Used Lexus GS for sale in Europe

About the Lexus GS

The Lexus GS is a rear-wheel-drive executive saloon. It sits between the smaller IS and the larger LS in the Lexus range. It has a quiet cabin and a comfort-first character, and it suits drivers who cover long distances and want a car that is relaxed rather than sporty.

The GS has only ever been sold as a four-door saloon. Across generations it has used straight-six, V6 and V8 petrol engines. Hybrid versions came from the third generation onwards. Most cars are automatic. Our listings also include diesel and LPG entries. Check the exact engine and any gas conversion carefully with the seller.

Cars from different generations differ a lot in age, equipment and technology. Older GS models are simpler. Later ones have more driver aids, larger infotainment screens and hybrid drivelines. Matching the generation to how you will use the car matters more than the badge.

Generations

• Second generation S160 (1997-2005) — Petrol saloon sold in Europe mainly as the GS 300 with a 3.0-litre straight-six and an automatic gearbox.
• Third generation S190 (2005-2011) — Offered petrol V6 and V8 versions, and brought the GS 450h hybrid with a 3.5-litre V6 to the range.
• Fourth generation L10 (2012-2020) — Sharper styling and a wider engine line-up, including GS 300h and GS 450h hybrids and later a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol in the GS 200t, plus the V8 GS F.

Typical prices

Asking prices in our listings rise with newer model years. Across all 248 cars the median is 11100 euros. Cars from 2005 have a median of 5900 euros, 2012 cars have 16500 euros, and 2016 cars have 25500 euros. Within one year, price also moves with mileage, engine, equipment and country. Some years have only a handful of cars, so those medians can shift quickly. Several model years have no listings at all. These are asking prices in our listings on 2026-11-10, not a valuation.

Based on our listings as of 2026-11-10. These are asking prices, not a valuation.

What to check when buying a used Lexus GS

Ask for the full service record and see the car cold. Walk around it in daylight, then test drive it on a mix of roads and listen for noises from the suspension and driveline.

• Service history and ownership

  Look for regular servicing at a Lexus or Toyota-trained workshop. Gaps in the record matter more on a car with many electronics. Compare mileage on invoices, MOT-style tests and the dashboard to spot inconsistencies.

• Automatic gearbox behaviour

  On the test drive, check for smooth shifts both cold and warm, with no flare, jerk or delay when selecting drive or reverse. Ask whether the gearbox fluid has ever been changed, as practice varies between owners.

• Hybrid system health · Hybrid versions (GS 300h, GS 450h)

  Have the hybrid system scanned for fault codes and ask for a battery health report if the workshop can produce one. Check that the warning lights clear at start-up and that the car switches between petrol and electric smoothly.

• Suspension and steering

  Listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Worn bushes and joints are normal on higher-mileage cars. On models with adaptive dampers, check the ride is consistent and that no warnings show.

• Corrosion and underbody · Older cars (S160 and S190)

  Check sills, wheel arches, door bottoms and the underside for rust, especially on cars from salted-road countries. Look for poorly repaired accident damage, such as uneven panel gaps or mismatched paint.

• Gas conversion paperwork · LPG listings

  LPG on a car like this is usually an aftermarket fitting. Ask for the installer's documents and inspection records, and check the tank and system condition. Confirm the car still runs smoothly on petrol.

• Electronics and equipment

  Test every window, seat adjustment, climate setting, parking sensor and infotainment function. Make sure navigation and audio work, and check that the car has all keys and the original manuals.

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