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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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Hey guys, i'm in the market for a new vehicle and I have around 12k to spend on it. Here are the requirements:

1) Four Door
2) Safe
3) Not American
4) Used
5) Moddable and NOT FWD
6)Not an E46 (Dashocker )

Thanks,
Elliott

PS: I want the car to be somewhat luxurious and nice inside. Handling/speed doesn't really matter to me because the car will be modded. I just want potential.

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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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You pretty much described a 2 GS, but it looks like you already own one.

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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by pvmike1
You pretty much described a 2 GS, but it looks like you already owned one.


Think I should get another? ***** saved my life....
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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Did you get that PM i sent about the GS.. Are you looking for another Lexus?
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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Mix it up and try out a 1st gen SC this time
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by thetopdog
Mix it up and try out a 1st gen SC this time
He said 4 door...
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 04:39 PM
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What in the hell? What happened? Glad to hear you're okay. Where did this happen?
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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LS400, if you liked your GS, you will LOVE an LS400.
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Woogie
What in the hell? What happened? Glad to hear you're okay. Where did this happen?
West Mercer Way...there's a huge thread in the 2GS section. I want to keep this thread dedicated to a new love

Tony- Yea I did! Thanks and I really liked that. I'm going to keep that in mind for sure.

Och: That sounds like a great idea! I'll def be looking into that one. I'm just not sure if it's going to be sporty enough for me...we'll see.
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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I have a 2002 GS300 Silver on Grey Mint 100,000 miles asking $14,500 let me know
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 05:30 PM
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YOU SHOULD KEEP YOUR tURBO KIT AND GET ANOTHER GS
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by blacksc400
YOU SHOULD KEEP YOUR tURBO KIT AND GET ANOTHER GS
Turbo kit is sold...Pretty sure i'm going to do a 240 or SC drift build soon so that'll have my fun taken care of.
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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I know you had a GS but with your parameters there is nothing else that is as good imo. Get another GS!
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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What do you guys think about a 1LS? Just use it as a cruiser...dumped on some 19's. This is getting me thinking....
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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Unless ur trying to save money a 1LS really doesnt compare to the 2GS imo.
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