2002 Lexus GS 300 consumer reviews

$38,605 starting MSRP

side view of 2002 GS 300 Lexus

100% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of v):

  • Condolement four.6
  • Interior design four.seven
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value for the money 4.seven
  • Exterior styling four.seven
  • Reliability 4.7

Fuel efficient and a beast of an engine

This car went the fastest that I have always driven in a automobile, and information technology was smooth the whole way through. Fuel efficient for a luxury straight-6. It was very comfortable. That engine is the JZ model that they put in Toyota Supras. I gave upwardly on mine at 174k miles with front break problems and an oil leak.

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Squeamish luxurious automobile! Specially as a outset auto!

June 24, 2019

By Carguy from Springfield, IL

Owns this machine

Rides smooth, accelerates well (definitely has some gitty up regardless of age). Very forward-thinking features. Reliable and performs well overall. Would definitely recommend as a used or pre-owned machine.

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Very reliable vehicle

August 15, 2017

By LJ

Owns this car

I'd recommend to anyone. Very dandy car, nice and smooth well done automobile . You can't get wrong with Lexus/Toyota

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most reliable auto engine yous can have

July iii, 2017

By OnePutt from BASKING RIDGE

Owns this auto

The GS300 has the glorified 2JZ inline vi cylinder engine. It will last you equally long equally y'all want if you lot are smart. Currently driving one with over 310,000 miles and commonly see 2JZ owners with fifty-fifty more and still going stiff.

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Lexus GS300

March 6, 2016

Past Springthecat from Kalamazoo

Owns this car

AT 215,000 miles, this is nonetheless my get-to automobile for cross land travel. I never doubt information technology'southward reliability, and it is the only auto I've owned (including 3 Mercedes)where I tin can drive x-12 hours a day and not squirm around in my seat. Other than regular maintenance, I have only had to spend nearly $1000 in repairs in the last 70,000 miles. That was an ignition module and an air flow sensor. This is a keeper.

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Lexus does it once more

July 15, 2013

By Large Dee from Atlanta, Ga

Owns this machine

I recently and reluctantly only sold my 1998 Lexus GS 400. I purchased it at 130,000 miles and put approx 80k miles in seven years and never a problem. And then subsequently 7 years, I wanted the same power but something just a little smaller and what did I observe the SC 430 and I dear it. My simply problem is the lack of storage infinite and I need more headroom. But as a 40 something empty nester, cougar type, :) this is the perfect car for me! Then far, no problems mechanically.

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shut to perfect

September 23, 2011

Past eaze from dallas

Owns this car

I have owned a lot of luxury cars 05 merz E320.and 06 lexus es350..i didnt like the ES we let it go and down graded to an 02GS 300 purchased at 89k.i live in dallas-work in houston.it at present has a whopping 175k on it 2 yrs afterwards..besides oil changes..this automobile is super reliable...and the nakamichi sound system is one of the best systems in the marketplace.iii.0litres very merciful on gas despite his luxury postage.They hold resale like u cannot believe!My buddy has the new gen 07..drove it non impressed..they moved away from the supra directly 6 engine to something more luxury less sports.Overall the best automobile i accept owned in yrs.I drive mine daily and it never fails to impress me.

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FABULOUS CAR ALL Around

Apr 28, 2011

Past GS300 from Virginia

Owns this motorcar

I have owned three 2nd-gen GSs (98, 2000, 2002) and these are some of the best designed cars on the road. Everything virtually it is of the highest quality and engineering. Reliability on all iii I've had has been nothing short of outstanding. iv stars for performance-GS430 gets 5. 4 stars for comfort, the new GS gets 5. I have considered trading in and upgrading to the third-gen GS (06+) but everything I read well-nigh it is keeping me from doing so. This i'southward staying in my garage and I'll be adding an SC430 to my collection. Great drive, great buy, groovy motorcar!

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Neat Car for the Value

November 12, 2009

By Jackaroo from Alexandria, VA

Owns this motorcar

I bought this auto used in Jan 04. It had 24K at the time. It now has 138K and runs great. I had some catalytic converter problems at 85K which toll $1800 to repair. The engine is adequate. The manual is odd every bit it appears to slip at times merely it's been that way since I purchased the machine. The exterior is still appealing. I prefer the old model over the new one that came out in 2007. You can't go wrong with this car.

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Lexus GS300

August iii, 2009

By LA Salsa from Los Angeles

Owns this automobile

The machine was keen when new. As information technology aged it started rattling and squeaking both inside and engine compartment. Lexus is aware of the problem because they sell a anti-squeaking kit. BAD design. Even with premium gas the car pings. The car equally another problem. They self door locks neglect and the 3rd EGG sensor fails. A mutual, so be prepared for more expenses as the car ages.

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