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Old Sep 9, 2015 | 02:35 PM
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The local Lexus dealership Germain Lexus of Dublin says they can't get one for my 99 lexus gs300. Any ideas where i can find one? Was thinking of getting a used one off craigslist but i don't want to buy one just to have that one turn around and fail. I've also heard about some scams on these places that supposedly rebuild em? Any help would be appreciated thanks!
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 11:03 AM
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Check this eBay item # 220876087065
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 11:05 AM
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Also, check this website. http://store.allcomputerresources.co...FQMJaQodx_kFyA
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 09:41 PM
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Thanks guys! I hesitate to use an eBay computer because obviously it's used and may just leave me stranded again by the side of the road like this one did (when it fails). I like the idea of a re-manufactured one that hopefully has the problems from the factory ones fixed and comes with a warranty just in case. I'll have to call that place in Florida and see if they do GS's. Their website only says ES's and RX's.
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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by heybro
Thanks guys! I hesitate to use an eBay computer because obviously it's used and may just leave me stranded again by the side of the road like this one did (when it fails). I like the idea of a re-manufactured one that hopefully has the problems from the factory ones fixed and comes with a warranty just in case. I'll have to call that place in Florida and see if they do GS's. Their website only says ES's and RX's.
On eBay you can get your money back if something going wrong. But I undestand that everyone have different ideas. Good luck and let me know any update.
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Old Sep 17, 2015 | 08:45 AM
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Dude I've got One off a 2002..... Just PM me if interested... Its got 90k on it..... Dont know of any reason why it wouldn't last the life of the car but Id stay clear from remanufactured that's for dam sure

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Old Sep 30, 2015 | 10:10 AM
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Category5 i replied with a pm but im'a try getting one off ebay and having the dealer install it and see how it goes.
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Old Oct 1, 2015 | 04:12 AM
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Category5 i replied with a pm but im'a try getting one off ebay and having the dealer install it and see how it goes.
Man going to pay way to much and why have the dealer install brother we can walk you through it.... But Hey whatever makes you comfortable is all that matters.
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Old Oct 1, 2015 | 08:08 AM
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I have to get the dealer to flash the new cpu anyways right?
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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 03:30 PM
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bump...bump...bump
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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 04:06 PM
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Post a wanted ad in the classifieds here.

Your failure is an anomaly and you should have no concerns picking up a used take-off OEM unit from some wreck.
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Old Oct 19, 2015 | 01:30 AM
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Yup just got my ebay ecu today and going to take it over to the dealer to have it flashed and installed *fingers crossed*
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