roguenode

I'm in the market for a 98 gs400 with low miles and found one at a dealership a couple of hours from me. I got some basic info from them and they are taking additional pics and emailing them before I go see the car this weekend. I'm looking for advice on what I should make sure to check, etc. -- as well as price opinions.

Here's the basic info:

98 GS400 with 69k miles (black with Tan interior)
nav, hids, heated seats, traction control, sunroof, cd changer

Car was trade-in (2nd owner -- had since '00). Service record shows heated seat repair, hid bulb replacement, normal maintenance. All-season tires are almost new
Car just had all fluids done and detailing, an spare tire replacement.

Priced at $20,000.


Thanks

LexFather

That is an excellent price. Good luck! 60k service was done? THat is a great price, NAV on 98s are very tough to find.

Blue98Gs3

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That is an awesome price if i may say so myself!

gserep1

I'd say go for it. 98's were the first year of the 2nd generation GS, and many say that the first year has bugs, but I don't think you have anything to worry about.. I could not find a 98 when I was looking for one, but I wound up with a 99, and I am happy.

As 1SICKLEX said, if the 60,000 mile maintenance was done, you should be good until 90,000 miles. That is when the timing belt, spark plugs, & water pump need to be changed.

GOOD LUCK, and happy motoring!

roguenode

Thanks guys. I checked kbb.com and edmunds.com and the price seemd good. I believe the 60k service was done. I just received pics from the salesman via email, I'll try to attach to posts for reactions.

I've been seeing threads that mention 'eshift', how do I confirm whether it's got that, and how important is that for someone coming from a modified Audi a4 turbo who likes to let it out a bit in the twisites somtimes?

Thanks again

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squarehat

All 98-00 GS 400's have E-shift. You can see the "Down" shift button on the steering wheel spoke in the last pic (the "Up" button is on the back of the spoke).

Edit: You posted more pics while I typed this, it's no longer the last pic

roguenode

wheels -- I"m thinking of 18" replacements -- maybe something black interior with polished outer lip?

ripe911

Good price good find. Rims look new even though you will replace them.

By the way, thats a super shiny tire there. What they do? Dip the whole thing in baby oil?

roguenode

I see, that's good news, thank you.

The salesman says the rims are all clean, no curb rash, etc. I'd consider staying stock for a while on 17's, but not 16,s with that wheel well. Would the gs400 be acceptable in 6inches of snow with 17/18"s and hi-perf all seasons, or are winter tires highly recommended for snow?

Sorry for all of the questions, just want to cover my bases and I make the drive Saturday morning.

roguenode

I know I'm getting excited about the car when my first reaction to that pictures was, "Noooo, what have you done to my tire!?