Alphaman19

She's got 247K on her and runs perfectly. I've had her since 80K and I keep up on the maintenance, repairs, etc. Not that I'm wishing any bad luck to come my way, but barring a major accident (or theft), what do you suppose will be the ultimate demise of this car? I think I can easily reach 500K outta this thing!

Note: If I wrap her around a tree tomorrow I'll blame all of you (lol).

SPRTNYDSN

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I think it will probably be an act of God.

jadu

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i thought 1uz's were immortal lol

Lmcqueen

My 1997 ES got 350k miles before I sold it, I'm sure our GS can top that with ease.

Congratulations and keep up the maintenance.

RXGS

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If anything you'll sell it before you can find out.

repugnante

There's a member here who has well over 300k on the clock. These engines are bulletproof, especially the Toyota V8's. Keep taking care of it and you're golden on that engine.

Sampak

A member here briefly posted about inheriting a GS400 or 430 from an aunt or someone, damn thing had 3xx,000 miles on it and still ran strong from what I recall reading. He eventually decided to sell it and get something else for the money.

Mine had 245k miles last September, and now sitting at 257k miles.

I think the only real thing that can kill our car or any old one really, barring neglect or douchebag driving, is _cash_. I have spent almost $2500 on service and repairs + purchase price due to age, previous owner(s) riding too low causing suspension issues, and well, wear/tear and age again, hah. Radiator, A/C compressor, pulleys, tensioners, belt, water pump, 2 tires, control arm.

The BIG thing that may 'kill' the car for me, at least, is the dreaded $800-$2000 master cylinder that starts to throw VSC/VSC OFF/ABS lights on many cars with much less miles. I've had it happen but only during very cold Texas weather (20-40 degrees) completely randomly but goes away after sitting a few hours, and have not otherwise had any 'scary lights' go off. Hell, she put down a perfect 239whp last weekend, so yeah.


jynx.

GSquicksilver

I have 320K on my 98 GS400. Stock engine and transmission.

littlebird

i know my two cents probably don't mean much seeing as i drive a 300, not a 400, but my car just passed 337k not too long ago. with proper maintenance, most toyota/lexus motors are pretty damn invincible

haha sorry just browsing forums

GS498

Could last indefinitely as long as you continue to take excellent care of it. My 98 GS400 is at 171,000 miles and runs flawlessly with no problems whatsoever. I've owned since 88k miles. The only thing that may take my car out is the rust on the undercarriage and on the engine from 11 years of Ohio winters. I try to keep it at bay for as long as possible. Otherwise, I feel like it would easily last another 10 years. I still see early 90s LSs running around occasionally with the same engine.

Sampak

^^ True -- I see more pre-98 LS400's than 98 GS400s and LS400s combined (for whatever reason). So I guess they do last a while with proper care -- more so than many other cars, in the quantities I see on a daily basis.

There is definitely something very satisfying about driving an older high mileage PAID OFF car, despite the relative 'simplicity' and similarities in the interior of both 90's LS and GS models that you can't touch with a modern Facebook capable electronic technobox .

Andz94

just dont over heat them. when i bought my 2gs i got it for 300$ because the lady before me decided to drive it with a busted radiator and it overheated for 100 miles then locked up... guess why? anyway i put in a new engine and she purrs...(although there were some timing issues which were resolved) anyway i ended up with this car with 147k for just at 2000. and get this. Everything Works!

driver1988

demise would be from rust with shell. My folks used to have one of em old old Celica 80s. Engine keep running but body couldn't keep up. That's how many Toyotas were.

Next factor would be $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. Maintenance is key to longevity, but maintenance is not free.

egs21

Shows the 300 is just a solid as the 400/430. For some reasons we have a few V8 owners who think their car is far superior because of the extra horsepower. The 2nd generation GS is a great no matter what engine it has :-)

littlebird

After going to FDATL this weekend, successfully hit 338k