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

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Old 03-02-15 | 10:04 PM
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nice rides dudes!
Old 03-05-15 | 07:37 PM
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Hello guys,
New GS300 Owner right here. I was a pretty active member on the ES forum having previously owned a 2001 ES300.

1. Exterior- Millennium Silver
2. Interior- Gray, I think that's what I'd call it
3. Options- Navigation package
4. Audio options- I think its just the Pioneer
5. Any mods- Nothing yet
6. Just sold my ES and ended up finding this GS for sale locally
7. Not international, just from NW Ohio

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Old 03-05-15 | 08:12 PM
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Old 03-05-15 | 10:43 PM
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Finally made it official to be a part of the Lexus Fam!

1. Exterior Color- Silver
2. Interior color choice - grey leather, soon to be red double diamond leather.
3. Major Options or special packages (Sport Design, etc) Megan EZ Racing Coilovers adjustable with damper kid.
4. Audio Options (Nakamich/Mark Levinson or Pioneer) Double Din JVC , Orion 12", Mono Block D-Class JL Audio 2,000 watts
5. Any modifications Audio, Suspension , Cross drill and slotted rotors, Wheels
6. Anything you want to mention (others considered, previous Lex owner, etc) Proud to have gone from Hondas to Lexus!
7. If you are INTERNATIONAL, state which city/country your representing! Hollywood, Fl
8. Post pics or links to your car (you can upload pics in our gallery)
Thank You Club Lexus Fam!

5" lip with a 24kt Gold effect, on a silver Gs...?

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Old 03-08-15 | 07:54 AM
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Hey there CL, looks like I've been posting without first making a formal Introduction.* I recently picked up a 2000 GS400 after selling my 2003 MR2 Spyder. Needed more room (new addition to the family )

1. Burnish Gold Metallic.
2. Tan.
3. Platinum Edition.
4. Nakamich.
5. Stock.
6. I'm more about function, not quite VIP.
7. Buena Park, CA.
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Old 03-09-15 | 02:50 PM
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Hey guys! My name is Alex. Just ought this 2001 Gs300. Just hit 80,000 miles.
1.pearl white
2.tan
3. Not sure
4. Has Navigation and mark levinson system.
5. no mods at the moment, tint soon.
6. Memphis, Tn






Old 03-09-15 | 03:06 PM
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Welcome Alex.. clean GS you have there,,
Old 03-10-15 | 11:18 AM
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HeLLO!!!! FAMILY!!!

My name is Valentino aka Valsky and I baby is a 2000 GS 400 white on beige interior base model I just bought it 2 days ago this would be my 3rd gs400 the others were 98, 99 and I was forced to sell them because I needed money. but now I am doing great at my new job so I was super lucky to find a 2000 gs400 1 owner with 125k miles super clean BUTTT!!! HE NEVER CHANGED the timing belts so the first thing I thought to do was change the trimming belt and water pump with the components like the idler pulley and tension pully, I thought since this is a MAJOR important part of the car and I want to keep it for a long time I should go to lexus or toyota to get this done instead of an independant shop they quited me $1800 with all the compnents and labor including the pcv valve that controls the gas going into enginge. my questions is am I crazy for going to toyota to get this done when I found kits for timming belts online for $270 and I have a mehcanic that would do it for $400 or am I doing the right thing by going to the dealer and getting real lexus parts? please advise and let me know if I am crazy
Old 03-10-15 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Valksy16
HeLLO!!!! FAMILY!!!

My name is Valentino aka Valsky and I baby is a 2000 GS 400 white on beige interior base model I just bought it 2 days ago this would be my 3rd gs400 the others were 98, 99 and I was forced to sell them because I needed money. but now I am doing great at my new job so I was super lucky to find a 2000 gs400 1 owner with 125k miles super clean BUTTT!!! HE NEVER CHANGED the timing belts so the first thing I thought to do was change the trimming belt and water pump with the components like the idler pulley and tension pully, I thought since this is a MAJOR important part of the car and I want to keep it for a long time I should go to lexus or toyota to get this done instead of an independant shop they quited me $1800 with all the compnents and labor including the pcv valve that controls the gas going into enginge. my questions is am I crazy for going to toyota to get this done when I found kits for timming belts online for $270 and I have a mehcanic that would do it for $400 or am I doing the right thing by going to the dealer and getting real lexus parts? please advise and let me know if I am crazy

Welcome Valsky, I need to do my timing belt service as well and got two quotes recently and one was $1020 for timing belt, water pump, and front seals, they other quote was $2k... They quoted two different prices for timing belt and water... Needless to say i'm not going there... both were Lexus dealers not Toyota.
Old 03-10-15 | 06:25 PM
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yea the dealership tends to rip you off a new engine costs under 2k for the car I would think the timing belt can be done for about 1000, I am going to get Lexus genuine parts but an experienced mechanic should have no trouble doing the job that is what im doing
Old 03-13-15 | 10:08 AM
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New Here. Picked up a Blue 99' GS300 about a month ago and then spent the next two weeks changing the timing belt, water pump, plugs wires, cam seals and VVT sprocket. Cleaned up the interior and now it's a straight, clean machine.

It's my first time having a daily driver that isn't a massive V8 SUV, but I really wanted to try a luxury car. So far I enjoy it.

I have never noticed another GS300 in this color, does anyone have any production numbers to show how many were made?
Old 03-14-15 | 09:59 PM
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Greetings. I purchased my '99 GS300 in July 2014 after looking at several other 99 300's in varying degrees of condition. I found it on Craigslist of all places. It had 70k when I acquired it. It has 75k on it now. I toggle between it and my 2001 Mustang Cobra convertible with 63k mi which I bought in Feb 2014. I was just referred to Club Lexus last week at my local O' Reilly AP. It was basically all original except for the blingy 20's. I added Tein Street advance adjustable coilovers. That's it... so far. I have not had time to check if there is a thread for this and I did not see anything in 2gs faq: Does the car's computer adjust for larger diameter tires, and if not is there a way to do so? Thank you. I am already feeling like a kid in a candy store as I explore this website.
Old 03-15-15 | 03:09 AM
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Originally Posted by cali99300
Greetings. I purchased my '99 GS300 in July 2014 after looking at several other 99 300's in varying degrees of condition. I found it on Craigslist of all places. It had 70k when I acquired it. It has 75k on it now. I toggle between it and my 2001 Mustang Cobra convertible with 63k mi which I bought in Feb 2014. I was just referred to Club Lexus last week at my local O' Reilly AP. It was basically all original except for the blingy 20's. I added Tein Street advance adjustable coilovers. That's it... so far. I have not had time to check if there is a thread for this and I did not see anything in 2gs faq: Does the car's computer adjust for larger diameter tires, and if not is there a way to do so? Thank you. I am already feeling like a kid in a candy store as I explore this website.
Welcome to the forums...
Old 03-15-15 | 02:54 PM
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Hi, I've been here almost 2 months and haven't introduced my GS. I bought my 99 GS400 from the original owner in January for $2500. I had to drive almost 6 hours round trip to get it. It has 205,000 miles but runs awesome. All I've had to do is replace the starter. I have the window sticker and everything. Original owner payed $52,500 in 1999. I have big plans for it and have done a lot in 2 months, but it's at a stopping point for a while.

When I first got it








How it looks now




Old 03-15-15 | 03:24 PM
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Welcome... clean GS with that many miles.... looking good..



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