link13

When I bought mine in 2002, I looked at a bunch of them. Most were in rough shape, had high miles, needed work, or had other issues such as extensive collision repair. I was so happy to find one in nice condition with 59K miles down in Del Mar that I agreed to buy it after a test drive. I didn't even notice it didn't have a sunroof when I went back to pick it up with check in hand a few days later.

nicnax92

Actually if anyone is looking for the V8 AWD Version ive seen one for sale

its from japan http://www.terra2imports.ca/import-j...3128586452.htm

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i wish mine had no sunroof as i dont really use it, i've only seen one at a lot it was a 96 dunno if it was a touring but it had the two tone paint.

gs300pnp

Thanks for the link. I'm going to look into acquring this for the US market.
If I get this, I'll sell my '93 GS300. It has 87K and its gold.

AYEmike

here in cali, most if not all of us are thankful for the sunroof, its always hot over here.

gs300pnp

If you know of anyone selling their 1st Gen with no sunroon and it has a straight body and never been in an accident, PM me.

I'm in the market for a roller. I am planning on building a road car next.

Thx in advance for your leads and contacts

PnP

Raph TT

1st gen with awd and v8 was called the Zi-Four they all had the TEMS suspension IIRC





My RHD has no sunroof.

who needs a sunroof when you have the Air Purifier and ultrasonic mirrors

gs300pnp

WOW on the RHD!!! V-8 and the AWD.

I'm dreaming about it! I know there's one for sale ion Japan today, so tempting.

If the economy was better, I would buy it!

gsquare

that's crazy, no sun/moon roof. mane summer time at warm nights I like to roll and cruise down the streets with my moonroof open and windows all rolled down

2turbo4u

I think there's an awd gs300 in the for sale section or part out in the first gen section. I recently seen the ad.?

2turbo4u

there's a picute of one in the first gen pic. with a ford taurus/sable wagon grafted onto the rear

Topshottaz

Ok so I know this post is old but I recently purchased a 1995 GS with a hardtop. I'm curious to know the history or origin of these cars or more information on these hardtop models.

joewitafro

I don't believe there is anything rare about the hardtop other than it was a basic no options lexus. I'm assuming more popular in japan with the cloth interiors. History or origin of the car is the same, designed by Italdesign Giugiaro and released in Japan in 1991 with the 2jzgte and 2jzge, with automatic only transmissions. In the USA and other markets the car was released in 1993, and I don't think I have ever seen a cloth USDM car but it may exist.

Topshottaz

Very well said.. Thank you. I've been around these cars for years and years and this is the 2nd hard top that i've come across

joewitafro

Yeah most US owners favor the leather interiors and sunroof/moon roof combos along with things like traction control. Although one of my GS's didn't have TRAC, as it was an added cost. I don't know if you had to be the original purchaser to choose your options and have the car built to your specifications to receive a non sunroof from a USA dealer or if some dealerships decided to order hardtops to reduce the price and increase sales in their areas. Cool none the less, but the sunroof is truly a quality upgrade just like the leather interiors from this era.