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What made you choose the 2nd Gen GS

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Old 06-29-07, 01:41 PM
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First saw the car in the movie Belly on 20's and I was hooked ever since. I love that my car is a 98 but the bodys stays fresh til 04
Old 06-29-07, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by TYPEII
It was a Lexus and not a junk poor quality Euro car—Cedes and Bimmers.
I strongly agree with TYPEII. It's my dreamcar from time....and now that I can afford it...IT'S MINE!!!! hahahahahhaa
Old 06-29-07, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jfive
I strongly agree with TYPEII. It's my dreamcar from time....and now that I can afford it...IT'S MINE!!!! hahahahahhaa
My friends had M3s and AMG 36/43 and they were having problems with their cars...Wouldn't expect that from a 45K+ car...I had a Supra and was sold with their reliability, too bad it got Stolen.
Old 06-29-07, 03:08 PM
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I thought it was gorgeous when it first debut in 98'. Luxurious, fastest automatic sedan at it's time. HID/Yellow light combo, big pimp sedan, with Toyota's reliability. Saw a black one on the road when I was 19 and thought to myself "That would be something nice to have at 40". I picked one up at 24.
Old 06-29-07, 03:49 PM
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i was into maximas in those days 98 then i saw the gs 300 , the buggy eye feeling and the way it passed me one day like water / i knew i had to have one 5 years later when the price dropped i had to get it. now it is really a woman magnet/ gets my wife jelous when all the ladies look at me.
Old 06-29-07, 03:53 PM
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I bought my GS400 in Dec 98'. It was more car for the money than a 540i and I thought the styling was fresher. The level of standard equipment in a Lexus is a good selling point as well. Similarly optioned, the Lexus generally comes out ahead. The fact that I'm a rabid Toyota fan made it an easy choice.
Old 06-29-07, 04:00 PM
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Alcohol made me do it. I brought my MDX to the dealership for the 30k mile maintenance. I decided to kill some time at happy hour at a nearby bar. Went back to pick it up but it wasn't ready yet. Saw the GS in the lot...next thing I know I'm driving home with a GS430. True story, and I have no regrets. But, I'm never going to a dealership loaded anymore.
Old 06-29-07, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by gdot
Alcohol made me do it. I brought my MDX to the dealership for the 30k mile maintenance. I decided to kill some time at happy hour at a nearby bar. Went back to pick it up but it wasn't ready yet. Saw the GS in the lot...next thing I know I'm driving home with a GS430. True story, and I have no regrets. But, I'm never going to a dealership loaded anymore.
whatever drink you had / you should thank it/ so you must of been driving home drunk too. lol
Old 06-29-07, 07:12 PM
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The GS has style, comfort and power. What else do you need in a car? I got my 99 GS4 about 9 months ago. Once I saw the diamond white pearl with the black leather interior, I had to have it. I would have to say that the gen2 GS is one of, if not the best designed car lexus has come out with. The SC3/400 comes in at number two, but you've got the power and the space in a GS. I am, however, quickly realizing that maintenance on a lexus has a lexus price - but hey, if you can't afford the upkeep, dont bother buying the car, right?
Old 06-29-07, 07:38 PM
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Read a review in 98 right after the debut of 2nd gen - called it velet lightning. Test car was the wonderful blue. Took 7 years but worth the wait. Now will trade for a 07 LS 460 L in a year or so. Our cars can be almost anything you want - stock or mod'ed - a great driving experience with lots of room for personal expression.
Old 06-29-07, 07:51 PM
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got the 93 gs first. loved it, so naturally....
Old 06-30-07, 05:42 AM
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I don't really know what made me get one I just saw the car on the road and always really liked it. When i thought i could afford one I went and got it..
Old 06-30-07, 05:39 PM
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When I saw this pic back in 98, that was it for me. I couldn't believe that was a Lexus. It even looks lowered in here too.
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Old 06-30-07, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ProfesrLEX
got the 93 gs first. loved it, so naturally....
you read my mind.
Old 06-30-07, 05:58 PM
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Needed a good VIP platform. I had a 97 supra before this, Toyota is where its at!


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