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Old 10-17-08, 04:10 AM
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well some may know me from the LS430..
ish happens and im selling it

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=385423

so my dad is getting me a 2GS and i had some questions before i go off and buy it...

first off i know in the LS430 section we have something called ultimate LS430 picture thread where everybody has posted some of the hottest modded LS430 we've ever seen.. you guys got one? if so point me where

I've herd that the GS300 mpg is similiar to the LS430..
How is the mpg on the GS300..

And whats so diffrent about the GS300, GS400, GS430?
Are they running similiar MPG or BIG differences?

Im sure theres more questions that i cant think of at the moment but i will post more once i get responses

thanks for your help ahead of time everyone and im sure i'll be see'ing you all very soon...

(p.s) make me feel better i've been depressed about getting rid of the LS for two straight days now......
Old 10-17-08, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Shlomboy
well some may know me from the LS430..
ish happens and im selling it

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=385423

so my dad is getting me a 2GS and i had some questions before i go off and buy it...

first off i know in the LS430 section we have something called ultimate LS430 picture thread where everybody has posted some of the hottest modded LS430 we've ever seen.. you guys got one? if so point me where

I've herd that the GS300 mpg is similiar to the LS430..
How is the mpg on the GS300..

And whats so diffrent about the GS300, GS400, GS430?
Are they running similiar MPG or BIG differences?

Im sure theres more questions that i cant think of at the moment but i will post more once i get responses

thanks for your help ahead of time everyone and im sure i'll be see'ing you all very soon...

(p.s) make me feel better i've been depressed about getting rid of the LS for two straight days now......
First, I hope you realize how fortunate you are to have a father that's able and willing to buy you a 2GS. That's rare.

There are a couple threads with "hottest 2GS" types posts, but I can't think of where... Unless someone remembers the name of the thread, you may want to try a search.

MPG on the 2GSs are all within 2-3 MPG of each other. There are a few threads on this, too.
Old 10-17-08, 06:40 AM
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go for the V8 Bro GS430 Gs400, Gs300 is underpowered, only if you do Turbo then yes.
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i think i might go with the 400.. also another question

only the gs400 and gs430 come with the oem spoiler right?

and also i've seen some GS have a lot of wood grain where the head unit is, and also on the steering wheel..
is that add on or did some come factory like that..

and also how rare are the UL with nav, and im also considering upgrading to aftermarket nav so undecided on UL

haha i know im annoying thanks for your help everyone.
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Originally Posted by GS430V8
go for the V8 Bro GS430 Gs400, Gs300 is underpowered, only if you do Turbo then yes.
well said

Originally Posted by Shlomboy
only the gs400 and gs430 come with the oem spoiler right?

and also i've seen some GS have a lot of wood grain where the head unit is, and also on the steering wheel..
is that add on or did some come factory like that..

and also how rare are the UL with nav, and im also considering upgrading to aftermarket nav so undecided on UL
i believe you can get the I6 w/spoilers.
wood grain is dependent upon pkgs
UL? underwriters labs? think you mean to reference ML and they are not rare

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UL as in Ultra Luxury, GS's dont have that package if i recall
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woops... i was pretty sure the GS's had UL because i thought i herd it somewhere before
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The most beautiful GS Gen2 are here in pictures :
http://forum.clublexis.com/viewtopic.php?id=5143

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WOW !

thank you lol

im looking to go for the look of the first white one

edit- just noticed theres A LOT of pictures of adrian (bluelex) car

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Another thread

http://forum.clublexis.com/viewtopic.php?id=10009

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thanks for the picture threads

whats some of the mods most of your GS guys do?

my plans is to drop, undecided yet, rims, roof spoiler, my magnaflow mufflers, aftermarket alarm, and my subs, and ill see where i go from there

im 17 years old and still in high school and im graduating in JUNE and im going to be driving a lot as my job is a tad far from home

what do you guys recomend i get as far as the 300,400,430?
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Originally Posted by Shlomboy
thanks for the picture threads

whats some of the mods most of your GS guys do?

my plans is to drop, undecided yet, rims, roof spoiler, my magnaflow mufflers, aftermarket alarm, and my subs, and ill see where i go from there

im 17 years old and still in high school and im graduating in JUNE and im going to be driving a lot as my job is a tad far from home

what do you guys recomend i get as far as the 300,400,430?
tint (personal preference), suspension, exhaust, intake, ICE (as you guys call it now), turbo, supercharge, kits, etc

get the 430.
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I love my 99 gs300.. would love it even more if it was a 400 since I don't really want to get so deep into engine modification.
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Originally Posted by Shlomboy
no disrespect to the GS guys lol...
but its not no LS430..
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Originally Posted by Shlomboy
thanks for the picture threads

whats some of the mods most of your GS guys do?

my plans is to drop, undecided yet, rims, roof spoiler, my magnaflow mufflers, aftermarket alarm, and my subs, and ill see where i go from there

im 17 years old and still in high school and im graduating in JUNE and im going to be driving a lot as my job is a tad far from home

what do you guys recomend i get as far as the 300,400,430?
for real tho no one cares that your 17


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