l wanna buy a used Lexus GS300 car, typically looking at the older models (before 2005). Does anyone know how much mileage can l get out of it until it dies out, with all other maintenance done periodically? Also does the car still drive smoothly with no motor noise past 100K? Any specific year l should look for? l wanna spend under 10K Thanks!!!

Good question. The answer depends on how the car has been serviced. The 3 liter engine was used in many cars & they r really solid engines. This is why u see many of them on the road still & so many still being sold used. You need to be careful. Yes, Lexus r known to be relatively problem free & can easily run 200k plus, but it has to be properly serviced too. All of the major services needs to be done & only use factory parts. Try to stay away from those that have after market parts. The best way is to have a Lexus dealership look at the car. Just like any car, they need major services & parts will need to be replaced. Yes, I've seen owners that say that they only had to change the oil & it keeps running. It is possible, but l would not do that. Keeping the car up-to-date will ensure that u will get that 100k to 200k easy. The key is to get the servicing done by a good shop & insist on only factory parts. If they try to talk u into saving in buying an after market part, go to another shop. If u want to keep the car in the road for 200k plus, get it done right.

l hope this helps.

If u buy a certified vehicle it should give u some assurance that it is mechanically sound, l visited a dealer site & this is what they say:

Approved Pre-Owned from Lexus ensures u receive the same level of service & attention to detail as all Lexus customers. For instance, every Approved Pre-Owned Lexus comes with a Comprehensive Lexus Warranty, Independent Vehicle History, Mileage Check & Lexus Approved Service History. And although u may never need it, because our cars lead reliability statistics, Lexus GB also provides 24-hour RAC Roadside Assistance.

Note u will want a warranty & a mileage check & assurance it was not in an accident

more than 200,000