2001 Lexus GS300 Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour

[@ba2.0T]

I’m turning 16 in 6 months and I’m getting my moms old 2001 gs 300. It’s been so reliable for the past 5 years that we have owned it. I’m excited to drive it.

[@05Elantra98GSGang]

Been 4 years you still have it?

[@ba2.0T]

@ Wow thank you for bringing back this memory for me! To answer your question, no. Sadly it broke down before I had a chance to have it for myself. Currently I’m 19, I joined the army and bought a 2024 Honda Accord and I’m very happy with it. Everything works out in the end. 😁

[@MrEvilDrChickenLord]

Okay i have had this car for only 4 months and its been the best decision of my life. I only payed $3200 for mine and i FREAKING LOVE IT! Buy it! It will never give u problems!

[@kaboomkp]

Lexus on a lift you only payed 3200? I've had mine for 16 years (dad bought it new) and it still runs perfectly

[@pon3gaming811]

I payed 4k for mine

[@KayKashi]

Granto Gilberto my grandma. Just bout one she might give it to me

[@dachisoncarrazco]

I got mine with with 55 thousand miles so clean and new I bought it from a senior citizen for the most part senior citizen always keep their cars clean and maintained

[@watfordman]

I just picked up my 99 gs300 sport for £850. Needs a new ABS sensor rear d/s and wheel alignment after it had tein coil overs fitted and that's it! So happy!

[@krazyd7262]

I have a 1999 gs and it rolls better than some of these new cars they make today..... I like my ride....2jz=power.

[@grovermcwilliams1393]

man I agree with you the ride of a Toyota are Lexus u can beat it

[@pon3gaming811]

The 2001 GS300 also has the 2JZ.

[@seane.9937]

I have an 01 gs300. Love the car! Runs like new. Feels so good to drive. The reliability factor gives me peace

[@kiddooby2195]

lol the 2jz in this car is slow af lol ans weak

[@05Elantra98GSGang]

I have a 1998 I love it

[@santosrodriguez297]

i just got a 2000 gs300 omg it runs better than my 2016 honda crv wow this lexus one of the most amazings cars ever

[@Basseloob]

Santos Rodriguez does it have 2jz engine ?

[@watfordman]

@@Basseloob it should do. Mine is 1999 sport and has 2jz-ge

[@cedricmiller2167]

@@watfordman excuse me do you prefer the 2jz engine over the V8 model? Like is the v6 fast?

[@TopiasSalakka]

@@cedricmiller2167 2JZ is not a V6, it's an I6. The non-turbo model isn't exactly fast but it's fine for daily driving.

[@brodykuhn6029]

@@cedricmiller2167 both of the engines the gs can come with are good. The 4L V8 and the 3L in-line 6. Both are very reliable however some people prefer the inline 6 because they are somewhat rare, are perfectly balanced (very smooth), and sound very cool.

[@LexusboyLS]

Aftermarket wheels are extremely vulgar.

[@kjhgjhgfv9334]

اليخنب

[@seniorlopez2618]

Each to their own. Haha

[@hamooody_387]

Kjhg Jhgfv تشششش

[@axl1632]

Well somebody has play too much Mid Night Club 3 DUB Edition, well I know that it was the GS 430; But they share the same platform.

[@VTCharley13]

They make me irrationally angry.

[@mjn5808]

those back seats are like heaven

[@GlitchMaster0001]

They make pretty good project cars since they have 2jz ge engines in them. Lots of modding potential and can make a decent drift car

[@zakk5688]

True af

[@Urajotoface]

Pretty great drifters completely stock

[@fernandom5150]

Yes sir thank god there’s others in the underground group of the Na2jz lol. I had a 1994 2jzge non vvti. FYI the best NA2jz because of the strong rods. I planned to boost it. I got it for $3400 had it for about 6 months then some lady hit me on my passenger door and the car was totaled. I’ll get another one one day!

[@JonnyBeoulve]

Just bought one of these. Love it so far. I think the styling has aged well.

[@kimbilinkimbilin]

Lexus over BMW & Mercedes. ...

[@trilliamogdlocog4986]

Yes

[@Mashmarriner69]

lovely car, but who the hell has put them horrible wheels on it.

[@Medal6]

A mexican

[@dclay8412]

Mashmarriner69 only a stupid ignorant backwoods individual would say something like that.

[@Mashmarriner69]

D C sorry, but they do nothing but completely ruin the car.

[@dclay8412]

Mashmarriner69 sorry my reply was towards Medal6 not you. I happen to agree with your comment.

[@jadenhorne9362]

Mashmarriner69 your opinion

[@amasat71]

one of the best cars

[@TheCarArchives96]

the engines on the 1998-2005 Lexus GS/ Toyota Aristo Engines 3.0 L 2JZ-GE I6 (JZS160) 3.0 L 2JZ-GTE Twin-turbo I6 (JZS161) 4.0 L 1UZ-FE V8 (UZS160) 4.3 L 3UZ-FE V8 (UZS160)

[@xxrevansblackopsxx]

that car is so clean for 160,000 miles!

[@ericbritton9346]

Those rims are horrible

[@snakecold6755]

NIGGA

[@juniorruiz3078]

NIGGAA WTF

[@seanramnarine2465]

lol they do

[@memetrashbin3061]

Nigga it is so beautiful. Just maybe 18 inches andlower the car

[@pon3gaming811]

I own this car and man, they are very quiet,comfortable,quick, reliable and most of all, a very good investment. If you are thinking about getting one do it. But make sure is is in good condition .

[@awacs337]

6:48 the noise difference after he closes the door

[@takarlor12]

Real luxury

[@jetstream454]

You even hear the mic "snow" increase shortly afterwards - it truly is silent in there

[@1MichaelLewis]

Wow

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

My friend has a 1999 GS400 that he's had for years & has been a great reliable car. He also has a 1992 SC400 as well as a 1995 LS400. I'm not really a fan of those gauges, but great cars besides that. The styling of the 2nd & 3rd gen GS's has always reminded me of a Mercedes with the headlights & taillights. I have a white on red 2016 GS350 F-Sport that I bought used two years ago which has been an amazing car so far & may keep it forever. Lexus is the best!

[@zelisiawolfcat1560]

Glad Toyota used the JZ engine in so many cars to show its potential. Its indestructible, and makes for good engine swaps. I currently have a 2JZ in a 93 Toyota pickup, perfect sleeper!

[@scooby591962doo]

Bought mine in 2001. Best car I've ever had. Still drives well. If you can find a good one, buy it.

[@scooby591962doo]

She just died at 238,000 miles I will miss her terribly.

[@jimmiecato9390]

I picked up one 3 years ago, well built and reliable. Comfortable and very stylish, plush leather seats with wood grain! Super COOL!! Kyle you forgot the directional indicator in the rear view mirror.!! Lexus GS 300 is simply a awesome vehicle!! Total eye catcher!!👀👀👍🏾

[@dave11686]

I love older GSs! Great vid as always Kyle!

[@DoSum4Me]

There was a V8 version for sale near my house with close to 450,000 miles.

[@goldendog7440]

The lexus ls460?

[@addanashraf]

@@goldendog7440 no, this has a v8 version too

[@blackjuno4169]

Mines a 98 and is the best car I ever have bought and includes the lexus phone in the center top console I have no regrets and 168,000 going strong only needed the change the alternator and water pump and the usual oil changes, fluids plus its performance is beast mode

[@bmwmsport11]

i want one of these soo bad. especially in a condition like this. cars like this are extremly rare near me. and without rust its a dream come true to find one.

[@techmaniac43]

The perfect garage: Toyota supra MK4 , Nissan Skyline R34 , Honda S2000 and Skyline R32 for only you. For the family trips and daily? well, the GS300.

[@AJ6spd]

Why not gs 430 with the v8

[@JDJD-mw9rr]

Or the gs400 it made more up than the 430 but alittle less torque

[@XxMetalGorxX]

Lexus V6's are indestructible.. i have a 1994 GS300 with 158k miles and its still driving smooth!

[@midwestsneakerhead6511]

XxMetalGorxX this is an in-line 6 cylinder lol.........................not a V6

[@watfordman]

😂😂😂

[@slurr4588]

Sammeeee mine has 224k on it n it's amazing love it fr

[@comrade6118]

Awesome, very reliable car! Lexus's are amazing reliable cars.

[@DeFuZ3]

I got one with 16k Miles on it. Its hard to believe but everything been kept up to date on it and all of that. Garage kept too and never seen a winter.

[@beaupoopoo7542]

DeFuZ3 that’s insane

[@jcdenton4621]

16,000 miles isn't alot.

[@rashadvq]

Where did you get it?

[@DeFuZ3]

@@rashadvq my grandpa would baby it and mainly only use it to church and back and tbh rarely in the winter because he had a awd for that

[@xoquixxoqafxo]

Those chrome rims are sooo classy...

[@matthewrichardson4615]

I just got a 2002 gs with no problems besides chipping paint for $1000 dollars. Way more smooth and comfortable a ride than my 2014 sonic before. I've never felt this way about a non supped up car before. Love it and totally a steal. 190k Mike's but I can probably get another 60k miles on it.

[@JetkingQB]

got a black 1 last week love this car

[@jcdenton4621]

Do you still have it?

[@jcdenton4621]

@@livbrinalor 😂

[@jcdenton4621]

@@livbrinalor 😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@ideaynojodas]

you didn't do much talking back then huh kyle?

[@jordhaslam]

my dad has one, but we live in the uk so its on the left hand side, but the engine is phenomenal!

[@TheCarArchives96]

the transmission on the 1998-2005 Lexus GS/ Toyota Aristo Transmission 5-speed automatic (JZS160, UZS160/A650E) 4-speed automatic (JZS161/A341E)

[@bruceyung70]

I own 2002 GS300 and it drives good and best car I owned so far. Built like a tank but gas mileage is low at 23 mpg. On average. Power is adequate and seat feels good with lumbar support.

[@victor7260]

Bruce Yung is it reliable

[@Forgoten214]

Nice man, do you have a video of the GS400 or GS430 from this same generation?

[@jmhellison]

I'm thinking about getting this car, but the 430. Downside is they're hard to find and I'll have to get 1 shipped from across the country

[@importcarenthusiast]

I LOVE how those gauges illuminate!.

[@iiplaya]

I remember when I was little I used to always get out of my grandad’s before it was turned off because the buzzing sound scared me

[@javonkennedy7633]

This is a nice ride I'm thinking about buying me one

[@dlo__3929]

Javon Kennedy should get an Audi A4 or a6

[@N3RFTHIS]

if you want a reliable serviceable vehicle, dont get an audi

[@dlo__3929]

MoarPower lol I have an Audi I don't regret it at all just hella problems but I fixed timing belt water pump and suspension. I have it lowered on coilovers and 18" rs4 reps

[@nezzelguerrero2261]

Sunday im getting mineee!!! 119miles 2005 for 3500$ im soooo excited

[@bryant4the328]

One year later how’s everything bro

[@seane.9937]

I own an 01 gs300 too. How is yours doing?

[@kingrogi2333]

Best suspension and engine of it's time

[@sathaire]

Is this a good first time car?

[@midwestsneakerhead6511]

sat haire yes very! I’m looking into getting one!

[@muchosa1]

@Forgoten214 I have a 99 GS400 and the only difference between the 2 is the engine. The options between the 2 are the same. this 300 doesn't have heated seats or the NAV system.

[@asrockrpg]

This car also known as Toyota Aristo

[@penvon]

And?

[@bwyw1987]

wow, nice video. I have watched 2 of your demonstration videos, one on the 2001 LEXUS GS300 and the other one on the 2006 LEXUS GS300!

[@xxrevansblackopsxx]

yeah i know what you mean. i live in pittsburgh and salt is used here during the winter. dont they use salt in chicago?

[@xRAMxDOD]

1. That JZ engine sounds pretty good. And 2. I'm surprised there's no heated seats

[@dodgersbaseball787]

Great video except make sure to not turn the wheel when it's stopped you can hear the ps pump whine.

[@jetstream454]

They're built for it, that one is either worn or needs fluid.

[@neongreen8966]

My dad has the exact same car but not with those rims tho. 😐

[@supahdupahplayahmacknumbah1]

Good the rims suck

[@DotMatrix24]

Buying this same car colors in all on 4/18...a 2004 I can't wait

[@sluphwoohoon7451]

I changed my spark plugs and valve cover gasket now theirs a weird kind of piping coming from the serpentine I think

[@nickwill1364]

Has an amazing sound system!

[@LiLDeMoN8I8]

Yeah the speaker can handle high volumes for stock. i got an 03

[@jankoakovic3564]

Would this be a good choice in 2020 with almost 100k miles

[@slurr4588]

Hell yea bro I just got mine not too long ago maybe 4months ago I got mine for 1350 smogged tagged cus the dude thought it had wiring problems turned out to be a bad battery and cable corrosion fixed in about a hour to the store and putting it in and it runs fine going on from the first day to now 0 problems amazing car

[@awesomerandomninja]

I can see your car in the background, which somehow entertains me.

[@ideaynojodas]

@AF1559 ...the first one on the left is the hand brake.

[@medianare]

Looking foward to getting one this year...

[@Ddog2k3]

OMG! I love the these Lexus GS300s man! It's cool yo

[@popkraft]

Hey kyle can u do that silver X5 u guys have?

[@pasley]

good you did it again! I like when you do a close up of the trunk because then it makes it easier to get a spacial sense of how big/small it is. i think because then it makes it easier to see how deep it is or something.. i dunno i just noticed that when you did it on the audi tt the trunk actually looked bigger untill you got in closer and i could see that it wasnt as big as i first thought. just sayin

[@davoid96]

can u do a vid on that yukon in the background?

[@gflwex10925]

@xRAMxDOD there is its under the gear shifter

[@902120]

Finally a second gen GS!

[@TheHex53]

Lexus gs300 or BMW 3 series? wich one will last longer and require less maintaince ?

[@grovermcwilliams1393]

Lexus GS 300

[@ammoori1634]

Lexus easily lol

[@pon3gaming811]

Lexus

[@midwestsneakerhead6511]

Hector Bravo Lexus for sure

[@TheSpeedfreak665]

GS300

[@maeng97]

does that car with the straight 6 engine have the engine from the supra

[@Iwanttolol1]

hey Kyle could you try to do a Subaru Legacy, preferably a 94-99?

[@bmwmsport11]

cars down south or where it doesnt snow are clean no matter how many miles it has. im up in the north of the us where they use salt to keep people safe on the road. well my cousin's 2008 fj cruiser is already rusted on the bottom only about 40k miles. where as my 2008 subaru impreza from chicago with 40k is clean.

[@tariq7408]

I’m getting one this week

[@JordanAndrew227]

@19danflo well he drives a 1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited and also owns a 1965 Ford Fairlane Coupe :)

[@teddyfrezh]

do ah video on the white x5 plz

[@Nestle245]

Would this car be worth it to buy at this mileage?

[@legalizechan7]

yeah the engine is really reliable

[@madguy316]

this has the 2jz in it but non turbo

[@DevasionX]

+Voss an actual reliable 2jz then, cruising with an understressed block will outlast a long time

[@geoff2877]

got one with 183k that gets good mileage and is powerful still

[@pon3gaming811]

Yes

[@davidrives6143]

I saw that this model has a snow traction button, does that make them awd?

[@tho4life611]

David Rives no, the car is rwd. The snow button makes changes to the transmission and throttle response to make driving in the snow more suitable.

[@bigcarl78]

were are the headers. my 98 gs300 has headers

[@markmarcellus94]

@saabkyle04 hey man, wonderin why do you shift the gear lever. Is there a reason that i m not getting??

[@jrswanson97]

Can you please do a test drive? please!

[@iosifdarot104]

sorry for my English but the buton that had pwr acualy means power my son has an exact same model

[@wizard101emily]

22 veiwer :D i love ur vids kyle I LOVE THAT SONG!

[@TkalecTilen]

Can you do new bmw 5 serier, please?

[@chaejones3969]

Love this car!

[@TheCarArchives96]

the 1998-2005 Lexus GS300 was assembled in Tahara, Aichi, Japan

[@bmwmsport11]

i honestly dont know. here in central NY people love cars from pennsylvania(usually from the scranton auction center) where their all clean, no rust no rot.my parents got a 99' forester clean. idk how that happens but cars down there dont rust. plenty of cars down there dont have the underbody protection. maybe its just how much is put down or the strength of it. or maybe its just that people down there actually care about their cars and wash them often, unlike my cousin that hasent since day 1.

[@bunny4t4]

Very nice video, Kyle. Good condition, nice car esp. for the miles, Lexus quality.{:)

[@TheHex53]

I went with a cadillac cts I love it but its been to the shop 3 times in the 2 months that ive owned it...still rides super nice tho

[@TailWagSwag]

what is the drivetrain?i wasnt patient enough to watch the whole video

[@celsovera91]

how come every time i see this generation of gs, it always has horrible aftermarket rims or some other thing that really kills it?

[@AirRideFanatic]

Yep- that means that one of the tail lights is burned out. (there are SIX of them on the 2nd-gen GS, too) So...you could one of the each of the same bulbs on both the pass and driver side out and not even notice. I actually PURPOSELY kept both of the outter-most bulbs burned out - because at night, it looks more like a Corvette than a Lexus GS! haha

[@techguy1678]

can anyone tell me what that orange light below the airbag light is for ? I have it on my GS

[@Forgoten214]

@muchosa1 That's cool man, I was looking into purchasing a GS400 or GS430 ( I know the GS300 has the 2JZ tho). The resale value is really high for these though. I cant really see myself spending over 10 grand for a car that is this old unless if its a Benz or something like that. It is a really nice car, I love the interior styling and the raw power of the GS400 and GS430s.

[@abdullahsa5117]

I have gs300 I want to change the engine into 430 can I change it or not? And if I can what are the parts should I cange?

[@penvon]

Lots of stuff,not worth it...Just buy the 430

[@joshkiej6601]

Abdullah Sa twin turbo the gs300 it costs as much as the swap and youll get more power

[@ham645]

Do those side mirror auto fold?

[@watfordman]

No

[@154Lovecars]

Loves mines just bought some new headlights about to buy some new coilovers same color silver I love my Lexus

[@gm1990ss]

car connections, inc. really likes cars with leather and sunroof's. cant wait till i afford one!

[@Hussainy.T752]

I love this car soooooooo much. ^_^

[@cuzintheboss]

you should polish those head lights. nice video and car.

[@420mateorivera]

very nice video

[@crazylilman7]

wheres the cd player??

[@randomstough]

does ur family own every dealer ship in your videos??

[@xxrevansblackopsxx]

my dream car

[@DaOldSchoolRapLova96]

Are these any fun to drive? I am thinking about getting one but idk.

[@1970borntorun]

+DaOldSchoolRapLova96 Gee, it's really hard to tell with these lame-ass "Reviews" this guy gives on youtube. "Hey look! The steering wheel moves back and forth, and the Brake pedal is to the LEFT of the gas pedal. Well, the glove box opens real good and here's the turn signal lever!" "Well, I hope you enjoyed another great car review !! What a joke these video posts are.

[@1970borntorun]

***** Absolutely correct! The only Japanese car that has good road feel and some Soul, is an Infinity. Lexus are numb and boring and most Acuras feel like warmed over Hondas.

[@williamprocope9648]

I will be honest, yes it is fun to drive. I have a 98 GS 300. you have to understand how to utilize the car to make it fun. yes it is not a BMW but you still get the sportiness in the car. It is not a manual car but when you take the hills, it is fun to play with the gears especially in 3rd and 4th gear the way it holds. The cost of maintaining the car is not bad either. If you do want to tighten up the steering like a BMW, install a sway bar.

[@1970borntorun]

William Procope "Fun" is relative. If you grew up driving Alfa's, BMW, Porsche and Audi as I did, these are almost as boring as a Volvo. If you came from a Camry or Taurus, then i guess these would seem sporty.

[@gregmach3]

+John Doe boii get outta here these things are reliable as hell you can't get better than a Lexus I have one myself very fast, sporty, luxury better than the shit you got in your driveway so do your research before making claims that they're not good cars!!!

[@petayV8]

Im looking to buy a GS400, not 430 bc no M mode

[@penvon]

I have a GS400 & it's superb,rarely driven.I use the is300 as a daily driver.The 400 are kinda hard to find though.

[@petayV8]

Thanks for advice. My last car was a Is first Gen as my daily driver. It was the IS200 tho.with a 2.0 straight 6. I apsolutey loved it but sold it before emigrating to the USA. I was initially thinking to get another IS first Gen but always craved more power but didn't like tbe LS due to it's not sporty characteristics so a GS was.naturally always in mind for my next Lexus. The 400 seems like a awesome cars anyway and although you say rare I see a fair few for sale at any one time in north bay, CA. But I'm willing to wait for a good well looked after example