Thinking about buying a GS
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Hey new to the forums and to Lexus. I'm thinking about buying a GS 300 or 400, 98-00. Can someone help me out and put in their .2 cents. appreciated. thanks.
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Some reading on 300 vs 400:
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welcome to CL
what are you really looking to do ?
gas mileage is pretty close
go for the 400
but if you want to mod engine wise go for the 300
YOU can thank Dave gs4
welcome to ClubLexus! You'll find most all of the questions you have as you're getting started have been asked over and over again and you can get an instant answer using our forum search feature. I'll post some links for you in a second that will help get you started
Should I get a GS300 or GS400? (found by searching with "which gs300 gs400" in the GS forum)
Sample Related threads:
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GS300 or GS430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs430
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Typical GS problems you should be aware of (most consider these minor)
Moisture in Healights
Low/rough Idle Issue
Door Actuator Problems
Dash Rattle
Sunroof Rattle
Vibration at Highway Speed
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...S400+Rough+Idle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...t=Door+Actuator
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ght=Dash+Rattle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...=Sunroof+Rattle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...=GS400+low+idle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...dlight+Moisture
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...Gs400+Vibration
Is it worth getting a CPO vehicle? (found by searching for 'CPO worth"
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...&threadid=76991
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=CPO+worth
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=CPO+worth
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=CPO+worth
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=CPO+worth
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=CPO+worth
what are you really looking to do ?
gas mileage is pretty close
go for the 400
but if you want to mod engine wise go for the 300
YOU can thank Dave gs4
welcome to ClubLexus! You'll find most all of the questions you have as you're getting started have been asked over and over again and you can get an instant answer using our forum search feature. I'll post some links for you in a second that will help get you started
Should I get a GS300 or GS400? (found by searching with "which gs300 gs400" in the GS forum)
Sample Related threads:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs400
GS300 or GS430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ich+gs300+gs430
Typical GS problems you should be aware of (most consider these minor)
Moisture in Healights
Low/rough Idle Issue
Door Actuator Problems
Dash Rattle
Sunroof Rattle
Vibration at Highway Speed
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...S400+Rough+Idle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...t=Door+Actuator
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ght=Dash+Rattle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...=Sunroof+Rattle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...=GS400+low+idle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...dlight+Moisture
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...Gs400+Vibration
Is it worth getting a CPO vehicle? (found by searching for 'CPO worth"
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...&threadid=76991
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=CPO+worth
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=CPO+worth
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=CPO+worth
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=CPO+worth
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=CPO+worth
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You aren't going to save too much gas with a GS3. Get a GS4 and enjoy the V8. Use the advanced search at autotrader.com for all areas to see what you can buy for your money. You may find a lower mileage car if you are willing to travel. Good luck with your search.
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I found mine last year using Autotrader to find the dealer. Ebay's great for pictures and prices, but I would buy from a dealer.
Get a GS4. Decide on a price range, that will determine what year. Then choose your colors. Then find one with 20-50k miles. Then drive it. If it's solid at 120mph and brakes without vibration, buy it.
Then post pictures so we can all 'ooh' and 'ahh'.
Then start modding it.
Get a GS4. Decide on a price range, that will determine what year. Then choose your colors. Then find one with 20-50k miles. Then drive it. If it's solid at 120mph and brakes without vibration, buy it.
Then post pictures so we can all 'ooh' and 'ahh'.
Then start modding it.
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Originally Posted by NoobCyBot
Hey new to the forums and to Lexus. I'm thinking about buying a GS 300 or 400, 98-00. Can someone help me out and put in their .2 cents. appreciated. thanks.
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Originally Posted by rominl
to me, if you can pay the price and also the slightly extra insurance, then get the gs400
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Originally Posted by rominl
and also "more" effortless the way i see
that's between my gs4/sc430 and is3 of course
that's between my gs4/sc430 and is3 of course
yeh, the GS300 felt (to me) like it had to kinda struggle to get going...
The GS400 is like you said... Effortless and well worth paying extra for.
And gas... The GS3 / GS4 get just about the same. Which i was very surprised by. But its true.
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Originally Posted by gs400998
You aren't going to save too much gas with a GS3. Get a GS4 and enjoy the V8. Use the advanced search at autotrader.com for all areas to see what you can buy for your money. You may find a lower mileage car if you are willing to travel. Good luck with your search.
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Originally Posted by RU-INAW
What did you mean by "You aren't going to save too much gas with a GS3 versus a GS4? Clue me in!
I agree a smoother trans with a GS4 but what did you mean by that?
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Originally Posted by RU-INAW
What did you mean by "You aren't going to save too much gas with a GS3 versus a GS4? Clue me in!
I agree a smoother trans with a GS4 but what did you mean by that?
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i was surprised, and after i got my is3, i realised it's indeed true..