Lexus GS 300 Review
A refined and elegant car since its early-1990s inception, the midsize Lexus GS 300 sedan always came up short in the personality department. Partly, this was a problem of perception. Lexus initially promoted the rear-wheel-drive GS as a legitimate competitor to the elite European sport sedans, but the car's soft suspension, over-assisted steering and sluggish powertrain said otherwise. The fact that it cost just as much as its German rivals certainly didn't do it any favors either.
As a luxury sedan, the Lexus GS 300 was more convincing, particularly the third-generation model, which could be loaded with all the latest technology and upscale amenities. Cabin materials were typically of high quality, and everything was put together with exacting precision. Add in an outstanding reliability record and it's no surprise all three generations of the GS 300 proved popular with consumers, despite the fact that the automotive press never fully warmed to it.
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12-volt battery
Location
The 12-volt battery is located on
the left-hand side of the luggage
compartment.
Removing the 12-volt battery cover
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Pull the lever upward to fol ...
Steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
Operating the switch moves the steering wheel in the following directions:
1. Up.
2. Down.
3. Away from the driver.
4. Toward the d ...
Past Lexus GS 300 Models
Consumers shopping for a used Lexus GS 300 will come across plenty of
examples from the second generation, sold from 1998-2005. Like the later
version, it was a luxury sedan at heart and really wa ...