The 2GS, a future classic?
09-20-10, 06:30 PM
#16
Regardless, if the GS400/430/300 will make it into some Hall of Fame of Classic cars, I personally will stand by my GS for as long as I live (true commitment of how i much i love the 2GS)
Those that know me, know i go thru cars like under wear, i don't usually keep any one car more than 10 months, 2 years being maximum.. All my friends are amazed I've had my '99 GS400 for almost 12 years while going thru 6 other cars in the last 7 yrs while steadily keeping my 400 and i'm not tired of looking at her as she has the most beautiful body style in a 4 door sedan bar-none..
Now that i have 2 of them now, A 430 and my 400. I'm on cloud nine..!! I don't really have to worry about buying another car for a long time unless i want a toy.. but truly my pair of 2GS's are my heart and soul of cars..
Those that know me, know i go thru cars like under wear, i don't usually keep any one car more than 10 months, 2 years being maximum.. All my friends are amazed I've had my '99 GS400 for almost 12 years while going thru 6 other cars in the last 7 yrs while steadily keeping my 400 and i'm not tired of looking at her as she has the most beautiful body style in a 4 door sedan bar-none..
Now that i have 2 of them now, A 430 and my 400. I'm on cloud nine..!! I don't really have to worry about buying another car for a long time unless i want a toy.. but truly my pair of 2GS's are my heart and soul of cars..
09-20-10, 07:02 PM
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I believe the body lines are classic but the price depreciation is letting the wrong crowd of people get their hands on them. I see more ghetto'd out gs300's or ones with cheap racing gear than classy nice ones or even clean stock ones. Maybe 20 years from now when a lot have been wrecked or the price appreciates they may increase in classic car status but I don't see it happening.
09-21-10, 11:15 AM
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Agreed 100%. The 2GS is the best designed GS IMO. If I could, I'd have a whole slew of them filling up a "Jay Leno-sized" garage, heheh. I've had my eye on a couple up for sale for a while that have been on my wish list, (if only I could hit the lottery
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06-02-13, 11:57 AM
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I'm a new member. I have a clean, stock 2000 2GS (400). It is white, with 120k on the ticker. The timing chain/WP and pulleys done at 96K It has the Nakamichi stereo and a spoiler. I love this car! From what I have read here, I think it behooves me to keep it. I will never mod it, and, I drive it like an adult. Spirited, but not abusive. Glad to read all of the opinions here. -bk
06-02-13, 12:15 PM
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i must agree with this post, to my the 2gs is one of the best designs from lexus, i get way more compliments and people staring at me when i drive my 02 2GS than i have ever gotten from driving my dads 08 LS, after reading this post it makes me just wanna take my car out to cruise.
from personal experience lol
06-02-13, 04:46 PM
#29
The 2GS obviously has a cult following and this bodes well for its status as a classic model in the future imo. I don't see many GS's around and when I do, they are usually bone stock being driven by an older person. I think this adds to the perception by some uninformed people that the 2GS is just a nice, luxury commuter car. Some people don't understand all of the potential the car has when modified correctly, looks-wise and performance-wise. A lot of American classic cars had this same perception back in the day.
Edit: I'd like to add, I think this goes for the SC's and LS400's as well. When these cars are modded correctly they look like works of art. I've been looking to get my hands on an SC and an LS400 to make the stable complete.
Edit: I'd like to add, I think this goes for the SC's and LS400's as well. When these cars are modded correctly they look like works of art. I've been looking to get my hands on an SC and an LS400 to make the stable complete.
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06-02-13, 07:52 PM
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Yea man, People think I am playing when I tell them its a 2001 GS. Still looks awesome after 11 years.
