2000 gs 300 or 2006 gs 300
06-19-16, 09:57 PM
#16
Depends on the Price, Condition & Service History.
250k miles is a lot personally but these cars can easily run up to 300k miles or more.
I would check for Fluid Leaks, Suspension Bushings, Control Arms...Complete suspension.
Timing belt/Water pump history (These needs to be replaced every 90-100k miles)
What are they asking for the car?
250k miles is a lot personally but these cars can easily run up to 300k miles or more.
I would check for Fluid Leaks, Suspension Bushings, Control Arms...Complete suspension.
Timing belt/Water pump history (These needs to be replaced every 90-100k miles)
What are they asking for the car?
06-20-16, 01:12 AM
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depends on the price, condition & service history.
250k miles is a lot personally but these cars can easily run up to 300k miles or more.
I would check for fluid leaks, suspension bushings, control arms...complete suspension.
Timing belt/water pump history (these needs to be replaced every 90-100k miles)
what are they asking for the car?
250k miles is a lot personally but these cars can easily run up to 300k miles or more.
I would check for fluid leaks, suspension bushings, control arms...complete suspension.
Timing belt/water pump history (these needs to be replaced every 90-100k miles)
what are they asking for the car?
that's what i see but i'd only have about 50k left...that is alot i that would be foolish to give up my 137k mile 2000 2gs for that 430. I wouldn't get much out of it
06-20-16, 01:13 AM
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Depends on the Price, Condition & Service History.
250k miles is a lot personally but these cars can easily run up to 300k miles or more.
I would check for Fluid Leaks, Suspension Bushings, Control Arms...Complete suspension.
Timing belt/Water pump history (These needs to be replaced every 90-100k miles)
What are they asking for the car?
250k miles is a lot personally but these cars can easily run up to 300k miles or more.
I would check for Fluid Leaks, Suspension Bushings, Control Arms...Complete suspension.
Timing belt/Water pump history (These needs to be replaced every 90-100k miles)
What are they asking for the car?
And they're asking $6998
06-20-16, 01:22 AM
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See its like I'm trying to make my $ work for me . I need a key, door actuator, some leaks, struts. It'll cost me about 1500 to get it all right then add another 1500 is 6 months worth of car payments towards the 6500 I still owe. And from what I see the car isn't worth that now. So if I wait it'll be worth less and I still owe 6500. So I found a place that will take my trade in without adding any of my loan to the new car which is going for around 13500 give or take . So instead of fixing up this 2g I can kind of Starr over with a newer model. And can just pay that one off...put that 3000 towards the 13500 instead. U see?
06-20-16, 01:28 AM
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I have a 2002 gs300 and it is solid. Never needs anything but routine maintenance......and I recently had to do the front shocks ($1k) due to all the junk roads in hawaii
I am looking to buy a body kit or front/rear bumpers (black) for my gs300 if anyone knows anyone on Oahu. Shipping to HI on ebay is a killer!!!
Mahaloz :-).
I am looking to buy a body kit or front/rear bumpers (black) for my gs300 if anyone knows anyone on Oahu. Shipping to HI on ebay is a killer!!!
Mahaloz :-).
08-12-17, 12:58 AM
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Hey..well I ended up getting a 2008 gs350 that "gray blue"...I forgot the name...on black interior. Had about 142k miles when I got it November 2016...I'm at 158k now. It's been running. I've changed the battery in the car. And I found out its leaking oil from the rear main seal, oil pan gasket and transmission pan...found someone that can fix for 927. Drives good. I need an alignment and tires right now. Annnd...when I accelerate hard it produces a smell that now I am used to but my kids complain it smells like the gas people make....I took the car to my nearby Lexus dealer for ainspection to confirm it was leaking as I was told and regarding the smell they said use 91 always but it will take about 10 full tanks ...I have been using 91 not at 10 full tanks but I have been using it and it's better but still produces the odor...any thoughts?
08-29-17, 09:13 AM
#25
My 98 GS400 has 286k on it, I've had it since 2011 and more than doubled the miles on it now (bought with 138k), first Lexus and by far the best car I have had since I started driving in 1983....
No regrets, its been a great car. Only issues are just keeping up on maintenance and wear and tear.
If you are going be in a 2GS for the long haul, Issues for the 98-05 GS that I have personally seen.
Tie rods, inner and outer
Ball Joints (DO NOT NEGLECT THEM!), I've done 2 sets in 140k miles. But they are EASY and low cost, I can knock them out in 15 min a side.
Front "rear" caster arm, aka Control Arm #2, worn causes shaking. Dont' screw with aftermarket "DIY" bushings, not worth it, not reliable enough for the long haul.
Rear tie rod (aka Control Arm #2) adjustment frozen. Not critical but once I put new shocks (replacing my FACTORY shocks) on at 276k it reared its head as I disturbed the alignment and it got me off. And my factory shocks were still pretty good.
Broke a few key fobs, they are just sorta weak....
Fuel gauge started reading off some over 200k where if low fuel light came on you might get 5-10 miles, where I used to get 50+. When it stumbles for low fuel, you are DONE....
Shields on exhaust cause leaks. I patched with 2" band clamps, problem solved. Remove the heat shields.... Save the exhaust.
I rebuilt my factory alternator at 285k (just needed brushes, very easy)
I rebuilt my factory starter around 275k $25 in dealer parts to rebuild the solenoid contacts and $20 for an intake upper/lower gasket set, but you only need the lowers.
I use Amsoil and change engine oil ever 25-30k (and oil analysis shows engine in very good shape), I use around 1-1.5 quarts of oil every 20k miles. Yes its solid....
I step on it to WOT probably daily, not afraid to punch it.
I have never got below 19 mpg, averaging 22-24 city/highway, my best is 32.8 (160+ miles, some with a tailwind) but 27-28 is more common highway
I replaced factory fuel pump and fuel filter around 270k. Easy, can do in 20min start to finish taking my time. Don't replace the filter, really didn't need to. Saves $25 and if you aren't careful it can cause a internal tank leak, see my posts about it. Easy to avoid, read my posts.
Its just been a great car. Reliable as they come. Never left me stranded. Not saying some of the suspension issues haven't been a cake walk (rusted bolts on the rear tie rod took me an hour a side to cut out), but by far best car I have ever had.
No regrets, its been a great car. Only issues are just keeping up on maintenance and wear and tear.
If you are going be in a 2GS for the long haul, Issues for the 98-05 GS that I have personally seen.
Tie rods, inner and outer
Ball Joints (DO NOT NEGLECT THEM!), I've done 2 sets in 140k miles. But they are EASY and low cost, I can knock them out in 15 min a side.
Front "rear" caster arm, aka Control Arm #2, worn causes shaking. Dont' screw with aftermarket "DIY" bushings, not worth it, not reliable enough for the long haul.
Rear tie rod (aka Control Arm #2) adjustment frozen. Not critical but once I put new shocks (replacing my FACTORY shocks) on at 276k it reared its head as I disturbed the alignment and it got me off. And my factory shocks were still pretty good.
Broke a few key fobs, they are just sorta weak....
Fuel gauge started reading off some over 200k where if low fuel light came on you might get 5-10 miles, where I used to get 50+. When it stumbles for low fuel, you are DONE....
Shields on exhaust cause leaks. I patched with 2" band clamps, problem solved. Remove the heat shields.... Save the exhaust.
I rebuilt my factory alternator at 285k (just needed brushes, very easy)
I rebuilt my factory starter around 275k $25 in dealer parts to rebuild the solenoid contacts and $20 for an intake upper/lower gasket set, but you only need the lowers.
I use Amsoil and change engine oil ever 25-30k (and oil analysis shows engine in very good shape), I use around 1-1.5 quarts of oil every 20k miles. Yes its solid....
I step on it to WOT probably daily, not afraid to punch it.
I have never got below 19 mpg, averaging 22-24 city/highway, my best is 32.8 (160+ miles, some with a tailwind) but 27-28 is more common highway
I replaced factory fuel pump and fuel filter around 270k. Easy, can do in 20min start to finish taking my time. Don't replace the filter, really didn't need to. Saves $25 and if you aren't careful it can cause a internal tank leak, see my posts about it. Easy to avoid, read my posts.
Its just been a great car. Reliable as they come. Never left me stranded. Not saying some of the suspension issues haven't been a cake walk (rusted bolts on the rear tie rod took me an hour a side to cut out), but by far best car I have ever had.
08-29-17, 10:50 AM
#26
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My 98 GS400 has 286k on it, I've had it since 2011 and more than doubled the miles on it now (bought with 138k), first Lexus and by far the best car I have had since I started driving in 1983....
No regrets, its been a great car. Only issues are just keeping up on maintenance and wear and tear.
If you are going be in a 2GS for the long haul, Issues for the 98-05 GS that I have personally seen.
Tie rods, inner and outer
Ball Joints (DO NOT NEGLECT THEM!), I've done 2 sets in 140k miles. But they are EASY and low cost, I can knock them out in 15 min a side.
Front "rear" caster arm, aka Control Arm #2, worn causes shaking. Dont' screw with aftermarket "DIY" bushings, not worth it, not reliable enough for the long haul.
Rear tie rod (aka Control Arm #2) adjustment frozen. Not critical but once I put new shocks (replacing my FACTORY shocks) on at 276k it reared its head as I disturbed the alignment and it got me off. And my factory shocks were still pretty good.
Broke a few key fobs, they are just sorta weak....
Fuel gauge started reading off some over 200k where if low fuel light came on you might get 5-10 miles, where I used to get 50+. When it stumbles for low fuel, you are DONE....
Shields on exhaust cause leaks. I patched with 2" band clamps, problem solved. Remove the heat shields.... Save the exhaust.
I rebuilt my factory alternator at 285k (just needed brushes, very easy)
I rebuilt my factory starter around 275k $25 in dealer parts to rebuild the solenoid contacts and $20 for an intake upper/lower gasket set, but you only need the lowers.
I use Amsoil and change engine oil ever 25-30k (and oil analysis shows engine in very good shape), I use around 1-1.5 quarts of oil every 20k miles. Yes its solid....
I step on it to WOT probably daily, not afraid to punch it.
I have never got below 19 mpg, averaging 22-24 city/highway, my best is 32.8 (160+ miles, some with a tailwind) but 27-28 is more common highway
I replaced factory fuel pump and fuel filter around 270k. Easy, can do in 20min start to finish taking my time. Don't replace the filter, really didn't need to. Saves $25 and if you aren't careful it can cause a internal tank leak, see my posts about it. Easy to avoid, read my posts.
Its just been a great car. Reliable as they come. Never left me stranded. Not saying some of the suspension issues haven't been a cake walk (rusted bolts on the rear tie rod took me an hour a side to cut out), but by far best car I have ever had.
No regrets, its been a great car. Only issues are just keeping up on maintenance and wear and tear.
If you are going be in a 2GS for the long haul, Issues for the 98-05 GS that I have personally seen.
Tie rods, inner and outer
Ball Joints (DO NOT NEGLECT THEM!), I've done 2 sets in 140k miles. But they are EASY and low cost, I can knock them out in 15 min a side.
Front "rear" caster arm, aka Control Arm #2, worn causes shaking. Dont' screw with aftermarket "DIY" bushings, not worth it, not reliable enough for the long haul.
Rear tie rod (aka Control Arm #2) adjustment frozen. Not critical but once I put new shocks (replacing my FACTORY shocks) on at 276k it reared its head as I disturbed the alignment and it got me off. And my factory shocks were still pretty good.
Broke a few key fobs, they are just sorta weak....
Fuel gauge started reading off some over 200k where if low fuel light came on you might get 5-10 miles, where I used to get 50+. When it stumbles for low fuel, you are DONE....
Shields on exhaust cause leaks. I patched with 2" band clamps, problem solved. Remove the heat shields.... Save the exhaust.
I rebuilt my factory alternator at 285k (just needed brushes, very easy)
I rebuilt my factory starter around 275k $25 in dealer parts to rebuild the solenoid contacts and $20 for an intake upper/lower gasket set, but you only need the lowers.
I use Amsoil and change engine oil ever 25-30k (and oil analysis shows engine in very good shape), I use around 1-1.5 quarts of oil every 20k miles. Yes its solid....
I step on it to WOT probably daily, not afraid to punch it.
I have never got below 19 mpg, averaging 22-24 city/highway, my best is 32.8 (160+ miles, some with a tailwind) but 27-28 is more common highway
I replaced factory fuel pump and fuel filter around 270k. Easy, can do in 20min start to finish taking my time. Don't replace the filter, really didn't need to. Saves $25 and if you aren't careful it can cause a internal tank leak, see my posts about it. Easy to avoid, read my posts.
Its just been a great car. Reliable as they come. Never left me stranded. Not saying some of the suspension issues haven't been a cake walk (rusted bolts on the rear tie rod took me an hour a side to cut out), but by far best car I have ever had.
08-29-17, 10:52 AM
#27
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btw I had a 2000 gs300 Platinum series....I wanted a gs for so long and got that one. It was totaled out last year. But I'm sure some one has it somewhere. If I can find pics of it I'll share soon...
08-29-17, 01:10 PM
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08-29-17, 01:48 PM
#30
Yeah, its hard to let a good friend go! Especially that way.
I like the idea of a 3GS, but not sure I want a V6. I'm in love with how awesomely smooth the 1UZ-FE is. My wife's RX330 doesn't compare at ALL. But I've never got a good look at a GS350 yet....
I like the idea of a 3GS, but not sure I want a V6. I'm in love with how awesomely smooth the 1UZ-FE is. My wife's RX330 doesn't compare at ALL. But I've never got a good look at a GS350 yet....