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Old 06-19-13, 03:23 PM
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Hello, Ive owned my 99 GS300 for about 6 months now and am very much in love with it, but it is getting up there in miles (188k) drives like a new car and everything works but i feel it would be wise to eventually get something with less miles, I love the 3rd gen GS body wisebut upon reading reviews have seen alot of people complaing about bringing them in to the shop alot. I figure the 2nd gen is alot more reliable of a car but does anyone have experience with a 3rd gen would they reccomend? otherwise i will probably just eventually get another 2nd gen with less miles or an acura TL, thanks for the input
Old 06-19-13, 05:09 PM
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I can't say much about the 3GS, but 188k is nothing, I've got 280k without any problems. I say keep it until you have major issues.
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I agree with iToaster, 188k is not much for these cars. Keep maintaining it and keep using it.
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The 3GS is a beautiful car, but the 2GS has far better reliability. Most 2006/2007 models aka the L-Finesse ones though sexier by design saw lots of cost cutting from both assembly and materials used. Thankfully since around 2011 quality has been addressed.
Old 06-19-13, 06:53 PM
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If it ain't broke, don't fix it. But it sounds like you want a change. If that's your reasoning, by all means go for it, but if it is truly the milage you are worried about, just relax and keep up with the maintenance.
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