Overview 2003 Lexus GS300 Base
The 2003 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 Nissan.
Engine 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 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The GS300 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
GS300 Base Statistics
The dimensions of the GS300 Base are 71.30 inches wide by 191.10 inches long. It sits a comfortable 57.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 107.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
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.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2003 GS300 is a MPI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.
The GS300 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty one in-city driving and twenty nine when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Lexus GS300 Base sold well in 2003. 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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Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus GS300, Sedan, United States market