Lexus GS300
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GS300

1998-2005RWD
220 hp
0-100 in 7.0s
๐Ÿ“– Buyer's Guide

About the Lexus GS300

The GS300 is a 2JZ-powered executive saloon that most people overlook while paying twice as much for a Supra. The naturally aspirated 2JZ-GE makes 220 hp, drives the rear wheels, and will run past 400,000 km with basic maintenance. Around it sits a Toyota-built luxury car with better sound insulation than most modern equivalents.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability88/100
Economy55/100
Insurance Cost48/100
Import Price42/100
Maintenance50/100
Practicality82/100
Parts Availability68/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating
4/10 ยท Moderate DIY

2JZ-GE NA sedan โ€” same friendly 2JZ-GE service.

Technical Specs

Engine

3.0L N/A Inline-6 (2JZ-GE)

Drivetrain

RWD

Horsepower

220 hp

Torque

298 Nm

Weight

1650 kg

0-100 km/t

7.0s

Production Years

1998-2005

Investment Grade

C+

MARKET ANALYSIS ๐Ÿ“ˆ

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USD

$7,630

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ โ‚ฌ7,000

๐Ÿ“… Last 12 monthsโ–ฒ +5%
๐Ÿ“† Last 5 yearsโ–ฒ +25%

Price history

$6,104
2021
$6,395
2022
$6,685
2023
$6,976
2024
$7,267
2025
$7,630
2026
C+

Investment Grade ยท Sensible

The Lexus GS300 (1998-2005) is a sensible buy rather than a speculative one: bulletproof reliability (88/10) that owners routinely daily-drive, low running costs (50/10 maintenance), and parts remain widely available (68/10) make the RWD package easy to live with. Values are up a healthy +5.0% year-on-year, and a rarity score of 33/100 means there is usually plenty of choice on the market, so patience usually beats urgency here. The upside is modest, but the cost of ownership is predictable and the driving experience is the real return.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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