spwolf

Hi everyone...

I imported GS350 AWD back in 2007 to Europe and drove it for 3 years... loved the car, zero issues.
I had to return the lease due to moving to another country (and importing car is 100% in taxes/duties). Now that I am settled, I am looking at 2007 GS300 RWD.

Does anyone have list of TSB's to check at? Car bumper and lower side of the door needs to be painted from chips and small bruises but overall it looks fine. Interior is MINT - seats are better held up than my own GS :-). Oh, and wheels are corroded. Idiot that drove it before didnt get warranty on wheels nor did they fix chips (they had full insurance due to lease).

However small concern was that carpets were slightly damp. Car doesnt look flooded or anything, everything works fine with electronics and engine compartement doesnt look to be touched ever.

What could it be other than someone spilling something in the interior? I read on the thread that some part of the AC system failed for someone and caused similar issue (car has been at dealer for 3 months).

any ideas? otherwise, a bit of paint and car will be mine :-).

spwolf

honestly, i thought i would get 530xd, but i have been looking at them and are pretty concerned about their long term reliability... none of the interiors i checked have held up remotely close to this GS. MB and their fake leather seats are even worse.

spwolf

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Stormforge

i recall reading awhile back someone posted about damp carpet. can't remember but i think it might have to do with something plugged and it leaked into interior compartment? do a search here and see if you can find it.

i would buy it if the dealer offers CPO on it. that way if anything goes wrong during ownership, you have something to bring back to dealer's attention. and if it is applicable, see if you can get lexus platinum extended warranty.

good luck!

spwolf

found it:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...c-is-on-5.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...et-carpet.html

and actual TSB:
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q...xoKTKSoyr12Alw

BinaryJay

Recently cleaned carpets?

spwolf

always an possibility :-)

spwolf

there is no such thing as CPO here... car is lease return... interior is really well preserved except for dampness.
exterion needs a little bit of work, but less than $1k.

Chaos236

iTrader: (1)

IF you buy a 535ix get a home close the dealer as your friends will get tited of dropping you off for repairs.