Lexus GS value and depreciation
Known for understated sedans with bulletproof drivetrains.
Depreciation curve
We class the Lexus GS as a premium (established) in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 61% after three years and 46% after five. German and established luxury compacts and mid-sizers. A hard first-year knock, then steady losses that accelerate once the motorplan expires.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 80% |
| 3 years | 61% |
| 5 years | 46% |
| 7 years | 34% |
| 10 years | 21% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
GS sedans were sold in South Africa from the original GS 300 of the 1990s through to the GS 350 and V8 GS F. Sales were always thin against the German establishment and the range was quietly dropped from the local line-up before the nameplate died globally in 2020. Used examples are cheap executive motoring with strong mechanicals.
GS against its rivals
Lexus GS: common questions
Does the Lexus GS hold its value?
We class the Lexus GS as a premium (established) in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 61% after three years and 46% after five. German and established luxury compacts and mid-sizers. A hard first-year knock, then steady losses that accelerate once the motorplan expires.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.