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Old 02-19-16, 05:23 PM
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Will 2002 GS300 tail lights fit on a 1999 GS?
Old 02-19-16, 05:41 PM
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Yes, but theres a wiring difference. You'll need the harness from the 02's
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Originally Posted by ShunDoe
Will 2002 GS300 tail lights fit on a 1999 GS?
I have a complete set with inner truck lights, wire harness and bulbs for sale. Excellent condition.
$250 and buyer pays shipping.
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OH, these are from an 03 gs300
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^What these guys said.

You can put 01-05 tails in your car but you will need the wiring harness or it wont light up. The 01+ had another wire for the brake light or something. You can also do some soldering if you dont want to spend the money for the harness. I suggest grabbing it off of ta1972 because that is a pretty good deal.
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Originally Posted by clintdaddy
^What these guys said.

You can put 01-05 tails in your car but you will need the wiring harness or it wont light up. The 01+ had another wire for the brake light or something. You can also do some soldering if you dont want to spend the money for the harness. I suggest grabbing it off of ta1972 because that is a pretty good deal.
Not really, I found plenty of new conditions sets (and I think I saw brand new as well) for less that $250 on ebay. In fact, there are a couple of Insurance Depo LED's kits for under $250 as well... Just sayin. Sadly the GS is getting so old that $$ cant be made on parting out anymore
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Thanks for the response guys. I honestly want to keep everything oem on my Lexus but the tail light from a 2001+ will give it that newer look. I'm also in search of the rims set from a GS300. I prefer chrome. Like the one in the picture.
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Originally Posted by Mr Jokster
Not really, I found plenty of new conditions sets (and I think I saw brand new as well) for less that $250 on ebay. In fact, there are a couple of Insurance Depo LED's kits for under $250 as well... Just sayin. Sadly the GS is getting so old that $$ cant be made on parting out anymore
I think the ones your talking about are not oem.
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For Shundoe, no pressure on buying mine. If you want to buy the aftermarket ones from ebay, go for it!
Your choice.
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Originally Posted by ta1972
I think the ones your talking about are not oem.
Now you're just insulting my integrity

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JDM-TOYOTA-ARISTO-LEXUS-GS300-GS400-GS430-KOUKI-TAIL-LIGHTS-LAMPS-OEM-98-05/222014024157?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D35696%26meid%3D6f7b37f1f2fd483ab16b9caa2739e0bb%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D222014034684&rmvSB=true
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-ARIST...VWC98a&vxp=mtr
(add inners for $30 bucks, still under $250)


Or you can even piece them together for $150:

Right side:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/98-99-00-LEX...BWQk3Q&vxp=mtr

Left side:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/01-02-03-04-...VWvMlw&vxp=mtr

Inners

http://www.ebay.com/itm/98-99-00-01-...tWL5gX&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/98-05-Lexus-...ZUqa4A&vxp=mtr

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OP:

As for going aftermarket, dont be to fast on turning away. As we all know, parts on a Lexus arent actually made by Lexus themselves, they out source their parts. Many of these aftermarket companies are actually the same companies who make the for Lexus. Once Lexus discontinues the marketing, these companies will still make them without the Toyota/Lexus branding, but with the exact same quality. Only think twice for after market "custom" parts, thoseare the ones that can be caca! Factory replacements are for the most part, from my experience, very much OEM quality.
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Originally Posted by ShunDoe
Will 2002 GS300 tail lights fit on a 1999 GS?
Originally Posted by Mr Jokster
OP:

As for going aftermarket, dont be to fast on turning away. As we all know, parts on a Lexus arent actually made by Lexus themselves, they out source their parts. Many of these aftermarket companies are actually the same companies who make the for Lexus. Once Lexus discontinues the marketing, these companies will still make them without the Toyota/Lexus branding, but with the exact same quality. Only think twice for after market "custom" parts, thoseare the ones that can be caca! Factory replacements are for the most part, from my experience, very much OEM quality.
I guess your right bro with the cheap price. I should offer free shipping on mine then.
Thanks anyways!
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