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

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Old 11-24-12, 02:36 AM
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Hey guys, this is my first time ever posting on CL. I got my '01 GS300 off an auction (not the best place to get a car from) but I'll still live as it's my first car ever . However the car needed alot of work before it could come into shape. I'll be updating you guys as I make progress

Here it is when it was first bought:
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Got the plates. Notice that dent on the trunk. Had that fixed later on along with some other body work.
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http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/...014-WA0001.jpg

Had a new battery put in, new water pump, oils and filters flushed. Timing belt replaced.
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This is during hurricane sandy, the side view mirrors were replaced because they were broken
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Car finally got painted. Trunk was fixed along with minor dents here and there. Also, the side view mirrors were painted.
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Looks sweet now Had it detailed as well. Oh btw, I don't have any plans for modding it for now. Maybe after a while. For now just trying to bring the car back to it's original shape first. I think I might need to replace my servo motors because I can't feel any hot air from the vents plus they make weird sounds when turned on. Any help from experts on this ? Also what else should I do that is important right now for the car ? Any maintenance related work.
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Timing belt, tranny fluid, coolant flush and break fluid.

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Originally Posted by techguy167
Looks sweet now Had it detailed as well. Oh btw, I don't have any plans for modding it for now. Maybe after a while. For now just trying to bring the car back to it's original shape first. I think I might need to replace my servo motors because I can't feel any hot air from the vents plus they make weird sounds when turned on. Any help from experts on this ? Also what else should I do that is important right now for the car ? Any maintenance related work.
check the search button, theres alot of write ups on the servo motors.

i noticed in the pictures you live around flushing, booth memorial kissena park? im in bayside
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welcome to the club
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Timing belt, tranny fluid, coolant flush and break fluid.

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Thanks! I've done the others but will have the brake fluid changed.
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Originally Posted by neegroy
check the search button, theres alot of write ups on the servo motors.

i noticed in the pictures you live around flushing, booth memorial kissena park? im in bayside
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This servo motor thing is annoying me :/ Thought the car was good to go until christmas. I'll have this fixed soon thanks ! And I live in lancaster, PA. Right now the car's with my dad in NY. He lives in queens and over there you know how parking spaces are harder to find. So it was parked in random places. I know that's weird though.
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Auctions can actually work out really well depending on your plans for the car. Congrats!


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