GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

so long GS!!! Welcome IS

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Old 05-14-09, 02:18 PM
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Default so long GS!!! Welcome IS

After a few years of my Lovely GS400 it was time to part from it.
I decided to start driving manual so I got myself a IS300 5 speed.
Its not a GS but its still a lexus.

good luck everyone.
here is a pic when i was picking it up from the garage
she is a dirty girl!!
Old 05-14-09, 02:23 PM
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nice addition! what ya planning to do with the GS?
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congrats...on your new IS...
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Nice ride, stay posted.
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as long as youre still in the lexus family..

nice car!
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Congrats...you should enjoy driving the 5-speed! I know I did..lol
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NIce choice, I know i miss driving a manual.
Have fun with your new ride
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congrats on the IS!
the 5speed IS300 is a fun car! nice choice
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Oh come on... they make conversion kits for this... lol. (supra 6 speed!)

Enjoy you new car..
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I miss my 6 speed as well. I am thinking about buying a manual car just to drive a stick once in a while.
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Traitor.... j/k. At least you're still in the Lexus family. Any plans on modding it?
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Dude, why downgrade, you could have swapped a GTE in the GS4
I kid, When I first wanted a car the IS was in my list, it looks real sporty
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wow. guys thanks for the support. As for my GS; I was not planning on selling it. What happened was one of my neighbors crashed his car and made me an offer that I could not refuse. So I sold it.
As far as the downgrade, yes you are right. The IS is no way as luxurious as the GS. I tell you what, its a 5 speed!! I love manual cars. Specially TOYOTA.

As far as modding, yes. Little by little I will make it more fun to drive.
I will register it today and take better pictures of it.
I will miss my GS. That was already my second GS4.
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i got tired of driving a 5 speed all my life.... time for an auto lol for me that is
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Originally Posted by GS300ToM
i got tired of driving a 5 speed all my life.... time for an auto lol for me that is
Same here. Up until the GS, the previous 6 cars I've owned were all manual.


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