the doors is still open, it will not lock the car. So you have to wait until everyone close their doors before you can lock the car. What is the danger with that ? Any car with remote from 20 year ago did it, but not the 52K Lexus. You can adjust the audio system setting (bass, treble, etc.) but you can not use the GPS when driving. Even the passenger can not do anything. 3. Low seating position may seem sporty at the beginning but is not so comfortable after you drive the car for few weeks. Rear seat does not have enough leg room for a car in that size and price. 4. Lots of noise and squeaks from the front windshield in the winter. Took them 4 year to get it fixed (hopefully...) In summary, the Lexus engineers chose to cripple the car, driver and passengers just to "be safe" regardless if it makes sense or not.
2006 GS Reviews
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Powerful engine, unique styling, great reliability
Audio
I am the second owner of this car, just about to hit 300k miles. I love this car. Even after eight years of ownership, I find myself grinning like an idiot taking off from a traffic light. Unique fastback styling, surprisingly powerful, and no major issues outside of basic maintenance. I've put about 200k miles on mine, and I highly recommend this model. If you're considering purchasing a third-generation GS, here are some things I've noticed/experienced: 2006 models are the GS300 [with Rear wheel drive or AWD], and the GS430. Avoid the AWD GS300. In 2007 the GS450h was added, but look for one from 2009 or after with the extra trunk space. The 2007 GS350 replaced the GS300, and in 2008 the GS460 replaced the GS430. They all burn a little bit of oil. My GS350 consumes 1-2qt per 7500 miles. They all require 91/93 premium fuel. I consistently get 30MPG tank average, 32mpg highway and low 20s city. Maintenance is fairly straight forward and mostly DIY. You will never get the coupon price on an oil change... the V6 takes 7qt and the V8 takes over 9qt. The service manual states that the transmission is sealed and never needs a fluid change. The Canadian service manual says to change the fluid every 60k. I do it every 60k. There's a good chance the recirculate mode does nothing. If you change the cabin filter while it's in fresh air mode, you break a tiny plastic handle that opens and closes the fresh air vent on the blower motor. The bluetooth system only supports phone call audio, not music. The final GPS update disc came out in 2016, and the voice recognition is strictly for entertainment value. Backseat passengers get six airbags, an aircon vent, but no electrical outlet. There is a trunk pass-through in the armrest but the seats don't flop down. The trunk is huge, unless you have the hybrid model made before 2009. Overall, 10/10. 300hp, 32 mpg highway, more airbags than I can count, and it looks great. Highly recommend!
Comfort, Value, Reliability
Requires premium fuel, no bluetooth for music
I have owned my 2009 Lexus GS 350 AWD for about 3.5 years. In that time, I have put roughly 30,000 miles on it. I really love the way the car drives, the steering has a nice amount of heft to it, and the acceleration is fun when you kick it into sport mode. The ride is tight but also comfortable enough on rough roads. The interior fit and finish is also top-notch, with high-quality materials everywhere you touch. The seats are comfortable even on long road trips and don't have any tears in them. The audio quality is fantastic, especially with the wired connection. My complaints about the car come down to the fuel economy and the lack of Bluetooth for music. For fuel economy, I average roughly 18 in the city, and I can get up to 27 on the highway. Those aren't necessarily bad, but the car requires premium gas. As far as reliability goes, it has been fantastic so far. I have roughly 167,000 miles on my GS, and I've only had minor issues. The most prominent issue is the passenger side headlight has recurring issues, but hopefully I'll resolve that when I go to the shop again (it's only the second time it has been an issue). Overall I would highly recommend a GS as a used car if you can find one in good condition.
Excellent performance and mileage with a V8 smoothness. Car will get in and out of traffic with ease and acceleration.
lexus is the top car in the world. runs and drives like brand new even got 300k can't bet it love my lexus's
Smooth ride
I like Lexus GS 350 because of its reliability and smooth ride. Lexus is my favorite car name brand. It hardly needs any maintenance.
Reliable and very good looking till today!
Top gas only
Has been the most reliable and most talked about when diving. Always attractive and way ahead of it’s time! Always feel lucky to even own one!
Very quick
Only get 17 mpg around town but 25 on highway.
The car is exceptionally quick for a V6. Quality of materials is above average but not exceptional. Mark Levinson stereo doesn't impress me. The opening of the trunk is rather small so it's hard to load. Overall though, I love the car. I bought used with 106k miles and had a pre purchase inspection which showed no mechanical problems. Obviously was well cared for.
