2005 Lexus GS300 SE

[dufunk]

Very overlooked cars, think the tax is putting people off now. The tech for 2005 is incredible. Enjoying it so far very relaxed and there 250bhp on tap if you want it.

 

[Jbridges522]

Always fancied one, how comfy is it? Htd

 

[Gavlar]

Always liked these, mate has the 450h version, goes like stink!

 

[dufunk]

Always fancied one, how comfy is it? Htd

Yeah very comfy but it can handle also which I was surprising about and for electric steering decent feel not to light.

 

[c_rad]

Nearly bought a GS450H many years ago, lovely driving things which go well too.

 

[southsky sunrise]

I miss my ls400s… still might buy another. That looks well

 

[dufunk]

 

[Gavlar]

Spied one of these and reminded me of this thread. How's it going? @dufunk

 

[dufunk]

Spied one of these and reminded me of this thread. How's it going? @dufunk

Hasn't missed a beat but using around half a litre of oil per thousand mile seems to be common in the 3 litre. Have the vvti rattle on cold start up for a second another common thing on the earlier vvti engines.

Apart from that it's been unreal driving experience, definitely worth test driving one if you get the chance. Around town getting 25 mpg and long run can push 35 out of her cruising in 6th, plus they really are no slush 250bhp is a lot out of a 3 litre v6.

 

[Nazor]

Had the 350 here in Vegas for a while and it was a lovely car to be driving around. Had lofty ideas of air ride and such and such. Didn’t happen. I really like the car overall. Super comfy.

 

[dufunk]

Just a wee walkthrough vid, the vsc is coming up which brings up check engine light, i just cleared it for mot and passed ok. The go pro doesnt pick up the engine noise well, but they do have a lovely growl esp when dual vvti kicks in.

 

[Gavlar]

If you leave the mirror toggle button set on left it should drop the left hand mirror when you're reverse parking

 

[dufunk]

If you leave the mirror toggle button set on left it should drop the left hand mirror when you're reverse parking

Must do that, there's a reversing camera too and good resolution for the time aswell.

 

[dufunk]

Drivers side backbox came off I blame speed ramps round where I live! Dunno weather to get full sports exhaust expensive but they sound so good like a mini evora sound.

 

[Gavlar]

Would be rude not to!

 

[dufunk]