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

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Old 08-03-15, 10:58 AM
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Hi, Richard from Oklahoma. I purchased my GS430 about 4 years ago. Love this car! It just drives great. It recently had a thermostat get stuck, and the car overheated so much it stopped and began to smoke. My mechanic said it was toast, needed to auction it off on the red line! ; ( However, I took it to a Lexus mechanic and he replaced a coil, repaired the engine block leak with new sealant, replaced the VVT sensor, radiator and thermostat, and it seemed like a new car! I was sick about the possibility of having to salvage it, but I hope for another 150,000 miles!

I have not done any customizations, but after reading the forum I think I am going to get a navtool and backup camera to start, then wire up a aux input into the audio system.

I added a new map DVD recently; much improved from the original. My wheels began to leak air, so I replaced them with new wheels and a new set of tires at the same time. The attached pictures are right after my car died from overheating, you can see the antifreeze leak underneath the rear of the car!

Glad to be part of the forum!
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Old 08-03-15, 06:10 PM
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Hello Club Lexus ! My name is Art. I own a 1998 GS300 black on black 140K miles. always loved the 2nd gen body style and this one came at the perfect time when I sold my 98' 240sx.

Purchased the car bone stock and did all brakes, tune up, tires, timing belt, water pump, VVTi cam gear and seals etc.... Added a few minor modifications such as LED tails, HID yellow fogs, double din headunit, and a full upper interior black suede conversion.

Currently finishing up air suspension and choosing wheels. Would like to do the aristo swap eventually also.
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Old 08-03-15, 06:18 PM
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Hello everyone, My Name is Cameron. Have owned my 1998 for over 6 years. It's black, with black interior planning on ordering clazzio diamond stiched interior soon, in addition to some new 20" black with chrome lip rims. Car came to me base just HID's. Came with Nak system but have since upgraded the entire car's system to Hertz, Audison, and JL, oh and Kenwood aswell. (Headunit, sub, speakers, and tweeters, as welll as custom made brackets, to house the new speakers.) So far I've replace all the door lock actuators, painted my tail lights and inner tail lights with VHT Night shades in red. Also installed a reverse camera and got Window tint place on all the cars window's (front windshield 80%, 30% everywhere else.) Sound dampened the entire car too!
Thanks!
here's my ride!
Old 08-04-15, 02:31 PM
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Hey guys my name is Brian and I am the owner of a 2001 gs300. I am currently static but plan to go full air ride eventually..looking to attend more car shows and meets on the east coast!

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Old 08-04-15, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by bsonnn
Hey guys my name is Brian and I am the owner of a 2001 gs300. I am currently static but plan to go full air ride eventually..looking to attend more car shows and meets on the east coast!
Nice. I like that spoiler and the wheels. Where did you get the spoiler?
Old 08-08-15, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by aj007
Nice. I like that spoiler and the wheels. Where did you get the spoiler?
Hey bud, the spoiler is from RMM and can be purchased here http://rhys-millen-racing.myshopify....oiler-gs-98-02
Old 08-10-15, 03:54 PM
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Hey guys, Ive had a 1995 GS300 for about two years now and finally expanded the fleet last night. Just bought and paid off a 2000 GS400.
1. Exterior Color-white
2. Interior color choice-old people beige
3. Major Options or special packages-IS300 sport design wheels lowered on tein coilovers
4. Audio Options-Nak system
5. Any modifications- Will be adding LED tails and smoked fogs to pass inspection, no name exhaust mods done, and KandN cold air intake soon to come
6. Anything you want to mention- Nothin much
7. If you are INTERNATIONAL, state which city/country your representing!- MA/NH area
8. Post pics or links to your car (you can upload pics in our gallery)- See profile, will be adding some later tonight.
Old 08-12-15, 01:41 PM
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Hello everyone,
Name's Ben and my wife and I bought our first Lexus about a week ago. Sorry don't have pictures of it yet, but we bought a 99 GS400 with 108k miles on it for 5500 cash. Black with beige interior in excellent condition with a few exceptions such as driver rear door bad actuator broken window switch and a few other small repairs. Timing belt was changed at 86,000 miles and the previous owners drove the car 20,000 miles total over the last 7 years. The Gs400 had been my dream sedan, with the exception of an M5. I will be doing a full overhaul with tuning it up over the next several weeks. New plugs, New gear oil, new transmission fluid (amsoil ATF), transmission mod, MAF and throttle bottle cleaning along with a K&N air filter. then the modding begins!!!

So excited to finally own one!!

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Old 08-14-15, 12:55 PM
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hi,

I'm new to forum and here is my GS300.

Silver metallic with black interior.

Recently just bagged it with Airlift autopilot V2 management and Airrunner struts

sitting on brushed dubai gold Vip Modulars VRC13

next step is to get the admiration lip kit and paint.





Old 08-14-15, 03:18 PM
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Whats up everyone. So i finally a LEXUS. I came across this 2000 Lexus GS 300 original owner, Stock, 73k , Really clean.
Antique Bronze Mica loving this color but i dont know much about what package it came with maybe someone can help me with it.
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Old 08-17-15, 03:32 PM
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Whats up guys. Brand new to the forum, but just picked up a silver gs300 over the weekend. Stock for now, but can't imagine it'll stay like that very long haha
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Old 08-17-15, 06:53 PM
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Welcome! Def won't stay long like that!
Old 08-18-15, 10:00 AM
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Greetings CL! New here, figured I introduce myself prior to posting anywhere else. Serge, 26 out of the PNW. recently acquired my 1st GS300! Plans to make it my own are well underway. (my avatar--I'm an Accord guy luv my accord)

1. Black
2. Custom Red Leather
3. Sport Design
4. Mark Levinson
5. Plenty of modifications--more to come
6. Looking forward to gain the much needed knowledge found here!
7. WA State

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Old 08-20-15, 07:16 PM
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Names Miguel, just picked up a:

2002 GS300 Sport Design

1. Millenium Silver Metallic
2. Black leather
3. Sport Design
4. Pioneer touchscreen(nothing special)
5. 20" enkei staggard wheels
6. came with Exhaust and JP replica wing
7. Located in Las Vegas, NV
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Name is Austyn and Im out of the Palm Springs/Inland empire Ca. area.

2003 Gs430 Black/Black.
Stance gr+ Coils
Trd sway bars front and rear.
ls430 retro fit headlights.
Spc Camber kit front and rear.
M5 19" wheels, no spacers.
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