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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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whatsup everyone, havent posted here in a while but i just recently picked up a 99 gs3 and i love this car. I just recently sold my 95 sc300 5spd recently because i needed a family car.

One issue i am having is a strong smell of gas coming from the trunk area, i have used the search tool and did not find anything about it. Maybe someone here has had that issue, any help would be appreciated thanks.
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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Welcome back and to the GS side...
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 06:17 AM
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Welcome to the GS side....as for the issue that sounds weird..try removing the back seat n see if there's any leaking from the tank maybe
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 06:28 AM
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Welcome to the GS side....as for the issue that sounds weird..try removing the back seat n see if there's any leaking from the tank maybe
I was thinking leak to.... time to troubleshoot. better you do it than the dealer...
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 06:31 AM
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whatsup everyone, havent posted here in a while but i just recently picked up a 99 gs3 and i love this car. I just recently sold my 95 sc300 5spd recently because i needed a family car.

One issue i am having is a strong smell of gas coming from the trunk area, i have used the search tool and did not find anything about it. Maybe someone here has had that issue, any help would be appreciated thanks.
Hey Dave,

I knew you couldn't leave the LEXUS family. I'll swing by next week and help you check for leak. Welcome back
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 07:29 AM
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thanks todd, i couldnt stay away lol. its weird smelling that in the trunk but it goes away and its not all the time, hopefully we can get one more nice day so i can check it out. ill stop by next week for some coffee
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 09:54 AM
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nice... where in nj u at? and any pics of the gs?
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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Welcome back can't wait to see your GS when you post picks.
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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thanks guys, i loved the sc but having two kids in the backseat wasnt good. so we always wanted a gs, and this one we got at a pretty good price. with 198k on the dash i hope the motor/trans will last me a little while longer.

there is a slight hitch on the trans during shifting when first taking off from a stop, so i dont know if its a trans problem or could it be a busted mount.
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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Congrats and welcome to the 2nd gen side.... I too sold a coupe for DD! Haven't had one regret so far! Love my GS! Enjoy
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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congrats... there were so many times i wanted a gs
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congratz Dave! glad you stayed with the Lexus family...
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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Congrats Dave! Do you have any pics of the new ride?
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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only pic i have so far, i tried the wheels i had for the sc. waiting to get it detailed and lowered after the winter. no sense in doing it now, the car was dirty it just finished raining. wasnt really planning on buying another lex but i couldnt pass this one up.
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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welcome to the 2nd gen gs crew
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