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Apr 13, 2005 | 02:25 PM

NoobCyBot

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Thinking about buying a GS

Hey new to the forums and to Lexus. I'm thinking about buying a GS 300 or 400, 98-00. Can someone help me out and put in their .2 cents. appreciated. thanks.

Apr 13, 2005 | 02:30 PM

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Apr 13, 2005 | 04:13 PM

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Apr 13, 2005 | 04:29 PM

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You aren't going to save too much gas with a GS3. Get a GS4 and enjoy the V8. Use the advanced search at autotrader.com for all areas to see what you can buy for your money. You may find a lower mileage car if you are willing to travel. Good luck with your search.

Apr 13, 2005 | 05:31 PM

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I found mine last year using Autotrader to find the dealer. Ebay's great for pictures and prices, but I would buy from a dealer.

Get a GS4. Decide on a price range, that will determine what year. Then choose your colors. Then find one with 20-50k miles. Then drive it. If it's solid at 120mph and brakes without vibration, buy it.

Then post pictures so we can all 'ooh' and 'ahh'.

Then start modding it.

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Apr 13, 2005 | 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NoobCyBot

Hey new to the forums and to Lexus. I'm thinking about buying a GS 300 or 400, 98-00. Can someone help me out and put in their .2 cents. appreciated. thanks.

Well, I just bought my 99 Gs 400 with 54,000 miles on it about 1.5 weeks ago.. I've been searching for a GS for long time and now finally got one... Coming from a mustang Gt i still wanted that V8 power but i would have gotton the gs 300 its just that i found the 400 first... You really can't go wrong with either one.. It all depends on what you want.. For me i wanted 300 HP on tap for whenever i needed it.. But its also about reliability to.. I almost bought another mustang but i was tired of all the plastic interior shakes, rattles, and you name it.. This is really a solid car.. Also the resale value is alot higher than other cars and besides this is a lexus.. you get luxury and performance in one...Mine is a everyday driver until i sell my es 300... Thanks tmf

Apr 13, 2005 | 09:57 PM

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to me, if you can pay the price and also the slightly extra insurance, then get the gs400

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Apr 13, 2005 | 11:52 PM

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to me, if you can pay the price and also the slightly extra insurance, then get the gs400

Yes... I have had both and the v8 motor / trans is just so much more smooth.

Apr 14, 2005 | 12:40 AM

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Yes... I have had both and the v8 motor / trans is just so much more smooth.

and also "more" effortless the way i see

that's between my gs4/sc430 and is3 of course

Apr 14, 2005 | 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by rominl

and also "more" effortless the way i see

that's between my gs4/sc430 and is3 of course

yeh, the GS300 felt (to me) like it had to kinda struggle to get going...

The GS400 is like you said... Effortless and well worth paying extra for.

And gas... The GS3 / GS4 get just about the same. Which i was very surprised by. But its true.

Apr 14, 2005 | 04:53 AM

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What in the HECK?

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Originally Posted by gs400998

What did you mean by "You aren't going to save too much gas with a GS3 versus a GS4? Clue me in!

I agree a smoother trans with a GS4 but what did you mean by that?

-R-

Apr 14, 2005 | 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RU-INAW

What did you mean by "You aren't going to save too much gas with a GS3 versus a GS4? Clue me in!

I agree a smoother trans with a GS4 but what did you mean by that?

-R-

The GS3 and GS4 get about the same gas milage.... Thats what he means.

Apr 14, 2005 | 05:36 AM

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Go for the GS 4

you'll love it and get ready to open your wallet after reading the threads on here LOL

Apr 14, 2005 | 05:44 AM

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Go for the GS 4

you'll love it and get ready to open your wallet after reading the threads on here LOL

Yeh, I second that.

Love my GS4. CL is awsome for researching and planning mods. Links to vendor sites...do-it yourself tips...pics...you name it..it's all here.

Apr 14, 2005 | 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RU-INAW

What did you mean by "You aren't going to save too much gas with a GS3 versus a GS4? Clue me in!

I agree a smoother trans with a GS4 but what did you mean by that?

-R-

yup, the i6 on the gs3 and the v8 in the gs4 they have pretty much the same gas mileage, the gs3 is 18/24 and the gs4 is 18/23 i believe

i was surprised, and after i got my is3, i realised it's indeed true..

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