Wade H yes I understand. But Toyota should have done a better job appealing to the class. The GS has a strong following but Lexus failed to market the car or provide any noticeable upgrades. Marketing is half the battle.
Roberto Razo they should bring it back, here is how they can do it, they should either A: bring it back the way it was Or B: bring it back as a Audi A7 and bmw 8 series gran coupe competitor, am I right
Kirk, Here is a bit of good news. Anyone who buys a GS today will have a fine car for the next 20 years. In terms of 'sports sedans', we will know Akio is serious when he starts offering manuals again.
This is a big mistake and extremely sad. The GS has a huge following.... all they had to do was re-imagine the GS.. not cancel it. The GS name plate is worth its weight in gold. The car was almost perfect it just needed to be updated. It wasnt selling good not because it was bad it wasn't selling good because Lexus was not on top of keeping the car competitive. The GSF should have come out way before it did
I think the big problem was they never would give the car the engine it needed like the twin turbo v6 the LS had with 416hp and all the updates the RX got i believe if they had just put the bigger engine in there they would have tripled the sales!
@@TheShadow941 I also think the GS styling was aimed at younger buyers who are not able to afford a GS. Lexus abandoned their older customer base with the GS styling IMO.
I have an '01 black/black GS300 that I've put nearly 10k into (so far) to resto mod. It's one of my dream cars and I finally had the chance to buy one. I get it back out of the shop hopefully next week. Given this news I have one thing to say .. LONG LIVE THE GS!!!!!!
I loved my 2013 GS350 F-Sport. In seven years, I never had one problem with it. I don't see the ES taking it's place so my fear is I will be reluctantly looking for a European 4 dr sport sedan. The LS500 is just too long for my liking. The ES still feels like your parents Lexus. Kirk, you totally nailed it when you said the GS holds a strong emotional interest. People who have owned a GS develop an emotional bond with the car. I still have my LC but Lexus will not get my daily driver replacement.
I agree 100% with you. The GS is spectacular! Just like the Infiniti M56 with the V8, nothing compares to it. So when Lexus and Infiniti both dropped the V8 from the GS and M I knew things weren't looking up for those models. The Q70 has been cancelled as well.
Not joking, this night I was dreaming about driving the GS 450h. It was my dream car for years. And it's so rare here in Germany that in 2013 when I was at the grocery store and saw one, the guy took me on a short trip. It was just perfect. For me the best Lexus ever made. It's so sad to see what happens to Lexus now...
The GS is my favourite Lexus model. That's sad. I'll probably buy one and keep it for sentimental reasons. Thanks for doing the obituary as well as the regular updates you share with us. I also glad that such a young guy like yourself is passionate about Lexus. Great job dude. From South Africa.
The 5 series and the E-Class will now continue leading this segment. The Infiniti Q70 and now the Lexus GS are both discontinued. The Acura RLX is most likely next as well. Such a shame to lose competition. If only Lexus bothered to give the GS a proper update.
Kirk, sales numbers drive their decision. When they come out with an all-wheel-drive F sport ES, They assume that that will cover the loss of the GS..... I know it’s easy to get sentimental at this time.....😞
All wheel drive or not an ES doesn't drive like a GS. It's a shame really, I was hoping they would keep the GS long enough to release a new Gen and buy that as my future car. A good all-rounder with great reliability. The infotainment setup could have used a rework though. Now I'm not really sure what's out there to get that has that package with the reliability the GS was known for.
All good things must come to an end......my 95 Gs sits in the garage and will be back out in the summer. One of the most misunderstood cars in Lexus land. RIP
Shameful. The GS is the best looking Lexus sedan out there. The ES is nothing more than a fancy camry, the IS is too small, and the LS is way too expensive. Sorry, but unless Lexus comes out with something comparable, the Genesis G80 probably will be my next car.
Why not ES instead GS, I am still driving my 2001 GS300 with 256000 miles flawlessly and love this rear wheel performance. ES just front wheel drive as a Toyota Camry.
Kirk, as you can see from your "likes" we as fans did appreciate this episode. I want to see your passion for these vehicles the Lexus brand, in my opinion, is misunderstood and you bridge the gap through education and certainly through information. And it's okay for you to be passionate about these. I have a 2011 ES that I never drive only because I have a company car, but it still looks great and for me, the Lexus brand, is a perfect balance of elegance and performance and I love the car and wish that I drove it more.
GS is amazingly fun to drive sports sedan that will last longer after final car payment and good for pass down vehicle. I had 5 series too but didn’t hold up like GS once the odometer past 100k miles.
I got a low mileage 2006 GS 300 AWD 2 months ago. As I like luxury brands, comfort and quietness, I had 2 Volvos before. The GS does everything the S80 does but better, plus the handling is second to none with the longitudinal layout and the RWD biased AWD. I like the car so much that I was already thinking to the new model I would buy in a few years after saving a bit, then these news came out. The IS/C-Class segment etc. cars are too small for me, and the LS and equivalent way too expensive. The mid-size segment cars are juste perfect, ES not being counted in because it is FWD only. I am really, really sad.
I had a 2001 GS430 for a while and it was hands down, the most favorite car I've ever owned. I bought one that needed work, which I did but, It got to the point to where I couldn't afford the price of parts anymore. I'd own another in better shape for sure, though.
As a 2013 GS F sport owner, it was one of the best purchases I could’ve made. 7 years later I still enjoy the driving experience, the rear steering working in the corners. Even today it’s one of the top drivers car in its segment. I hope they bring it back in the near future. It is truly a sad time.
We need to start a petition demanding that Lexus keep the GS. Lexus cannot be Lexus without the GS....I’m sorry. The 4th generation was an epic fell and the need to fix it with 5th generation. I don’t car if they need to consult with BMW again...do it.
Lexus should NEVER join with BMW. No future lexus warrants that decision. GS could comeback in a few years in the Mirai shell with next gen hybrid or BEV tech
Sad to see the GS go! Lexus needs to step it up if they want to remain relevant, they cant rely on their history of reliability forever. I think I come off too critical for some of the "fan boys" (people) that are usually in your comments but they haven't had anything more exciting than the competition in a while. IMO they should have redesigned the GS and made it look like a 4 door lc500. They have been more than complacent with their SUV's too, not really sure what their engineers do every day
I feel your pain! This is also very sad news for me. I've always had love for the GS. It was the only vehicle in their entire lineup that always had that "upwardly mobile gentleman swag" to it. Looks like I'll be keeping my 2018 GS 350 F Sport. I know for sure the resale value is going to be much higher in near future.
As a past owner of a 1998 Gs300 I am sad to see it go. Oh well we have the IS and The ES to fill the gap. I guess the IS and The ES sold better because of the price..the GS was like the middle child regarding the attention it received in the end.🇺🇸🇯🇲🌴☀️🌴
I think part of reason the GS always languished behind the Germans was its lack of providing a "best fit". For starters its styling always seemed a bit bloated... not that it wasn't a handsome and accomplished car in its engineering, but the Mercedes E Class and the BMW 5 Series always had a balance, at their base, which could either go serious (business/affluence spec), or sporty (Avantgarde / M Sport). Furthermore this was achieved with distinct equipment and appearance lines, with different interior trimmings, seat material options, and on the exterior, different bumpers, grills, and wheel options, depending on the line chosen. The GS by comparison always appeared to have one "look", with just a few engine options. The F-Sport packages didn't do enough by way of differentiation, and the halo GS-F seemed half-baked since it couldn't hold a candle to any AMG or M product. So basically, the majority of shoppers out there who may have been tempted to give Lexus a try after they decided to move on from their old Mercedes or Bimmer, would not have found a GS model that ticked all the boxes.
I own a 2015 GS350 Fsport and it is such a great car!! It saddens me to think I will not be abe to replace it with a new model GS. In my opinion the GS was the sweet spot in the Lexus sedan line up. Sad day for Lexus.
It's a very sad announcement from Lexus, i'd love to get up to my local Lexus dealer and film one (particularly a GSF) before they're discontinued but with all this Corona virus stuff going on that just isn't possible at the moment.
I wished Lexus would have made the GS into a A7/CLS competitor or ushered in fully electric high performance GS as a replacement instead of killing it completely. Everything can't be blamed on the increasing demands of CUV/SUV. They just let this car die much like Infiniti did the Q70.
If there is a vehicle am buying for my 30th B-day is the GS-F!Its a complete Hoot if you are an enthusiast and not a poser.Turn around and every next car is a Merc or Bima they so common now...where did individuality go?i will pick you up in my Gs when the Merc goes kaput...
My wife and I purchased our first Lexus back in 2003, it was the GS300 2001. She drove it straight to 120k with only oil changes and tires. Then we did a full time time belt the full 9, and she drove until 200k. She got a 2013 GS F Sport and Kept her 2001. Today I still drive it. It is sad to see it go. Her plans is to get a 2018 GSF next year.
I love the GS but unfortunately the GS hasn't been updated much over the last 8 years. Where's the big innovation? IMO, Lexus/Toyota planned for it to fail.
netman88 my thought exactly! Lexus needs to upgrade every 4 years, and not only the headlights or tail lights, they need to upgrade their interiors and infotainment.
I know I’ve comment on this several times lol But after this, I really hope they uplift the ES to the next level and/or even the IS as well! No excuses. Thank you for your content.
The ES model is their better seller due the luxury styling, and affordability, the GS didn’t sell too well because it’s more money, and it wasn’t anything special over the ES model, Lexus needs to up their exterior designs their 90s vehicles were the best looking luxury brand.
My dream car as a 18 year old was the 2nd Gen Lexus GS. I bought it when I was 19 and fell even more in love with it. I'm 32 now and owned 4 other 2GS. I will forever keep a 2GS. Best car ever.
I remember my 2008 GS instrument cluster would change colors when the sun hit it so you could see better since it was like an aluminum reflective material the details were amazing.
Thank you Kirk for making this video. Currently own a 2015 and love it. Sad that Lexus just discontinued it. Maybe 5 years from now we might see something new, who knows. Keep up the great work btw.
This hurts my heart so much. I owned a '99 GS 400 and a '07 GS 450h. I would drive those cars on the West Virginia Turnpike like a madman, and they gave me nothing but the confidence and reliability to do so. I really wish Lexus would have updated the powertrain and internals to compete with the Germans. Will never forget those commercials for the Gen 2 that had the Tasmanian Devil from Looney Tunes and the GS out their doin donuts Stock!! I really hope they bring this back at some point because the mass production, family oriented ES will never be the iconic GS. Gonna pour out a lil liquor today...damnit.
Man that's unfortunate. Within 2 months, I recently bought a low miles 2016 GS350 AWD. So far I really love the car. Even though the GS does not have apple or android play, it's still a wonderful car. Lexus should of at least adapt or just remodel the GS. Now I guess I will hold on to my GS for as long as I can. #RIP GS
Ugh. I guess if you want AWD in a mid-sized Lexus sedan people will have to wait for the ES redesign, but there are so many design elements in the GS that I like & wish they would have kept & updated it. Ah, well. I felt the same when they discontinued the SC. My brother-in-law had one and loved it.
Thanks for all your input on this vehicle. it’s officially a sad day. I’m ok without major changes. Because I love this car .The safety system the most important for me . And it’s never all gone ,currently it’s in the garage 😢
Lexus has no cars that interest me anymore. I have owned 3 GS and currently drive a GS450h. Guess I'll hold on to it until Lexus realizes its mistake and brings back a midsize RWD sport sedan as a replacement.
They're gonna keep screwing around and let Genesis replace them as the nicest looking cars on the market. This is sad for a brand that has been so reliable for years. The size of the GS was perfect. No too big not too small. Damn
I agree. I wouldn't be surprised if Lexus customers start purchasing sedans like the Genesis G80. Lexus has created a huge void by discontinuing the best sedan.
Sad to see an icon go, India never got to experience this great car. My uncle has the 2011 GS in UAE, great car. The engine Absolutely Butter smooth. Stay safe Kirk.
2:22 so true. That is the problem with the Lexus brand as a whole. Just letting things be as see what happens. Toyota seems to be constantly evolving but Lexus (especially the F brand) is just left alone. Hopefully the next mirai based sedan will have some GS DNA in it...Be more of a coupe styled GS? Anyway...Sad time for Lexus. Sad sad time.
In 1992, I was still a college student, and was completely enamored by the 1993 GS 300. For me, it truly stood out over the LS, let alone Infinity or Acura models. I was a big fan of the Q45, but once I laid eyes on the GS 300, I was totally hooked as it's lines reminded me of those european cars in the 1960's with similar lines but were in 2 door coupe form, Ravi Peiris M.D.
I always felt like the GS was that halfway point to a Lexus LS from a ES or a IS because it had the same drivetrain as the LS for a long time and you could get that for less than what a LS costed.
I just picked one up that I ordered back in November. It's a lease and looks like I may buy it after. I got the Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0 with the triple beam head lights. The dealer told me it's the only 2020 in blue in the west coast. I picked it up Friday. This is going to be a rare car.
Tonight: The three GS killers are still on the loose. They were last seen heading north on HWY 1. They are described to be of German descent. One of the killer was described as classy but elegant and was frequently referred to by others as… Mercedes. As Mercedes raced towards the onramp, she was beaten by the faster, yet sexier killer, Bimmer. We don’t know the identity of the third killer yet but witnesses say she looks a lot like Volkswagen (possibly related)???
This is rude of Lexus. I have had a 05 gs300, 08 gs350 and now a 2016 gs350. The rear wheel drive is way better then the front wheel drive ES. If they did what they did with the ES to the GS, it would be #1
Eh, not surprised. They had a lot of great features that the IS needs as a build option for the F sport model though. 1. Carbon fiber roof 2. Big 6 pot orange brembo brake kit 3. F sport front seats 4. 400+hp engine
Need some advise. I haven't seen a single GS F in South Africa, and now I am considering importing (Purely because I want this car and recently came into a little bit of cash). I went through 5 Lexus dealerships in South Africa and none of them can help me buy second hand overseas. Do you know which route I can take, to import a second hand GS F (i.e from Japan as they have right hand drives) into South Africa? Can I go through Lexus or is there another way to do this? Thank you in advance.
Great take on the situation. 01 gs430 loved it! 6 speed conversion the best! I get it it. No one is buying it. So expensive. Cant fit into modular manufacturing.
I agree lexus neglected the gs it had so much potential to continue to make the car outstand from the others. Real lexus enthusiasts are disappointed with this, should of ended the legacy with a bang. No more gsf or isf rip
That’s unfortunate. The GS is iconic. It’s like Mercedes killing the E class. Not a good move. Toyota should have adapted.
soo sad
very true
Not a good move? Sales number don’t lie.
Wade H yes I understand. But Toyota should have done a better job appealing to the class. The GS has a strong following but Lexus failed to market the car or provide any noticeable upgrades. Marketing is half the battle.
Well if Lexus did not put too much money on the ES or it is existed, they should have kept the GS..
That’s a mistake, the GS is my favorite sedan in the Lexus sedan lineup. There will be no rival to the E Class and 5 series from Japan anymore.
Sad times!
Nicolas Mikah rlx
Exactly. They should just add Apple carplay, Android auto, refresh the look and give it more power and I guarantee it would come back.
Infiniti q70 is killed also
Even Acura TLX front drive, it feels just as good as Mercedes E class for 20K less.
"Grandpa just takes the 27 year old family dog, and puts it down without telling anyone".
I felt that
As an owner of a GS, this hurts me deep inside
The GS is my second favorite Lexus Car but my most favorite Lexus car is the Lexus LS 500h. But I know how you feel bud.
Roberto Razo they should bring it back, here is how they can do it, they should either
A: bring it back the way it was
Or
B: bring it back as a Audi A7 and bmw 8 series gran coupe competitor, am I right
@@carguyns4348 You sir are totally right! 👍🏻
Roberto Razo thanks
You are not alone, fortunately, there are a lot of aftermarket options for the GS. Everything from performance enhancement to adding Apple CarPlay.
My GS400 has 230k miles and still drives like the day I bought her 20 years ago!
kazuki nakamura my 1999 sitting at 231,000 still out here beating hemis up
Ha bullshit. No matter how good you take care of a car, it can never be the same as brand new.
What year it is?
H
J C true but I have a Lexus es300 98 with over 320k miles on it and drives like a champ and no check engine light has ever popped on it.
Kirk, Here is a bit of good news. Anyone who buys a GS today will have a fine car for the next 20 years. In terms of 'sports sedans', we will know Akio is serious when he starts offering manuals again.
The GS Will Never Die Out Like The Supra Never Did
Huh?
Fee having a brain fart?
I have owned ES, GS and LS. My favorite is the GS.
Bus12103 How was the ES and LS when you had those cars?
This is a big mistake and extremely sad. The GS has a huge following.... all they had to do was re-imagine the GS.. not cancel it.
The GS name plate is worth its weight in gold. The car was almost perfect it just needed to be updated. It wasnt selling good not because it was bad it wasn't selling good because Lexus was not on top of keeping the car competitive. The GSF should have come out way before it did
I think the big problem was they never would give the car the engine it needed like the twin turbo v6 the LS had with 416hp and all the updates the RX got i believe if they had just put the bigger engine in there they would have tripled the sales!
@@TheShadow941 I also think the GS styling was aimed at younger buyers who are not able to afford a GS. Lexus abandoned their older customer base with the GS styling IMO.
@@4ft3rburn3r I mean they pretty much had to. Most of their customer base were old buyers.
@@Dan-vq1dr The ES model was exactly for this purpose.
I think you are spot on.
I have an '01 black/black GS300 that I've put nearly 10k into (so far) to resto mod. It's one of my dream cars and I finally had the chance to buy one. I get it back out of the shop hopefully next week. Given this news I have one thing to say .. LONG LIVE THE GS!!!!!!
I loved my 2013 GS350 F-Sport. In seven years, I never had one problem with it. I don't see the ES taking it's place so my fear is I will be reluctantly looking for a European 4 dr sport sedan. The LS500 is just too long for my liking. The ES still feels like your parents Lexus.
Kirk, you totally nailed it when you said the GS holds a strong emotional interest. People who have owned a GS develop an emotional bond with the car. I still have my LC but Lexus will not get my daily driver replacement.
I agree 100% with you. The GS is spectacular! Just like the Infiniti M56 with the V8, nothing compares to it. So when Lexus and Infiniti both dropped the V8 from the GS and M I knew things weren't looking up for those models. The Q70 has been cancelled as well.
2nd Gen Gs 98-05 my fav.
Not joking, this night I was dreaming about driving the GS 450h. It was my dream car for years. And it's so rare here in Germany that in 2013 when I was at the grocery store and saw one, the guy took me on a short trip. It was just perfect. For me the best Lexus ever made. It's so sad to see what happens to Lexus now...
The GS is my favourite Lexus model. That's sad. I'll probably buy one and keep it for sentimental reasons. Thanks for doing the obituary as well as the regular updates you share with us. I also glad that such a young guy like yourself is passionate about Lexus. Great job dude. From South Africa.
Thanks for the support from SA!
I just purchased a 2016 GS-F and am SO HAPPY I did! Not happy to see the GS go, but glad I got a slice of history. I love this car!
Rip GS I’m gonna keep my 3rd gen GS350 until the wheels fall off!!!
Totally doing the same! Love this car. Everyone that sees it and gets a ride in it can't believe that it is as old as it is.
Me too won't sell my GS 450 h se
They’re never going to fall off 🦾👍🏾
Will the parts for gs still be available?
Yes
I'm hoping for an all electric GS in the future. I just can't see Lexus without a midsize RWD vehicle.
Can’t see a GS as an electric vehicle
Heresy
So basically an even more boring vehicle 🤣🤣
That would be gross.
Proud owner of a 2008 GS350! This is really heartbreaking. 😢
I have an 11 GS 350 AWD. It is apart downstairs getting 4 new struts :)
The 5 series and the E-Class will now continue leading this segment. The Infiniti Q70 and now the Lexus GS are both discontinued. The Acura RLX is most likely next as well. Such a shame to lose competition. If only Lexus bothered to give the GS a proper update.
Your right I hope the genesis g80 gives them a run for the money.
Kirk, sales numbers drive their decision. When they come out with an all-wheel-drive F sport ES, They assume that that will cover the loss of the GS..... I know it’s easy to get sentimental at this time.....😞
And updating vehicles drives sales
All wheel drive or not an ES doesn't drive like a GS. It's a shame really, I was hoping they would keep the GS long enough to release a new Gen and buy that as my future car. A good all-rounder with great reliability. The infotainment setup could have used a rework though. Now I'm not really sure what's out there to get that has that package with the reliability the GS was known for.
"One of the best built cars in the WORLD"!.....Having owned every GS, except the 4th gen, this hurts.
Except???
@@alexnutcasio936 yes
4th Gen was the best!
@@RevLexus hard to argue with a GSF
Brand Loyalty ✊🏾
All good things must come to an end......my 95 Gs sits in the garage and will be back out in the summer. One of the most misunderstood cars in Lexus land. RIP
Shameful. The GS is the best looking Lexus sedan out there. The ES is nothing more than a fancy camry, the IS is too small, and the LS is way too expensive. Sorry, but unless Lexus comes out with something comparable, the Genesis G80 probably will be my next car.
@dIsGuRsTiNg ShAt lol, the ES is a glorified camry. Its nothing special. The GS is way superior in exterior design.
@@nathanmaxwell2188 If anything it's a glorified Avalon.
Nathan Maxwell ikr, how could they replace the gs with a 🐌
Why not ES instead GS, I am still driving my 2001 GS300 with 256000 miles flawlessly and love this rear wheel performance. ES just front wheel drive as a Toyota Camry.
That’s what I’m trying to figure out
Grandpa takes the 27 year old dog out and puts him down without telling anyone, I felt the passion in that and will never forget it #ripGS
I drive a GS! Sad day! Always looking foward for future generations models! RIP 😔
Kirk, as you can see from your "likes" we as fans did appreciate this episode. I want to see your passion for these vehicles the Lexus brand, in my opinion, is misunderstood and you bridge the gap through education and certainly through information. And it's okay for you to be passionate about these. I have a 2011 ES that I never drive only because I have a company car, but it still looks great and for me, the Lexus brand, is a perfect balance of elegance and performance and I love the car and wish that I drove it more.
Support the brand. Trade it for a brand new one. Show them that ending production is a mistake.
GS is amazingly fun to drive sports sedan that will last longer after final car payment and good for pass down vehicle. I had 5 series too but didn’t hold up like GS once the odometer past 100k miles.
I got a low mileage 2006 GS 300 AWD 2 months ago. As I like luxury brands, comfort and quietness, I had 2 Volvos before. The GS does everything the S80 does but better, plus the handling is second to none with the longitudinal layout and the RWD biased AWD. I like the car so much that I was already thinking to the new model I would buy in a few years after saving a bit, then these news came out. The IS/C-Class segment etc. cars are too small for me, and the LS and equivalent way too expensive. The mid-size segment cars are juste perfect, ES not being counted in because it is FWD only. I am really, really sad.
I had a 2001 GS430 for a while and it was hands down, the most favorite car I've ever owned. I bought one that needed work, which I did but, It got to the point to where I couldn't afford the price of parts anymore. I'd own another in better shape for sure, though.
As a 2013 GS F sport owner, it was one of the best purchases I could’ve made. 7 years later I still enjoy the driving experience, the rear steering working in the corners. Even today it’s one of the top drivers car in its segment. I hope they bring it back in the near future. It is truly a sad time.
Sad to see my car go. I still love my GSF.
We need to start a petition demanding that Lexus keep the GS. Lexus cannot be Lexus without the GS....I’m sorry. The 4th generation was an epic fell and the need to fix it with 5th generation. I don’t car if they need to consult with BMW again...do it.
Lexus should NEVER join with BMW. No future lexus warrants that decision. GS could comeback in a few years in the Mirai shell with next gen hybrid or BEV tech
Sad to see the GS go! Lexus needs to step it up if they want to remain relevant, they cant rely on their history of reliability forever. I think I come off too critical for some of the "fan boys" (people) that are usually in your comments but they haven't had anything more exciting than the competition in a while. IMO they should have redesigned the GS and made it look like a 4 door lc500. They have been more than complacent with their SUV's too, not really sure what their engineers do every day
Lexus tapped out, they didnt listen to consumers and your right they let the GS die.
Would've been so easy to make this car a competitor... Shame
And what is worse is that we got a new Toyota crown but we didn't get a new GS.
Jay z was the first rapper to co-sign the GS it was like how the tesla is now with rappers it’s new and fresh
I got 2015 GS a couple weeks before it was announced 😔
I feel your pain! This is also very sad news for me. I've always had love for the GS. It was the only vehicle in their entire lineup that always had that "upwardly mobile gentleman swag" to it. Looks like I'll be keeping my 2018 GS 350 F Sport. I know for sure the resale value is going to be much higher in near future.
Pick up a GSF now because that market is gonna end up keeping its resale value up like the ISF in a couple years
Bought a GSF last year and I’m happy about the discontinuation. Value should be stronger now.
They Live Never let her go man.
As a past owner of a 1998 Gs300 I am sad to see it go. Oh well we have the IS and The ES to fill the gap.
I guess the IS and The ES sold better because of the price..the GS was like the middle child regarding the attention it received in the end.🇺🇸🇯🇲🌴☀️🌴
I had a 98 GS400 with some exhaust work was a fun car. I have the 98 motor tend magazine and a model still in the box. Will be missed
Genesis is definitely taking note of this. I bet sedans like the G80 will see a nice sales increase
Ah man i can only imagine.....if somehow the toyota crown comes into the states as a GS
Abier Alam My dad had a 1977 Toyota Crown. I loved it so much as a child that I ended up buying an LS430 when I grew up.
I love mine. I had it almost two years. What to do with support now? I cannot just get rid of it
What are you talking about? Lexus will service your car until it gets hauled to the junk yard.
I think part of reason the GS always languished behind the Germans was its lack of providing a "best fit". For starters its styling always seemed a bit bloated... not that it wasn't a handsome and accomplished car in its engineering, but the Mercedes E Class and the BMW 5 Series always had a balance, at their base, which could either go serious (business/affluence spec), or sporty (Avantgarde / M Sport). Furthermore this was achieved with distinct equipment and appearance lines, with different interior trimmings, seat material options, and on the exterior, different bumpers, grills, and wheel options, depending on the line chosen. The GS by comparison always appeared to have one "look", with just a few engine options. The F-Sport packages didn't do enough by way of differentiation, and the halo GS-F seemed half-baked since it couldn't hold a candle to any AMG or M product. So basically, the majority of shoppers out there who may have been tempted to give Lexus a try after they decided to move on from their old Mercedes or Bimmer, would not have found a GS model that ticked all the boxes.
I own a 2015 GS350 Fsport and it is such a great car!! It saddens me to think I will not be abe to replace it with a new model GS. In my opinion the GS was the sweet spot in the Lexus sedan line up. Sad day for Lexus.
It's a very sad announcement from Lexus, i'd love to get up to my local Lexus dealer and film one (particularly a GSF) before they're discontinued but with all this Corona virus stuff going on that just isn't possible at the moment.
I wished Lexus would have made the GS into a A7/CLS competitor or ushered in fully electric high performance GS as a replacement instead of killing it completely. Everything can't be blamed on the increasing demands of CUV/SUV. They just let this car die much like Infiniti did the Q70.
where'd you get that model LS? I would love one of those!
I miss my old gs400. I still see it on occasion on the road and it’s still going strong after I had to sell it 10 years ago...
Hey Kirk u ain’t lying..I
Was driving to work this morning and I saw one a GS 300 looks like mid 90s and that car looks clean no doubt
If there is a vehicle am buying for my 30th B-day is the GS-F!Its a complete Hoot if you are an enthusiast and not a poser.Turn around and every next car is a Merc or Bima they so common now...where did individuality go?i will pick you up in my Gs when the Merc goes kaput...
My wife and I purchased our first Lexus back in 2003, it was the GS300 2001. She drove it straight to 120k with only oil changes and tires. Then we did a full time time belt the full 9, and she drove until 200k. She got a 2013 GS F Sport and Kept her 2001. Today I still drive it. It is sad to see it go. Her plans is to get a 2018 GSF next year.
Wow- this is probably hitting you guys pretty hard...crazy how cars can do that to us haha - hope you get that GS F. It's one of my dream cars
As an owner of 2 GS vehicles (2007 (sold) and 2013 (current)) this is very sad to hear.
Same here
I love the GS but unfortunately the GS hasn't been updated much over the last 8 years. Where's the big innovation? IMO, Lexus/Toyota planned for it to fail.
netman88 my thought exactly! Lexus needs to upgrade every 4 years, and not only the headlights or tail lights, they need to upgrade their interiors and infotainment.
Sad. Great analogy regarding the Lexus GS. Rest in Peace. On the other hand, can't wait for the birth of plug-in Lexus hybrids
I know I’ve comment on this several times lol But after this, I really hope they uplift the ES to the next level and/or even the IS as well!
No excuses.
Thank you for your content.
I weeped at your farm dog analogy 😢
GS was the best model from Lexus next to the LS
The ES model is their better seller due the luxury styling, and affordability, the GS didn’t sell too well because it’s more money, and it wasn’t anything special over the ES model, Lexus needs to up their exterior designs their 90s vehicles were the best looking luxury brand.
@KerkKreifels U got a new sub for ur well explained about Toyota and Lexus man. 😎👍🏻
My dream car as a 18 year old was the 2nd Gen Lexus GS. I bought it when I was 19 and fell even more in love with it. I'm 32 now and owned 4 other 2GS. I will forever keep a 2GS. Best car ever.
Guess it's time for the ES to step it up a little bit, maybe we'll get a ES-F some day with AWD and turbo v6
I remember my 2008 GS instrument cluster would change colors when the sun hit it so you could see better since it was like an aluminum reflective material the details were amazing.
Thank you Kirk for making this video. Currently own a 2015 and love it. Sad that Lexus just discontinued it. Maybe 5 years from now we might see something new, who knows. Keep up the great work btw.
This hurts my heart so much. I owned a '99 GS 400 and a '07 GS 450h. I would drive those cars on the West Virginia Turnpike like a madman, and they gave me nothing but the confidence and reliability to do so. I really wish Lexus would have updated the powertrain and internals to compete with the Germans. Will never forget those commercials for the Gen 2 that had the Tasmanian Devil from Looney Tunes and the GS out their doin donuts Stock!! I really hope they bring this back at some point because the mass production, family oriented ES will never be the iconic GS. Gonna pour out a lil liquor today...damnit.
So buy a brand new one and show them!
@@dchawk81 If I wasn't in Grad school right now I would!
Kirk, you know IS is next. Do you think they will have a replacement for both GS and IS and make a model that is bigger than IS and smaller than GS?
IS is getting redesigned early 2021...I hope it doesn't meet the same fate of the GS
i was really looking forward to next gen GS...... so how well they compete with E-class and 5 series? With the ES? Come on......
Man that's unfortunate. Within 2 months, I recently bought a low miles 2016 GS350 AWD. So far I really love the car. Even though the GS does not have apple or android play, it's still a wonderful car. Lexus should of at least adapt or just remodel the GS. Now I guess I will hold on to my GS for as long as I can.
#RIP GS
I’m never letting my 2005 GS300 go 😩
Ugh. I guess if you want AWD in a mid-sized Lexus sedan people will have to wait for the ES redesign, but there are so many design elements in the GS that I like & wish they would have kept & updated it. Ah, well. I felt the same when they discontinued the SC. My brother-in-law had one and loved it.
There is one GSF 2020 model in a showroom close to me. Would you think it’s smart to buy it or look at other cars?
If it's in your budget, and you love the car, I don't see why not :) - There are also tons of reasonable L/Certified options out there.
Why killing the best of the bests, why?
More soccer moms and city-dwelling cucks prefer shitty cheaper Lexus like the UX and NX. It's sad but that's what sells more nowadays.
Thanks for all your input on this vehicle. it’s officially a sad day. I’m ok without major changes. Because I love this car .The safety system the most important for me . And it’s never all gone ,currently it’s in the garage 😢
So is the new IS going to on TNGA-L platform or is just going to be a heavily refreshed version on current version?
Lexus has no cars that interest me anymore. I have owned 3 GS and currently drive a GS450h. Guess I'll hold on to it until Lexus realizes its mistake and brings back a midsize RWD sport sedan as a replacement.
I agree. The GS was the one sedan that stood out from all the others. I don't find the ES or IS appealing. The Genesis G80 is one to consider.
Exactly like me. I had 3 different generations of GS an£ currently drive 450h. I still got the 2GS as well. Nothing for me to buy with Lexus any more.
Sad to say. Me too. And I was a Lexus Zealot.
natnut2008 rc 350 is still a nice car
natnut2008 What about the LC500? That car is beautiful. No other car has me as excited. Last Lexus was the 2GS
The best GS is the 1998, 1999, 2000. Amazing style
.26 Which year did that one come out on? and what color scheme is that one?
GS prices are even falling. I looked at a 2019 GS350, blue on tan with 3300 miles for 38k, HALF AN HOUR AGO! Dam you Covid19!!
They're gonna keep screwing around and let Genesis replace them as the nicest looking cars on the market. This is sad for a brand that has been so reliable for years. The size of the GS was perfect. No too big not too small. Damn
I agree. I wouldn't be surprised if Lexus customers start purchasing sedans like the Genesis G80. Lexus has created a huge void by discontinuing the best sedan.
Sad to see an icon go, India never got to experience this great car. My uncle has the 2011 GS in UAE, great car. The engine Absolutely Butter smooth. Stay safe Kirk.
Hopefully when SUVs start to die out, the new GS-F can get updated with the new TT V8 powertrain. Fingers crossed.
The gap between the ES and the LS is going to be huge! It’s crazy they would discontinue it
2:22 so true. That is the problem with the Lexus brand as a whole. Just letting things be as see what happens. Toyota seems to be constantly evolving but Lexus (especially the F brand) is just left alone. Hopefully the next mirai based sedan will have some GS DNA in it...Be more of a coupe styled GS? Anyway...Sad time for Lexus. Sad sad time.
The GS was the perfect blend of sport, luxury, and daily driver. My favorite Lexus in the line up. I'll be holding on to my GS fsport for a while
In 1992, I was still a college student, and was completely enamored by the 1993 GS 300. For me, it truly stood out over the LS, let alone Infinity or Acura models. I was a big fan of the Q45, but once I laid eyes on the GS 300, I was totally hooked as it's lines reminded me of those european cars in the 1960's with similar lines but were in 2 door coupe form,
Ravi Peiris M.D.
I always felt like the GS was that halfway point to a Lexus LS from a ES or a IS because it had the same drivetrain as the LS for a long time and you could get that for less than what a LS costed.
Saddened and shock! First three generations of the GS will always be my favorites.
Will they also discontinue the IS ?
I just picked one up that I ordered back in November. It's a lease and looks like I may buy it after. I got the Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0 with the triple beam head lights. The dealer told me it's the only 2020 in blue in the west coast. I picked it up Friday. This is going to be a rare car.
Tonight: The three GS killers are still on the loose. They were last seen heading north on HWY 1. They are described to be of German descent. One of the killer was described as classy but elegant and was frequently referred to by others as… Mercedes. As Mercedes raced towards the onramp, she was beaten by the faster, yet sexier killer, Bimmer. We don’t know the identity of the third killer yet but witnesses say she looks a lot like Volkswagen (possibly related)???
Final update : all 3 killers died of premature ageing.....
This is rude of Lexus. I have had a 05 gs300, 08 gs350 and now a 2016 gs350. The rear wheel drive is way better then the front wheel drive ES. If they did what they did with the ES to the GS, it would be #1
Eh, not surprised. They had a lot of great features that the IS needs as a build option for the F sport model though.
1. Carbon fiber roof
2. Big 6 pot orange brembo brake kit
3. F sport front seats
4. 400+hp engine
Need some advise. I haven't seen a single GS F in South Africa, and now I am considering importing (Purely because I want this car and recently came into a little bit of cash). I went through 5 Lexus dealerships in South Africa and none of them can help me buy second hand overseas. Do you know which route I can take, to import a second hand GS F (i.e from Japan as they have right hand drives) into South Africa? Can I go through Lexus or is there another way to do this?
Thank you in advance.
Just picked up a 09 GS350 and already falling in love with it. It’s sad they ended production of the GS.
Great take on the situation. 01 gs430 loved it! 6 speed conversion the best! I get it it. No one is buying it. So expensive. Cant fit into modular manufacturing.
You put the 6 speed transmission in the 01 430?
I agree lexus neglected the gs it had so much potential to continue to make the car outstand from the others. Real lexus enthusiasts are disappointed with this, should of ended the legacy with a bang. No more gsf or isf rip
They made a mistake .. this car is phenomenal
it sucks I am owning a 2007 gs 430 and loving it.