Lexus GS (1993 - 2004) 4.3 SE 4d Auto (Navigator) (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
You're either extremely old and love a chilled out drive or you know a properly fast car when you see one regardless of body shape.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Very nice looking (Can't see it myself), nicer than my previous car, a Mercedes 190E (Can't see that either).
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes. Monstrously quick. Possibly go for an SC430 instead just for the smaller size, this car is huge.
What are you likely to buy next?
A small four-cylinder so I can remember what it's like to have money in my pocket!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£2,500
When did you buy the car?
August 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
About so-so.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted a V8 super-saloon.
What was the dealer like?
Very friendly and knowledgeable. Extremely enthusiastic about cars.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Simultaneously a boat and a monster. This car is a bit slovenly in the turns and the traction control cuts power rather too dramatically when wheelspin is detected at the rear wheels. On the other hand, it will run a sub-15 second quarter mile at Shakespeare County Raceway TOTALLY STANDARD, hits 60mph in the region of 5 seconds with half a tank of fuel and only the driver in the motor. Not bad for a 2-tonne car!
What's it like to park?
Turning circle awful and the car is huge. Horrid to park. The sensors make it doable though.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing, as you'd expect.
What's most practical about your car?
The mega-comfortable seats, the sat nav, the cabin features basically.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Aside from nearly 300 horses? The sat nav. 12 years old and never wrong yet.
