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07-10-07, 06:30 PM

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When i'm saying 1LS i mean the 98-00 gen....

07-10-07, 06:36 PM

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What do you guys think about a 1LS? Just use it as a cruiser...dumped on some 19's. This is getting me thinking....

Well, I have a 1st gen LS400, and 2nd gen GS430, and while overall I do like the LS400 better, it does have a few problems, like most early Lexus models, but all of these problems were fixed in next generations. The 2nd gen LS, 95-97 is basically an improved version of the first gen, and 2.5 gen LS, 98-2000 is even better, almost perfect. And I think you should be able to find a 98 LS in a nice condition with your budget.

07-10-07, 06:37 PM

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When i'm saying 1LS i mean the 98-00 gen....

LOL, thats 2.5 gen. I think its a really really great car, its basically a perfected version of the original LS, with all the bugs worked out and every possible improvement.

07-10-07, 06:43 PM

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you just described a GS exactly.

07-10-07, 06:56 PM

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Hey guys, i'm in the market for a new vehicle and I have around 12k to spend on it. Here are the requirements:

1) Four Door
2) Safe
3) Not American
4) Used
5) Moddable and NOT FWD
6)Not an E46 (Dashocker

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Thanks,
Elliott

PS: I want the car to be somewhat luxurious and nice inside. Handling/speed doesn't really matter to me because the car will be modded. I just want potential.

LOL.. You are passing up on one of the best cars on the planet bar none E. The E46. No matter how much you mod a GS, LS, IS, it will never give you the same confidence, driving dynamics, handeling, safety as the famed E46. Modding an E46 will make it even more of a pleasure. Shoot, I will sell you my GS.

Let me know if any of the above mentioned can drive like these machines
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Nd_tavJgAUE

07-10-07, 07:02 PM

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The only thing i'm not liking is the reliability. My friends is a piece....

07-10-07, 07:02 PM

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LOL, thats 2.5 gen. I think its a really really great car, its basically a perfected version of the original LS, with all the bugs worked out and every possible improvement.

THATS IT!!! Haha yea that's what I like the most. Did those come with air?

07-10-07, 07:13 PM

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Well turns out we're looking for cars in the 15k range

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07-10-07, 07:21 PM

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The only thing i'm not liking is the reliability. My friends is a piece....

The GS is not exactly reliable either. You take care of a car, and it will take care of you. The E46 3 series is one of the most reliable Bimmers you can buy. Good luck with your choice E

07-10-07, 07:28 PM

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You're making me think too much....grrrr

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THATS IT!!! Haha yea that's what I like the most. Did those come with air?

Yeah, but they are hard to come by, and very expensive to repair. LS is a very smooth car as it is, air suspension isn't necessary IMO.

As far as the E46 goes, seeing that you already owned a GS, you are already spoiled by Lexus, and if you go for the bimmer, you might end up hating it after a while.

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The thing is, nothing looks better to me then a dumped 2GS. Wow I hate this...

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audi a4 1.8t.

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The GS is not exactly reliable either. You take care of a car, and it will take care of you. The E46 3 series is one of the most reliable Bimmers you can buy. Good luck with your choice E

e46's are awesome, im getting one