aneidiaz

Bro your car looks beautiful. I really admire the way it looks. Esp since I gotta silver GS too☺☺post some more pics bro. Interior and all that.

eman88

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Lexus - LTune side skirts, Lexus offered them many years ago

eman88

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Thanks for the comments, she has over 161k on the clock and can use a repaint.

aneidiaz

That's nothing yet bro. Your still good for another 200k ☺☺☺ is it a GS430?

eman88

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Yes sir....GS430

aneidiaz

Mine too. 2001. Just hit 102xxxk on the dash. Looking to get allot more out of it. No wheels yet. But plenty maintenance and new OEM parts here and there. Glad to see someone has had this car for so long and no complaints. What mileage did you get it with bro? I got mine with 76k back in 2012. February 6th. I'll never forget.

creton300

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ah that looks great! What is the steering wheel and shifter out of? or is it stock?

eman88

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Stock.............

Lexusjg1

I've had my 2004 Gs300 since 2003. I still have it to this day with 127,400 miles on it. It's not my daily driver anymore though. The 2000 Gs400 is lol.

MattyG

Hmmm... interesting. I mean I know the younger set loves these for the reliability. All the better to stuff some great wheels and tires do some street cruising without paying ridiculous maintenance costs.

But do you guys and gals really "drive" these cars? Do you push through corners and get some "g force" going? Do you like to find the next corner and dive into it? That kinda stuff. I'm not talking about just stoplight nonsense and racing light to to light, that's too easy.

mccrimmon

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I like to drive fast but not hard. If you want luxury, reliability and nice power, the GS400/430 is great for that. If you want to push through corners, you'll want to pickup an M5. Just my opinion.

Edit. Unless your name is Max Orido.

1sWt2GS

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More than its worth to most people

Lexusjg1

I do that once in a while with the 400. Even though it's capable of doing it. There are other cars out there better suited for such driving.

MattyG

Exactly the conundrum I find myself in. A GS that was on my bucket list. Got it. Love it. But... grew up with all sorts of ridiculous muscle cars and loved the corners as much as the straight line. My brother's 75 Camaro LT had more road feel and just as much romping power.

Lusted after the Germans but realized what a sorry state they were after the first 60K and not a whole lotta fun without a warranty.

An M5 would be a dream vehicle but... absurd maintenance costs and owners who are fed up with it means it hasn't aged well.

A GS, that's great for cruising but is very disconnected from the road. Novacaine driving. And no presence. Nobody notices my car. I got Toyota Corolla xrs's trying to take me! Grandma in her Buick is trying on me. Ford Escape's...

I think I asked this question because if I look at it objectively: BMW had a 5 series that came in station wagon, awd and of course a rwd V8. That pretty much addresses all things practical. Not to mention... it kicks the GS's *** on styling. Who dreamed up those absurd rear taillights? What about the E series Merc? It too looks great.

Anyway I criticize objectively not with malice.

JJaySilver

After dumping almost 5 grand on maintenance fixes, this Silver/Black 01 300 ain't going anywhere. Its all stock with all led interior lighting. I will get a second GS, a bone stock 04-05 Silver/Black 430 w/Navigation. Hopfully, I won't need to spend thousands one maintenance like I did with my GS300. I'm the second owner, its my second car, first import/foreign, and first RWD car I've ever owned. Lexus4Life!