2013 Lexus GS 350 - Old But Gold

The 4th and last generation Lexus GS never sold as well as its rivals, eventually getting discontinued in 2020. But as Lexus has demonstrated time and time again, they know how to build a car that lasts. So join me as we check out this 2013 GS 350 Ultimate (~10500 USD as tested) and see if it still lives up to its luxury and performance promises.
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Timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
Exterior - 1:41
Interior - 2:45
Chill Driving - 9:43
Spirited Driving - 15:03
Concluding Thoughts - 18:46
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Important Specs:
FR Layout; Toyota New N Platform
3.5L V6 (2GR-FSE; 310 PS @ 6400 RPM; 377 Nm @ 4800 RPM)
6-speed torque converter automatic transmission
Ultimate Trim (HK-Specific), including:
- 18-way heated and cooled front seats
- Adaptive suspension dampers
- 12.3" center display
- 3-zone climate control
- Power rear sunshade and manual rear door sunshades
- Rear seat media and climate control panel
- HUD
- 17-speaker Mark Levinson sound system
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Music credits (in order of appearance):
T-SQUARE - Explorer
Birraj - Progression
Asher Fulero - Night Snow
Adrian Berenguer - Premiere
Yasuhisa Inoue - Glass Substrate

[@uzytkownik7]

Naturally aspirated V6, sedan, not too big, not too small, good visibility, good quality, comfort, low failure rate. What more could you want.

[@theduke7132]

Just bought one that only had 44,000 miles. Couldn’t believe how lucky I got. Love the car

[@emplays22]

That's freaking awesome. I like this car a lot and it sucks that they discontinued it but the 2013-15 design hits different

[@user-tt4hf7pu2f]

Steal of the century

[@rope30x]

Just found one in my area fully loaded with 60,000 and I am slightly interested

[@emplays22]

@rope3038 If you have the means, go for it, but if another car holds your heart then send me this one (lol jk)

[@kinglumpy6145]

How much did you pay?

[@chri5jame5]

Have a 2013 with the Luxury Package here in the U.S. Bought it used, very well dealer-maintained with 111,500 miles and have put around 10K miles on it since, and no problems. She is a beauty in Riviera Red.

[@rufusade4294]

just bought the hybrid version os same color

[@AlexSchwartzATV]

I think you have double paned front windows on that luxury package

[@350zlover2]

Love these vehicles! The look is so classy! The best part is their outstanding reliability and quality!!!!!

[@2007NissanAltima]

2013 is old now? Time has flown by, this car still looks fresh and way nicer than many cars on the market

[@Papa_POV]

Agreed! I think the interior especially still looks modern now.

[@gforcecoons5857]

What a well done video! This generation is not everyone's cup of tea, but it is mine.

[@Papa_POV]

I appreciate it! It wasn’t originally mine either. But the interior, features, and athletic prowess really won me over.

[@vitaliysheva3568]

Must comment on how much I enjoyed your review, video editing and the light background music that isn't overbearing. Magnificent review my friend! The way you are able to articulate all the minute details of the driving experience is incredible. Your reviews remind of Meyn Motor Group here on KZbin, but even better. Looking forward to your channel growing!

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks a lot!

[@jiroh8123]

Super review man, that conclusion with the music made it feel like a top tier lexus advertisement

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks!

[@DavidPalmer_planeace222]

For your first video, I applaud you! I own a high mileage, dealer maintained version of this car, I got it in Feb of this year. Despite being rough around the edges, it’s a great vehicle. However, I agree with the gripes you have with it, namely infotainment. It’s also heavy, but it’s pretty athletic despite that. The traction control is also very artificial, since there is no LSD, but keeps you from going sideways even with all the VSC stuff off. Great highway cruiser (which I use it for), and surprisingly efficient. I get up to 32 mpg going 75-80mph, and it’s smooth.

[@Papa_POV]

Why thank you! Glad you’re enjoying this car as much as I am :)

[@TYLERMORRIStech]

No way you’re getting that mpg! What’s your secret? Do you accelerate gently?

[@Enthusiast.Culture]

well done video, from script to shots and edits!

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks!

[@Jose75754]

Fantastic first video!!!

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks!

[@Rohoactr]

I bought one yesterday 2013 GS350. Thanks for the video!

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks for watching! Enjoy the car :)

[@nkgudih]

Thanks for the review! Have the 2021 GS450h F-SPORT. & still looks & drives like new. The padding between the front seats and the tunnel is my favorite feature as nothing can fall from my pockets to under the seat. Most new cars can't beat the GS. Reliable as ever, and boy is fast

[@Papa_POV]

That’s a standard feature?! I thought the person I bought the car from had them installed. How clever!

[@snipermakedonski]

Question, what MPG are you getting? I am wanting to get one but also looking for good MPG.

[@omarkhanlilcurry]

Subscribed ! May the force be with you and your Lexus!! You have a nice speaking voice !

[@Papa_POV]

Thank you!

[@micahmccomb7155]

Have had a 2015 Fsport since 2017, 145k miles and just getting broken in. Phenomenal vehicle. Its only been in the shop once

[@nac9845]

This is the best review of this car on youtube i have seen almost all of them by now lol

[@Papa_POV]

Aw thank you :)

[@anthax1]

Great video, i can tell you’re not new at this. Very cinematic. Liked and subbed

[@Papa_POV]

Thank you!

[@Papa_POV]

And you guessed right! I also have a tech channel that I’ve been running since 2018.

[@keithhudgins9616]

Well done Brother!

[@Papa_POV]

Thank you!

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

Love my white on red 2016 GS350 F-Sport that I bought used three years ago with 41k miles, now with 72k miles & has been an incredible car. My first Lexus that it replaced was a 2017 IS200t F-Sport that I owned for just under two years & is a huge improvement in every way as it's much more luxurious, rides better & even handles better. I'll more than likely keep it for a very long time as it still puts a big smile on my face every time I drive it. I've driven the current ES several times as loaners & I hated it compared to the GS.

[@Papa_POV]

Glad you’re enjoying the car! Also, interesting point about how the GS drives vs the IS! I would have thought that the heavier car wouldn’t handle as well. Thanks for sharing!

[@abdulmuqeet7665]

Wow for an amateur KZbinr this is very well done! Good job man

[@Papa_POV]

Thank you!

[@raybertocki1374]

Just got a 15 with 33.5k on it. A perfect specimwn. Gunna be a great daily driver for years.

[@mariomora7773]

Excellent Video...(thank you) I’m 67 and had a 2007 Porsche 911 Cabriolet (regret selling it), then I bought an ES and I gave it gf (needed car). I didn’t want to put out the big pesos for another Porsche so I looked at getting a good used car car. I bought a 2013 Charcoal gray GS 350 (paid it off in six months). I have ZERO complaints: It performs EXACTLY like you described. (I don’t have the luxury edition) but the standard version is LOADED. Recently, I was thinking of getting rid of it to get another Porsche but the prices have skyrockted so I am watching video to appreciate the car I own: I FORGOT how cool our car’s really are...thanks I needed this...BTW I live by the coast as well (So California) I ride by water all the time.

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks! Enjoy your GS :)

[@jungle717]

Sell me your gs. I've been having bad luck. All the ones I went to check out were not as advertised.

[@francisjtuk]

Just bought one in crimson red with ivory leather, 94k , decent history. God I love this car so much !!!!

[@Papa_POV]

Sounds like a great spec! Enjoy :)

[@lancewood1410]

Luxury spec same as my 2012 pearl white. Had the springs swapped with Swifts to almost eliminate the bodyroll while maintaining the almost stock plush ride.

[@Papa_POV]

I’ll definitely have to check those out. Thanks for sharing!

[@MadMike93]

Gold but Platinum

[@Ank798]

This is a really well made and thought out video. Good work mate

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks!

[@mikeurban4929]

Found a 2013 with 7k miles. At 32k now and love it

[@bambino9553]

I love mine 🤞🏾

[@rcast3763]

Really good presentation and review, keep it up? Does this car have an aftermarket exhaust? Also, is this in Singapore? Thanks

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks! The exhaust is stock and this was filmed in Hong Kong.

[@rcast3763]

@@Papa_POV sounds good for a stock one. Thanks

[@MahendraSingh-rp6er]

i have literally the exact car, same color, same package, rear seat controls, mark levinson, adaptive suspension, just the white seats, owned since 2018 117k miles now zero issues, none. stop leasing and financing cars and just buy one of these, doesn't cost anything to own.

[@deusxjrpg]

Amazing first video my guy! What device did you use for getting apple car/android auto? Getting this capability is a big reason why I'm thinking of making this my next car, but have been trying out the GROM VLite in my wife's car and its been a headache to get working...

[@Papa_POV]

Thank you! I got the CarPlay system from here: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003992580339.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.117.21ef1802buh1RO I will say that it’s still pretty annoying to use because you can only control it with the joystick. But that won’t really be an issue since you can use your phone to interact with it anyway.

[@deanrogan]

At $10500 this car is a steal. The only two things missing is F sport package with adaptive suspension and 8 speed auto transmission that was an update to this model from 2014 and up.

[@Papa_POV]

I actually think the Luxury trim is better! It has the adaptive suspension from the F-sport variant with the 18-way memory seats for driver and passenger, rear seat controls, rear window sunshades, and power trunk. The 8-speed auto would definitely improve fuel economy, but I heard it’s much less willing to drop gears under higher throttle input vs the 6-speed. Is this true?

[@bilalsaricimen2592]

Question, how did you install the apple car play? luckily I got myself this same car just recently and I’m in love with it.

[@Papa_POV]

I got the CarPlay system from here: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003992580339.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.117.21ef1802buh1RO

[@Ctparty]

No pls i been saving and keeping my eye on one in my area to buy don’t let the secret out

[@Ctparty]

I got it and you really do get yo moneys worth

[@Papa_POV]

Congrats on the purchase! Enjoy :)

[@emplays22]

​@@Ctpartyawesome i hope you enjoy your gs for many years 😁

[@ModernDayMixtapes]

This was when Lexus actually cared about making good cars :(

[@Papa_POV]

I’d like to believe they still care (e.g. LC, IS, GX), but since most of their customers aren’t enthusiasts, that could explain why most of their lineup consists of relatively less fun cars (e.g. RX, NX, UX, etc).

[@nac9845]

I love mines its a fsport

[@mohammed_shayaan1263]

Hi how did u get the Apple car play .¿ I don’t have that in my gs

[@Papa_POV]

I got the CarPlay system from here: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003992580339.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.117.21ef1802buh1RO

[@AliHaider-mg9ei]

Is there built-in WiFi and 3G/4G cellular connection in Lexus GS 2013 ?

[@Papa_POV]

Mine doesn’t have it. But it seems it was an available option: mag.lexus.co.uk/hotspot-brings-wifi-to-your-lexus/

[@AliHaider-mg9ei]

@@Papa_POV Thanks

[@michaelanderson1026]

What kind of upgraded carplay do you install

[@Papa_POV]

I got the CarPlay system from here: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003992580339.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.117.21ef1802buh1RO

[@michaelanderson1026]

@@Papa_POV Thanks! The install looks kind of crazy though lol

[@kenyatta932]

If i get 1 ill keep it as long as i live aslong as they have parts to continuously maintain it 💯

[@Papa_POV]

Gotta keep driving it till the wheels fall off right?

[@joseCalderon1976]

I just bought a 2015 GS 350 with 186k miles and it feels and drives like a new car. I paid $13k for it. I've only had it's for like 4 days and I already love it. My wife only drives 20k miles in 5 years so it will last her forever. 2013 an old car? My daily driver is a 2003 chevy trailblazer with 198k miles. It still looks goodi inside and out. And it drives fines. Very little oil leak that doesn't hit the ground and no oil burning. 😂. Subscribed

[@RandomUser6910]

That paint is Caviar, obsidian doesn't have flake in it. Good video though.

[@Papa_POV]

Oops! Thanks for the tip!

[@imugibyam]

nice ..keep reviewing automotives/cars. RWD if possible/available. GBU

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks!

[@spencerhean5045]

I just bought a 2014 awd with 70k miles on it. 4hours after I bought it I believe the torque converter blew out (not sure yet still waiting to hear) anybody heard of something similar to this before? I can’t find much online.

[@GS250Premiun]

Bridgestone tires? Yuk... I just bought a 2013 GS with Dunlop tires (another Yuk), and immediately shoed it with Michelins. I'm in Thailand, where did you get the Carplay system?

[@Papa_POV]

I got the CarPlay system from here: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003992580339.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.117.21ef1802buh1RO Which Michelins did you put on yours?

[@ojlyttle5887]

Link to car play please?

[@Papa_POV]

I got the CarPlay system from here: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003992580339.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.117.21ef1802buh1RO

[@MontyGumby]

You’re in HK ?

[@Papa_POV]

I am!

[@mrerick0363652]

I own 2013 gs f sport had since 2019 only have 75 thousand miles Beautiful car love it but it gets Boring sometimes.

[@stocksxbondage]

Same. Had my ‘14 gs f sport for 3 years and I consider replacing it. But that’s luxury sedans for you! They’re only exciting when they’re newer. Mpg is the only complaint. Aside from that cost of ownership is insanely cheap for what it is. Trying to be frugal and drive it another 3yrs and get the new GX once it depreciates a bit.

[@Jose75754]

16:47 0-100 in 5 seconds?

[@Papa_POV]

Supposedly mid 5-second range for 0-100kph according to some videos I’ve seen.

[@ronaldlai1744]

Hk airport

[@michaelking4578]

I love you Papa.....not in a gay way.