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New to the Club, Picked up an 01 GS3 with 11k miles

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Old 04-26-12 | 02:03 PM
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Default New to the Club, Picked up an 01 GS3 with 11k miles

I thought I had an account with clublexus when I had owned a 1996 ES300 approx 4-6 years ago (had since sold it and picked up 2006 Scion TC) and after 3 years of the TC decided to look around for a replacement Lo and behold I found this gem.





I apologize if its just a link (trying to get reaquainted to posting on forums) The only issue I've come across after a day of owning it is the cigarette lighter outlet or the other 12v outlet in the center console doesn't seem to work when I plug in my phone charger in. Is this common or is there some sort of button that isn't letting the current flow? I plan on checking out several threads to see what people honestly have to say about these vehicles. I hear they're like tanks.

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Old 04-26-12 | 02:15 PM
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holy crap 11k miles nice find
Old 04-26-12 | 02:22 PM
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Jesus christ 11k miles? Thats crazy man.
Old 04-26-12 | 02:26 PM
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11k miles....Dang, you're lucky!

Do you mind, If I ask how much you paid?
Old 04-26-12 | 02:27 PM
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Nice pick up! How much did it run you?

Looks brand new!
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Nice find. Also happens to be an L-Tuned GS with the Salinas wheels.

Your shift **** is off by 180 degrees.
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I'll buy it from you...
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Originally Posted by ntran18
Nice find. Also happens to be an L-Tuned GS with the Salinas wheels.

Your shift **** is off by 180 degrees.
definitely good to know, I wasn't aware of this package until I was in the midst of purchasing it. I had it inspected and the tech gave me some details, i'd love to learn more about it if you guys can add info. I live in Florida so there is no shortage of older vehicles with low miles however I usually see more corollas and camry's than anything else. Unfortunately I'm uncertain of the backstory as to why or how it has such low miles, my best assumption is a snow bird owned it.
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It even smells like new surprisingly for a 11 yr old car...I had to kick my g/f out of the passenger seat so her victoria secret perfume wouldn't overwhelm it lol
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woooow, nice pick up. congrats!
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very nice. check the fuse. maybe its something that simple.
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Wow, nice pickup, unbelievably low miles and black on black!
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Originally Posted by kaosfive5
The only issue I've come across after a day of owning it is the cigarette lighter outlet or the other 12v outlet in the center console doesn't seem to work when I plug in my phone charger in. Is this common or is there some sort of button that isn't letting the current flow? I plan on checking out several threads to see what people honestly have to say about these vehicles. I hear they're like tanks.
nice find with the car...


check the fuse on the driver side kick panel its a 15 amp blue fuse i believe in the last row - second from the bottom
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11k miles wtf? You sure that's not 111k miles?
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Originally Posted by justablkv8
11k miles wtf? You sure that's not 111k miles?


I would certainly have thought so but nothing is suspicious aside from the miles in question. The condition of both interior and exterior is amazing, interior is flawless, no scuff's scratches or anything, exterior has some scratches but of course it is 11 years old. head lights are clear with no oxidation. clean history report.



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