2007 Lexus GS 450h 3.4 V6 hybrid from Greece
Summary:
Perfect
Faults:
Nothing yet!!!
General Comments:
Very comfy... fast as a rocket and economical!!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd August, 2010
2007 Lexus GS 350 AWD 3.5 from North America
Summary:
Too many unfixable rattles, go M-Benz please
Faults:
Three things are wrong with the car that will keep me from buying a Toyota... I mean Lexus.
1. Headlights are too weak or inefficiently focused.
2. Run flat tires are too harsh.
****3**** This car sounds awful over road imperfections and bumps. It rattles the doors and dash; that really is the one and most important issue.
I have driven a MB, and by far the best car out there; I understand the interior is not as nice as a Lexus, a little old man-ish (no offense), but the transmission, rock solid build, and engineering make up for it 10 fold.
General Comments:
Really nice interior, but too many door and dash rattles, go with a MBenz E class or such. No more Lexus for me, been to the dealer for the issues and no dice.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 17th March, 2010
17th Apr 2011, 22:58
You may have driven a Mercedes Benz, I have owned 3 of them simultaneously. They spent most of their times at the dealership getting something or the other fixed. My brother came down for a visit, and I took him for a ride on my ML350; the door locks were going up and down by themselves, he was baffled, I was embarrassed as I used to hate Japanese cars and he loved Lexus's. I used to joke and say the coffee is great at the Mercedes dealership so I don't mind spending time dropping my cars off.
It took him 3 years to convince me to get a Lexus. He loaned me his GS430 for a month as he was traveling abroad on business. I used it as all 3 of my Mercs were problematic. I drove the GS430. It was too quiet for me. However, it didn't give a single problem. I didn't waste my time dropping the car at the dealership. So I got rid of all 3 of my Mercs and got myself 2 Lexus's. A GS430 and an RX450H. It has been a couple of years, and I am glad to say I switched to Lexus, no time spent at the dealership apart from sending them for regular maintenance. I wish you all the luck with your MB's.
2007 Lexus GS 350 from North America
Summary:
Luxury and style, but watch Lexus service departments
Faults:
Gas lid would not shut.
CD player would capture CDs and not play or release them.
General Comments:
My Lexus has been mostly an enjoyable experience. It's quick with tons of do-dads that you can show off to friends.
The styling is good, especially on my GS.
The interior is attractive, with plenty of storage, however the seats could be more comfortable.
I found it very weird that a special message and warning lights appear for that monumental task of needing servicing, however if you're running out of gas, a single light lights, and it is hidden by my steering wheel.
Recently I had a rock hit my front windshield. My insurance company sent a local auto glass company who replaced my window on the spot. I was unaware that I should be asking for a Lexus manufactured windshield, and when my automatic wipers wouldn't work, my Lexus service rep. informed me that the windshield had to be Lexus built for the wipers to work. So I went back to the people who put the windshield in, and they got the insurance company to pay for genuine Lexus glass (to the tune of $1100 plus). The installers wanted $150 to reinstall and I paid it. Only the automatic wipers still didn't work.
I returned to Lexus and they took an afternoon to tell me that the jell pad between the sensor and the wind shield was missing, and they would gladly order one for $100. Lexus didn't feel, on my original complaint, that it was worth their time to check for this pad. At this time I don't plan on participating in the $150 to $200 Lexus oil changes anymore. I don't mind them (Lexus) being snooty, but I do resent my consistently paying for their snootiness.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 5th June, 2008
6th Jun 2008, 10:37
I've grown to detest luxury cars... they are overly complex and just generate revenue for the dealer. Life is too short to have a month of drama over a stupid windshield.
14th Jul 2008, 16:57
I agree with the previous comment. Lexus puts too much energy into over engineering useless safety features into it's vehicles while overlooking obvious blunders like including a cassette tape player. Lexus is not paying attention to details. My 2007 GS350 AWD is my first and last Lexus automobile.
18th Mar 2010, 19:32
Since you're unhappy, may I have it?