2001 Lexus GS 300/GS 430

The CarCody take

The 2001 Lexus GS 300/GS 430 is a gasoline midsize car with rear-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, and a five-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 18 MPG combined, with 16 MPG in city driving and 22 MPG on the highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $4550, and tailpipe CO2 is 493.72 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a rear-wheel-drive midsize Lexus Mixed city and highway gasoline driving

What it is

The 2001 Lexus GS 300/GS 430 is a midsize car from Lexus. It uses gasoline, sends power to the rear wheels, and has a 3.0 L six-cylinder engine paired with an automatic S5 transmission.

The numbers

The figure to plan around is 18 MPG combined. The EPA ratings are 16 MPG in city driving and 22 MPG on the highway, so stop-and-go use will consume more fuel than steady highway travel.

Its tailpipe output is 493.72 grams of CO2 per mile.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4550. That figure reflects the car's 18 MPG combined rating and gives a yearly budget target for gasoline.

How it compares

The GS 300/GS 430's 18 MPG combined rating sits between its 16 MPG city result and 22 MPG highway result. Use the city figure if most of your miles are urban, and the highway number for longer open-road trips.

Who it suits

This car suits a driver who wants a midsize Lexus with rear-wheel drive and accepts gasoline running costs. Its split between city and highway ratings also fits someone whose driving includes both kinds of roads.

Trade-offs

The 3.0 L six-cylinder and rear-wheel-drive layout come with an 18 MPG combined rating. City driving is lower at 16 MPG, while highway trips improve to 22 MPG. The EPA annual fuel estimate of $4550 is the main running-cost consideration.

Verdict

Choose the 2001 Lexus GS 300/GS 430 if a rear-drive midsize car and six-cylinder gasoline power matter more than fuel thrift. Its EPA numbers are straightforward: 18 MPG overall, 16 in town, and 22 on the highway. Budget $4550 a year for fuel under the EPA estimate, and expect 493.72 grams of CO2 per mile. Drivers covering mostly urban miles should plan around the lower city rating.