Help Me Decide. . .
Help Me Decide. . .
After looking for about 2 years, I've finally come across 3 different GS's to choose from:
1) 2000 GS300, silver/black, spoiler, 16in. chrome rims, factory spoiler, 69000 miles, $21,900
2) 2001 GS300, black/black, 16in factory wheels, 62000 miles, $19,900
3) 2002 GS430, silver/black, 16in. chrome rims, Navigation, Mark Levinson, 65,000 miles, $26,000
I'm really leaning towards the GS430. I'd kill for silver/black (I've heard too many horror stories about black). What do ya'll suggest?
1) 2000 GS300, silver/black, spoiler, 16in. chrome rims, factory spoiler, 69000 miles, $21,900
2) 2001 GS300, black/black, 16in factory wheels, 62000 miles, $19,900
3) 2002 GS430, silver/black, 16in. chrome rims, Navigation, Mark Levinson, 65,000 miles, $26,000
I'm really leaning towards the GS430. I'd kill for silver/black (I've heard too many horror stories about black). What do ya'll suggest?
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Typhe,
You've got a few more details than most of these posts in your comparison, but I'd personally go for option 3 unless you plan to significantly modify the car with forced induction.
Here are a number of posts that I've collected from prior members deciding between the GS300 and GS430 - please try the search feature of our forum, you can get most of your questions answered with no waiting
Oh, and welcome
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
You've got a few more details than most of these posts in your comparison, but I'd personally go for option 3 unless you plan to significantly modify the car with forced induction.
Here are a number of posts that I've collected from prior members deciding between the GS300 and GS430 - please try the search feature of our forum, you can get most of your questions answered with no waiting
Oh, and welcome
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
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Originally Posted by Typhe
After looking for about 2 years, I've finally come across 3 different GS's to choose from:
1) 2000 GS300, silver/black, spoiler, 16in. chrome rims, factory spoiler, 69000 miles, $21,900
2) 2001 GS300, black/black, 16in factory wheels, 62000 miles, $19,900
3) 2002 GS430, silver/black, 16in. chrome rims, Navigation, Mark Levinson, 65,000 miles, $26,000
I'm really leaning towards the GS430. I'd kill for silver/black (I've heard too many horror stories about black). What do ya'll suggest?
1) 2000 GS300, silver/black, spoiler, 16in. chrome rims, factory spoiler, 69000 miles, $21,900
2) 2001 GS300, black/black, 16in factory wheels, 62000 miles, $19,900
3) 2002 GS430, silver/black, 16in. chrome rims, Navigation, Mark Levinson, 65,000 miles, $26,000
I'm really leaning towards the GS430. I'd kill for silver/black (I've heard too many horror stories about black). What do ya'll suggest?
id say # 3
have you test driven them all ??
also make sure they all had their 60K service ..if they havent make sure they do it for you !
Originally Posted by TLW
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id say # 3
have you test driven them all ??
also make sure they all had their 60K service ..if they havent make sure they do it for you !
id say # 3
have you test driven them all ??
also make sure they all had their 60K service ..if they havent make sure they do it for you !
As a side item, the dealer asked me about trading in my Camry (1992 LE w/ 345,000 miles)! I can't part with it.
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Originally Posted by Typhe
I haven't driven any yet. I'm heading out to see the GS430 on Friday morning. What service should I be looking for besides the timing belt?
As a side item, the dealer asked me about trading in my Camry (1992 LE w/ 345,000 miles)! I can't part with it.
As a side item, the dealer asked me about trading in my Camry (1992 LE w/ 345,000 miles)! I can't part with it.
Id keep the Camry for starters unless he is going to give you something incredible for it
well search for 60,000 mile service ..plenty of info on that
make sure all the panels line up and check for all the vin#;s
make sure the heater and Ac both work
good luck ..and welcome to the Fam once you get it
we will take care of ya
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Option #3.....Why?? Because
1. 300 Kleisdales
2. Silver Black Nice combo and easy as hell to maintain interior and exteriorwise.
3. No need to turbo or FI to get that Raw power
4. Newer car
5. Wood steering wheel with audio controls
6. Navigation/ ML stereo
7. Spoiler if youre into that (I'm not personally)
8. Because Kendre and I said so.
Good Luck
1. 300 Kleisdales
2. Silver Black Nice combo and easy as hell to maintain interior and exteriorwise.
3. No need to turbo or FI to get that Raw power
4. Newer car
5. Wood steering wheel with audio controls
6. Navigation/ ML stereo
7. Spoiler if youre into that (I'm not personally)
8. Because Kendre and I said so.
Good Luck
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#3 sounds like the most desireable. See if you can get them to bite at 24 or 25 since the mileage is a little high.
#2 looks like a very good deal though. If having a v-8 and alot of hp is not a very high priority then you are not missing out on too much by getting the GS300. You will save on insurance too not to mention gas mileage but it will only be a little bit since the 300 and 430 get pretty close mpg, but with high gas prices these days even a little better gas mileage is certainly welcome. Make sure 60K service is done and make them show you records of it. If they don't have any records and there is no way to confirm then assume it was not done and offer them less or get them to perform the service. What horror stories have you heard about black. It is one of the nicest colors you can get for a car. You just need to wash it a little more often and dirt does show up a little more but it is worth it. I would skip #1 because they are asking way too much for it and pre 2000 GS's have the unattractive steering wheel and not as much wood on the center console. Good Luck
#2 looks like a very good deal though. If having a v-8 and alot of hp is not a very high priority then you are not missing out on too much by getting the GS300. You will save on insurance too not to mention gas mileage but it will only be a little bit since the 300 and 430 get pretty close mpg, but with high gas prices these days even a little better gas mileage is certainly welcome. Make sure 60K service is done and make them show you records of it. If they don't have any records and there is no way to confirm then assume it was not done and offer them less or get them to perform the service. What horror stories have you heard about black. It is one of the nicest colors you can get for a car. You just need to wash it a little more often and dirt does show up a little more but it is worth it. I would skip #1 because they are asking way too much for it and pre 2000 GS's have the unattractive steering wheel and not as much wood on the center console. Good Luck
Whats good folks. . .
I ended up getting #3. I'm going to pick it up this afternoon. All service was done, and the CARFAX report came back clean (Lease Trade-in; that was the only "owner")! I was calm when I went to test it, but started getting jittery once I got back home last night. I stayed on the 'net last nite til like, 2:00am looking at stuff for the car, then woke up about 5:30 and couldn't go back to sleep!
I want a spoiler, front-end mask, and tint. Lookin forward to gettin up with you folks. It'll be official in about 3 hrs (after I leave class)!
I ended up getting #3. I'm going to pick it up this afternoon. All service was done, and the CARFAX report came back clean (Lease Trade-in; that was the only "owner")! I was calm when I went to test it, but started getting jittery once I got back home last night. I stayed on the 'net last nite til like, 2:00am looking at stuff for the car, then woke up about 5:30 and couldn't go back to sleep!
I want a spoiler, front-end mask, and tint. Lookin forward to gettin up with you folks. It'll be official in about 3 hrs (after I leave class)!
Good choice, I would pick #3 also 
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Lots of goodies happening in the vendor section, hurry!
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Last edited by GS3Tek; Aug 18, 2005 at 09:59 AM.
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Originally Posted by Typhe
Whats good folks. . .
I ended up getting #3. I'm going to pick it up this afternoon. All service was done, and the CARFAX report came back clean (Lease Trade-in; that was the only "owner")! I was calm when I went to test it, but started getting jittery once I got back home last night. I stayed on the 'net last nite til like, 2:00am looking at stuff for the car, then woke up about 5:30 and couldn't go back to sleep!
I ended up getting #3. I'm going to pick it up this afternoon. All service was done, and the CARFAX report came back clean (Lease Trade-in; that was the only "owner")! I was calm when I went to test it, but started getting jittery once I got back home last night. I stayed on the 'net last nite til like, 2:00am looking at stuff for the car, then woke up about 5:30 and couldn't go back to sleep!
