First Impressions 2004 Lexus GS300 Base
Several things can be said about the Lexus GS300 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
2004 Lexus GS300 Base Specs
The restyled GS300 Base is equipped with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2003 version.
The fuel system for the 2004 GS300 is a MPI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.
The GS300 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Statistics
The GS300 is 191.10 inches long, 71.30 inches wide, and 57.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 107.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $31,725 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $28,130. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
The standard warranty period for the GS300 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.
Fuel Efficiency
The GS300 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty nine when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
What We Think of the Lexus GS300
The 2003 model began the promise of the Lexus GS300. The 2004 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the GS300 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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2004 2005 LEXUS ES300 GS300 GS ES 300 KEY REMOTE 04 05 |  |
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US $8.49 | 10h 41m |
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US $15,999.00 | 2d 8h 35m |
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