2008 Lexus GS350 Start Up, Road Test, & Review 3.5 L V6

[@ahmadfreshb0y]

this body style is my favorite

[@rolandroland1485]

Awesome Things wouldn’t that at all lol

[@Thepotagerscottage]

Mine too

[@ernadcajic7187]

Agree

[@ReferenceFidelityComponents]

In the UK these came out as the GS300 with 3 litre v6 and 247bhp. I had a 2008 model and it was superb. Fast, luxurious and handled brilliantly. Better than a 5 series or Eclass to drive. Loads of room and a huge boit (trunk). Needed lots of maintenance though. Suspension was the weak point needing replacing at 60k miles, mine had electrical niggles at 67k miles and twin exhausts burn through and spilt at Y junction from bottom link pipe to manifold meaning a £750 replacement system. To drive though they are fabulous even by todays standards. I have the rx450 now but its not as luxurious or good to drive as the older GS which was also their best ever looking fastback saloon.

[@omarcarnegie1004]

Reliability. Smoooth ride. Love

[@glenndejong6817]

A cleaned car always presents better on KZbin , have one of these myself , amazing car .

[@costantineyoussif6679]

I just got mine last month, all I can say is I’m in love 😍

[@tayokarate]

I m getting it myself , so old and so good ,i dont like the newer cars they all copy each others design with too much s** going on

[@costantineyoussif6679]

@@tayokarate 100% agree 🤟🏼

[@costantineyoussif6679]

@Bubbha 1 it has such a great large space cabin, and yes there’s a plenty of room in the back I’m 5’ 11 and sits very comfy ,, good luck 🍀👍🏼

[@eldon3806]

@@costantineyoussif6679 I know I'm late but if you see this, what's the cost of maintenance since you got it & about how much is the monthly car note or insurance on it??

[@costantineyoussif6679]

@@eldon3806 $80 average full coverage Allstate , and kinda expensive oem parts not cheap it depends on the condition that you will get but overall it’s very reliable car

[@eatingfear3580]

Great video bro, still looks clean for 2021!

[@SirAuron777]

Yup, these aged well

[@MulikatAkinola]

You should do your whole review while driving the vehicle and giving us your impressions of it as you act very natural and have a great smile. It is far more entertaining than just pointing out all of the features. Keep up the good work!

[@kevincunningham5828]

great video for an older lexus, thoroughly enjoy it! Thanks

[@A_n_u_l_u]

that engines is a bit noisy. was the chain ok tho?

[@grovermcwilliams1393]

I just love this Lexus 350

[@shawnedwards7291]

1:04. Whoa buddy. It doesn't fit to say it looks "pretty nice", then follow that up seconds later with words like "elegant" and "classy" which btw all 3 words are the completly wrong words to use. The correct word to describe a GS350 is GORGEOUS.

[@Bwatt5000]

Sounds like a flight attendant doing pre-flight announcements lol.

[@allo6160]

Bwatt5000 lol that’s true

[@kylethurgood]

5:59 if you hit the top left button with the lights on, windshield wiper fluid sprays down the headlights. Not super useful, but the quirkiest feature on my car. How was this missed? Not to mention the rear window screen that pulls up at the press of a button.

[@platypus842]

I don’t have the power rear sunshade option on mine. Although I do have the ventilated seats which I wouldn’t trade for anything. Wish I had Mark Levinson audio too.

[@tayokarate]

How did they silence the engine so well

[@Junior25th]

sounds Like Mr. Slave From South Park Lol

[@godzealla6853]

😂😂😂

[@CoolStuffInWeirdCars]

Sweet, doing road tests now! Really liking the content :D

[@user-ki1vd3ti8j]

The thing that made no sense to me is them taking away the sunglass holder in the 2010 model.

[@N9olan]

They're always taking away something or reducing it, then after awhile they bring it back or upgrade the component. They probably concluded that not enough people used it.

[@quincychetachijonathan1036]

Which vehicle is good at taking sharp bends without issues and with a great handling..

[@trendzone3865]

Still a great car. If you find this car with low miles, a plus.

[@ajsm83]

I got lucky and found a 2011 GS350 54k miles, blaxk on tan interior 😁. Paid 8k

[@stuarthunter7559]

Could have cleaned it first. Looks like a sales agents car

[@gardini100]

just love that they have the same buttons as in a Toyota hiace :D, but a lot of more class :), im on the fence to get one

[@deu8894]

You didn't talk about the trunk

[@nadeemkalim8649]

Very informative review, well done buddy, I just bought 2009 today, I've a quick question for you, the manual says that i have to use premium fuel with minimum 91 octane , what is the risk of using regular fuel, which is 87 octane? Thanks

[@nahyeahnah7248]

This kills the engine, if it says 91 octane, always use 91. Otherwise you will cause pinging.

[@desmondmatthews4919]

Are you still using 91?

[@bananamanstrikesback5553]

LowestPillow I’m pretty sure our car has a knock sensor

[@MarcG7424]

Your gas mileage and acceleration will suffer

[@jairopavon1628]

Bro I have. M35 all I use is premium ! Why risk ur engine messing up for like 20 cents 😂😂

[@ryanmcaulayrealtor]

Would've been nice to see the trunk too, how big is the trunk? For car audio enthusiasts this is important.

[@johntaki2704]

Ryan McAulay pretty big

[@michaelwarner2434]

It's pretty bad especially if you get the hybrid version. The opening is so small that it's difficult to put larger items in there. You should see the hinges. Seems really overdone.

[@albertmaben8201]

Not a lot of information around all the controls in the compartment with mirror adjustment. What are all those buttons for?

[@speedtime2834]

hard to find these cars with Mark Levinson audio sound system.

[@stevosteez9007]

Levinson isn't all that, I've had 4 lexus 3 gs and a 99 sc400 I gotta say they should have never abandoned Nakamichi imo. I had a 2009 avalon limited with jbl. blew the mark Levinson out of the water.

[@DJzMax]

ik this is like 1 year later but if i go look at one, how do i know it has the Mark Levinson audio system?

[@Canadian-hm4xm]

wont be able to miss it, underneath where the cd input is it will say "Mark Levinson Audio"

[@DJzMax]

19Canadian84 aight thanks

[@Canadian-hm4xm]

no worries, and enjoy the Lexus if you nab one up

[@oceans2533]

Pretty good too, another button too, too, too, too. Before filming you need to clean the car.

[@sydneynyamasoka2904]

Detailed review, thank you.

[@dinoherber2593]

Nice review beautiful car

[@tayokarate]

Mine is a 2005 ,it still sounds like this today

[@mmcray1688]

why the engine is so noisy ? what's wrong with it ?

[@jaked2377]

It’s a Toyota engine. They have that whine/tick after a couple thousand miles

[@AXELBONNAIRE]

Interesting that the steering wheel doesn’t have the wood trim. Has it been wrapped ?

[@michaelwarner2434]

I've got an 07 and the wood wheel was standard according to my window sticker but I've seen a lot of GS 's without it.

[@adri.khaz.6290]

could this play dvd movies and how's the sound system? thanks for helping

[@kgisabeast]

It can play DVDs when in park, mark levinson sound system sounds fantastic

[@first2224]

I'm still debating on either getting an 2012 Camry or 08 GS. I know the difference so chill. I'm just still debating if I want something that will cost me more to maintain and repair. Either of these will be an upgrade from my 97 Camry lol. The thing is I've gotten used to how cheap my yearly maintenance is with my current car. Vs going into a newer car and a luxury sedan.

[@elijahm5468]

Same engine..

[@luigynkaren062011]

Blake Mitchell not the same engine you idiot.

[@nallis01]

Not the same engine. Geez! I currently have a 08 GS 350 RWD. It is an awesome car. Way nicer and more powerful than even the wonderfully performing v6 Camry. Get the Lex!

[@abdulmohsenalmousa9564]

I used to have Camry 2012 and i just bought 2008 GS 350 , the GS 350 is way better and comfortable to drive , also the GS 350 has more powerful engine than the Camry, in terms of maintaining cost, the GS 350 is very Reliable car just like the Camry , so maintenance cost will be a little bit higher than the Camry, because GS 350 is a Lexus !

[@Pube83]

Don't forget the GS was twice the price of the Camry, much quieter, puts the power down without torque steer and has a double wishbone front suspension (vs the cheap McPherson strut on the camry/es350).

[@gregsoto3764]

thats filthy fucking car

[@ikecanada]

You forgot about the bloody trunk!!! It would be nice if you showed how big it was and if it has a full size spare

[@Thepotagerscottage]

The trunk is quite spacious but the opening is narrow. There is a full size spare.

[@1970borntorun]

So what do YOU as owners think?? I have heard everything from it's an all around great performer, to that it's too "polished" and polite ( Lexus-syndrome) and very little road feel. I am considering one of these used, so please write back. I'd appreciate it! :) Thanks!

[@jonasbickford7417]

1970borntorun i have almost the exact same one as in the video. i'm late but i recommend it ! amazing performance , nice ride , easy to use technology and highly luxurious

[@kgisabeast]

I've got a GS460 which is slightly faster and has adjustable suspension, and i find the handling to be very good, best of any cars I've owned actually, but there is very little road feel through the steering wheel. So it takes a while to get used to

[@michaelwarner2434]

Frankly I'd prefer mine was a bit more polished. I have an AWD with 17 inch wheels and my BMW 750 rides way better with 20's. The Bimmer is way quieter as well. The Mark Levinson stereo isn't worth the money. That said, I really like the car overall plus it's WAY more reliable than my BMW.

[@shadowronin2700]

Is this Lexus you are driving RWD?

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Yes it is RWD,AWD is also available....

[@adewalefoluso9880]

Please guys I need a brotherly advise... I'm thinking of GS 350 or ES 350 but my fair is gas maintenance... Which one has a low gas maintenance plz

[@jairopavon1628]

adewale foluso same engine get the GS RWD screw FWD

[@mw8653]

A very good and informative review well done

[@alexg6203]

Looks beautiful

[@Scorpiomaj27889]

Can it fit a baby seat behind the driver's side for some one who's 5'10"?

[@dangerouscookie4790]

easy.

[@hattiemaye8702]

What's the price

[@banpowel9784]

I love the inter and exter of the vehicle, it's really lovely

[@EricEnriquezAtDisney]

Can you do a 2012 Mercedes Benz c300 4matic :)

[@forc3ofxf3ar51]

Eric Enriquez don’t get it, I hope you didn’t

[@Lucky08888]

Price?

[@enhancementtank5876]

I'm getting another 1993 es300

[@5065ca]

undecided between this and three ES

[@8651102ed]

Get the gs... 👍

[@kevinedwards4223]

That engine is ticking clicking never heard that before from a lex

[@darksyde59]

Kevin Edwards ....direct fuel injection is noisy

[@9493waltbabyluv]

You don't hear it from the inside. It has some sort of sound deadening.

[@gengstar09]

My ES does it all the time.

[@firstnamefirst3200]

This runs direct and port injection. Direct for power and port to keep the valves clean. But yeah youll never hear it inside. These cars are deceptively fast, as theres no intake or exhaust drama under 6 secs to 60

[@johnhancock1989]

Very thorough and entertaining review Cameron. Great job! After you review the 2011 Lincoln Town Car could you review the 2011 Cadillac CTS Sedan?

[@ngarci8040]

Can’t complain so far….👍

[@fazlkarimkhan5244]

Cameron Have You Test Drove A Lexus LFA Before?

[@CameronsCarReviews]

no, plan to some day.

[@denisehall7856]

love your reviews but when do you get your license

[@CameronsCarReviews]

Already did a year ago,

[@bigfrank7179]

You can tell when someone never sat in a lexus before, lol. It's real wood, unlikr BMW, Benz and other luxury vehicles with fake woods.

[@عارم-ش6ض]

شاشه لا تشتغل عند المس

[@ozstriker4075]

Engine sounds very tappety at idle???

[@jake2772]

That’s the direct/port injection at work. They all sound like this, mine does too.

[@ikeim24]

Mine sounds exactly the same inside the car u don’t hear it but it’s the video that makes it sound louder honestly it’s a low sound in person

[@Bambamdove]

Name of speaker

[@thebigempty_5792]

All these millinials reviewing cars....you DO get, you DO have, it DOES have, a little bit.....a little bit....a little bit, actually, actually, actually. Great car though. A nice detail does wonders for the camera. Mine is an 08. It’s in the shop getting shocks/struts/ both front wheel hub assemblies/then on to some new rubber...138k

[@odditorium]

I think millennials are powered by A.I.

[@joshuarodriguez9120]

I would knock your ass out :D

[@jonasbickford7417]

love this car , love mine . i know toyota makes lexus (duh) but those door handles and door locks look ripped right off the corola..

[@columbusohio72]

Yea the luxury car looks like a corolla part you say

[@Roccoutdee]

Would this be a good first car for a 17 year old?

[@val3nt358]

it’s more than good bro

[@val3nt358]

just be wary if he messes it up it’s going to cost yo a lot of money.

[@MarcG7424]

No buy a 17 year old a Corolla just as dependable cheaper to repair and you won't get as mad when they do something stupid in it

[@tuxedoblackcat1680]

6:14 😊

[@brothers4ever2]

The V6 does not make 300 horsepower

[@stevenjchang]

David Tamplen what do you mean? How much does it make, then? According to most websites it makes 303 hp @ 6200 rpm. What site are you looking at?

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

@slickkapone Lmmfao,that was funny....

[@MarcG7424]

Depending on which V6 you are referring to this one 303 hp IS 350 306 hp IS 250 204 hp all premium fuel ES 350 RX 350 278 hp regular fuel

[@captinbeyond]

The trend of putting rose wood or yellow wood needs to go away.All those wood trims look dated in a few years. For one they fade,change colors and wind up looking odd and old imho.....

[@alpha7ationfor44]

that engine sounds noisy

[@juliodg2139]

Nice car, but omg very dirty inside.

[@maxtp948]

Should have cleaned the interior. Looks disgusting

[@ArnieGold]

mkay kids this is a Lexus GS 350 mkay?

[@ag3957]

Rear is too small.

[@donavinsilvera5682]

2:25

[@ashrick718]

The wood grain is plastic

[@forc3ofxf3ar51]

ashrick718 no it’s not, it’s real wood from Yamaha genius.

[@firstnamefirst3200]

If you see wood in a lexus, its real.

[@user-ki1vd3ti8j]

Oh No! It may have a polished finished but every wood trim in a Lexus IS real wood.

[@carmelwillams2587]

2:25

[@alpha7ationfor44]

that engine sounds noisy

[@1watchnU2]

It is. Like a diesel almost. Weird coming from Lexus I thought

[@1watchnU2]

+Cartoon Planes in the sky My GS sounds like that too.

[@1watchnU2]

+Cartoon Planes in the sky I dont know what year you're interested in. I have an 09 and Im pretty happy with it

[@1watchnU2]

I get that. Gotta give big brother the slip whenever you can

[@luigynkaren062011]

Cartoon Planes in the sky you can shut the nav off.