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

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Old 03-03-11 | 07:48 PM
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Hello All.

New to the Gs world as i presently had an Is.

Just picked up a 00 Gs300 with 112k Blk/Blk





Planning a Complete Hertz/Audison System, Autopage Alarm/Rem Start with the Smart phone interface 20's, Tint, Hid's and more.

I have a Shop in the Schaumburg area so will be using it for that as well.

Previous owner took good care of it, All scheduled services performed at the dealer as well as timing belt at 90k.
Old 03-03-11 | 08:03 PM
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Yup, sounds like you are feverish with gs modding sickness. it will set in soon looks like a clean (lil dirty) gs platform to start with you got there. GL
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Wash that thing!
Old 03-03-11 | 08:08 PM
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Ive washed it 3x already. rains the next day....

Ill post pics after i get it wet sanded and buffed.
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You picked the best color though
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Im thinking a Black Lip wheel with Black and chrome Spoke. Just a lil Chrome to bring it out.
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Oh i forgot. Only issue is the drivers door lock actuator i need to replace.

i have to lock it by hand and will unlock sometimes by remote.
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Hopefully you got a good deal on it.....my 01' is at Elmhurst Toyota or was for sale...silver, JP spoiler, 08' GS wheels....and you don't have to wash it as much......ha!
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clean i like it.
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Paid 7500. Car came from DC area.
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Welcome, which part of Chicago you from? I just picked up a 98 silver GS3 myself. Did some DIY mods here and there.
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Streamwood / Schaumburg area.

Shops off of Barrington Rd by the new Sonic they built.
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Does your shop perform maintenance work? Timing belt , water pump, etc. how much would it run if you do.
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No we do all mobile electronics,audio/video,remote starts, wheels, and accessories.

I think im going with these...

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Welcome bro. These wheels will look sick on the black GS. What are the specs you plan in running?


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