Sinatra Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Greetings, Novice Lexus fan here looking for some thoughts. I plan on purchasing either GS or LS model, and I read all about LS how good the engine/tranny is etc, but wanted to hear from GS owners what I should look for in terms of year, and why, also why you like this model. I'm looking for 98 to 00 GS models and 92 to 00 on LS models. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melhadri Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Depends on your style and taste. Both models are for the most part equally reliable. I personally would go with a 2000 GS400 (300hp, HID, Yellow fogs, Nav...). Maintaneance costs for the LS is higher and obviously the purchase price will be also but the car is just a peice of beauty. Its a step higher than the GS and competes in a totally different market. I feel the GS is funner to drive but it does lack space which is not a major factor for me. Test drive both models to gain more insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Depends on your style and taste. Both models are for the most part equally reliable. I personally would go with a 2000 GS400 (300hp, HID, Yellow fogs, Nav...). Maintaneance costs for the LS is higher and obviously the purchase price will be also but the car is just a peice of beauty. Its a step higher than the GS and competes in a totally different market. I feel the GS is funner to drive but it does lack space which is not a major factor for me. Test drive both models to gain more insight. ← They are different enough for me that I will be purchasing a LS and keeping my GS and ES. Three different classes of auto's. If you want room and plush go for the LS, If you want sport go for the GS. So get both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 An LS400 wont be any more exensive to maintain than a GS400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt05GS3 Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Greetings,Novice Lexus fan here looking for some thoughts. I plan on purchasing either GS or LS model, and I read all about LS how good the engine/tranny is etc, but wanted to hear from GS owners what I should look for in terms of year, and why, also why you like this model. I'm looking for 98 to 00 GS models and 92 to 00 on LS models. Thanks, ← --- They are two very different cars: the GS is a sport sedan similar to a BMW 5-series car in purpose, and the LS is much more plush--capable yes, but plush and far less exciting to drive. Simple: if you like to drive, get the GS; if you would rather be doing something else, the LS isolates you from the driving experience completely (hint: retirees tend to like the LS--it routinely steals customers from Cadillac's Deville...). Whichever car you choose, make very sure it has been properly maintained, preferably by a Lexus dealer. A neglected Lexus is an expensive Lexus. Regards, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked_Lex Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 They're both good cars that use the same engine. If you want the most comfort from a ride, take a lot of trips, and have the extra money for the heavier LS and its slightly higher fuel bills go for it. If you want better performance and handling and a ride that is good but not as much so as the LS go for the GS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRK Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Buy one of each. I did. Everything said so far is true - they are different, but they are Lexus V-8's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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