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Well just thought I'd create a intro thread to get my foot in the door with you guys. Just picked up an '03 black on black GS300 with 82,500 miles from a reputable Mercedes Benz dealer who I was referred to because a friend of mine knew the sales manager for the used/CPO vehicle department. Car is pretty damn mint inside and out and was able to get the vehicle for $12,600 OTD, I thought that was a pretty great price considering it went through all the inspections and necessary cleaning/detailing/maintenance plus the fee's. I'm pretty stoked about the car minus the door lock actuator issue which I know is a common problem cause a buddy of mine works at a local Lexus dealer. I've been in the automotive industry for well over six years now so I'm well informed with just about everything except a few things.
I just had a few questions and yes keep in mind I tried the search option a few times already... Just wanted to know if anyone in this section of the forums knows at the top of their heads what are the sizes of all the interior light bulbs? I've used the Sylvania site as a reference but I don't know how 100% accurate it is http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...RG-Results.htm. Also I plan on getting air runners later on but paying that $12,600 took a good chunk out of my savings so what are some good/decent brand coilovers that don't ride so stiff? And also with coilovers how big/wide of rims/tires can I go without any clearance/rubbing issues?
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I just had a few questions and yes keep in mind I tried the search option a few times already... Just wanted to know if anyone in this section of the forums knows at the top of their heads what are the sizes of all the interior light bulbs? I've used the Sylvania site as a reference but I don't know how 100% accurate it is http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...RG-Results.htm. Also I plan on getting air runners later on but paying that $12,600 took a good chunk out of my savings so what are some good/decent brand coilovers that don't ride so stiff? And also with coilovers how big/wide of rims/tires can I go without any clearance/rubbing issues?
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not sure what u searched under then....even though this is in the lighting section MANY threads link over to it so dunno how it couldn't be found IF u searched
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welcome to the club,IMHO you overpayed for that GS especially the gs300, nice color options though
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welcome to the club,IMHO you overpayed for that GS especially the gs300, nice color options though
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not sure what u searched under then....even though this is in the lighting section MANY threads link over to it so dunno how it couldn't be found IF u searched
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lig...-pictures.html
welcome to the club,IMHO you overpayed for that GS especially the gs300, nice color options though
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welcome to the club,IMHO you overpayed for that GS especially the gs300, nice color options though
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Well I searched the 2nd gen GS section of the forums, and typed in like LED interior lights etc. Maybe the search wasn't thorough enough but I tried three different options of searching nothing conclusive came out. Really cause I talked to a lot of people in the industry and was told it was a good price. Keep in mind I got the actual car for $11,300 but with all the taxes/DMV fee's it came out to an even $12,600 plus I don't where you live but pricing all depends on the city/state you live in. KBB priced out my vehicle at $12,700 and NADA was $14,500. Keep in mind this dealership went ahead and did the interior shampooing/vacuuming and all the minor maintenance with the car having only one original owner.
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thats why i said IMHO you over payed...many people may not share my thought but you could get a gs430 for close to that price just might have to shop around for a minute. if your happy with it and all the maintenance is up to date thats cool but IMHO its to much for a gs300
how bout some pics?
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Its a BLACK ON BLACK 1 OWNER WITH 80K. $11,000 seems fair to pay for a desirable color combo with ridiculous low miles. Sure you can find a GS430, that combo and miles? Not really.
Congrats, post some pics for us.
Congrats, post some pics for us.
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$11,300 but yeah I thought it was a steal of a deal considering that the dealer had ALL the service records from the previous owner. Being that I'm somwhat of a car expert or even if I wasn't you could totally tell the previous owner took really damn good care of the car. To Sakataj I tried to find a GS430 but I wouldn't have gotten one for the price I paid cause the ones I saw were $1,500-2,000+ more considering the condition and miles. I'll post pics tomorrow when my iPhone comes in the mail, cause I can't find my damn digicam. I'll let you guys be the judge on the quality of the car.
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yes for close to that price u can....just have to shop around
SIGH this is why i said you could get one close to that price....1.5-2k is close to that price. honestly i couldnt ever own a gs300 unless it was swapped.... IMHO they are a turd and the 1.5-2k is a great price for the power/torque of V8 model.
i have said it once but AGAIN if your happy with it and all the maintenance is up to date thats cool but IMHO its to much for a gs300
i have said it once but AGAIN if your happy with it and all the maintenance is up to date thats cool but IMHO its to much for a gs300
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SIGH this is why i said you could get one close to that price....1.5-2k is close to that price. honestly i couldnt ever own a gs300 unless it was swapped.... IMHO they are a turd and the 1.5-2k is a great price for the power/torque of V8 model.
i have said it once but AGAIN if your happy with it and all the maintenance is up to date thats cool but IMHO its to much for a gs300
i have said it once but AGAIN if your happy with it and all the maintenance is up to date thats cool but IMHO its to much for a gs300
This is all of course IMHO.
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Ahhh see I do get where you're coming from it's your opinion no doubt... Honestly I could care less if it's a V8 or a straight 6, cause later on I'm going to upgrade to an LS430 or 460 depending on what kinda deal I can get not because oh it's a V8 and it makes more "power/torque." Honestly if you were looking at the performance aspect of Lexus's then you obviously got the wrong Lexus... Cause your GS430 V8 is turd compared to an ISF then or perhaps be one of the very few to own an LFA, but we all gotta start somewhere right? Besides I got this GS for it's comfort and practicality and not to forget that I have a 160whp/81lbs of tq CBR1000RR that fufills my need for speed.
This is all of course IMHO.
This is all of course IMHO.
BTW i know about the need for speed i have previously owned a, 95 katana with a 1200 bandit motor in it, a zx6rr, a 98 SRAD 750 gsxr, a turbocharged k4 gsx-r 1000 and currently have 2 k5 gsx-r 1000's one of which will be sold soon.
anyways dont worry about it this is dragging way off topic and becoming something else all together
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Gotcha... Like I said I don't need that extra two cylinders to make me feel better when I sleep at night. I've had my share of fast cars and if I really wanted extra power I hear these motors are fun to boost.
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not sure what u searched under then....even though this is in the lighting section MANY threads link over to it so dunno how it couldn't be found IF u searched
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lig...-pictures.html
welcome to the club,IMHO you overpayed for that GS especially the gs300, nice color options though
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lig...-pictures.html
welcome to the club,IMHO you overpayed for that GS especially the gs300, nice color options though
Whatever happened to WELCOME and NICE TO HAVE YOU ON HERE? Or if you don't have anything nice to say try one of these
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To OP Welcome to Club Lexus.
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Must you argue with EVERY new member who comes on here? Latey 99% of your responses start with ............................. If you searched blah blah blah..............
Whatever happened to WELCOME and NICE TO HAVE YOU ON HERE? Or if you don't have anything nice to say try one of these![Hello](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/hello.gif)
To OP Welcome to Club Lexus.
Whatever happened to WELCOME and NICE TO HAVE YOU ON HERE? Or if you don't have anything nice to say try one of these
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To OP Welcome to Club Lexus.
Welcome to the club and it looks like you got a decent deal with a rare color combo. To some people it isn't about speed. Post pic soon
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