View Poll Results: how much $ have you spent on your GS?
$2k and under
178
28.30%
$3k to $6k
160
25.44%
$6k to $10k
99
15.74%
$10k to $15k
72
11.45%
$15k to $20k
43
6.84%
$20k to $30k
35
5.56%
$30k to $40k
11
1.75%
$40k+ (I am afraid to know the exact amount)
31
4.93%
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how much have you guys spent on your GS?
03-18-14, 12:57 AM
#242
04 gs300....... $9,700 cash
Air susp........ $3,700
1st set wheels/tires... $600
2nd set wheels. .........$2600
Tires............................ $700
Lip kit..deal..................$600
Seats... misc interior..$550
Misc exterior. .............$750
Total .............................$19,200 not including maintaining the car.
Wow, I never realized how much I spent. This is the first time I took the time to figured it out. I'm only half way done, and I only started moding about 7 months ago.
Air susp........ $3,700
1st set wheels/tires... $600
2nd set wheels. .........$2600
Tires............................ $700
Lip kit..deal..................$600
Seats... misc interior..$550
Misc exterior. .............$750
Total .............................$19,200 not including maintaining the car.
Wow, I never realized how much I spent. This is the first time I took the time to figured it out. I'm only half way done, and I only started moding about 7 months ago.
03-18-14, 02:35 AM
#243
No mods, just maintenance and a few new interior exterior pieces to restore new look
370$ for a hood latch cable replacement
900$ for timing belt water pump serp belt
300$ for new serpentine tensioner and belt
220$ transmission fluid flush (last time going to lexus)
500$ new continental tires
350$ new upper ball joints moog
170$ new 01+ grille oem
50$ new oem fog light
55$ new oem shift ****
120$ new oem floor mats
Jeez It seems like this car has been cheap but now adding up, I've spent a good deal for only owning just over a year, but really only the ball joints and tensioner were a real repair and not maintenance.
370$ for a hood latch cable replacement
900$ for timing belt water pump serp belt
300$ for new serpentine tensioner and belt
220$ transmission fluid flush (last time going to lexus)
500$ new continental tires
350$ new upper ball joints moog
170$ new 01+ grille oem
50$ new oem fog light
55$ new oem shift ****
120$ new oem floor mats
Jeez It seems like this car has been cheap but now adding up, I've spent a good deal for only owning just over a year, but really only the ball joints and tensioner were a real repair and not maintenance.
03-18-14, 06:25 AM
#244
No mods, just maintenance and a few new interior exterior pieces to restore new look
370$ for a hood latch cable replacement
900$ for timing belt water pump serp belt
300$ for new serpentine tensioner and belt
220$ transmission fluid flush (last time going to lexus)
500$ new continental tires
350$ new upper ball joints moog
170$ new 01+ grille oem
50$ new oem fog light
55$ new oem shift ****
120$ new oem floor mats
Jeez It seems like this car has been cheap but now adding up, I've spent a good deal for only owning just over a year, but really only the ball joints and tensioner were a real repair and not maintenance.
370$ for a hood latch cable replacement
900$ for timing belt water pump serp belt
300$ for new serpentine tensioner and belt
220$ transmission fluid flush (last time going to lexus)
500$ new continental tires
350$ new upper ball joints moog
170$ new 01+ grille oem
50$ new oem fog light
55$ new oem shift ****
120$ new oem floor mats
Jeez It seems like this car has been cheap but now adding up, I've spent a good deal for only owning just over a year, but really only the ball joints and tensioner were a real repair and not maintenance.
03-18-14, 12:06 PM
#248
That's the tradeoff with people still buying these cars. They see a 15 year old Lexus for $4500 and they hurry and buy. In the end, it is likely that they will be paying well beyond that and start to understand that they are driving a Lexus and not a Honda. Reality sets in very quickly for a lot of people.
03-18-14, 01:34 PM
#249
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I'm in for $12k on my GS300 which I purchased in July 2013. This includes the purchase price of the car and the 90k service. Dealer did alot of maintenance items including breaks, spark plugs, and new tires. Didn't get a screaming deal on the car itself, but these are hard to find in good condition in my area with low miles so I pulled the trigger. Been very happy ever since!
03-19-14, 09:24 AM
#255
Lexus Champion
02 GS430
$8000 to buy at 104K miles - came with two sets of rims/tires (summer/winter)
$1000 for two front catalytics
$1900 timing belt and water pump, all fluids except the oil changed, basic brake service
No mods. Maybe looking at decent summer performance rubber that's about it. You will never get your money out of these if you ever have to sell, so I'm trying to be good.
$8000 to buy at 104K miles - came with two sets of rims/tires (summer/winter)
$1000 for two front catalytics
$1900 timing belt and water pump, all fluids except the oil changed, basic brake service
No mods. Maybe looking at decent summer performance rubber that's about it. You will never get your money out of these if you ever have to sell, so I'm trying to be good.