curly2004

Hey everyone, I am new here to the Lexus froum. I was on the market for a MB E class or a BMW 5 series but had a change of heart due to the endless problems with those cars. I am upgrading from a 04 pontaic grand prix gt. Which is a POS. My brother made me a firm believer of the GS. He purchased his 98 GS300 in 05 with 128k. The same year, I purchased my 04 grand prix with 14k miles. I have brought my car into the dealership endless number times for engine and electrical work. I have even paid $2,300 outside of the warranty. My brother car on the other hand has only been serviced once for a 02 sensor. His car is pushing 240k miles now strong. I need a reliable car and something that still looks beautiful. I have had it with the American cars. I also dont want to pay the maintenance with a German. I am looking to spend no more than 17k for a GS300 with about 60-70k miles. Any advice to a soon to be owner? Which are the best years?? Also can you add navi to a non navi GS?

LEXUS_KID

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WELCOME curly2004

4ntvings

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search for a 430; if not, you should be able to get what you want around that price, give or take a bit. any from 01-05 should be ok for you. yes you can add aftermarket nav. GL searching!

curly2004

Isn't the V6 supra motor better than the V8 version?? No disrepect but I dont want a gas hog. So I can take the stock navi unit out of a GS and but it in a non navi GS with no problem? I dont really like aftermart.

AnimalB

The USDM GS300's do not come with a "Supra" motor. With regards to gas mileage....the GS300 and GS430 are pretty similar. I have a GS430 and I get around 20 Miles to the gallon. I would try and purchase a GS430 w/ NAV if you could find one.

Why mess around with swapping navigations systems.? Buy a GS that comes with one so you dont have to deal with the pain.

curly2004

I thought the gs300 came with a non turbo supra motor??

alltrac101

the GS300 has s 2jz vvti motor...basically a non turbo supra motor

GL

curly2004

I think I will get the gs300 over the 430.

werewolf

I think you could get a Gs300 with 60-70k miles for 14K or less (private party sale)

curly2004

That sounds good.

4ntvings

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suggested to get the I6 if you will toy with it. If not, suggest the v8.
GL

k.r.e.a.m.

welcome,
damn your brother drives a heck of a LOT!

curly2004

Him and his wife shares the car. He is in the process of buying another.

tommyjaix

I got my 2001 GS300 back in May 07 for $13.5k at 79k miles. Of course with financing and tax and reg fees its going to come out to about $17k after all is said and done.

jamie7375

I bought a 2000 GS300 with 61000 on it and gave 13500. They are out there but I wish i had bought the 430. I am trying to sell mine now...very nice cars all around..you cannt go wrong either way