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Old 04-03-17, 03:13 PM
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Hey everyone hows it going my names jarrod just recently got a 2000 lexus gs300 3 weeks ago been wanting one for a long time been mostly into Hondas and Chevys which I still have but iv always wanted to have a lexus/toyota it's a black exterior and beige interior pretty nice for its age being that I only purchased the car forc 3500 dollars 158k milesand with no real issues I may add doesn't leak or show signs of leaking it runs and purs like a kitten nice quiet and balenced. I'd say the only issue I have with the car is the check engine light coming on when I stomp on the throttle to get into it causing it to go into limp mode among with the vsc off which I've looked into the problem and no it could be quite a couple of things but other than that if I drive it normally I don't have a problem with the car I'm not too worried about it at the moment because I'm planning an Aristo swap in the near future the car is great inside and out I'd say one of the best purchases I've ever had the car rides great even after doing a full inspection the only thing on the car that really needs to be replaced are there all of the bushings to make it have that real nice ride again. My 2000 lexus gs300 G-Money








it also has a pioneer head unit stock speakers for now will be changed soon will keep the pioneer head unit since it's already been upgraded and will be tinting the car as well since I live in arizona tint is a must
I do plan on painting the car burgundy as well after I do the motor swap but like I said it's already a great car so far and glaf to be apart of the lexus club now
Old 04-03-17, 10:09 PM
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Driver side door hinge thing is bent out a little bit, don't know how much it'll be to fix that








2002 GS300
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Hello everyone. I recently bought a 02' GS300! I'm very happy with the decision I made to purchase this as my first car. This car is in pretty good condition on the exterior except for general wear and tear. Also a slight oil leak that I'll have to get figured out soon. The interior on the otherhand is flawless. The power locks are getting fixed by the dealership I bought it from soon. I'm really interested in seeing what possibilities there are for modifications in the car in the future! I honestly really wanted a BMW, but many people insisted that it would not be a good decision to purchase one. I test drove this car and fell in love with it. A friend says I got swindled for it, I really don't care that much about the price, it's just money in the end. It's an awesome car that is going to last me if I treat it right. Thinking about spending around maybe $1000 in slight modifications around the next year, mostly cosmetic and a few modifications to just get a little more power of it and see where that goes. Making this thing a 2jz gte sleeper is the ultimate goal.

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Old 04-10-17, 07:05 PM
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Hey everyone, my names Daniel. This is my 2001 gs430, black with black interior, just short of 238,000 miles currently. I've been lurking on here for quite some time and this forum has helped me from pulling my hair many times. It's currently sitting on PBM coilovers, with 18x10.5+24 black chrome volk ze40's in the rear and 18x10.5+15 sbc enkei rpf1's up front. Currently on stock arms still. I have SerialNine toe arms, RCA's, subframe and diff bushings, shortened lower ball joints, Figs adjustable outter tie rod ends and t-demand rear upper control arms sitting in boxes waiting to be put on. Also has ganador mirrors, wald lip kit (rear lip isn't on right now), artisan spirits vented fenders and a trd trunk garnish. I'm still paying the car off, so for now the 3uz will stay in there. But plans are to 1.5jz attached to a cd009...
Old 04-11-17, 09:27 PM
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Welcome, fellas!
Old 04-19-17, 01:04 AM
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Hey all!!

My name is Luke, and I live in England, and here is a little bit about my gs300.

i believe its millenium silver, I can't quite remember off hand and has the grey interior, I was hoping for black at the time but this came up at a good price and was well looked after.

Current modifications are

hsd coilivers
longlife cat back exhaust
18" 10j hart luftdrag wheels.
And a alpine CD player.

i have a tte lip to fit, and a new set of headlights too! Anyway! Here are some pictures!!!




Old 04-27-17, 05:35 PM
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Hello all. I am a new member, but not new to the forum. I have been using (reading) in this forum for about 11 years now, and with my rekindled spirit of modding have decided on restoring/modding mine. Not much as of yet, and have a couple things in the works.
I will start with the basics: I have a 2003 GS300 that I bought used Dec of 2006 with 19k miles. It now has about 129k miles
1. Exterior Color - Black Cherry
2. Interior color choice - Ivory
3. Major Options or special packages (Sport Design, etc) None that I know of, I think it was base
4. Audio Options (Nakamich/Mark Levinson or Pioneer) Was base non nav (see below)
5. Any modifications - faux Vertex front bumper, clear/chrome ccfl halo projector headlights, clear side markers, 35% tint, Tanabe exhaust Just installed last month), off brand intake code and piping (ebay), working on my 2nd wood grain kit from Sherwood Dashes
STEREO - Kenwood DNX893s (previously DNX7100 with bluetooth addition), 3 12 in JL Audio W6 version 1's, with a JL 1000/ mono amp. Just added Inifnity Kappas in the doors, and an Alpine 4 channel to push them
In the works---- New rims (had 20 inch Incubus Novacaines) looking at Lexani r6, r7, or Verde Contras, New interior (front and rear seats), LED interior including climate control (which I am currently having issues with due to a green tint on the buttons and LCD screen), I also plan on having the exterior buffed and or repainted dents and dings fixed).... I wold like to turbo, but I am a bit old, and that costs some major loot.
6. Anything you want to mention (others considered, previous Lex owner, etc) Would like to upgrade to a 2013 or newer GS 350 at some point in the near future...
7. If you are INTERNATIONAL, state which city/country your representing! Not international, I live in Maryland (north of Baltimore)
8. Post pics or links to your car (you can upload pics in our gallery)
Before the amp for the mids/highs was added
Exhaust install
Older pic with older rims

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Old 04-28-17, 06:40 PM
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New here but haven't post. I have a 99 GS 400 Copper with tan interior. Got the Pioneer radio system. The one with the invisible screen. It would be a pain in the butt just to change the screen when I can buy a new one. The system works fine just the stupid screen is blank. I know we all has that problem.. Nothing special just stock. Damn parts are soo expensive.
Old 05-09-17, 08:01 AM
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Hi my name Is Sincere. I have a 99 GS3. I have a bunch of parts in the closet so my car is pretty much stock. Pending mods include, TTE Rep Lip, Ls430 Projector outer and Mini H1 v7 inner retrofit, custom trunk enclosure, RE audio SXX 12 v2, chrome trunk bar and door handles. I'm on the fence about coilovers. I have figs caster arm bushings and moog parts which I've used to replace the most of my front suspension. I recently upgraded my single din to a Pioneer AVH 4400BH which I love. Hopefully people will like my transition into All go + show which is what I'm going for. I also just pulled a full black interior from a 430 recently that's in the shed. Drilled and slotted rotors and hawk pads till I get TT calipers. I also belong to NELOC and MDLEX car groups.
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Old 05-10-17, 06:07 PM
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Sup guys, i recently purchased a 98 gs400. This car has a clean history and only one owner and has 87k miles on it. Im very happy to have picked it up. It's bone stock as of now but have some plans for it. I'm enjoying my 98 sc400 so much i figure why not get a gs400 as well so, here i am lol. Car is white exterior and gray interior i actually paid 500.00 below blue book value for this car so i was very lucky.



Old 05-12-17, 04:16 PM
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Whats up Club Lexus

I currently own a 1998 gs400. Blue exterior color with a lovely tan interior.
I am not sure on the design, everything is stock so far.
Picked this car up just recently and I am beyond satsified with the cars drive. Currently has 105k for being almost a 20 year old car.

Will gladly like the opportunity having talks with other gs400 owners
Old 05-16-17, 06:45 AM
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09/99 GS300 Black with gray leather-stock-150k
RX350, LS430
Owned Lexus's for 25 Years.

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Old 05-28-17, 08:49 PM
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Just stopping in to say howdy to everyone I'm from the Dallas-Fort Worth area this is my 2000 GS300
Old 05-31-17, 11:37 AM
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New member from the East coast with an 01 Aristo. I needed a family car so I ended up with the Aristo. If anyone has some 19's for sale the DMV area feel free to reach out to me.

Here are a few pics of my Aristo.

Old 06-23-17, 07:26 AM
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Hi! I just purchased a 2001 GS300 and I love it! It's burnished gold exterior. More details and pics to come.
Old 07-05-17, 03:17 PM
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Hi. My name is Jim, live in central Maryland. Bought the 2003 GS 300 Sport Design in August 2003, so almost 14 years old. 28K miles ...mostly put on by wife. Car is gray, black interior.
Has been trouble-free except for routine/expected maint, knock on wood. Am also a member of a Jaguar forum (that car has NOT been trouble-free) where I've picked up lots of hints,
so hoping for the same here.


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