as the title suggests

this is because some sites have parts for 98-00 and have a different listing for 01-05
this is mainly for external parts
but in any case... is there a difference?

 

SEARCH please

You can look at this thread
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=266534

and see changes, they also went to the 300. The BIGGEST change was the addititon of e-shift from 01-05

Tails/grill/wheels/headlight tint are the main exterior changes (if not the only exterior changes).

Aftermarket parts fit all 98-05 GS 300s

 

Here ya go exquisit:

GS series II: Facelift changes - 2001 model


November 2000 saw the launch of the 2001 GS. Whilst still a series II there were a number of changes throughout the vehicle.

Model line-up

GS300 sport shift

GS430

Exterior

New rear light cluster design

New front light design

New front grill

New exhaust tip design


Interior

Chrome trim around gear shifter

New dashboard dial trim

New steering wheel design with larger chrome L badge

Colour of centre air vent and instrument trim revised

Front ashtray is now in wood rather than grey plastic

Different stereo, although seems the same quality as the older one

Sat Nav option upgraded to DVD based system with widescreen LCD display

Increased sound insulation


Engine

Improvements to economy and reduced emissions

Iridium spark plugs

Engine cover now fitted

Transmission

GS300 now comes with E-SHIFT, push button steering wheel mounted gear selection

Safety

Brake assist

Electronic Brake force Distribution

Curtain airbags

Double locking doors

Seat belt pre-tensioners

ISO-FIX child seat fixings in the rear seat


Brakes

Larger brake master cylinder


Suspension

Improved shock absorbers

Uprated anti-roll bar

Revised suspension bushings


Servicing

Service interval is increased to 10,000 miles from 9,000 miles. Cam timing belt change interval increased to 100,000 miles from 63,000 miles

 

thanks for that
i shouldve searched but i was stumped and totally forgot to search before asking
sorry and thanks for the help!
=)

 

No problem. I bet a lot of people here didn't know "all" of the changes to the 01 model update either.