Hi everyone. Just picked up my 2nd GS. Found a 06 GS 300 AWD here in Denver. Sliver/Black, loaded. Great ride only 30,000 miles. Any suggestions on my first MODS......

 

i used to live in denver. you can never be sure during the winter when it will be snowing or 65-degrees and sunny.. so i would recommend:

1) 20" wheels that you can use from april - end of sept. then use your stock wheels from oct - end of march.

2) lower your car.. seems peeps with AWD here are using tanabe nf210's.

3) gas-powered power washer. with all the snow/ice/dirt that cakes on during the winter, i found it easy to powerwash the guck off (and it makes for warm hands when washing your car in the winter).

 

Welcome to CL and congrats on your new ride. Post some pics!

No suggestions here. Here are so many routes you can go.

 

welcome to CL! i say a drop would be a good start.

 

congrats and welcome!

 

congrats on the buy. since the car is loaded, i would suggest the dvd/navi bypass or the ipod integration kit.

 

Hey I'm from Denver and am in the market for a gs too... How much did you end up paying for it if you don't mind me asking?

Tony

 

Congrats! I second on the gas powered pressure washer. I'm in Wisconsin and it helps greatly get all that road grime off they put down.

 

I say save up for some BC Coilovers...Welcome.

 

F-sport springs work well, too.

 

I too would like to know your buying cost since i bought also the same thing but black on black for 34,800can without taxes. I always wonder the cost of that car in the US with the same specs.

 

Congrats on your new ride......Welcome to Club Lexus.

 

2006 gs 300 (RWD) list for +/- $33,000 with 25k-35k miles here in so. cal.

the gs 300's that don't have navigation list for $29k.

2007 gs350's are around $37k for ones under 30k miles.

prices from lexus dealerships that are CPOs... you can find them a few thousand less if you go non-CPO or buy from a private seller.

 

Congrats on the purchase.. Welcome to CL.

First thing I would do is to drop it. Even on stock wheels a drop will make a big difference.

 

Thanks for the warm welcome. For those that have asked, here is my deal. The car has most all options except NAVI/Levinson. Silver/Black. Purchased and serviced at the local Lexus dealer since new. In service date of 9/06, so I have another 12 months factory warranty. Mileage is 32,500. AWD. Car is honestly a 9.9 out of 10. Full front clear bra, mirrors and trunk guard. Car was advertised for $32,900. Dealt stictly with the Internet Manager via email for 2 days. Told him his price was way high. Finally made an appt to drive the car. I had already pulled car fax, KUNI Lexus dealer service records etc. So I knew the car was well taken car of and only 1 previous owner.

I was a cash buyer so the negociation was pretty easy. Sat down, offered $25k out the door. They came back at $29,999 plus tax. I pulled out the check book with the Sales manager and the Sales person sitting with me in the office. Wrote out a check in the amount of $27,000. Slid the check over to the Sales manager and told him he had 10 minutes to take my check and get me the paperwork, or I was leaving and heading to pickup a different car. He came back in about 10-15 minutes, all paperwork processed and waiting for my signature. So, the answer is $27,000 including tax, D&H and some stupid protection package they warranty the paint and upholstery for 5 years. I have priced out the Lexus Platinum Warranty and it is looking like I can grab that for about $1800.

All in all....I am very happY