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Old 05-25-08, 02:25 PM
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im looking into purcasing a 2000 GS300 PLATINUM edition. I've looked the whole car over, drove it, the cars perfect inside and out, BUT.... im coming from the honda world, so im not quite sure what im about to get into, can anybody give me some advice for what i should be looking for while purchasing a gs300.

-btw this isnt my first lexus, just my first GS! thanks for any input.
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Look in the GS forum
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Originally Posted by scbuddy
im looking into purcasing a 2000 GS300 PLATINUM edition. I've looked the whole car over, drove it, the cars perfect inside and out, BUT.... im coming from the honda world, so im not quite sure what im about to get into, can anybody give me some advice for what i should be looking for while purchasing a gs300.

-btw this isnt my first lexus, just my first GS! thanks for any input.
Depending of course which Honda you're coming from, but you'll probably miss cheap parts and mileage.
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scbuddy : what's the mileage ?
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scbuddy : what's the mileage ?
lol think about it. going from a 1.6l 4cyl thatll give you 30 if you beat on it vs. a 3.0 i6 VVTi that you just want to beat on anyways.
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its a 2000 with 72k, and ive had about 20 hondas so u name it i had it....
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WELCOME scbuddy
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well i got it today, couldnt be happier!!! now the fun begins =]
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watch out for the ball joints....and usually the door actuators are a common problem on these cars
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