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Looking at a 1993 gs300 for a daily driver. Thoughts?

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Old 02-25-18, 11:55 AM
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Found a 93 gs300 with 160k miles on Craigslist for real cheap. Looks to be in decent shape. Think this would be a reliable daily driver or probably end up costing me a lot? I drive about 35 miles to work 5 days a work. I have a 93 sc400 already and I’m pretty familiar with working on these cars. Just want to see some thoughts from other first gen gs owners. Thanks!

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I daily drive my 94 GS 300 with 289k miles on it 100 miles round trip 5 to 6 times a week. Maintenance is the key!!! If you don't have all of it maintenance records assume there has been no maintenance done and prepare to do it yourself or have someone do it for you.
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I daily drive my 94 GS 300 with 289k miles on it 100 miles round trip 5 to 6 times a week. Maintenance is the key!!! If you don't have all of it maintenance records assume there has been no maintenance done and prepare to do it yourself or have someone do it for you.
well that’s reassuring! Haven’t talked to the owner a whole lot yet, but says the timing belt and radiator have been recently replaced. Any common problems to keep an eye out for when I see it In person? I’m a 1uz guy so not super familiar with 2jzge’s. Thanks for any advice!
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well that’s reassuring! Haven’t talked to the owner a whole lot yet, but says the timing belt and radiator have been recently replaced. Any common problems to keep an eye out for when I see it In person? I’m a 1uz guy so not super familiar with 2jzge’s. Thanks for any advice!
Check the front suspension bushes - The GS300 eats these.
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My 95 GS approaching 400K miles,
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