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Old 12-09-14, 07:44 PM
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So... I see this same GS driving around at least one or two times a month. Does anyone happen to know what body kit this is??? I almost want to buy this car from this person to rescue it. It's like seeing an abused animal.
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Old 12-09-14, 08:37 PM
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Definitely looks like an ebay kit... Check on there. No pics of the front? That would make it easier.

EDIT:

Actually, looks like it doesnt even have the front piece...

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Old 12-09-14, 08:40 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/1998-2005-Lexus-GS-Duraflex-Cyper-Kit-102311-102313-102312-/251195631420?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ALexus%7CModel%3AGS400&hash=item3a7c6d273c&vxp=mtr
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I couldn't get a shot of the other side but the poor car is in pretty bad shape. That body kit should burn in hot fire!
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Reminds me of my current gs..(still in recovery)
i saw a very, very abuse gs parked outside a liquor store,
i mean tail lights with tape on them,
using "chicken wire" as a grill,
fast and furious stickers on the side
dash was painted red, hood was held down with a shoe lace
no glove box,

it belonged to a teenager,
i literately asked if he would sell it ,
long story- short, i bought off for $1500

still working on it.........
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Dude, that car should be "put down". Or at least the owner arrested for Lexus cruelty.
That poor GS
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I was just thinking about this today. The reason why I see a lot of beat up Lexus around, other than the fact that I live in crappy Tucson, is because the engines last FOREVER. I see a lot of beat up ES300's and the occasional beat up LS400. Even if the owner treated the exterior/interior of the car like crap as long as they did an oil change every now and then, the engine will keep on going.

You normally don't see a lot of beat up BMW's because if the outside is torn up, the engine is most likely in sad shape as well. Mercedes, I actually see quite a few 90's and even late 80's Benz that still run well and look decent.
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the kit may work if it was stanced with coils and good fitment wheels

at least it's painted :P
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Challenge accepted...
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nah...
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Originally Posted by STREETGS
Reminds me of my current gs..(still in recovery)
i saw a very, very abuse gs parked outside a liquor store,
i mean tail lights with tape on them,
using "chicken wire" as a grill,
fast and furious stickers on the side
dash was painted red, hood was held down with a shoe lace
no glove box,

it belonged to a teenager,
i literately asked if he would sell it ,
long story- short, i bought off for $1500

still working on it.........
Do you have build thread for this going? I always love seeing neglected cars come back from the dead.
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Originally Posted by mveale
Do you have build thread for this going? I always love seeing neglected cars come back from the dead.
no i dont,
been wanting to take it out but it still looks crappy and
am embarrassed to take it to a meet with a squeaky suspension and torn interior
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Originally Posted by Mr Jokster
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Default Beat up gs

People will soon no the value of the second gens
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I don't even know what to say about this thing


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