Lexus GS 3

Lexus GS third generation – is not a representative of the secondary market, which line up. And this is even despite the prestige of the brand and the reliability that many eminent rivals lack.

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Lexus GS third generation – is not a representative of the secondary market, which line up. And this is even despite the prestige of the brand and the reliability that many eminent rivals lack. In the case of the GS, you should not count on a large selection of engines, diesel engines, sports boxes or “semi-automatic” dual-clutch engines. The Japanese model has many other advantages.

The third generation GS debuted in the spring of 2004 at the Detroit Auto Show. The Lexus entered the European market in the spring of the following year. It was a truly modern car with a lot of interesting technical solutions and innovative style. The new Lexus GS faced the strongest rivals in the class, led by the Holy Trinity – Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Klasse. But he did manage to keep up with the sales exceeding all expectations.

When we look at the second-hand market, we quickly come to a few conclusions. First, the number of copies is enough to have something to choose from. Most of the cars are tired or come from the United States where they were in an accident. Thirdly, prices for really well-groomed specimens start from 900-1000 thousand rubles. Is that a lot or a little? Compared to German competitors, prices are lower, and that’s good.

Engines

During its 8-year career, GS has purchased 4 petrol engines and one hybrid. Initially, the Lexus was offered with two power units: a 3-liter V6 with a capacity of 249 hp (in some markets 245 hp, and in the United States and Canada 220 hp) and a 4.3-liter V8 283 hp. The design of both engines is very different from each other. And we are not talking about the number of cylinders. 3-liter engine, designated 3GR-FSE - a modern engine equipped with a phase change system, direct fuel injection and a chain of HRM. 4.3-liter V8 was borrowed from its predecessor and is a representative of the famous series UZ (3UZ-FE). The large engine is characterized as highly reliable and has large reserves for tuning. 283-horsepower engine consumes an average of about 13-14 l / 100 km, 3-liter engine needs an average of 11-12 l / 100 km. One way to reduce fuel costs is to buy a hybrid. The GS 450h was released in 2006. The hybrid Lexus has intrigued not only customers but also competitors. The 450h is a large, strong, dynamic and technically complex car that is quiet and relatively economical. The average fuel consumption is about 10 l/100 km. The hybrid unit consists of a gasoline V6 with a working volume of 3.5 liters and a power of 296 hp, structurally similar to the 3-liter 2GR-FSE, and an electric motor with a permanent magnet with a capacity of 200 hp. The total performance of the hybrid system is 345 hp, which provides excellent performance – good elasticity and acceleration to 100 km / h in 5.9 seconds.

Baggage

In matters of transportation, the Lexus GS is not a virtuoso either in terms of space in the cabin or in terms of the possibilities of transporting things. The cabin seats are smaller than those in the Mercedes E-Klasse (W211), and the 430-liter trunk is inferior to many competitors in the class. Even worse, the luggage transportation is in the hybrid version of the 450h, which has a compartment of only 280 liters. The rest of the space was occupied by battery packs behind the back of the sofa. As a consolation, the hybrid GS since 2009 offers a trunk of 50 liters more, the version with active stabilizers - 30 liters more.

Walking

Lexus GS received complaints for not too accurate steering and suspension settings. Of course, the problem is not as serious as the GX 460, which in 2010 came under a revocable campaign due to overly nervous behavior when cornering quickly. Ultimately, the GS is not designed for dynamic driving on winding highways.

Typical problems and malfunctions

In terms of reliability, the Lexus GS is almost exemplary. Statistics spoiled batch of 3-liter engines at the beginning of production, excessively fast consumption of oil, and quickly burn out xenon lamps. Uncomfortible behavior, appearing after 150 thousand km, as a rule, is caused by the failure of shock absorbers. Also in a small number there were complaints of too rapid wear of brake pads and discs, and there were episodes with improper operation of the automatic transmission. The poor condition of Russian roads has a devastating effect on the silenth blocks of transverse levers. Original parts are expensive, and analogues raise doubts about their durability. The best way out of the situation is to apply to professional workshops engaged in the restoration of levers. The hybrid unit is not nearly out of order. However, there are two shortcomings that need to be remembered. The first is the calibration of the electronics that control the system. The second is that over time, after 10-12 years, the battery capacity decreases significantly. This leads to the fact that the internal combustion engine is mainly used. The cost of a new nickel-metal-hydride battery from 140 thousand rubles. High reliability Lexus GS is also provided by regular visits to official services in the framework of scheduled maintenance and the use of original spare parts for repair. All of this will require tangible costs. However, in the case of repairs, it is easy to find good quality analogues or even original spare parts at a reasonable price.

Engines

• 283-horsepower engine consumes on average about 13-14 l / 100 km, 3-liter engine needs an average of 11-12 l / 100 km.
• , structurally similar to the 3-liter 2GR-FSE, and an electric motor with a permanent magnet with a capacity of 200 hp.

Walking

• Of course, the problem is not as serious as the GX 460, which in 2010 came under a revocable campaign due to overly nervous behavior when cornering quickly.

Typical problems and malfunctions

• Also in a small number there were complaints of too rapid wear of brake pads and discs, and there were episodes with improper operation of the automatic transmission.
• The hybrid unit is not nearly out of order.
• However, there are two shortcomings that need to be remembered.
• High reliability Lexus GS is also provided by regular visits to official services in the framework of scheduled maintenance and the use of original spare parts for repair. All of this will require tangible costs.
• However, in the case of repairs, it is easy to find good quality analogues or even original spare parts at a reasonable price.
• With a reasonable approach to maintenance and repair, the content of GS will not become onerous.

Lexus GS III is recommended for those who are looking for a prestigious car of the segment “E” worth about 1 million rubles. It is a comfortable, well-equipped sedan, which unfortunately has a number of drawbacks. The cabin does not have enough free space, the trunk is very modest, and the price tags for official service could be more modest.

• Overview: Lexus GS third generation – is not a representative of the secondary market, which line up.
• Engines: , structurally similar to the 3-liter 2GR-FSE, and an electric motor with a permanent magnet with a capacity of 200 hp.
• In matters of transportation, the Lexus GS is not a virtuoso either in the space in the cabin or in the possibilities of transporting things.
• Of course, the problem is not as serious as in the GX 460, which in 2010 came under a revocable campaign due to too nervous behavior when cornering quickly.
• Typical problems and malfunctions: There were also complaints of too rapid wear of brake pads and discs, and episodes with improper operation of the automatic transmission were observed.

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