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Old 09-21-10, 09:02 AM
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Default New here just picked up Gs400

Hello all,
I just picked up my first Lexus. Its a 1998 Gs400 with 82k and all maintenance done already (including timing belt). I've been loving the car in the few days I've had it. Already ordered a new factory radio with the AUX port on the front of it. I decided to pick up the GS because it was a nice common ground for power and comfort that I was looking for.

Old 09-21-10, 09:38 AM
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Looks nice welcome to CL!!
Old 09-21-10, 09:51 AM
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Oh yes, that's nice...
Old 09-21-10, 10:09 AM
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paint looks good except that pin striping on the side, welcome my 202 brethren
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I kinda like the pin stripe actually, Im going to try and go get it tinted this week. I've put some Axxis Ultimate brake pads on the front since the stock ones were shot when I picked up the car. Im thinking about putting a different subwoofer in the spot of the stock one. Im getting about 20mpg as of lately with beating on it every once in a while, so fuel economy is right on par with what I was hoping for city.
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thats beautiful i love those wheels
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Congrats and welcome.
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Dang, nice pickup! Welcome to Club Lexus.

I want to know where all these low miles GS coming out from, my guess old people that own them and now getting rid of them thinking the car's too old.. hehe little do they know these cars are bulletproof and can go 300,000 plus miles regardless of age!
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Originally Posted by kikcaffine
Already ordered a new factory radio with the AUX port on the front of it.
What factory radio has that? Do you have a link?
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Looks mint! Congrats and welcome!
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Originally Posted by 1QWKGS4
Dang, nice pickup! Welcome to Club Lexus.

I want to know where all these low miles GS coming out from, my guess old people that own them and now getting rid of them thinking the car's too old.. hehe little do they know these cars are bulletproof and can go 300,000 plus miles regardless of age!

Yeah the guy I got it from was about 28-29. He was selling it to get a CLS550.

Originally Posted by 1QWKGS4
What factory radio has that? Do you have a link?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_3645wt_962

I wanted to retain the factory radio because I didnt want to lose my factory sub or have to deal with running wires for an aftermarket amplifier.
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Originally Posted by kikcaffine
I kinda like the pin stripe actually
Wow that's a first lol.

Clean car and welcome
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Welcome! I'm kind of on the fence with the pinstripe. I've seen some VIP cars with the pinstripe and it actually looks nice if done right. e.g., VipdOut and MrExecutiv.
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congrats and welcome!
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welcome! congrats on your car!


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