hi guys, i need some recommendation on purchasing used lexus gs's. what do you guys recommend? what are the difference between the 98-00 to 01-04? I am looking for gs300 w/ navi and hid's. I was told that i should wait until march since the new gs's are coming, is this true? thanks guys!

Welcome to ClubLexus.

I HIGHLY recommend you use the search feature as every question you'll ask has been asked over and over again in the last five years.

For example, these might be helpful and are all available right now, no waiting.:

Should I get a GS300 or GS400 (found by 'which gs300 gs400'

Related threads:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs400

Similar threads for GS430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ch+gs300+gs430


What are the differences in model years (look at Lexus website, model library)
http://www.lexus.com/cpo/model_library.html



Is it worth getting a CPO vehicle? (found by searching for 'CPO worth"
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=76991
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ight=CPO+worth
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ight=CPO+worth
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ight=CPO+worth
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ight=CPO+worth
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ight=CPO+worth

How much should I pay?
Its different for every car and every city. Listed below are a few links of a few places to gauge value of the GS.

KBB
Edmund's

Also, the internet has now become a place to sell and buy new and used vehicles. Listed below are a few sites that have members of their websites able to sell and buy vehicles such as the GS.

Autotrader
E-Bay Motors

When buying a car, you also want to look out for prior accidents or REBUILT or SALVAGED or OTHER titles on vehicles. Although the vehicle may currently have a low price and look like an awesome deal, the resale value is non existant and the integrity of the vehicle will always be in question. A good site to check this out on is listed below.

Car Fax Note links requesting carfax reports are prohibited on this forum.


What are common problems with the GS?
Moisture in Healights
Low/rough Idle Issue
Door Actuator Problems
Dash Rattle
Sunroof Rattle
Vibration at Highway Speed


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...400+Rough+Idle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...=Door+Actuator
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ht=Dash+Rattle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...Sunroof+Rattle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...GS400+low+idle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light+Moisture
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...s400+Vibration


What year GS is best (since you listed all of them)
Related threads:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=15832
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=83730
TSBs https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...&highlight=tsb
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=28501

That should get you started

Oh, and check the 'third generation' GS subforum for information on the new model to decide if its something you want to wait for... search works there too .

Welcome to ClubLexus you will find everything you need here.

asked and answered

thats alot of reading to do

Dave i copied this

if i see anyone asking


just going to post this

Welcome to CLub Lexus

welcome...


Dave- you are a beast with the search control

The problem with Single-Posters is that they never return. I always see new members pop in just to ask their question and disappear

Adrian

the man knows every post

Hi and .
Seems like everyone answered your questions and hope you return when you buy your GS.

wow. this is the.. i dont' knwo... thousandth time ive seen dave answer noob questions like this. u are too nice

I will be here for a long time to come no single post here .

well i do see a lot more new members lately, probably coz' of the drop in the price of the car. but a warm welcome never hurts

how much do you think the price of the car has dropped ??

i for one embrace all the new members

at least they are buying quality

I embrace new members too, I was one last year. I just wish they would STAY instead of pop-in, ask a question, and disappear .

New Members: Welcome to ClubLexus. This is THEE BEST Lexus Owners Site onthe PLANET. Stay a while and read, there's lots to learn.

TLW: I was okay with the Kiera sig but Jessica? This is taking it WAY too far! What are you tryin' to do to me??!!

LOL

this mod took a while but Neo came thru again

big ups to Neo