Motorweek Video of the 2006 Lexus GS 430

[@volvov60t59]

Still love this car till today

[@c2prm]

I recently brought the GS300 SE v6 and am totally amazed by it's styling and handling. It's very smooth, safe and fast. I heard the hybrid it even better.

[@SacreDro]

How is the car? Do you still have it?

[@deecook8759]

The Gs430 is the best Car lexus made it doesnt have any problem as long you keep the maintenance done & dont use after market parts it will last forever

[@jakesmith2984]

Dee Cook Noted. Debating between this or an IS 350.

[@fredfungalspore]

Agreed

[@wileywalt]

My 2001 GS430 has just over 300k and still going strong, with proper maint. it'll last another 300k!

[@mmcray1688]

by "after market parts", what part are you referring to exactly ?

[@mike_t_007]

@slickkapone THAT part

[@zephead5831]

4:10 thin people getting into cars with ease you don't see that much anymore these days it's fat slobs wearing sweats getting into Crossovers and SUVs my how times have changed

[@elibutton]

I own a 2008 GS460 - which is the same car but btwn 08-12 you could upgrade the engine to the 4.6L with 348hp. I love it. I owned a 2001 GS430 which I loved too - the interior was roomier and more comfortable, but the GS460 - oh man - it's tighter, just a better ride, and I cannot part with it. 216k miles and she's still going strong. My '01 GS430 went 295k miles and I sold it - still running strong.

[@Shabbe02]

Please make a walkaround video of the car.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Sounds amazing!

[@camlife6930]

This was when Lexus designed handsome looking cars.

[@jakesmith2984]

Cam Life Right? Now they look like a bunch of snotty bitches.

[@kin9julian]

@YungGBone124127134 LS500 '18 is awsome, but IV gen. GS 350 is way too "weak" looking compared to III gen GS's.

[@drj2039]

@@kin9julian No 4th gen GS350 F Sport look awesome

[@kin9julian]

@@drj2039 Nope ) Probably that's one of the reasons why GS's are no longer to be produced. Anyway everyone has his opinion on the design of anything, so I won't argue.

[@drj2039]

@@kin9julian nah its more due to sedan sales in general declining

[@columbuscrewfan20]

Should brought this instead of 07 BMW 525i. Big mistake.

[@Dd-mt5ol]

U can find them for 2-4k now those Lexus are rare 7-10k

[@IIOctaneII]

@@Dd-mt5ol There's honestly no point in getting this when the GS350 for the 2007-2011 has the same horsepower in a V6.

[@SirAuron777]

@@IIOctaneII good thing you said this, because I actually found a gs430 and will instead wait to get a gs350

[@guillermoverde81]

@@SirAuron777 is not the same

[@ruthnoya8424]

@@guillermoverde81 That's true, the uz V8 engines will last forever and no doubt have a fatter torque curve, but...they do need timing belts and unfortunately the gs430/460 use the same brake actuator and abs unit as the Ls460. And they apparently had defects in their design and run $2-$3k to replace. Which kills the used car value in my opinion (I almost pulled the trigger on a gs460 a few years ago until I read about the issue).

[@LakerKev]

Love my 430! So fun to drive.

[@guillermoverde81]

Do you Steel have the lexus gs430? How works today? Sorry my english !

[@gabegarcia7779]

@@guillermoverde81 mine works great it has 233k miles

[@gabegarcia7779]

238k now

[@toyotadude6771]

@@gabegarcia7779 how is the power for everyday commuting? Does it take off from stoplights pretty easily or do you really have to get on it? We have Crown Vics at my job that are very responsive around town, not the fastest cars, but they move very efficiently and effortlessly. Was wondering if the GS was like that?

[@Laroldb]

@@gabegarcia7779 my Ls 430 is at 233k still running strong

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

RIP GS 1993-2020

[@automotivetv9861]

Yea haha

[@Toyota4Life]

Still a beautiful sleek car today ! Lexus design age gracefully One thing i noticed is the older gen was faster? The GS400 got to 60 in 5.9 seconds

[@AG-rk5hj]

Toyota4Life Lexus claimed 5.7 0-60 and car and driver also got it to go 60 in 5.7. I think they tested this car at 1 mile above sea level. My mom has one of these and it's really quick

[@xxroyalxtigerxx]

My guess is the tires were some all seasons, it can probably squeeze the 5.7 out with modern rubber and better tires in general.

[@Mabeylater293]

They started at half throttle when testing because traction control limited power.

[@HotGritz910]

BMW and the Merk are best new the Lexus is the best second hand, buying a BMW without warranty is like playing Russian roulette

[@walterwidmaieriii7776]

I got this on VHS. It looks so much better than this.

[@kennethbryan3738]

wao..wots 📼

[@subzero92MK]

no way dudes,lexus is the best japanese car brand

[@luism8612]

Aww you still alive? How has ur life been since this comment

[@subzero92MK]

@@luism8612 no I am dead, commenting from hell where everybody drives Daihatsus

[@Terell187]

it's beautiful

[@ravipeiris4388]

Thank you for uploading.

[@jamesbethea3606]

I like the gs 300 they are easy to Work on.

[@penvon]

Which generation?

[@KINGHARGRAVE]

+penvon FUCKING NOT THIS ONE!!!

[@12skits63]

If they even brake down lol

[@grovermcwilliams1393]

I agree I love the Lexus GS 300 too but I have a Toyota Avalon 03 and it ride Good

[@DJHOLLYWOODAMG]

James Bethea ... Wich Ones Are The Easy To Work On Years?

[@Toyota4Life]

STILL SEXY !

[@9493waltbabyluv]

That gold with the tan interior was always sexy af on a Lexus

[@kevinconroy6606]

Tan interior the official color of nursing home residents 🤮

[@tnutss]

went drag racing in it today and did 14.7 1/4 mile at 95mph. rest of time im spinning rear right tire. no lsd?

[@huzaifar7560]

how fast is your 0-60?

[@TR-xy2bt]

Why? The reason I'm asking is because im debating between the 525/530 and the lexus gs300/430.

[@grovermcwilliams1393]

you know that is the true

[@Jeremandre]

@markmarshall39 08 supercharged...........not quite sure on the body style i believe its called "long-in-the-tooth" according to my sources

[@markmarshall39]

@Jeremandre what body style? and year?

[@JulesBrunoJjBaggy]

you can turn off traction control. that was like his only problem with the car

[@omoniyikaye]

I bought GS450H same shape I will keep it for good bought for £2,500.

[@JAPANTUNER100]

love my dads gs

[@1995RangeRover]

Nice!😎

[@banpowel9784]

Nice for older gentlemen, who are content to waft along all day without falling asleep...............☺️

[@umaxen0048]

This is more than an old man's car. This car is just waking up at around 135 mph. I found a pristine used GS 460, the rarest showroom model Lexus ever made. I accidentally light up the back tires at least a few times every week. The torque and power on the engine is far more than what anyone needs. With slightly wider rear tires, I have gotten to 60 in 5.12 seconds with premium fuel. Not the fastest, but for a used car at $28,900 with 12,000 miles and 110 mph at 3000 rpm? You can't go wrong. The Accord V6 6 speed is a fantastic car, however I'd take a used GS460 any day over the Accord...

[@SacreDro]

@The Stig's English Cousin Hi, do you still have it? I am looking to buy one and was curious about the potential problems, other than the battery which I can replace or source the parts myself. Any issues with the AC and generator for example?

[@markus7n]

shouldve made this 350hp v8

[@mike_t_007]

That would make it the GS460 ;-)

[@RespectTheSect99]

Nice!

[@igotyou100]

nice car but crap in winter and tires and breaks wear out quick

[@JDMHaze]

drive slower lol

[@markus7n]

cause the 3.5 is the same power

[@warrendorseyjr6909]

Not true different torque ratios the 350 awd has 274 ft lbs the 430 has 325 your welcome

[@ruthnoya8424]

03:40 this clown host saying it shares its (rwd) profile with the (fwd) avalon

[@flair8099]

I noticed that. It actually shares the platform with the crown

[@mervinprone]

Not platform. Profile. As in styling. They are similar. John Davis is definitely not a clown. He’s the most famous automotive host in America.

[@ruthnoya8424]

@@mervinprone Very minor styling similarity in the swoop past the rear side window. That's it. Just because John Davis got this sweet gig back in the 70s doesn't make him good. PBS = government job, hard to get fired from.

[@grovermcwilliams1393]

I had a Lexus LS 400 but now I see this Lexus GS 300 I love it to I have a Toyota Avalon 03 I love it ask me I love my Toyota and Lexus

[@MrFuchew]

there are 2 thing wrong with this car. one if the sun is out you have to wear polarized sunglasses because the dash has a horrid glare (big screw up toyota) secondly you can't control the wiper speed, it just does whatever it wants. there are about 50 wiper setting and they are completely useless. other than that it's a great car

[@waqarahmad567]

MrFuchew you're wrong about the glare. My gs300 darkens and lightens the gauge cluster in accordance with the sun in the exact same way as Auto-dimming mirrors function for headlights behind you. You may want to get yours checked out if it doesn't work. I agree with your wiper speed statement. Definitely an odd functionality there.

[@MrFuchew]

@@waqarahmad567 i'm not speaking on the dash cluster i'm referring to the actual plastic top of the dash. The hard plastic dash just under the windsheild. I have since noticed that many other cars have more of a matte dash to avoid the glare

[@glenndejong6817]

MrFuchew you’re right about the glare , it’s bloody dangerous but rectified by a dash mat / glasses . Don’t have any dramas with the wipers though , putting them on auto seems ok for most conditions . Just bought my 2005 gs 300 a couple of months ago .. loving it.

[@myeongsuk8578]

Windshield rattle and inevitable "check vsc, trac, engine light trio. I know exactly what you mean with the glare, didn't bother me so much. Never figured out the wipers myself, I think rain sensors render intermittent settings useless. In any case, one of, if not the best car I have ever owned.

[@milyundlrsmile]

I like this style better, but the gs400 is faster

[@midnightbeast4481]

AVOID THE V6 350. TOO LITTLE ENGINE FOR A LUXURY CAR LIKE THIS.

[@G35coupeman]

This car is beautiful and nice to look at. When it comes to performance, this car, the LS, ES, and IS cannot compete with the Europeans. A better alternative is the Infiniti M. The M has outsold Lexus GS and handles better than this car.

[@mike_t_007]

However the GS is still running solid with little to no issues...many of them in the 200k mile range in fact...can't say the same for the Infiniti cars

[@kennethbryan3738]

@@mike_t_007 true that

[@D-FIANT415]

The 350 is faster 😉

[@EdwinRodriguez-mm5ym]

Any body here say bmw is better and Lexus second best in your dreams pedro jajajaja the Lexus will out last will do 1000⁰0000, millions miles able are junk always breaking never never are trash

[@Rio-GE-V]

The car is overrated performance vise

[@Jeremandre]

lol my impala ss would murder this thing

[@db9904]

lol except on resale value, quality, and extra options. My old 92' sc400 STOCK with 225k murdered my buddies 96 SS that had only 60k and his pala had an exhaust and K&N.

[@nathanlopez5667]

Jeremandre no way in hell LT1 94 to 96 Impala SS is going to be this thing I had the older Lexus GS400 and I used to rape LT1 Impalas in that thing I even took out a few Challengers and RT Chargers the only car I got beat by was the SRT8 but not by much

[@jakesmith2984]

Jeremandre Granted if you can get over the fucking finish line. Stupid kid .

[@williamreed7793]

got da 07gs350 n im taking all races

[@chrisoconnor3119]

I doubt its even faster...and your trans wont last over 175k i bet. I am a GM family raised fan but no way can any GM hold a candle to any Lexus. I own both...only GM is 69 Z28 and 09 Tahow loaded. I have owned over 30 cars/trucks and Toyota/Lexus were the finest.

[@HDHQDIRECT]

LEXUS is about as bland and boring as you can get.

[@Mabeylater293]

Did you type this while waiting in your bmw mechanic’s waiting room?