Lexus GS Owner Reviews: MPG, Problems & Reliability

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Been driving BMWs for quite a while, 530i, 2 off 740i, 520i, 530d, 325i and my last, a 330i, driven over 200,000 miles in them and this year changed to a Lexus GS300H As comfortable as my 740i with just as many gadgets but an easy 46 mpg. As a hybrid the engine cuts in and out as you drive but without the display telling you there is no way to know, it is seamless and silent

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ultimately reliable

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Never let me down. Only repair needed has been non-essential (automatic side mirror tilt when reverse selected)

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very solid

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Faultless

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I have been driving for 40 years and have never fallen in love with a car, even though i've been fortunate enough to enjoy some expensive saloons over the years. This is the only car i've owned that i truly adore. After three years of driving it, i still get a thrill each day as i settle into it and switch on ready for any journey. The service is excellent, service costs are less than half that of my previous mercedes models and i cannot fault the car. I look forward to buying my next one, and how many people can say that about a car? Lexus have it all, comfort, speed, safety, value for money and outstanding service. A great experience.

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I have loved this car from the day I purchased it. Plenty of power and was very reliable and fully loaded with kit. Just expensive to run - service bills and parts are expensive, but this didn't put me off

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Heating and cooling seats

If you could improve one thing, what would it be?

Fit full stainless steel exhaust

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I've only had the car for two weeks but my first impressions are that the car is pure class, looks good, drives lovely and is quiet. My last three cars have been Lexus NX and two Volvo S80s all from new. I'm very impressed with the GS. Buy a Mercedes or BMW if you want perceived status, but if you want quality motoring buy a Lexus.

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nothing has gone wrong not even a bulb

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In two years of ownership nothing has gone wrong with the car. Took out 3 year maintenance plan with Lexus dealer. Best car I have owned for quality and reliability.

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APART FROM NORMAL SERVICING, NEVER GOES WRONG

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Must have had this car over 12 years now. If i were to change it, i would only buy the latest version of the same car and, being lexus, the current version isn't that much different from the one i've got. It's so good i love owning and driving it. Any other possible car is measured against this lexus and i can't find anything that's better!

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Only one problem, if you are unlucky enough to have a punture the normal road wheel will not fit in the space vacated by the space saver wheel! Fast, comfortable and very quick, but if you use the power the economy suffers - a pleasure to own

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Luxurious and supremely quiet high performance saloon with the only drawback bieng the small boot as a result of the hybrid batteries. Dealer service first rate and lexus recall dealt with efficiently and i was most surprised to get a high quality free gift from lexus for the inconvenience of taking the car back for this work. No wonder lexus customer care is so highly rated.

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The most reliable and enjoyable car i have owned. Buying it with high miles meant low purchase cost and low depreciation. Has cost less to own and run in 2 years, then my wife's honda civic.

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Does what it says on the tin

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It has been one of my better choices. However the mpg could be a lot better

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This is my third lexus. The gs450h is a fantastic car. Its quality build, reliabilty are the best. Service from lexus dealer is first class. Running costs are remarkably low for such a big car with an engine of 3.5 litres - up to 35 mpg is easily acheived.

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I can honestly say this is the best car I have ever owned. I was starting a new job with a car allowance and went out to test a Mercedes E and C class, Audi A6 and BMW 330d. Mercedes were fantastic and I was sold on a C220d but thought I would try the others. The BMW was fast and very well built. Everything seemed functional but a little boring. Audi's sales were awful and put me off buying what was a great contender for the C Class. Better on room and build quality was right up there. Whilst looking at a second hand C220 Coupe on my local Lexus forecourt the salesman invited me in for a brew and talked me into a test drive of a IS300h premier. Wow the car was brilliant. Had all the toys and was impeccably built. I was sold in the car but the whine of the 4 pot engine did put me off a little. So I thought before I made my decision I would travel to Cheltenham Lexus and try a second hand GS450h they had. Well I am now the proud owner of a 2013 GS450h and it is fantastic. It returns average of 35-40 mpg in my commute to Bristol and there is no better environment to be in. Fantastic build with attention to detail. The cabin is so quiet in electric or under engine power. It is the most comfortable car I have ever owned and the audio system is second to none. Yes the functional of the media system is different to the German cars but that is all it is 'different'. I wish reviewers would stop comparing to the German gang as this is a Lexus and it is brilliant. Don't buy one if you want to do track days as its not made for that. Top gear and fifth gear will try to rag it round a track and say it's not on par with a BMW but I know where I would rather be day day out. In my Lexus.

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Brilliant, totally recommend this car. I bought it at 3 years old from Lexus with 22k on the clock. I am only writing this review now as I see they are still suggesting excellent fuel consumption, yet it was near on impossible to get even 30mpg. I only achieve 30 once by deliberately driving at 60 on the motorway for a long journey. Other than that the car was superb as was the service at Lexus which was unbelievably good. I hope this helps others. You should own one anyway as you will not be disappointed.

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Wonderful refinement but disappointing quality. The leather seats mark easily, paint flakes off the aluminium wheels and paint bubbling on the bonnet after five years. Bonnet resprayed by dealer free of charge, but unfortunately a poor match. Fabulous dealership. The only mechanical fault was one wing mirror failing to dip when selecting reverse. Existing boot too small for our requirements and therefore would not change to a hybrid (the only new choice available). However will stick with this car until it dies of old age.

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It's an incredible car with loads of equipment, sharp handling, comfy seats and of course the superb service by Lexus. Would definitely recommend this car to anyone!

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no problems except needing a new exhaust system

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Nothing to date has gone wrong

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0 problems

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Nothing has gone wrong, one recall dealt with very well, car loaned and present given on two bottles of vintage champagne

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A comfortable, reliable car which has kept the initial good apearance both inside and outside

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Lexus gs 450h - a superb example of a petrol-electric hybrid. For a car with a 3500cc to achieve over 40mpg on a long run is very satisfying. The technology is so refined and smooth - almost silent driving experience - most noise is road noise from high performance 18inch low profile tyres but really it is not too intrusive. Cvt gearbox makes driving so easy and smooth - only problem is high revs when performance at high speeds is required. The best car i have ever owned!

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A wolf in sheeps clothing. Superb acceleration and refinement which is combined with good fuel economy. Despite criticism of ride quality in early road tests this is not an issue and the sports setting give genuinely good handling. The poor boot space is the only negative issue but how often does open need to fill a boot. The lexus roof box overcomes that issue when it the space is needed once or twice a year.

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I've had the car for 10 years, and i can't find any reason to change it. When it eventually dies, it's replacement is unlikely to be anything other than another lexus - probably an ls because the latest gs doesn't have enough headroom for me.

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Almost perfect love the build quality, performance and economy

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No issues

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Broke down twice

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I like the look & feel of it.

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Fantastic in every aspect apart from fuel economy

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Owned numerous "powerful" cars over my short 11 year driving span, plus this is my second Lexus (previously an is220d) which was as fun as paint drying. This however is a proper machine. Love the gadgetry and electronics. Love the way it feels to drive. Love the fact that at the push of a button it's an eco warrior then a not bad power house. Yes it's not the quickest it too end or acceleration. But then I'm not trying to prove anything. I'm married with kids. This ticks all the boxes. Plus being a F sport it gives it the looks too. Lexus has stepped up big time and this is chalk and cheese to the "previous generation" of models. But yes if you feel still you need to prove something then leave the Lexus alone. It's not got the egotistical German factor, more the sophisticated luxury factor. Never thought I would say that at 30!

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131000 miles no breakdowns always starts first time

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Without question the finest car range available. Utterly reliable, economical and stylish. The cachet of 'lexus' impresses and enhances my concept of myself. I will change for another hybrid and will stay with the lexus brand. The dealer network is second to none and i have worked within the industry with most major franchises including roll royce.

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