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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 05:12 PM
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Well I've been looking for an ES300 but having a string of bad luck. So today I stumble across a 1998 GS400 clean interior and exterior 2 owner with 152325 miles. Checked car fax and all the maintenance has been done through dealers except for the last 20 thousand. Haven't been able to ask about the discrepancy. I plan on taking it to the lexus dealer for an inspection on Monday. Way my luck has been it will be sold by then
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 06:59 PM
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Good luck..honestly mechanically if car was properly maintained the first 90% of its life I wdnt worry to much.. ur luck has changed u found a gs..its the secrete to the fountain of youth.... lol no but its great car have 430 n 300 both amazing..both with more miles then urs..just keeps driving like a boss
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 07:00 PM
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What they wanting for it about 6grand?
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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if you can lock that 400 down you will love it. moreso than an es300
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 01:08 PM
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Well, it was not as well maintained as I had hoped. I walked around the car and it had some issues, the inside had a fair share of tears and wear areas. The engine though was extremely dirty and had multiple animal nests or so it looked. If the engine bay had not looked as it did I might of made an offer... Well on to the next, found another one GS430 and I quizzed the owner quite a bit on the condition before I waste another trip. Its an 01 its right out of state with higher miles.

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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 01:21 PM
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I hope this next one works out in your favor.....
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 02:34 PM
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Gs430 ftw.
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