Overview & Reviews
The only changes of note for the GS 300 this year are a now standard moonroof, an in-dash CD changer and wider tires (going from a 215mm tread to a 225mm tread).
- Silky engine, available Mark Levinson audio system, blend of luxury and sport.
User Reviews:
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Reliabilty, are you kidding me? - 2003 Lexus GS 300
By Lexus??? - September 15 - 2:00 amI bought this car, instead of the Mercedes I used to drive as a "change of pace". My friends bragged about how great their Lexus were. Boy did they fool me. The cars electronics are bad, bad, bad. The stereo system cuts in and out, the CD players skips and the sunroof leaks. My airbag lite is always on and my dealer cant fix it. I think they are tired of seeing me. The ride stinks, this is not a performance car. The ride in this car is something my grandparents might enjoy. Too mushy, handles badly.
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lexus - 2003 Lexus GS 300
By tjuris - July 27 - 2:00 amNot a real sporty car
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a "sure thing" / "safe bet" - 2003 Lexus GS 300
By jersey owner - July 21 - 2:00 amI found that the car tends to get really boring really quickly. The steering feel is isolated from the road, and acceleration is VERY poor at low speeds. After about 30mph though, the car has some decent pickup. There is alot of lightweight material in the dash, the moonroof cover is loose and rattles at high speeds. There is alot more wind noise on the highway than i would have expected. For a blah 6 cylander engine, fuel economy on this car is pretty disappointing. Especially for a Toyota product. Lastly, with the standard issue tires, this car is utterly useless in the rain. Im going to replace them soon.
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The squeak that sank the Lexus - 2003 Lexus GS 300
By unhappy in dallas - March 15 - 2:00 amThis is my second (and last) GS 300. The first one was incredible. It was 2.5 yr old when we sold it and bought the new one. Our new one, since day one, has had squeaks, creaks and groans from the dash that the dealership has been unable to fix. Thought I would trade it in for a new one (it is only 5 mo old). Was told the dealership would give me $33k. About $8k depreciation in 5 months. Finish out detail problems like what I am experiencing are amazing for a luxury car maker like Lexus. Learned my lesson. Next time- BMW here I come.
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Great Summer Car, Watch out for snow - 2003 Lexus GS 300
By rob-gs300 - April 30 - 2:00 amI love this car, but with the winter weve had in the northeast its bad side has come out. This is the worst bad weather car I have ever owned!!! The traction control system is a joke. Im done with rear wheel drive cars.
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no traction and exploding tires - 2003 Lexus GS 300
By Going back to Audi - March 17 - 2:00 amTires (Goodyear) known to blow out-and did on me! Rear Drive=Poor traction pulling out on wet pavement and no traction on even a little snow. Nice car but poor gas mileage, and transmission bucks every once in a while.
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Benzinger - 2003 Lexus GS 300
By cebenzinger - November 21 - 2:00 amThe car rides beautifully and handles well through curves as well. It has excellent wet weather handling. I would have liked some additional features, including radio controls on the steering wheel, something standard on our Toyota Sienna @ $10K less.
