2016 Lexus GS 350 F Sport Review - Soon Extinct?

[@Datsun7705]

Always choose the GS over ES because it’s RWD with available AWD. ES is FWD with no available AWD. I drove a GS350 F sport like this and i fell in love with how it drives and a decent amount of power.

[@carlosramirez-ou7en]

I’m from Omaha and I can still remember when I saw this particular car at the lot. I fell in love with this car but back then I couldn’t afford it. I kept watching this video almost daily and two years later I bought one same exterior and interior color except I got the three beam headlights. By far the best car I have had I always get compliments of how nice it looks. I’m never selling it that’s for sure. When I was ready to buy I asked for you but unfortunately you had left the dealership

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

Just bought this same car the other day! Traded in my 2017 IS200t F-Sport & this car is far better in every way! The V6 engine is one of the smoothest engines I've ever experienced & is far better than the turbo 4. The ride & very smooth even in Sport + & handling is sharper than my IS was. Overall this car is absolutely amazing & looks & feels a whole lot more expensive than what I paid for it. It has 41k miles & I paid $28k & was originally $58k when it was new. It still has the original window sticker which is great. BTW my grandma drives a 2012 ES350.

[@davidliceaful]

Oh dang, i was just going to buy a 2017 IS 200T (No trim) w/o F sport package for 27.9k , I heard the F sport seats arent that comfy, is that true. But I found a 2016 GS 350 f sport for 29.9k, what do you recommend

[@bullygabbana1653]

@@davidliceaful da gs is hard to find , u should get it . me personally, would never pick IS over a GS .

[@mscupcakedreamson36]

I love how detailed you are. Thank you!!

[@blexy350]

Gosh I hope they do not cut the GS. Impeccable vehicle and love the way GS sounds and looks.

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

Unfortunately its been confirmed that it's gonna be discontinued this August. Thank the much better selling ES for stealing most of its sales, but I far prefer the looks of the GS even compared to the new ES. I currently drive a 2017 IS200t F-Sport & am planning to buy a used GS350 F-Sport very soon.

[@blexy350]

rnorred1986 Yes, unfortunate news. The ES is very attractive too but it does not offer what the GS did. I purchased my accord late 2019, if I had known then I would of definitely considered a used GS since I’m sure people will hold onto them now. I would love a GS450h but those seem to be very difficult to find. I drove a 2016 IS350 FSport, very fun car too.

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

@@blexy350 I did buy a used white on red 2016 GS350 F-Sport in June 2020 with 41k miles for $28k & has been an absolutely amazing car especially for the price I paid. Plenty of luxury features, firm but smooth ride, great handling & plenty of very smooth power from that sweet sounding V6. This car is near perfect as I'm planning to keep it for a very long time. Yes the GS450h models are super rare as I only mostly see the 350's, but the GS's in general aren't very common as I usually see no more than 1-2 per day compared to the ES & IS's where I see plenty of them at least here in SoCal.

[@blexy350]

@@DisneyMusicVideos Sounds like you got a deal on your GS. Congrats! Another trim that is hard to find is the Crafted Line. I actually purchased a 2018 IS300 AWD FSport in June 2021. I love it. I’m at around 18,600 miles. I’m in Chicago suburbs, live in a high traffic suburb so I see a lot of cars of all different brands. There are also an abundance of dealerships. Although, found it difficult to find a 2021 IS, no one seems to have them right now. I remember a few months back, there were several.

[@austincarbo1104]

I really hope they continue to make the GS☹️ I can’t stand a front wheel drive car so the ES is a big NO for me.

[@KirkKreifels]

Austin Carbo rumor is that awd will come to ES in 2020

[@KirkKreifels]

Ike N I hadn't heard about the awd avalon or Camry. I suppose it's possible

[@Jonathaneve5]

Ike N AWD for Camry? No way,

[@stilllyte]

ES 2020 will have AWD Just Lexus sales manager told me last month

[@KirkKreifels]

I hope he's right!

[@tropicalvevo1094]

I have the 2015 and love it

[@michaelanderson5975]

I've owned that exact car for a year and a half now and it's still amazing to me I have yet to drive it in the sport Plus mode yet that's my next adventure this car is amazing and I always get compliments and looks I've only added red calipers with the Lexus logo as well as a front diffuser which I'm really happy how it came out I would recommend it to anyone looking for performance as well as luxury God has been good

[@TheN4UM4N]

proud of you my man

[@Blassie.P]

Whattttttt you haven't used sport + after a year and a half what are you waiting for Scott...

[@mrmm7322]

The best quality product by Lexus these amazing cars made to last forever and luxury enough and options wize enough for daily’s use This is a perfect 👌 car to own Thanks to Lexus

[@TJ-rx4zl]

The IS looks way more sportier. The front bumper on the gs is sweet but the side angle gives early 2000s maxima vibes. I’m trying to convince myself to get the GS just for the bigger size for the kids but the IS just looks so good.

[@VincentScales]

I'm a Toyota Camry owner, and I love Toyota/Lexus vehicles! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@caxtoneokoth5618]

I’ve owned 3 Camrys & now a GS they just amazing

[@MarcG7424]

It's a storage compartment not a ashtray their is no cigarette lighter. The hump is the transmission tunnel its there in all rear wheel drive vehicles.

[@KirkKreifels]

Yep! Thanks man

[@josefernandez2722]

I tried all the modes, and still didn't sound the way I hear it in reviews on youtube. I traveled 4.5 hours to check out a triple beam gs that is hard to come by in my neck of the woods. Because of circumstances, I didn't get the usual tutorial and I knew I had a long way back. I need to learn how to work everything in the car. I ended up buying it and I am having it delivered on Thur. I appreciate any light you can shed on this.

[@jhu2319]

Growing up me and the homies always called it the GS standing for gangster sedan/ gangster sport

[@austinm223]

Hopefully one day I can get one. A 2016 probably only costs about 25-30k and its the same as the 2020

[@naturalTJ]

True!!! I just bought the black w red F sport and I love it.

[@FrederickGFX]

Those air ducts are functional and go to the brakes. I know because my car was in an accident and they were very expensive to fix

[@andytwon91]

If anything they need to add 30 horses to this car it deserves it

[@KirkKreifels]

Anderson A. Yes. As their sports sedan, they should have put v8 or turbo 6 in it.

[@KirkKreifels]

Ruturaj yes, but you go from 311 horses to 470 horses ...there needs to be an option in the middle around 400hp

[@andytwon91]

LEXUriouS Kirk exactly. Like the GS460 or something. Similar to the 550i before the M5

[@KirkKreifels]

Yep. The ol' 4.6L would be adequate!

[@tokav2830]

Anderson A. I own a 2018 gs 350 f sport. You are absolutely correct it has 311 hp but could have at least 330 i jad a 2015 acura tlx SH AWD 3.5 but it had only 290 so i went for the gs but ill admit the tlx if it also had 330 i would of took it the tech on the acura is more responsive and comfortable ride as well im happy with the gs but ehh feels a little to heavy

[@ChrisTopher-gd8xh]

Time traveler here I'm about to purchase a 2017 gs350 awd with 54 thousand km. Wish me luck

[@rorosnusnu2035]

How much did you pay? I am looking at a 17 gs350 f sport awd. 80k miles for 26.5

[@ChrisTopher-gd8xh]

@rorosnusnu2035 I payed 35 canadian.

[@ismailirfanullah4671]

Better than the E class? Also, new gs is coming because new crown just came.

[@dudeitsroman]

Escape hatch is favorite feature in a Lexus luxury sedan. Lol. All cars have that

[@Dimitrius1]

Sold! Excellent review! Thank you!

[@MrCee861]

Great video man, I wonder if they're discounting them now that they will be discontinued.

[@john99777]

What are the differences between the regular 350 and the fsport

[@KirkKreifels]

Different seats, grilles, wheels, etc. Same motor and transmission

[@johndrake2729]

I kept thinking the fsport has more power.

[@pbateson]

Great video. Hope GS survive because I am not a fan of ES. ES is like my old Honda Accord. GS is more sportier than ES. I currently ‘07 GS 350 and plan getting ‘17 GS 350 AWD F-Sport

[@khoiquach]

I am looking at both IS350 and GS350, which one you recommend? Which one handles better? And RWD or AWD, which one would drive better? Please share your thoughts. Thanks much buddy.

[@mscupcakedreamson36]

khoiquach GS hands down!!

[@mscupcakedreamson36]

khoiquach Oh no I hate to hear that. Great information though. I’m picking mine up tomorrow. I’m excited. This will be my first luxury vehicle. I think it’s time. Lol. Chargers and Altimas were for the younger version of me. Lol.

[@khoiquach]

@@mscupcakedreamson36 you will absolutely love it. Very sexy and powerful car, paddle shifter, spoiler, power rear shade...make sure use the paddle in Sport mode! My dream car since I was like 19.

[@mscupcakedreamson36]

khoiquach ok thanks!!!

[@finney2011]

The perfect sedan

[@ashythedon]

Really good review

[@KirkKreifels]

Asher Nelakar thanks! I have the LC 500 review coming soon.

[@TimT99]

Hi Kirk, I’m debating between this car and the 2015 GS350 F sport model year, and having a hard time deciding. How is this 2016 model year compared to the 2015 F sport, in terms of driving & handling? Please, Any thoughts or insight would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

[@elusivellama]

The 2018+ IS350 gets the same engine (2GR-FKS) that's on this 2016 GS350.

[@KickNine]

I’m sitting here like wow this looks like Omaha and then I see you pull out and I’m like hey wow it is Omaha!! 😂

[@owascoshaw]

So with the GS leaving us what does that mean to anyone who wants to buy this model year or older?

[@Sweetskis]

It means dealers will say they want more because they aren’t making new ones and people are “snatching them up”. They will also be telling those trading them in they can’t offer them as much because it’s discontinued. 👍

[@netman88]

Nice car, hope it's not going away.

[@KirkKreifels]

Me too but I think it's on it's last leg. All they have to do is make the ES AWD and a little more powerful and call it a day.

[@730F-Sport]

It went away😦

[@josefernandez2722]

Hi Kirk. I test drove a 2019 gs 350 fsport and when I took it on the highway, I didn't hear that aggressive growl I hear on youtube road reviews. Did I do something wrong? I heard that Lexus pipes in some of that sound inside the cabin. Do you have to turn it on? I test drove it alone due to the pandemic, and then I forgot to ask afterward.

[@KirkKreifels]

Were you in sport plus mode?

[@ishmamnaveel2198]

Love the front and the interior, but not a fan of the Rims and backend and taillights. good thing rims can be swapped so very high chances I might get it.

[@CUMMNurWAY2]

@kirk kreifels I just bought a 2018 GS350 F Sport AWD with 35k on the clock last week. 1 owner off lease, immaculate condition inside. A few paint dings but that's to be expected. It looks like the same set up as this one shown here. It doesn't have the HUD, but it doesn't have the headlight washers like this one here. It has 3 packages, can't remember them all except the snow package. Is there a package that has those headlight washers included or something? I have that fugley yellow spare though, lol. Any info would be appreciated from you or anyone else, thanks!

[@rsdtr]

The diamond stitches are aluminum not plastic!!

[@KirkKreifels]

Naguri Aluminum :D Thanks for teaching me.

[@Jonathaneve5]

Was he being sarcastic when he said “ashtray.” Lol

[@josefernandez2722]

Is there a button or switch that turns this on?

[@bigd1223]

311 hp was impressive 10 years ago. C'mon lexus.

[@KirkKreifels]

Because of this stagnation, the GS will be discontinued. However, Lexus will find ways (performance hybrids?) to spruce up their surviving lineup.

[@ZS-xi4xk]

GS F has 467 horsepower lol

[@bigd1223]

@@ZS-xi4xk And also costs $90,000. An absolute rip off.

[@tom11zz884]

@@KirkKreifels Still is pretty good today. Do people drive their cars on the drag strip all the time?

[@KirkKreifels]

No but knowing that the ES now is on par with it's power now leaves you wanting more in the GS

[@Turtlemilk]

what do you mean by the world is going crossovers?

[@murkage3]

The humans on this planet are buying more crossovers over sedans.

[@microtransactions2661]

@@murkage3 fuck em( the humans and the crossovers)

[@gtemplesrt8]

So was that car rwd or awd? Sounds like you said it was both. Lol

[@MarcG7424]

The emergency trunk release is mandatory in all cars made after a certain year its not exclusive to Lexus

[@MarcG7424]

Why ?

[@nicblank09]

@@MarcG7424 kidnapping etc

[@MarcG7424]

@@nicblank09 Correct

[@philm.7428]

It's stealing the 2019 Acura RDX touchpad idea

[@Datsun7705]

Philimon Million uh no the RDX has 1 to 1 positioning on their touchpad vs lexus is basically a mousepad

[@joshuaiscool125]

How is a 2016 stealing from a 2019? Lmao

[@rickmarrero3280]

@@joshuaiscool125 lmao

[@imyanigmw]

I wonder if Lexus will discount these, since they're being discontinued. I hope so, because I really want one. I'll even take a 15 or 16

[@KirkKreifels]

Get a 16 if you want the newest styling. A 15 will cost much less. Don't buy a new one.

[@imyanigmw]

@@KirkKreifels Yeah I dig the 16's, just not the price. I know the 15 has the previous gen body style with the bar in the middle of the grill, but I still love the shape of that GS F-sport

[@tom11zz884]

16 has the ugly front face. i'll take the 15, since it looks better from the front.

[@SanJoseCA408]

Should i buy this 2014 ls460 or a 08 ISF

[@calinolariu3739]

lexus gs f sport or is f sport in terms of fun to drive?

[@KirkKreifels]

Tough question! I like the both!

[@calinolariu3739]

@@KirkKreifels i am contemplating about my next ride. I need a reliable awd car that is fun to drive..i am in my mid 30s and torn between the is and gs....i drove both and cant make up my mind...thought you could help

[@KirkKreifels]

@@calinolariu3739 GS will be more expensive. Unless you need a bigger car for transporting kids and adults, I would go for the IS 350. IS is a great car for 1-2 ppl regularly and 4 if needed on occasion. GS is great for 4-5 adults regularly. It really depends on your lifestyle requirements.

[@calinolariu3739]

@@KirkKreifels do you know why the IS has a much worse reliability rating than the Gs? Don't they have the same powertrain? Which one is better on tires? ..as i hear they go thru tires like crazy.

[@KirkKreifels]

@@calinolariu3739 I'd say that GS is better in tires but not by much. Reliability is great on both cars. I'd get the v6 in both ideally the 3.5l.

[@Rjborgs]

How is sound quality of the speakers?

[@KirkKreifels]

Great for my needs.

[@CUMMNurWAY2]

One of the best I've heard especially if you get the Mark Levinson premium system like mine has. You get to adjust the highs the mids and the lows. Mark Levinson makes expensive home theater systems and they use bamboo for the speakers. Not sure if they're bamboo in the car though, but it sounds AMAZING!!!!

[@reboot4357]

Very well done video.

[@muradsahat6905]

Thanks for video this my dreams maybe future , i finance from Toyota Camry when I am get this deal all people here tell me this is brand new car , after I am driving this car for Uber and lyft , one day I going to shop mechanic tell me this car rebuild and do not brand new but I am happy see your video Lexus IS great 👍🏼!

[@quantum1315]

311 hp not enough for this car

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

GS F

[@fenderbender5987]

Not everyone wants to race.

[@fenderbender5987]

More than enough. Its not a muscle car, turbos break down, replacement, carbon deposit cleaning, pipes leaks, manifold cleaning, CA emissions perma codes. Most efficient V6 naturally aspirated engine.

[@thynysan]

@@fenderbender5987 more power does equate racing. 🤦

[@lel3450]

@@thynysanthen buy a mustang or hellcat. Lexus for refine men not boys

[@SupraMane69]

Front fender u mean?

[@KirkKreifels]

Words can be hard! Thanks for watching 😊

[@jstersmithson]

Is maintenance expensive for the Lexus GS 350?

[@KirkKreifels]

No

[@troytruong8246]

Of course not. It does not break! Never take car to stealership. Find honest mech. Ull be good to go.

[@trinihulk2454]

How come the info navigation screen keeps blinking? Is there an option to remove the blinking? Thanks for the informative review.

[@KirkKreifels]

Due to the refresh rate of my camera and the difference of the refresh rate of the nav screen you get interference. The naked eye can't see it.

[@trinihulk2454]

@@KirkKreifels Great. Thanks!

[@muzguz7276]

Stroboscopic effect. Video & car screen refresh rate are very similar. Can be very dangerous around rotating machinery if you have florescent lighting.

[@hadiabid6065]

Do people smoke? Yes Lexus Buyers? Yes

[@KirkKreifels]

Haha thanks for the clarification. See you around

[@730F-Sport]

Me a Lexus owner? Yes

[@Tanman902000]

Is gs 350 f sport different from gs f sport? Also why do I see some with different exhaust

[@KirkKreifels]

There is are two sport models for the GS. GS 350 f sport (rwd/awd), and the GS F.

[@Tanman902000]

LEXUriouS Kirk some one is selling their gs 350 f sport. With 8k miles what is the price I should pay

[@KirkKreifels]

What year? Is it mint condition?

[@KirkKreifels]

awd or rwd?

[@KirkKreifels]

Mark Levinson sound?

[@georgiahomeboyy9855]

"it doesn't feel that powerful." true gs is weak. same motor as in the Toyota Camry but the Camry is actually faster. wtf?

[@murkage3]

The Camry is much lighter

[@georgiahomeboyy9855]

Roger that ghostwriter and no drag from the awd system@@murkage3

[@fenderbender5987]

Also AWD heavier than RWD, get RWD GS not much different, more luxurious interior. Camry FWD...pass.

[@ceasarnunez5652]

These look like Camrys 😒