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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 10:09 PM
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Hi, I'm currently looking to purchase a 98-05 gs300, most likely, somewhere between 98-00 since that is what my budget is allowing me to purchase but I was wondering what are the differences in exterior, interior, suspension, and powetrain from the years 98-05 because they look identical to me. I'm only in the market for a black on black or a white on tan/black so if you can let me know differences in those in particular, I would appreciate greatly. I'd also like to know exactly how rare is it to find a white exterior with black interior.

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Alot of people are going to tell you to search, because your about the millionth person to post this. Basically 98-00 have a 4.0 V8 for the GS400. 01-05 have a 4.3 v8 with 10Tq more. 01-05 also have different tailights, a few upgraded features, upgraded nav etc. But that's basically it very generalized.

White on black is almost impossible to find. Black on black is what i have and that's very rare as well..

Good luck, and welcome!
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 10:41 PM
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thanks. i'm in the norcal area and i want to spend 7k and under for a mint one.
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thanks. i'm in the norcal area and i want to spend 7k and under for a mint one.
You might have a hard time finding one for that price range. Good luck!
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by TLcoats
You might have a hard time finding one for that price range. Good luck!
i agree, i would suggest bumping your price up a little for a more minter condition gs. kkb would be great for reference. gl
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buy my car has better perfomace features than any 98 to 05 and selling for what you want to pay or even less---email at amartinez316@gmail.com car is located in stockton ca

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buy my car has better perfomace features than any 98 to 05 and selling for what you want to pay or even less---email at amartinez316@gmail.com car is located in stockton ca
There you go! Do it!
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Yea buy aristos car and keep it in the community or from being parted out. Look my thread up you can see what is available for 7k as I have a thread showing what i got for $6800 and I had to do some work right off. I will be updating it also as I have added some and at $7200 now
Linky here https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ld-thread.html
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