IamSir

Yes. I checked that thread and know what I'm getting myself into. I've decided to just DIY the car unless it's something I really can't do. I'm tired of paying dealers and other companies for cheap maintenance things I can do myself (Oil changes, brakes etc.)

Besides, I rather spend the money on the TOOLS needed and have the tools to work on the car, and others, in the future. Guess I'm getting old *cough* responsible.

I'm going to have to sell one of my favorite firearms for the transaction, but it'll be worth it in the end.

And yes, this will unquestionably make me happy.

IamSir

Wow NH snow! I think the whole (can't drive in RWD in snow) might be underrated. I just think people are spoiled and want to do 55 in snow in their SUV. Which isn't smart. I rather drive my beauty in snow- slow- and be safe.

Summer= sunroof. Can't beat it.

VSRgs300

okay okay, i get it. New Hampshire does get cold, you know haha

We may not get nearly as much snow as you, but we did get 8" this year! haha

IamSir

HAHA. I'm sure you get snow up there. In fact, we haven't gotten more than 14 inches in one night. (that was from storm DRACO so I don't really count it). Everything else has been flurries. WEIRD. And great for this GS.

UPDATE to everyone. I'm scheduled to get the car 12pm tommorrow. What sold it for me was THIS FORUM! I wanted to thank you all. Probably make a new thread once I get it to thank everyone. THis forum showed me one VERY important thing. These cars are FIXABLE.

So the "expensive to maintain" isn't accurate. It's expensive to put in a shop. But if YOU take care of your vehicle, then it will last you forever, rather inexpensively.

I look at it like this-
00' Mustang- sold it- 120k trans bad.
90 something BMW 500 series- sold it- trans bad, engine jacking up etc.
90 Olds Delta 88' - GREAT engine- rusted in one summer. New exhaust, Needs new everything in the inside, and new Control arm snapped , yes snapped, last week.

This Lexus- may have a few issues, but it seems minimal and the parts are rather inexpensive or slightly more than most other cars out there today.

SO i'll put some TLC into the Lex- and the Olds... and let them make love in my garage.

Almost makes me want to become a mechanic!

link13

Code 71 is frequently caused by a faulty vacuum modulator. The part is around $65 iirc. That car looks super clean. I am not sure what percentage of 1GS have traction control. Mine doesn't, but mine also has no sunroof and is pretty optioned down. Edit: saw that you are picking up the car tomorrow. Congrats!

As far as maintenance, my most expensive year was 2009 when the head gasket came to grief. I did it right and had the head hot tanked and decked, then put in new valve seals. The total cost was $1800, but I also did the timing belt, water pump, and plug wires. Average annual maintenance costs for me are less than $500 and the car is almost 19 and has 212,840on the clock.

IamSir

AWESOME. I knew this was one of the best cars ever produced and you assure me. THANK YOU.

It just seems like a great buy for driving to Detroit from Upper Michigan (7hrs). The mileage on this car is so low, and it has every option EVEN THE CAR PHONE! HAHAHA. I just think that alone is worth having. It's freeking vintage. I fell in love with this car 15 years ago. To buy it, I have to make a HUGE sacrifice though. I'm selling whichever of my prized possessions go first. Studio- with speakers, mpk49 keyboard etc. or a Smith and Wesson SD40ve brand new. That'll take care of Title,tax, tags. Etc.

***Sings i'm in love with my car*** Queen

IamSir

Quick question. Is that the name of the part? Vacuum modulator? Can't find it. PVC maybe?

VSRgs300

that's kinda sorta what it looks like. all the way on the left. the black thing.

IamSir

HAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH lol Thanks.

I love this place.

link13

It looks like the part name is EGR Valve Vacuum Switch.

IamSir

Just wanted to update the thread that I did purchase the Lex. Drove well back 4hrs to Michigan. Turns out the car DOES have traction control, and due to the maintenance issues I was able to haggle the price down! SWEET DEAL.

Now time to fix stuff. EGR first.

2GSC300

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Silver is a beautiful color. There is another member with a silver GS. That thing is sexy.
Sorry for the thread jack

Lextra

NO LAMBO DOORS.....your car looks good btw

joewitafro

grats on the new lexus!!!

AntmanGT

Looks clean. Nice find!