Overview 2006 Lexus GS300 Base
The 2006 GS300 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the GS300 which include Base. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.
Performance
The GS300 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.
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.
Fuel is handled for the GS300 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.
GS300 Base 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 standard warranty period for the GS300 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $32,300, with an invoice cost of $28,640. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2006 GS300 gets 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 21 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.
In 2005 and 2006 the GS300 Base was availble in the exterior colors of Alabaster Metallic, Black Diamond, Black Garnet Pearl, Black Onyx, Blue Onyx Pearl, Blue Shale Mica, Classic Silver Metallic, Crystal White, Oasis Green Pearl, and Sonora Gold Pearl.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Lexus GS300 Base sold well in 2006. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a GS300.
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LEXUS KEY 2004 2005 2006 ES330 GS300 GS430 GX470 RX330 |  |
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US $3.99 | 7d 20h 24m |
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2006 LEXUS GS 300 GS300 POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION | |
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US $545.00 | 1d 8h 40m |
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2006 2007 2008 2009 LEXUS GS300 GS350 GS430 KEY REMOTE | |
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US $79.00 | 16d 18h 46m |
Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus GS300, Sedan, United States market