Should I Buy This GS300?
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Hello GS group. I am looking at a '99 GS300 with 175K on it for about $10K. It is loaded and clean. I have owned a '92 LS400 for 7 years and it has 210K. I love the car, but am looking to upgrade.
I have a good idea what to look for on the LS and know that the V8 is bullet proof. What should I look for on the GS. Can I expect to get the miles out of the 6 cylinder? Any help is appreciated and if I get the car I look forward to looking in the GS forum more often.
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I have a good idea what to look for on the LS and know that the V8 is bullet proof. What should I look for on the GS. Can I expect to get the miles out of the 6 cylinder? Any help is appreciated and if I get the car I look forward to looking in the GS forum more often.
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Originally posted by HotDog
Hello GS group. I am looking at a '99 GS300 with 175K on it for about $10K. It is loaded and clean. I have owned a '92 LS400 for 7 years and it has 210K. I love the car, but am looking to upgrade.
I have a good idea what to look for on the LS and know that the V8 is bullet proof. What should I look for on the GS. Can I expect to get the miles out of the 6 cylinder? Any help is appreciated and if I get the car I look forward to looking in the GS forum more often.
Thanks - and "GO TWINS"
Hello GS group. I am looking at a '99 GS300 with 175K on it for about $10K. It is loaded and clean. I have owned a '92 LS400 for 7 years and it has 210K. I love the car, but am looking to upgrade.
I have a good idea what to look for on the LS and know that the V8 is bullet proof. What should I look for on the GS. Can I expect to get the miles out of the 6 cylinder? Any help is appreciated and if I get the car I look forward to looking in the GS forum more often.
Thanks - and "GO TWINS"
You could always buy my GS3 with 100,000 less miles on it
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He must really put in alot of freeway mileage. I have a 99 also with 106 and I do lots of freeway driving also. As for being a 99 GS300 owner, no problem with the car whatsoever. Just check for the usual: oil leak, rust, ac still cold, timing belt -of course, blah blah blah....
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Originally posted by TRULUX
175 miles is not to bad but it all depends if was taken care of. any service records.
ps go twins grew up in mpls washburn high school
175 miles is not to bad but it all depends if was taken care of. any service records.
ps go twins grew up in mpls washburn high school
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Thanks everyone for the info.
I think I will shy away from this one unless I can get it cheap, cheap, cheap and just drive the wheels off it. The problem is they just keep going and going and going.....
Don't tell everyone so we can still find a deal on a used Lexus.
I think I will shy away from this one unless I can get it cheap, cheap, cheap and just drive the wheels off it. The problem is they just keep going and going and going.....
Don't tell everyone so we can still find a deal on a used Lexus.
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there's a 2000 Lexus GS400 for $28,000
just under 60,000 miles.
no accidents
all services done by lexus and recorded
(certified by lexus)
fully loaded (navigation, leather, e-shift, etc.)
think it's good?
just under 60,000 miles.
no accidents
all services done by lexus and recorded
(certified by lexus)
fully loaded (navigation, leather, e-shift, etc.)
think it's good?
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Originally posted by daveyB14
I'm planning on getting a '98 GS300 also. Is the I6 as bulletproof as the V8's? How long do they run before needing a major overhaul?
I'm planning on getting a '98 GS300 also. Is the I6 as bulletproof as the V8's? How long do they run before needing a major overhaul?
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Originally posted by ebruce2
The 6 has to be every bit as bullet-proof as the 8. Think about it, the 2JZ block is the base of the Supra motor, can handle roughly up to 600hp in mods without breaking a sweat, etc.
The 6 has to be every bit as bullet-proof as the 8. Think about it, the 2JZ block is the base of the Supra motor, can handle roughly up to 600hp in mods without breaking a sweat, etc.
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