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2016 Lexus GS F consumer reviews

$84,440 starting MSRP
side view of 2016 GS F Lexus
(10 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.9
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 5.0
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A Perfect Balance & A Bargain for the Money

I bought my GS F about a year ago and have been enjoying it ever since, adding about 12,000 miles already. What a great all-around sports sedan that can be used for everything from commuting to work to track days to road trips! The power from the naturally aspirated V8 is plenty of fun, especially when you put the car in it's various sport modes, while in "normal" mode the car drives like any other Lexus sedan. Handling in the twisties is phenomenal with the TVD (torque vectoring differential) which comes standard on the GS F. Mark Levinson audio is a must; this system blows other manufacturer's "premium audio" options out of the water, including B&W, Burmeister, and other "high end" brands used in Mercedes, BMW, and the like. One thing to look out for if you're buying one of these cars used is the carbon fiber trim on the interior likes to start delaminating. It is a fairly common issue with these cars, and it seems like the hotter climates tend to cause it to happen more frequently than not. This is a very expensive fix if you want to use the OEM parts through the dealer. Summary: if you're considering a GS F, just do it, or at least go drive one. You likely won't be disappointed. This car is a great value for the money and it can feel like you're driving something much more expensive than it is.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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The mini land cruiser on steroids

I had land cruiser’s and Mercedes’. This Lexus GSF is on a class on his own! It’s like driving a mini Land cruiser on steroids! Super reliable and rare.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car

Best car I ever owned fast and reliable easy on the eyes keeps it’s value all you have to do is change the oil no worries

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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EXTREMELY Rare Metallic Orange Super Car Sedan!

This is the ultimate driving and appearance car on the road. With Molten Pearl / Metallic Orange for outer appearance and silver bucket and interior seating it is a car that turns heads. It is 100% reliable while staying in style for taking the kids to soccer or picking up the high end investor arriving on his private jet. This very rare GS F is the last 4 door car you'll need.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2020 GS F (Last production year)

I can't comment on longevity as I have only owned the car for 4 days. However, I was smiling the entire way home when I picked it up from the dealer. Got it for almost 20K below the listed US $90K for a new one. I love the sound of the V8 and I imagine like my other Toyota/Lexus vehicles it will see 200K with ZERO issues. A naturally aspirated V8 will soon be a thing of the past.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Super car in two words

Always loved Lexus and have owned the following. Is 300: is 250, gs300; gs350 and two Ls460l, but this one the GSF is by far the best experience, oh my it is perfect in every way.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Lexus’s version of the BMW M5

This is a car enthusiasts dream of luxury and performance. The vehicle handles quite well and is also luxurious at the same. The Naturally aspirated v8 sounds amazing. Something very in today’s car world of turbos.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fantastic Performance

Love the GS F - a lot of power and performance- and the reliability of a Lexus. Gas mileage is not as great as I would like, but manageable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Handling

I bought this car for the following reasons after selling my 2013 CPO BMW 650i: 1. Lexus reliability 2. Handling. It might sound like a cliche but I loved my BMW but sold it with one year remaining on its warranty because I got to know my BMW dealer's service advisor preety good. Now I have a 1,100 WHP R35 GTR as a sports car so I did not buy this car to be a sports car because it's not. What it is, in my opinion, is the perfect blend of luxury and sports which makes it the perfect daily driver. You get the solid reliability and feel of a Lexus with outstanding handling. When Jeremy Clarkson says he likes the GSF over an M5 because of its handling, I had to try it out and this car does not disappoint. Sure, there are faster cars but driving pleasure, to me, is not equated with pure speed. If that is the case then everyone would be unhappy unless your drove a Keonnig. Styling wise, well I like it enough. Besides, styling is very subjective and the only opinion that matters is your own. Value? You bet that the way they are UNDER selling right now, this car can be had for a great price. I also think that a few years down the line, the value of this car will go up and will certainly hold much better than a similar BMW. In any case, I know for sure will last much longer, with less problems than either an Audi, BMW, or Mercedes.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car!

Drove it from Florida to Washington after CPO purchase from Clearwater Lexus. Excellent customer service provided by the Lexus employees The car's very impressive; fast and comfortable sedan. Considered German cars but I'd rather drive a car than watch it sit in a repair shop. Also preferred a naturally aspirated car instead of a turbocharged one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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