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

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Old 01-27-14, 03:34 PM
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Okay Parker I'll play along

07/2012






12/2013


Old 01-27-14, 06:21 PM
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crazy transformation Puff, lookin back at the original. you pulled it all together. the saddle on that blue is so proper!
Old 01-27-14, 09:39 PM
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Say it again, amazing work Puff, love everything about this car!
Old 01-28-14, 01:52 AM
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Then and now transformations are awesome! Loving the change and saddle interior, Puff!
Old 01-28-14, 07:43 AM
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thomas car looks very clean in person. the car looks like something from 2006 or 2007 and not 1998. a very simple but elegant design. somthing i would like to accomplish when if i buy another GS and keep my SC as my weekend car.
Old 01-29-14, 11:22 AM
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I knew it was only a matter of time before I saw your face in here, Nigel! Lookin' sharp!
Old 01-30-14, 11:11 AM
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before and afters are great, looking forward to this thread
Old 01-30-14, 08:23 PM
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Not gonna show mine. In the last few months my wife has backed it into the house, hit a pole in the parking garage, scraped it against a wall, ran it over a snowbank.
Old 01-31-14, 09:06 AM
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Bought March of '13



Holy highness





2 months later





More months later






Car is going in for paint and bodywork soon
Old 01-31-14, 09:54 AM
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^ Wow, that's one heck of a transformation!
Old 01-31-14, 11:03 AM
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looks great ruthless
Old 01-31-14, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Ruthless00
Car is going in for paint and bodywork soon
Nicky your car is looking good bro! We really need to get that shoot done
Old 01-31-14, 08:13 PM
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My 2001 gs300 i bought a year ago all stock
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Old 01-31-14, 08:33 PM
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Now one year later!
JDM grill,Eye lids,6k HID,3k HID Fog lights, Clear Corners LED, Blacked out emblems, Gold Calipers, Tinted Tail Lights, SRT Intake, EVO II cat-back
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Old 02-03-14, 09:33 AM
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Bought in winter of 2011 for 3200. It was listed for 9200 and after driving it and informing him of the ball joint safety issues he immediately said I can't sell you the car in good faith. So I told him I was still interested if he would come way down on the price he said how much I said 3500 he said how about 4000 and I buy you breakfast I said how about 3200 and you don't he talked to his wife and said deal as long as you have it towed to your house. I was blown away by his response! I cashed him out and quickly called AAA. The car was in excellent condition all records of dealer maintenance fresh water pump and timing belt. Just for my piece of mind I completely rebuilt the front steering and suspension. Sorry for the long story just thought I'd share here she is.
Before:

A year later with 3pc GFG'S

and now in 2014 with Stance ST1'S


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