GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460
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2006 GS300 - Should I bother? (Carbon buildup issues, etc)

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Old 01-01-17, 08:22 PM
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I wouldn't do it, maybe 2010 GS350 if you can swing it. Thats coming from an 06 GS300 owner...
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Originally Posted by Swinke
I wouldn't even consider a 300. Being a 06 your out of warranty for your free engine rebuild and carbon clean up. Fuel system clean maintenance doesn't touch the carbon that's built up. I've seen it before and after. 350's have no carbon issues at all.

As as far as what problems you would see is misfires with a check engine light. Sometimes will cause a hard miss when carbon is bad enough.

Dont get it.
Originally Posted by Sodium
My dad has the exact same car, except it has 165k miles, and neither the interior nor exterior are mint (several parking lot dings, and a bit of discoloration on the center arm rest after detailers used some leather product)! Haha is yours dark gray with black interior? Yep 2GS is definitely a great car, but there are a lot of the features on the 3GS which I don't think I could live without!

If you don't mind my asking, why're you selling?
It's white diamond pearl with saddle leather. Time for a change, just thinning the herd...706.970.9689 text or call for pics
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