Lexo_Tony

iTrader: (15)

Wassup guys! I am fairly new to the GS family but had a IS350 and was looking to get a GS from this guy and just wanted some input or advice from anyone who would happen to know. So the guy selling me his GS said everything is fine with it besides 1st gear slipping and he told his uncle over the phone and said its most likely a solenoid. The car has roughly 150k miles on it and he told me he hasn't change the fluids in the tranny yet. Would anyone know what can be the problem.

ThomasGS4

iTrader: (19)

Usually if the tranny is slipping, it's because the tranny fluid is low. I recommend changing the fluid soon!

Do a drain and fill, NOT a flush!

entryspeed

iTrader: (3)

^^^^ Thats about it, if added fluid doesnt correct it then yea an actual problem exists in the tranny and unless the car is dirt cheap I would stay away.

Philthy29

Especially if it's a gs4, gs3 you can find trannies everywhere for the 2j, 1uz tranny.... Expensive

Lexo_Tony

iTrader: (15)

Okay well hes selling it for $5k and all he told me was the tranny in 1st gear is sorta slipping. Its a gamble for me. Its a really good deal just dont know much about these v8 trannies...

Infamous 1

iTrader: (20)

Why not have him add fluid and see if it corrects the issue before you purchase it?