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

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Old 11-11-12, 11:19 AM
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wassup club lexus, ive never owned a lexus, but i always like the second gen gs, ive been looking into a list of a couple cars over the past couple of months trieing to find one thats perfect for me, so ive stumbled upon a lexus gs 430 with 38K miles, and i made an appointment to go see it this week, the car is as clean as it gets but that only goes so far, so i was hoping to get some advice and pointers on what to look for in this car when i go to see it, maybe u guys can also tell me what i should pay for this car, and what are the typical problems i should expect or look for in second gen gs, thanks in advance, and heres the link so u can see for yourselves.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NAVIG...t_52095wt_1183
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Very nice. Only suspicious thing is three owners with so little miles. Go to the Lexus web site and put the vin to see all the maintenance done at the dealer. Ask for maintenance records. Do an inspection by a certified mechanic specializing in Lexus.
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Sweet, nice find! I just outbid you
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Originally Posted by sam12345
Very nice. Only suspicious thing is three owners with so little miles. Go to the Lexus web site and put the vin to see all the maintenance done at the dealer. Ask for maintenance records. Do an inspection by a certified mechanic specializing in Lexus.
^^^^ +1 on this

The car looks great

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Old 11-12-12, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by rogzballz
Sweet, nice find! I just outbid you
Thats hilarious! Wow car looks clean, almost like buying a brand new car.
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Originally Posted by sam12345
Very nice. Only suspicious thing is three owners with so little miles. Go to the Lexus web site and put the vin to see all the maintenance done at the dealer. Ask for maintenance records. Do an inspection by a certified mechanic specializing in Lexus.
yea i checked that out as you said, everything seems alright, just basic maintenace done at the dealer, like bushings, and stuff, last entry was in 2007 with 24,xxx on it, also went there quite a couple inspections, if this thing was at a lexus dealer it would be a CPO


Originally Posted by rogzballz
Sweet, nice find! I just outbid you
lmao i was afraid of this happening lol, i laughed though
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Pretty much a brand new car. Look's perfect....
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that lexus does look good.

Hey sam12345...what do you mean by go to the lexus website and check if any service records are available? What website is that?
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Originally Posted by gsproject
that lexus does look good.

Hey sam12345...what do you mean by go to the lexus website and check if any service records are available? What website is that?
lexusdrivers.com and click service records
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