GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

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Old 03-15-11, 01:05 AM
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Bought a GS300 today after researching and then searching for a few months I found one I really liked. After seeing a few get bought up nice and quick I didn't hesitate on this one (which was good because right as the hand shake was occurring another person walked up and asked for 'my' GS specifically).

Its a dark gray metallic Sport Design with black interior. Kinda on the high side of mileage, 172k, but previous owner took great care of the car and still had all the keys (including the emergency key) and all the books, papers, and such. This is my first Lexus and my first 4 door sedan. Pretty stoked. Only have the one cell pic. After purchasing I proceeded to drive it around for a few hours and even enjoyed getting stuck in traffic. So comfy.



Now to get my hands on some 19s, coilovers, suspension arms, roof spoiler, trunk spoiler, and LED tails.

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looks like you came up on a nice one :thumup: congrats
Old 03-15-11, 02:01 AM
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thank you

talk about luck. i was just happy to find a black interior. the fact it was dark gray was just a bonus. then to find out it was a Sport Design.

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Nice indeed welcome to the maddness
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You have a Sport Design. 2002-2003

Platinum Editions were only made in 2000.

Welcome!
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Congrats and enjoy.
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Congrats and welcome! Make sure to check your ball joints.
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niceee.... congrats..
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Originally Posted by ThomasGS4
You have a Sport Design. 2002-2003

Platinum Editions were only made in 2000.

Welcome!
thank you for the info. posts fixed.



Originally Posted by Infamous 1
Congrats and welcome! Make sure to check your ball joints.
I made sure to have my very trusted mechanic check the entire car over before I bought it. It had spent the first 2-3 years of it's life in Ohio so I wanted to make sure it got a thorough inspection and wasn't rusted out.
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welcome to the family, nice pickup
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Welcome to CL and enjoy your new ride. You will soon have a lighter wallet
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Originally Posted by denut-L
Welcome to CL and enjoy your new ride. You will soon have a lighter wallet
that i am used to. other cars i have owned.

2001 GC8 (the one that started it all)



1993 S13 (engineered for destruction)



1985 AE86 (undergoing Levin conversion)


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Nice pick up
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Congrats on the great pick up and welcome to CL...


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