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

Graphite Gray Sportsdesign

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-01-02, 02:25 PM
  #1  
2k1GS3
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
2k1GS3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Graphite Gray Sportsdesign

Has anyone seen one? How does it look on the GS? Would love to see some pics.
Old 05-01-02, 05:50 PM
  #2  
anthracitetarga
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
anthracitetarga's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Virginia
Posts: 1,617
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

OMG so do i. that color looks PHAT on the GS (IMO). My dad had a very very similar color on his 1991 Celica GT-S and it is very nice and sleek. Mabye i can convince him to get rid of his desert dune tan/gold color GS3 and get a graphite gray GS3 or GS4 b/c he really likes this color A LOT
Old 05-01-02, 06:41 PM
  #3  
SADDLE
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (9)
 
SADDLE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Kansas
Posts: 1,206
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

what year(s) is the color option avalable???


drew
Old 05-01-02, 06:44 PM
  #4  
GS400_PUSHER
Lexus Champion
 
GS400_PUSHER's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Maryland
Posts: 2,309
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

can someone post a pic?
Old 05-01-02, 06:55 PM
  #5  
Iceman
Lexus Champion
 
Iceman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Redondo Beach, CA
Posts: 2,212
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I can't post a pic but I can vouch for how great that color looks on the GS. When we closed the deal on our GS430 we were sitting right next to a SportDesign graphite GS300 and kept wishing that color was available for us! The interior looks really classy and sleek, too.
Old 05-01-02, 06:57 PM
  #6  
LexFather
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

They had a sportdesign at the Atlanta Auto show and it is a wonderful color. But WHY 16" WHEELS!?!?!? AHHHHHHHHH. It would look so hot with bigger wheels.
Old 05-01-02, 11:22 PM
  #7  
GS4Will
Lexus Fanatic
 
GS4Will's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: California
Posts: 5,445
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

yap...i was admiring one last week when it arrived at the dealership where i work..LONGO lexus..BUT, it was bought few days later..
Old 05-02-02, 12:28 AM
  #8  
gsnav
Lead Lap
 
gsnav's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: California
Posts: 492
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

There's always been one at the Lexus of Ann ARbor the past 2 weeks i've been there. Nice black wood. Wish i had that!!!!!
Old 05-02-02, 12:40 AM
  #9  
babyGS3
Lexus Champion
 
babyGS3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: SF, CA
Posts: 1,673
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

is that the same color as the one in the IS??? does anyone have a color code for that??? i'm thinking about repainting my car in about a year.. maybe considering that color.!!!

~manny
Old 05-02-02, 02:17 AM
  #10  
todd0
Driver School Candidate
 
todd0's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Graphite color is Unique

The Graphite color on the '02 GS3 SportDesign is unique to this model. I was told that this color is not offered on any model except the 2002 GS3 SportDesign. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but that's was I was told. I just picked up an '02 GS3 Sport in Silver because the Graphite was sold. Will try and get you pics from the dealer
Old 05-02-02, 05:25 AM
  #11  
mumbles
Lexus Test Driver
 
mumbles's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: ATL
Posts: 1,202
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Graphite color is Unique

Originally posted by todd0
The Graphite color on the '02 GS3 SportDesign is unique to this model. I was told that this color is not offered on any model except the 2002 GS3 SportDesign. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but that's was I was told. I just picked up an '02 GS3 Sport in Silver because the Graphite was sold. Will try and get you pics from the dealer
Hmmm, they had a GS3 SD in graphite gray at one end of the dealership, and an LX in what I thought was graphite gray at the other??? Since they weren't side by side, it may have just appeared to be the same color... oh well, in any case the GS3 SD did look sweet in that color!!!
Old 05-02-02, 05:51 AM
  #12  
MrSypher
Lexus Fanatic
 
MrSypher's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 5,145
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Graphite color is Unique

Originally posted by todd0
The Graphite color on the '02 GS3 SportDesign is unique to this model. I was told that this color is not offered on any model except the 2002 GS3 SportDesign. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but that's was I was told. I just picked up an '02 GS3 Sport in Silver because the Graphite was sold. Will try and get you pics from the dealer
COngrats. On your new GS... I haven't had the pleasure to see the Graphite Grey Sportdesign yet... I also picked up the Silver on Black Sportdesgn.... I love it, great car...

Mike..
Old 05-02-02, 10:42 AM
  #13  
///MDex
Lexus Champion
 
///MDex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 3,861
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally posted by babyGS3
i'm thinking about repainting my car in about a year.. maybe considering that color.!!!
~manny
I've recently thought about this too, but it is a real PITA for the real deal quality pant job, (engine bay, etc.) but man, just imagine whenyou get your GS back!

I'd probably pee myself!

Hmmm, I hate the way my mind works sometimes.

OMG, I have to make some phone calls.........

Last edited by ///MDex; 05-02-02 at 10:44 AM.
Old 05-02-02, 04:39 PM
  #14  
babyGS3
Lexus Champion
 
babyGS3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: SF, CA
Posts: 1,673
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Dex...

there is this guy here on guam who paints factory-like paint including the engine bay... 1 year warranty on the repaint... all for $2k. seen his work on some Jags and a pretty black lexus that I see running around here (it is in those pics that Chu put about import nights coming to Guam). That's what I'm saving up for. Anyway, hopefully I can get that done!!! would make my day..

~Manny
Old 05-02-02, 06:39 PM
  #15  
MrSypher
Lexus Fanatic
 
MrSypher's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 5,145
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Where the Hell is GUAM???


Quick Reply: Graphite Gray Sportsdesign



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:59 AM.