LazyAlex

ok..my question is..will i be happy with a gs300? or will i regert not gettin the v8? becuase im searchin for one..n i found a white 2000 gs300 w/ 82,000 miles going for about $10,500. and i found a black 2000 gs400 w/ 78,000 miles going for $16,000..i dont know about u guys but 5,500 is alot of money..but..is it worth it? for the gs400? wht u guys think..feedback please!!!

chinkster

gs400 is the way to go! i picked up my 98 silver/black gs400 with 125k miles for $10,500.

DarKnight

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Well you could get the 300 and use the extra $5,500 to turbo it and be just as happy if not happier. But if you don't plan on going turbo then I'd say get the 400 and call it a day.

LazyAlex

k thanks guys...gs400 it is..and 10g? so cheap??

LexFather

Yes GS 400 all the way.......though GS 300 is a great car as well.

DASHOCKER

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Wow 10,500? That is a deal. I could of had 3 Gs400's in 2000 if they went for that price. Good luck

Pearlpower

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So many have had regrets after purchasing a GS300. Not many will turbo it though the dreams of doing so convinces them to get one over a GS400. So few actually go through with it. Plus the fact that a 400 badge carries a bit more stature for some than a 300 badge. Both great cars. A clean GS400 with around 90k miles can be had for 10K nowadays if you are patient. A white GS400 sold at a local car lot that appeared pretty clean with clean title with 97k miles for $9999 and some change. Good deals are out there for those that can wait. Otherwise 11-13k for a 98 would be about right.

GSteg

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GS300 w/82k miles for only $10,500, especially in california? That's a deal of the century. lol.

$16k for the GS400 sounds right. I'd haggle the price down to $15k though

chinkster

yeah i got mine for $10,500. car has a clean title too. had to fly from san francisco to LA to pick it up tho. bought it from some old guy down there.

THE_CEO

GS4...all the way!

CEO

sdmf

just bought a 98 GS4 (with help from my boy SoCal VIP - thanks, bro!). it's definitely got some giddyup. he knows a thing or two about Lex and advised the V8 all the way. black on black with 64K miles for $14,5. pretty sweet. ;-)

chinkster

thats a deal!

Supraristo

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GS3 with turbo kit and NOS will walk away from the 4

Johnjohn13

Hi group. I'm a current LS430 owner and currently looking for a 2GS for my wife as her daily driver and once in a while mine, when the LS430 is staying in the garage. I doubt that I will be going the turbo way if I do decide to go with a GS300 but considering gas prices, driveability, realibility, is the GS400 the way to go?

I am planning on minor mods (suspension, wheels, exhaust) if that matters. Thanks in advance.

DaveGS4

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Here you go... search works great here in the GS forum , welcome to CL


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...ch+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs400

GS300 or GS430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+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...400+Rough+Idle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...=Door+Actuator
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ht=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...light+Moisture
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...s400+Vibration


and will cost you $7-10K more PLUS leave you broken down or in the shop a whole lot more often Some may find this the best option, but IMO for 95 percent + a reliable daily driver with some power is perfect.