Just bought a GS400
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After searching all different makes and models of cars looking for a reliable commuter, I settled on the GS400 and picked up this 1998 GS400 w/ 102k miles and full service history though Lexus from new to 99k miles. (After providing the VIN to a local dealer, the lady actually gathered all the records and faxed me the entire 5 page history free of charge... very helpful!). It had the timing belt/90k maintenance done at 81,000 miles even.
It came with the 17" chrome wheels as well as 16" stock alloys with basically new winter tires
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I don't really have any plans to modify it since my other car is an '09 Corvette and covers all those bases, but I would like to improve the stance with some larger diameter or wider/spaced out wheels w/o going overboard.
I've heard this is a good forum and there's alot of 2nd gen GS support here, so I look forward to being a member of the forum.
It came with the 17" chrome wheels as well as 16" stock alloys with basically new winter tires
I don't really have any plans to modify it since my other car is an '09 Corvette and covers all those bases, but I would like to improve the stance with some larger diameter or wider/spaced out wheels w/o going overboard.
I've heard this is a good forum and there's alot of 2nd gen GS support here, so I look forward to being a member of the forum.
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Very nice pick up and welcome to the Club.
Very glad to hear you picked up such a meticulously cared for GS4. The only thing I would recommend for you right now is to get those headlights restored. They look pretty aged.
Very glad to hear you picked up such a meticulously cared for GS4. The only thing I would recommend for you right now is to get those headlights restored. They look pretty aged.
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Yea, the small time dealer I got it from put on some chrome wheels after he got it from auction and I guess they came from craigslist for $80 w/ mismatched tires and slightly out of balance... I'll probably be getting rid of them.. I forgot I had some 18" tires from my old G35 still, so if they're the right size I'll just get some 18" rims and use those tires.
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It could use new rotors though, these are a bit warped and it pulls lightly to the right, so I'll be getting an alignment too and checking out that inner tie-rod mentioned in the service report.
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